Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
Google's NotebookLM is an AI note-taking service that can take information and summarize it for you in a variety of ways. One of those ways is a podcast summary, where an AI male and female host will have a discussion about the information. We tried it on our last episode, are we out of a job? You be the judge. We've got plenty of other tech news to talk about, like Starlink and SpaceX continuing to come through for those stranded on Earth and in space. Finish out the episode with a fun bonus odd take and our picks of the week. INTRO (00:00) (04:00) (08:25) MAIN TOPIC: (09:15) DAVE’S...
info_outline Ep. 460: Retro Gaming Expo, Meta Connect, and OpenAI Woes!Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
We went to the Portland Retro Gaming Expo on Saturday to see Producer Todd and so much more. But tech news doesn't sleep. Zuckerberg held a big Meta Connect event, and OpenAI seems to be running into some trouble. As always we'll have a rousing batch of Just the Headlines, more tech news, and tips and picks to help you tech better! INTRO (00:00) NEWS: - - (03:40) MAIN TOPIC: (07:20) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Ask Ads NOT to Track (24:45) JUST THE HEADLINES: (30:05) TAKES: (33:20) - (42:55) (45:15) (46:45) BONUS ODD TAKE: (49:45) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: (52:25) Nate: ...
info_outline Ep. 459: Apple iPhone 16 is out! - Plus more tech news, tips, and picks!Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
The Apple iPhone 16 and 16 Pro models are now available. What are people saying? What do we say? Plus, we have the rest of the week's interesting tech news and share tips and picks to help you tech better! INTRO (00:00) MAIN TOPIC: iPhone 16s are here (03:05) AirPods 4, Watch 10 are here too DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: iOS 18 Photos, customize interface (26:00) JUST THE HEADLINES: (32:55) TAKES: (35:05) (44:40) (48:10) (49:35) BONUS ODD TAKE: (50:40) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: (55:25) Nate: (01:00:30) - Giveaway! (01:03:55) Find us elsewhere: - Find links to previous picks...
info_outline Ep. 458: iOS 18 is here with some big changes!Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
Apple has released new versions of its operating systems. We look at some of the significant changes to iOS 18 that are coming to your iPhone. There are some great features, but some of them will take some getting used to. Also, after Apple's big event last week, we get caught up on plenty of other tech news that never seems to stop. Let's take a light-hearted look at all of that, plus some great tech tips and picks. INTRO (00:00) Nate’s Appendix (02:40) iPhone Preorders (05:25) MAIN TOPIC: iOS 18 is Here (08:45) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Dealing with junk text messages - ...
info_outline Episode 457: Apple's It's Glowtime Event Recap - iPhones, Watches, AirPodsNotnerd Podcast: Tech Better
Apple's Glowtime Event was about 100 minutes long. Nate and Dave watched it together while Dave took copious notes. We hopped on to go live immediately after for our initial thoughts. New iPhones, AirPods, and Apple Watches were announced. INTRO (00:00) iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max (02:25) iPhone 16 and 16 Plus (09:55) AirPods 4, Pro 2, and Max (15:35) Apple Watch 10 and Ultra (20:25) Find us elsewhere: - Find links to previous picks of the week - All things Notnerd
info_outline Ep. 456: X vs. Brazil + Other tech news, tips, and picksNotnerd Podcast: Tech Better
Elon Musk is in the news again, with X currently banned in Brazil. Other than that, news is a little slow with the holiday and Apple's iPhone event coming next week. But never you fear, we have plenty of tech news to catch up on and some picks and tips to help you tech better. INTRO (00:00) (05:15) MAIN TOPIC: Elon Musk and X vs. Brazil (08:45) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Double and Triple Click headphones (15:45) JUST THE HEADLINES: (22:20) TAKES: (25:30) (28:35) (30:35) (33:50) BONUS ODD TAKE: (37:10) (42:05) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: LAMTTO Wireless Carplay &Android...
info_outline Episode 455: Elon Musk Space Rescue MissionNotnerd Podcast: Tech Better
Another day, another major data breach. Reported as 3 billion records and actually being released back in April, hackers stole a lot of information on most people in the US, Canada, and the UK. We'll examine what happened and explain how you can check how much of your data is now out there. Once past that joyous story, we'll get into all the other tech news along with some tips and picks to help you tech better! INTRO (00:00) (04:15) MAIN TOPIC: Lost in Space (07:35) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Show and Tell - Meta Ray-Ban Glasses (14:40) JUST THE HEADLINES: (20:25) TAKES: ...
info_outline Ep. 454: How bad is the National Public Data Breach?Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
Another day, another major data breach. Reported as 3 billion records and actually being released back in April, hackers stole a lot of information on most people in the US, Canada, and the UK. We'll examine what happened and explain how you can check how much of your data is now out there. Once past that joyous story, we'll get into all the other tech news along with some tips and picks to help you tech better! INTRO (00:00) MAIN TOPIC: Massive Data Leak of SSNs and more (04:50) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Easier Macro with iPhone Magnifier (15:40) JUST THE HEADLINES: (21:00) ...
info_outline Episode 453: Google Pixel Event & After PartyNotnerd Podcast: Tech Better
Google held its Made by Google event today, announcing the new Pixel 9 phone lineup, plenty of Gemini AI, and other stuff. After the announcement, they held a cringe-worthy afterparty to show off a bunch of celebrities. We also catch up on the rest of the week's tech news and share some great tech tips and picks. INTRO (00:00) FOLLOWUP: (02:50) MAIN TOPIC: Google Pixel Event and “After Party” (03:40) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: (13:15) JUST THE HEADLINES: (29:20) TAKES: (31:25) (34:45) (36:05) (38:15) (39:30) (41:25) BONUS ODD TAKE: (43:40) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Big...
info_outline Episode 452: Are Apple and Google ads out of touch?Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
Both Apple and Google were forced to take down commercials after blowback. The Apple one was Dave's pick of the week last week! The stock market has had some issues this week, especially Intel. Google got some bad news about their monopoly status. We cover that and there's other tech news to help you get caught up on and plenty more. Enjoy! INTRO (00:00) (03:55) MAIN TOPIC: (08:45) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Drag Apps From Spotlight to Home Screen (15:20) JUST THE HEADLINES: (21:00) TAKES: (22:50) (25:10) - (27:20) (32:40) BONUS ODD TAKE: (36:05) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Nate: ...
info_outlineWe start off talking about how NPR and robots are taking over our board games and the world. Obama took over SxSW and Nate wonders how anything is secure anymore. After that we talk apps, apps and more apps, from pro tips on going to the movies to making yourself look like Leo DiCaprio.
Links from the Show:
- NPR takes over an Amazon Echo
- Go: AlphaGo vs Lee Sedol
- Guy kicking Boston Dynamics Atlas robot
- SxSW
- Wallet stolen, then arrested
- 1620 key to New York
- TSA luggage key leaked
- Apps
- Movies
- VR
- Find Apps
- High 5: Top Paid Apps
- Lumino City
- The Room Three
- Geometry Dash
- Heads Up!
- Dangerous Games: Illusion... (iPad Only)
- Minecraft
- Face Swap Live
- MSQRD (Free w/ in app purchases)
- DJ Khaled rules Snapchat
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