Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
OpenAI introduced some big updates to ChatGPT Monday, the day before Google announced a bunch of AI news at their I/O keynote. Both of them, as well as the others, want to be a big part of every aspect of your life. Is this a good thing? We will discuss it and share our thoughts. Plus, we have some other tech news to catch up on after Apple's iPad event last week. INTRO (00:00) MAIN TOPIC (03:35) Google Analytics vs Facebook Pixel (26:20) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Restart iPhone without screen (29:00) JUST THE HEADLINES: (39:15) TAKES: (43:10) (47:20) (48:30) (58:10)...
info_outline Ep. 439: Apple Let Loose Event Breakdown* - iPads, Pencils, and moreNotnerd Podcast: Tech Better
Apple showed their Let Loose iPad event this morning. In the hardware department, Apple announced new iPad Airs, M4 iPad Pros, a new Magic Keyboard, and the new Pencil Pro. They also talked about Final Cut Pro 2, Logic Pro 2, and the new Final Cut camera app. Some impressive hardware and software, but do you need it? Apple also announced a price drop on the 10th-generation base iPad. Note: While live, we got temporarily shut down by YouTube, but all the audio is there. INTRO (00:00) iPad Air (06:35) M4 iPad Pro (09:30) Final Cut Pro 2 and Logic Pro 2 (22:10) Apple Pencil Pro (31:20) Find us...
info_outline Episode 438: Another Week, Another AI Gadget - Rabbit R1 + Tech Tips, Picks, and Other News!Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
Well, the reviews are out on the Rabbit R1. How does it compare to the Humane AI Pin or Limitless? Do we really need another gadget to do AI for us? Plus, what's the deal with the TikTok ban? We also announce the winner of our Notpicks giveaway! And all the other tech goodness you've come to expect. https://www.youtube.com/live/nfqfK11wzmg?si=yEhthOSHfwZocXeT INTRO (00:00) (02:45) Rabbit R1. Is AI in a Box worth it? (11:25) iJustine is partner with R1, doesn’t say one bad thing about it DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Facebook feeds (19:50) JUST THE HEADLINES: (26:30) TAKES: ...
info_outline Ep. 437: Zuck's Llama 3 and Meta AI + Tech Tips, Picks, and Other News!Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
Over at Meta, Mark Zuckerberg has released the Open-Source Llama 3 and integrated it into Meta AI. He also put it in sunglasses. In related news, has big news about the Quest platform. Then we get on to the rest of the week's tech news, with some great tips and picks to help you tech better! INTRO (00:00) Zuckerberg’s Llama 3, Meta AI, and more (11:30) - on a journey to advance and democratize artificial intelligence through open source and open science. DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: (33:15) JUST THE HEADLINES: (42:55) TAKES: (46:40) (50:00) (52:00) (55:20) BONUS ODD TAKE: ...
info_outline Ep. 436: Spring Cleaning Your Tech - Consider Your P.F.A.N.T.S.S. + Tech News, Tips, and Picks!Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
It's that time of year to do some spring cleaning, which includes your tech world as well. Nate came up with the very "helpful" acronym P.F.A.N.T.S.S. to help you think through the aspects of your technology world that could use some attention. Maybe this will be the year that we practice what we preach! After that, we'll get you caught up with what's going on in the world of tech and provide some helpful tips and picks so that you can tech better! INTRO (00:00) Spring Cleaning Your P.F.A.N.T.S.S. (09:40) Physical Files Apps Notifications Time Subscriptions Security DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE...
info_outline Ep. 435: Erasing Your Digital Footprint?Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
We all have a lot of data online, is there any chance of getting rid of our digital footprint? We've got a couple services that claim to help, but is it a hopeless endeavor? If it is, we follow that with some very helpful websites in other areas. Then it's on to a whirlwind of tech news, tips, and picks to help you tech better. INTRO (00:00) Can you delete yourself from the internet? (07:15) - Your personal data is yours again - Discover & control your digital footprint - A directory of direct links to delete your account from web services Actually helpful websites: (22:00) - Every...
info_outline Ep. 434: The Fascinating World of MrBeast!Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
In the last 7 months, Nate and Isla have watched @MrBeast videos over 1000 times. Who is MrBeast, and why is he the biggest YouTuber on the planet? We'll do our best to explain his complicated world and convince you to be a fan! Plus we'll have our usual tech news, picks, and tips to help you tech better! INTRO (00:00) April Fools Day - , (01:30) MrBeast (07:35) Who is MrBeast? The videos Philanthropy DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Apple note link color (41:55) JUST THE HEADLINES: (46:45) TAKES: (50:30) (51:30) (52:35) (54:40) (57:45) BONUS ODD TAKE: (59:55) Find us elsewhere: ...
info_outline Ep. 433: Big Tech vs Big GovernmentNotnerd Podcast: Tech Better
As we often discuss, AI is moving fast. Many people say that Apple is getting left behind. Well, this week, Apple's AI plan is becoming clearer. There's plenty of other tech news to discuss, like the looming TikTok ban, Walmart's selling the MacBook Air, and the tech layoffs continue. We also have some witty humor, pro tips, and picks for your enjoyment. INTRO (00:00) March 31st (03:30) Big Tech vs. Big Government (05:30) (12:20) (14:50) (16:05) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Charge iPhone Battery Faster in Airplane Mode (18:05) JUST THE HEADLINES: (20:35) TAKES: Apple using...
info_outline Ep. 432: Siri-ously? Apple's "AI" StoryNotnerd Podcast: Tech Better
As we often discuss, AI is moving fast. Many people say that Apple is getting left behind. Well, this week, Apple's AI plan is becoming clearer. There's plenty of other tech news to discuss, like the looming TikTok ban, Walmart's selling the MacBook Air, and the tech layoffs continue. We also have some witty humor, pro tips, and picks for your enjoyment. INTRO (00:00) (03:45) Apple and AI (06:00) (08:10) (11:50) (16:25) CryptoWatch: (18:20) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Measure AR (20:40) JUST THE HEADLINES: (27:25) TAKES: (29:30) (34:45) (36:20) (40:20) BONUS ODD TAKE: ...
info_outline Ep. 431: The AirTag Tip We Didn't Even KnowNotnerd Podcast: Tech Better
Dave comes through with a great ProTip about AirPods that neither of us knew about, that's rare. No new iPads yet. Rivian announced their new EVs. We've got some follow-up on Crypto Watch. Plus some great tips and picks to help you tech better! INTRO (00:00) (03:30) CryptoWatch: (09:30) (12:00) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Share Airtag Location (16:40) JUST THE HEADLINES: (22:10) TAKES: (25:35) (31:40) (34:40) (37:05) BONUS ODD TAKE: (40:15) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: (43:30) Nate: (48:40) Find us elsewhere:
info_outlineWe discuss the possibilities of a Notnerd movie, based on some short film stories this week. Samsung is having some issues again, Twitter is cleaning house, and China is making laser guns. Plus, if you want to help fight crime from your couch, we have the solution for you.
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Show Notes and Links:
- Delivering Amazon packages to the top of the world (01:15)
- Uganda’s leader defends social media tax, they are also working on banning VPN apps, Episode 131: Facebook is Listening, PatricksChildren.org (03:17)
- Dave’s Pro Tip o' the Week: Command Shift V, Control Shift V (05:25)
- Chinese company claims its ‘laser AK-47’ can set you on fire from a half mile away (07:35)
- A bug in Samsung’s default texting app is sending random pics to other people (09:15)
- Samsung sees a huge drop in high-end smartphone sales (11:20)
- Timehop had a major security breach (13:40)
- Some 3rd party email apps like Edison let employees read user emails (14:45)
- Twitter swept out 70 million fake accounts in June (15:40)
- Facebook shutting down 3 apps you probably haven’t heard of (16:30)
- How to fight crime with your television (18:05)
- AI-generated short film created in 48 hours (22:40)
- Apple posts 3 brilliant short films about soccer, all #ShotoniPhone (25:05)
- Mobile phone filmmakers (26:20)
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