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Ep. 546: How to check for scams + other tech news and fun times!

Release Date: 05/27/2026

Ep. 547: Microsoft bored me with AI + other tech news and fun times!

Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better

If you aren't a tech nerd like us, you probably didn't even know Computex and Microsoft Build were happening. And that's alright. Everyone besides Apple is trying to get their announcements out there before WWDC kicks off next week. ! - and INTRO (00:00) WWDC next Monday at 10! (03:30) MAIN TOPIC: NVIDIA, Microsoft, and More drop their news before Apple (04:45) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Rule of Thirds! (19:55) JUST THE HEADLINES: (27:20) LISTENER MAIL: From Hey Grandma - (31:05) WITHIN REACH! Dave 8-6, Round 14, Nate goes first (35:25) TAKES: (42:15) (46:45) Not news:...

Ep. 546: How to check for scams + other tech news and fun times!

Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better

Online scams keep getting better, especially with AI. We've got a tool and some other tips to avoid getting scammed out of your hard-earned money. We also cover other tech news and tips to help you get out there and tech better! ! - and INTRO (00:00) Intel is doing well now (03:05) (05:40) MAIN TOPIC: Stop getting scammed (07:25) ~$20.9 billion lost to cyber-enabled scams and fraud reported to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) — up about 26% from 2024. Over 1 million complaints were filed. DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: How to NOT to get Phished from (14:20) JUST THE...

Ep. 545: Google I/O Keynote recap, plus other tech news and fun times!

Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better

Google kicked off its I/O developers conference today with a strange keynote. Nate watched it, so you don't have to. Plus, Apple's WWDC is coming up, and we have some details, and all the other tech goodness you tune in for. ! - and INTRO (00:00) MAIN TOPIC: Google I/O 2026 Keynote (04:30) WWDC is coming (21:20) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Pair AirPods with “anything” (25:10) JUST THE HEADLINES: (32:35) WITHIN REACH! Dave 5-3, Round 12, Nate goes first (37:15) QUICK TAKES: (43:30) (46:55) (52:30) BONUS ODD TAKE: (55:15) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: (58:15)...

Ep. 544: The Not So Fun AI News, plus other tech news and fun times!

Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better

People are doing amazing things with AI, and we try to stay positive with Notnerd. But this week, there are a handful of news stories about AI that aren't so glamorous. But don't worry, we have a good time discussing them, plus all the normal fun you show up for. ! - and INTRO (00:00) Apple OS 26.5s are out (04:00) MAIN TOPIC: The not-so-flashy AI News Stories of the week (06:15) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Transform Text With Apple Notes (24:10) JUST THE HEADLINES: (29:20) WITHIN REACH! Dave’s up 6-4, Round 11, Dave goes first (31:45) TAKES: (40:05) (43:35) BONUS ODD...

Ep. 543: What in the Social Media Marketing World, plus other tech news and more!

Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better

Nate is back from a busy week at Social Media Marketing World, learning about what the top marketers are up to. We discuss some of the takeaways. Plus, there's plenty of other tech news, tips, and picks to get caught up on. And don't worry, the hit game Within Reach is back. ! - and INTRO (00:00) iPhone Crash detected SOS (04:15) Quarterly results are out, who cares (10:20) MAIN TOPIC: State of Social Media Marketing (11:05) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Apple Music Top Charts (28:10) JUST THE HEADLINES: (34:00) WITHIN REACH! Dave 5-3, this is round 10 Nate Goes First (36:40)...

Ep. 542: Predictable Prediction Markets, plus other tech news and more!

Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better

We discuss a couple of big stories from the week where insiders made a big profit on the prediction markets. We've discussed Polymarket and Kalshi before, but the concerns are going mainstream. We've also got some other tech news and tips to get caught up on, so you can get out there and tech better. ! - and INTRO (00:00) Social Media Marketing World (02:20) AirPods - One backup is none backup (04:35) MAIN TOPIC: I wouldn’t bet on that (07:20) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: iOS Photos quick tools access (16:35) JUST THE HEADLINES: (21:05) TAKES: (24:20) (28:45) BONUS ODD TAKE: ...

Ep. 541: Big changes at Apple, plus tech news, tips, more

Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better

The rumors were true: Tim Cook is stepping down as Apple's CEO! What does this mean for Apple? Who is taking his place? When will it happen? We take a look at one of the biggest jobs in the world. Plus, we've got all our regular segments to help you tech better. ! - and INTRO (00:00) MAIN TOPIC: Peace out, Tim Apple (04:30) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Scan with Preview on iOS (11:40) JUST THE HEADLINES: (20:35) WITHIN REACH! Dave 4-3, this is round 9 Dave Goes First (25:45) TAKES: (32:55) (35:30) (39:25) BONUS ODD TAKE: (43:25) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: (47:10)...

Ep. 540: Kick off your P.F.A.N.T.S.S - Digital Spring Cleaning, and tech news, tips, more

Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better

It's time for our 3rd annual P.F.A.N.T.S.S episode. Spring is in the air, and with that comes a time when people like to clean. So Nate came up with a simple acronym to help you think through what might need some attention in your digital and tech world. Plus, we've got tech news, tips, and more to help you tech better! ! - and INTRO (00:00) It’s Tax Time (02:30) (04:15) MAIN TOPIC: Kick off your P.F.A.N.T.S.S. (05:55) Physical Files Apps Notifications Time Subscriptions Security DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Save money by not being lazy (26:25) JUST THE HEADLINES: (32:15) WITHIN...

Ep. 539: The iPhone has traveled further in space than any other phone, and tech news, tips, more

Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better

The Artemis II trip has captured the attention of many this week, and iPhones have captured some of the amazing pictures taken by the crew. Besides space pictures, Apple had its 50th last week with Paul McCartney, and continues to be all over the news. Get caught up on what's going on in technology so you can get out there and tech better! ! - and INTRO (00:00) (03:50) (06:00) MAIN TOPIC: Around the moon (12:05) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: iPhone triple-click the side button (21:35) JUST THE HEADLINES: (26:30) LISTENER MAIL: Unifi wifi access point placement (29:20) WITHIN...

Ep. 538: Apple's 50th Birthday, World Backup Day, and More!

Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better

Apple has been around for 50 years now. They have been celebrating and reminiscing about the last 50 years of Thinking Different. But don't let that overshadow World Backup Day, because you know, One Backup in None Backup. We get you caught up on what's going on in tech, while having a good time doing it. ! - and INTRO (00:00) ! (06:20) MAIN TOPIC: Apple Turns 50 (15:30) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Folders in Bookmark Bar (29:15) JUST THE HEADLINES: (35:10) WITHIN REACH! Dave 3-2, this is round 6 Dave Goes First (37:50) TAKES: (45:40) (47:15) BONUS ODD TAKE: (50:20) PICKS OF...

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INTRO (00:00)

Intel is doing well now (03:05)

Pope Leo takes aim at big tech in sweeping encyclical on AI (05:40)

MAIN TOPIC: Stop getting scammed (07:25)

~$20.9 billion lost to cyber-enabled scams and fraud reported to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) — up about 26% from 2024.

Over 1 million complaints were filed.

Scamwise

DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: How to NOT to get Phished from Moonlock (14:20)

JUST THE HEADLINES: (28:30)

Googling the word “disregard” causes Google’s AI to return garbled chatbot ramblings