Ep. 520: Apple App Awards Finalists, Tech News, & More Gift Ideas
Release Date: 11/26/2025
Ep. 527: CES 2026 Recap, We Survived!
Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
Our second year at CES is complete. 4 days, thousands of booths, and all kinds of adventures. We will review the good, bad, and weird at CES. Robots and AI tried to dominate, but there were plenty of interesting products and innovations that we don't need to be scared of. ! - and INTRO (00:00) (02:35) (06:50) MAIN TOPIC: CES 2026 Recap (07:55) JUST THE HEADLINES: (42:10) More CES Talk (45:25)
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Ep. 526: Day 1 of CES in Las Vegas!
Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
We're in Vegas for CES, just finished day 1, and took a nice, long walk to our hotel. After 8 hours at the show, we give a quick recap of some highlights from day 1. Plenty more stuff to see this week, and we'll have a full report on all the latest tech next week. ! - and
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Ep. 525: Christmas downed and Vegas bound - Tech news and more
Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
We're recovering from Christmas, ending the year, and getting ready to head to CES in Vegas next week. We have tech news to catch up on and so much more, all to help you get out there and tech better! ! - and INTRO (00:00) We’re heading to CES (04:40) MAIN TOPIC: Gift guide results & Christmas (12:15) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Track Flights Directly via Messages and Spotlight (24:00) JUST THE HEADLINES: (28:20) TAKES: (32:00) (36:00) (37:30) BONUS ODD TAKE: (39:00) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: (45:30) Nate: (49:15) (52:40)
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Ep. 524: The Christmas Show
Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
The tech news has definitely slowed for the holidays, so we've got a fun, abbreviated Christmas show for you tonight. There's still some tech to talk about, but some fun surprises as well. Merry Christmas! ! - and INTRO (00:00) MAIN TOPIC: 2025 Night Before Christmas Tech Version (02:40) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Find photos by Maps (07:00) JUST THE HEADLINES: (12:25) BONUS ODD TAKE: (17:15) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Favorite Christmas foods (19:30) Dave: Mashed potato’s Ham Charcuterie Apple pie Muddy Buddies Nate: Egg Nog Cheese Log Fruit Cake Pecan Pie Peanut butter cookies with...
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Ep. 523: The State of AI - Bust, Boom, or Bologna?
Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
Just weeks ago, OpenAI declared a code red. This week, they are rolling out announcements of new partnerships all over the place. Where does AI go from here? Will it bust or continue to grow. We discuss a bunch of interesting stories on the AI front. Plus we get you caught up on other tech news and have some tips and picks to help you get out there and tech better. ! - and INTRO (00:00) (02:40) MAIN TOPIC: The State of AI: bust, boom, or bologna? (04:35) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Selectively Copy Messages Text (22:55) JUST THE HEADLINES: (28:15) TAKES: (34:15) (37:35)...
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Ep. 522: The Apples are a Changing + Tech News & More
Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
Some staffing changes near the top at Apple were announced this week, with Alan Dye, design guy, moving to Meta getting a lot of press. But many say good riddance. There was also plenty of other tech news dropping this week, we try to get you caught up with what you need to know. Of course, we have some great tips for you and even a special guest during our picks of the week. All so you can get out there and tech better! ! - and INTRO (00:00) (03:00) MAIN TOPIC: Apple Design is a changing (04:45) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Get a Callback Reminder for a Missed Call (13:10) JUST THE...
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Ep. 521: More Folds, More Better?
Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
Apple is still working on releasing a folding phone, but Samsung is adding more folds to theirs. But Apple has some good news in the smartphone world this week. We've got some great Just the Headlines, tips, and picks, all to help you tech better! ! - and INTRO (00:00) Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Cyber Week Update (02:25) MAIN TOPIC: (07:20) (12:00) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Assign Action Button (18:55) JUST THE HEADLINES: (27:10) TAKES: (30:55) (33:40) (38:40) BONUS ODD TAKE: (41:35) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: (45:30) Nate: (50:00) (53:50)
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Ep. 520: Apple App Awards Finalists, Tech News, & More Gift Ideas
Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
Apple announced their 45, yes 45, finalists for the App Store Awards. We take a look at what made the list and see if we used any of them. Apple also had another new limited edition product this week and released some interesting details about 3D printing Apple Watches. Just the Headlines has some gems this week, and of course, we have some tech tips. We also add a few new entries to the Gadget Gift Guide! ! - and INTRO (00:00) (02:35) MAIN TOPIC: (05:10) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Sections in Apple Reminders (22:45) JUST THE HEADLINES: (30:00) LISTENER MAIL: Matt - Looking for...
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Ep. 519: 2025 Gadget Gift Guide for Geeks
Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
We all have that one person on our holiday list who already seems to have everything. Whether they’re a full-on tech geek or just impossible to shop for, we dug through YEARS of Notnerd picks to bring you the ultimate list of gadgets, gear, and oddball gifts — perfect for anyone. 💡 Some gifts are seriously useful. 🤪 Some are just weird and fun. 🔥 All of them are awesome. Before you start holiday shopping, check out our Gadget Gift Guide — and make your gift-giving life WAY easier. Plus, as always, we’ve got the week’s tech news and tips to help you get out there and tech...
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Ep. 518: iPhone Pocket? and what is going on at Meta?
Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
Were you a fan of the iPod Socks and have a lot of money burning a hole in your pocket? Then the iPhone Pocket might be for you. Also, what is going on over at Meta? Are they reading all your messages for AI? How much are they making from scam ads? What are the chances Elon gets his $1T payday? Plus plenty more tech news to get caught up on, and some great tips and picks to help you tech better. ! - and INTRO (00:00) (02:40) MAIN TOPIC: What’s going on at Meta? (07:40) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Tinted Liquid Glass (21:15) JUST THE HEADLINES: (27:30) TAKES: (30:25) ...
info_outlineApple announced their 45, yes 45, finalists for the App Store Awards. We take a look at what made the list and see if we used any of them. Apple also had another new limited edition product this week and released some interesting details about 3D printing Apple Watches. Just the Headlines has some gems this week, and of course, we have some tech tips. We also add a few new entries to the Gadget Gift Guide!
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INTRO (00:00)
Apple launches second limited-edition iPhone accessory (02:35)
MAIN TOPIC: Apple announces finalists for the 2025 App Store Awards (05:10)
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Sections in Apple Reminders (22:45)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (30:00)
Robots in your bloodstream could deliver drugs with greater precision
London thieves gave stolen phones back when they weren’t iPhones
British Army will use Call of Duty to train soldiers
Magician forgets password to his own hand after RFID chip implant
Quantum teleportation between photons from two distant light sources achieved
More than 60 US and Canadian police units now use Boston Dynamics’ robot dog
Rapper 50 Cent, adjusted for inflation, is 109 Cent
LISTENER MAIL: Matt - Looking for advice on a gimbal for both DSLR and Smartphone (32:45)
Matt’s Drumming About YouTube Channel
TAKES:
Gmail can read your emails and attachments to power “smart features” (42:10)
Mapping the future with 3D-printed titanium Apple Watch cases (45:30)
This ‘iPhone 17 vs 16 vs 15 vs 14 vs 13 vs 12’ speed test video is a must-watch (48:05)
BONUS ODD TAKE: PhotoFunia - From Hey Grandma (52:20)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: Apple AirTags (55:55)
Nate: AirPods (58:40)
RAMAZON PURCHASE OF THE WEEK (01:05:35)