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Ep. 523: The State of AI - Bust, Boom, or Bologna?

Release Date: 12/18/2025

Ep. 530: Apple's Billions with a B + more tech news and tips

Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better

Apple made a big acquisition this week, released some big numbers on their quarterly results, and updated the very big number of active devices worldwide this week. Amazon and Spotify also had some big numbers to share this week, one of them not so great. Plus plenty of other tech news, tips, and picks to help you tech better! ! - and INTRO (00:00) (04:30) (06:40) MAIN TOPIC: Apple’s Billions (09:25) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Persistent proxy icon finder windows (19:35) JUST THE HEADLINES: (25:30) TAKES: (30:20) (33:15) (37:25) BONUS ODD TAKE: (40:40) PICKS OF THE...

Ep. 529: TikTok is finally a US company, kinda + tech news and tips

Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better

Apparently, the US TikTok deal is settled, but some seem to be more concerned now. Apple dropped some new AirTags. Plus plenty of other tech news and tips to catch up on this week to help you get out there and tech better. ! - and INTRO (00:00) (02:50) MAIN TOPIC: TikTok is US owned kinda (09:25) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Move Lockscreen Widgets to Bottom of Screen (18:30) JUST THE HEADLINES: (23:20) TAKES: (28:20) (33:25) (35:40) BONUS ODD TAKE: (39:25) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: (41:05) Nate: (45:00) (47:40)

Ep. 528: A Decade of Helping You Tech Better, is that enough?

Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better

On episode 500, Nate made a bold challenge: That if we did not reach 1000 subscribers by the 10-year anniversary, it was time to shut down Notnerd. Well, here we are, and it's time to take an honest look at where the show is and what the future looks like. Will this be the last time we help you tech better? ! - and INTRO (00:00) MAIN TOPIC: 10 years and what happens when you post (05:20) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Send Low-Quality Photo Previews - Send Photos Faster (19:00) JUST THE HEADLINES: (22:35) LISTENER MAIL: Producer Todd Voicemail (27:05) TAKES: (31:40) (36:40) ...

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)

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

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)

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...

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)...

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...

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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INTRO (00:00)

Amazingly Awkward Christmas Playlist (02:40)

MAIN TOPIC: The State of AI: bust, boom, or bologna? (04:35)

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