Ep. 532: Get the Flock away from Ring + more tech news and tips
Release Date: 02/18/2026
Ep. 532: Get the Flock away from Ring + more tech news and tips
Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
Ring is under some heat for sharing your data, but don't worry, they are still going to look for your dog. Surveillance is everywhere these days. What does that mean for all of us? Plus, we have plenty of other tech news to get caught up on, like the app Nate has wanted for his Apple Vision Pro since day 1. Tune in and tech better! ! - and INTRO (00:00) (04:15) (07:30) MAIN TOPIC: Ring a ling a ding dong (09:10) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Show Wifi QR Code (20:10) JUST THE HEADLINES: (26:05) TAKES: (31:20) (37:50) (41:25) BONUS ODD TAKE: (43:10) PICKS OF THE WEEK: ...
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Ep. 531: AI & The Big Game + more tech news and tips
Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
Millions tuned into the Super Bowl to escape from AI, but the ads were full of it. We'll discuss our thoughts on the ads and maybe the game. Plus, there's plenty of other news to get caught up on, such as a Ferrari with some Apple touches on it, and so much more. ! - and INTRO (00:00) MAIN TOPIC: Super Bowl Ads & AI (06:05) Olympics DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Urgent Reminders in Apple Reminders (28:40) JUST THE HEADLINES: (41:30) LISTENER MAIL: (43:55) (46:55) TAKES: (49:45) (52:25) (55:40) BONUS ODD TAKE: (57:10) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: American (59:00) Nate: ...
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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...
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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)
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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) ...
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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)...
info_outlineRing is under some heat for sharing your data, but don't worry, they are still going to look for your dog. Surveillance is everywhere these days. What does that mean for all of us? Plus, we have plenty of other tech news to get caught up on, like the app Nate has wanted for his Apple Vision Pro since day 1. Tune in and tech better!
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INTRO (00:00)
YouTube launches on Apple Vision Pro (04:15)
Apple Announces Special Event in New York, London, and Shanghai on March 4 (07:30)
MAIN TOPIC: Ring a ling a ding dong (09:10)
Amazon’s Ring cancels controversial partnership with tech company Flock amid privacy concerns
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Show Wifi QR Code (20:10)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (26:05)
Western Digital is sold out of hard drives for 2026
Sam Bankman-Fried asks for a new trial in FTX crypto fraud case
Razer launches limited-edition Boomslang gaming mouse for $1337
T-Mobile will live translate regular phone calls without an app
Meta patented an AI that lets you keep posting from beyond the grave
Spotify says its best developers haven’t written a line of code since December, thanks to AI
Sony will ship its final Blu-ray recorders this month
TAKES:
Apple Podcasts app gaining ‘enhanced video podcast experience’ in iOS 26.4 (31:20)
Tomb Raider reboot launches on iOS and Android (37:50)
Anthropic's new model is a pro at finding security flaws (41:25)
BONUS ODD TAKE: Bugs Apple Loves (43:10)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: Movo VXR10 Universal Shotgun Mic for Camera (46:45)
RAMAZON PURCHASE OF THE WEEK (55:35)