Ep. 499: Thanks AI, That Plant Doesn't Exist! and more tech news
Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
Does that plant even exist? Is that how I take care of plants? AI is all over the place these days. Years ago, tech news used to slow down in the summer. But that's no longer the case. We will get you caught up with as much as we can to help you tech better. ! - and INTRO (00:00) (05:25) (06:25) MAIN TOPIC: Thanks AI, that plant doesn’t exist (09:05) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Audio messages or Press and hold “+” to bring up gallery (15:30) JUST THE HEADLINES: (21:10) TAKES: (23:50) This Week in Denmark: (28:50 (33:10) (34:50) BONUS ODD TAKE: (36:30) PICKS OF...
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Ep. 498: Where did the 16 billion passwords come from? And some more pleasant tech news
Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
It makes for a great headline saying that 16 billion passwords were leaked. Was this some new massive data breach? What should you do about it? We take a look. We've got plenty of other tech news, tips, and picks to get you caught up on this week so you can get out there and tech better! ! - and INTRO (00:00) (06:45) MAIN TOPIC: 16 Billion with a B Passwords Leaked (09:20) Please use passkeys, a password manager, and 2FA! DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: (18:55) JUST THE HEADLINES: (25:35) TAKES: (28:30) (36:05) (38:55) (43:30) BONUS ODD TAKE: and ! (46:50) PICKS OF THE...
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Ep. 497: 23andWho, Trump Phones, Anker Recall, and more tech news!
Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
The 23andMe saga continues, the Trump Organization announces phones and cell plans, and beloved Anker has a recall. After Apple's WWDC and our special episode last week, there's plenty of tech news to get caught up on this week. Time to tech better! ! - and INTRO (00:00) - (05:00) WWDC Followup (08:55) MAIN TOPIC: 23andWho (15:05) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Sort by recently added in photos plus more. (19:20) JUST THE HEADLINES: (26:25) TAKES: (29:50) (35:20) (37:00) (40:45) (44:05) BONUS ODD TAKE: (50:25) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: (52:50) Nate: Re-pick - (54:50) ...
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Ep. 496: Apple WWDC 25 Keynote Recap - Liquid Glass, Apple Intelligence, and more
Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
Apple kicked off its Worldwide Developers Conference this morning. WWDC is the event where developers are educated and the public is informed about all the new features coming to their various operating systems this fall. We discuss the announcements, what we're excited about, and what confuses us. ! - and INTRO (00:00) Apple Intelligence (03:15) Liquid Glass (04:40) iOS 26 (10:40) WatchOS 26 (21:55) tvOS 26 (22:30) macOS 26, Tahoe (24:30) visionOS 26 (31:45) iPadOS 26 (34:55)
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Ep. 495: The iPhone is still on top, WWDC, and more
Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
The Apple iPhone is still doing just fine in worldwide sales. Apple hosts its WWDC next week, will their announcements be enough to quiet the critics? We discuss that and so much more this week to help you get out there and tech better. ! - and INTRO (00:00) Nate’s Garage Sale (03:35) MAIN TOPIC: The iPhone is still on top (09:05) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Cellular settings on iPhone (14:45) JUST THE HEADLINES: (23:35) TAKES: (27:25) (30:35) BONUS ODD TAKE: (36:00) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: (39:10) Nate: (45:50) - Giveaway! (49:30)
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Ep. 494: The next life-changing device is coming from OpenAI & Jony Ive?
Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
Last week was another wild one in the world of AI news, not the least of which was Jony Ive's IO company being acquired by Sam Altman's OpenAI. They claim to have the next big device in the works. It will probably be something AI. Do we need it? And yes, we also discuss some non-AI news. ! - and INTRO (00:00) (05:35) MAIN TOPIC: Sam Altman and Jony Ive team up to create AI devices (08:30) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Typing Cursor iOS (19:00) JUST THE HEADLINES: (27:05) TAKES: (29:10) (31:35) SIDE STEP: 3D Printing (33:25) (40:15) BONUS ODD TAKE: (43:10) PICKS OF...
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Ep. 493: Microsoft Build + Google IO = Too Much AI, other tech news
Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
Microsoft Build and Google I/O, each company's annual developer conference, are taking place this week. As with most AI news these days, we can't cover everything they announced, nor would we want to. But what does this runaway train of AI progress mean for you? ! - and INTRO (00:00) (04:05) (06:05) MAIN TOPIC: Microsoft Build and Google I/O (12:10) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Safari remove distracting items (36:25) JUST THE HEADLINES: (44:40) TAKES: (46:45) (49:35) (53:15) (54:35) BONUS ODD TAKE: (57:05) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: (01:00:55) Nate: (01:06:15) -...
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Ep. 492: Check Your P.F.A.N.T.S.S.! and tech news
Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
It's spring cleaning time around Notnerd, so it's time to pull out everyone's favorite acronym P.F.A.N.T.S.S. and get started. We'll look at the different things in your digital world that you should consider cleaning up. This is mostly for the two of us, especially when we look back to last year's episode. ! - and INTRO (00:00) MAIN TOPIC: Check Your P.F.A.N.T.S.S (04:55) Physical Files Apps Notifications Time Subscriptions Security DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Time of text messages (26:30) JUST THE HEADLINES: (30:40) TAKES: (31:20) (34:35) (43:05) (45:00) BONUS ODD TAKE:...
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Ep. 491: Apple Loses to Fortnite and More!
Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
A judge ruled that Apple must allow third-party payments in the App Store. Thanks to that, Fortnite will be back in the App Store soon. Many other companies were ready to go once this came out, and some big apps like Spotify, Kindle, and Patreon are updating their apps. We've got plenty of other tech news to discuss, and a tip of the week that could save you a bunch of money! ! - and INTRO (00:00) (06:10) MAIN TOPIC: Apple forced to allow 3rd party payments (08:05) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Cancel all your subscriptions? (17:00) JUST THE HEADLINES: (22:00) TAKES: ...
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Ep. 490: YouTube at 20 + other tech news
Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
They grow up so fast! YouTube turns 20, the Apple Watch turns 10, and Slate announces their new modular EV. We get caught up on all the big tech news from the last week, while having a good time and helping you tech better. ! - and INTRO (00:00) Nintendo Switch 2 Preorders (01:05) (04:30) MAIN TOPIC: YouTube Turns 20! (08:30) - Feb 16, 2006 DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: (18:25) JUST THE HEADLINES: (27:20) TAKES: (30:10) (35:25) (38:15) BONUS ODD TAKE: (47:00) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: (49:20) Nate: (54:55) - Giveaway! (58:35)
info_outlineWe start off the episode with some hot Suber Bowl nutrition talk that you won't want to miss. Then it's on to a lively discussion on all of tech news we found this week that you need to know about. Add to that a listener question and some great picks for another great episode.
Make sure to join the Notnerd Facebook Group and let us know how you tech better. We're also looking for your ProTips and Picks of the Week.
Show Notes and Links:
- Super Bowl Review - Nate's PDX Fast Foodie Whisps Video (01:30)
- Hulu testing ads during pause (05:25)
- Puma also working on self-lacing shoes (06:15)
- Netflix has more certified fresh movies than Prime, Hulu, and HBO combined (06:30)
- iPad Pro video behind the scenes video shot on iPad Pro (07:25)
- Apple Q1 Results: The Six Colors report card (08:45)
- Spotify is in talks to buy Gimlet for more than $200 million (09:30)
- Amazon received 850,000 applications when they raised the minimum wage to $15/hour (11:15)
- Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Where is a good place to buy a used iPhone? Is it possible to find a used iPhone 8? (12:55)
- Apple clashed with Facebook and Google - Walt Mossberg’s tweet on iOS control (18:55)
- Apple apologizes about FaceTime bug, software fix coming (23:40)
- Justice Dept. charges Huawei with fraud (26:15)
- A tiny screw shows why iPhones won't be assembled in the USA (27:10)
- Apple plans gaming subscription services sources say (30:15)
- Security: See above
- Bonus Odd Take: #10yearchallenge, how popular websites have changed (34:00)
- Picks of the Week:
- Dave: Angry Birds Dream Blast by Rovio Entertainment (35:35)
- Nate: Drafts Where text starts, on iOS, coming to Mac (38:00)
- Random Amazon purchase (40:50)
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