Ep. 510: Not Just Liquid Glass, Lots of Big Changes in iOS 26! Should you update now?
Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
Monday, Apple released the new versions of all its operating systems. Have you updated yet? There was a lot of news about the new Liquid Glass look, but there are plenty of other changes. Nate and Dave have been using the betas, and we discuss the big changes to iOS and your iPhone in iOS 26. Plus we have plenty of other tech news to get caught up on after the special episode last week! ! - and INTRO (00:00) Apple Event Followup (06:05) MAIN TOPIC: Big Changes with iOS 26 (13:05) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: iOS tricks - avoid camera smudges and change your snooze (35:50) JUST THE...
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Ep. 509: Awe Dropping Apple iPhone Event Recap - Fall 2025
Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
We watched the Apple Live Event, was it Awe Dropping? They announced the new AirPods Pro 3, new Apple Watches, the iPhone 17s, and the new iPhone Air. We discuss the announcements and our thoughts on all the products. What are you buying? Do you agree with Nate and Dave's takes? ! - and INTRO (00:00) AirPods Pro 3 (03:25) Apple Watch Series 11, Ultra 3, SE 3 (09:25) iPhone 17 (14:15) iPhone Air (19:30) iPhone 17 Pro (25:35)
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Ep. 508: Does Nano Banana put Google on top in AI?
Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
Google officially released Gemini 2.5 this week, with possibly the best AI name yet, Nano Banana. Many are saying this is now the top dog for image generation and spells the end for Photoshop. At the other end of the spectrum, Taco Bell is rethinking its AI ordering in the drive-thru. Plus, we get you caught up on the rest of the week's tech news. All so you can get out there and tech better. ! - and INTRO (00:00) (03:15) (05:35) MAIN TOPIC: Nano Banana (06:30) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Use built-in translation app as a foreign dictionary (13:55) JUST THE HEADLINES: (18:00) ...
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Ep. 507: Google Pixel Event, hosted by Jimmy Fallon
Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
New Pixel phones and products were announced at the 2025 Made by Google event. But people aren't talking about the phones as much as the format and celebrity overload. After spending a lot of money, is Meta changing their mind on AI already? Subscriptions keep getting more expensive, and according to Google, AI is getting more efficient. That and so much more, all to help you tech better! ! - and INTRO (00:00) FOLLOW-UP: (03:40) (05:25) (06:15) (07:10) MAIN TOPIC: (10:50) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Breezing through tens of thousands of photos on iOS (17:50) JUST THE...
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Ep. 506: Robot Sports are a Thing
Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
China held the first humanoid robot games, and it was...interesting. When will the robots take over? Plus, tons of other tech news to get caught up on. Tune in for some helpful tips and picks too, so you can get out there and tech better. ! - and INTRO (00:00) MAIN TOPIC: China’s Humanoid Robot Games (06:10) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: iOS: How to move apps into folders without going crazy (13:00) JUST THE HEADLINES: (16:35) LISTENER MAIL: Hey Grandma - Authenticator apps - We recommend Apple Passwords or Bitwarden. Authy is a decent mobile-only option (19:50) TAKES: ...
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Ep. 505: Time to Upgrade Your AOL Dial-up and more tech tips
Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
Yes, AOL dial-up internet is still a thing, but not for much longer. We reminisce on the "good" old days of the internet and how far we've come. Plus, we had some big news in the AI world this week and so much more. ! - and INTRO (00:00) AI Stuff, should we cover more or less? Let us know in the comments (03:30) MAIN TOPIC: Pour one out for dial-up (05:45) - maybe not, but they have a website DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: (17:30) JUST THE HEADLINES: (25:05) LISTENER MAIL: Todd - (28:05) TAKES: (03:30) - (36:20) (39:25) (44:45) (46:40) BONUS ODD TAKE: (49:25) PICKS...
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Ep. 504: Can Meta buy AI Superintelligence? Plus other tech news
Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
Mark Zuckerberg and Meta are betting big on AI and trying to build a dream team. Can they buy their way into AI dominance? Quarterly results are in for most of the tech world, and we don't really care. Google has a bunch of new rules on age and language. That and so much more as we help you tech better! ! - and INTRO (00:00) One month until new iPhones! - Nate’s iPhone Beta Woes (03:05) Quarterly Results from big tech, who cares - (08:25) Bitchat reality check (11:10) MAIN TOPIC: Can Meta buy AI Superintelligence? (12:30) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Download Offline Maps...
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Ep. 503: Summer Tech News Overload
Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
Tech news doesn't take a vacation. We've got a ton of stories to get caught up on this week, including Apple Public Betas, World Emoji Day, and the Tea dating app breach. No main topic, just a bunch of random tech stories that we think you should know about so you can get out there and tech better! ! - and INTRO (00:00) (05:00) MAIN TOPIC: Too much news this week (08:10) (11:40) (14:35) (17:55) Not News? “” (21:15) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Screenshot to Capture Text (26:05) JUST THE HEADLINES: (30:40) TAKES: (34:10) (41:10) (42:45) (44:45) BONUS ODD TAKE: ...
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Ep. 502: Can we stop AI Slop? Second Attempt
Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
AI is amazing, and it continues to improve every day. However, with that, there are many people who create content solely for the sake of creating content and attempt to game the system. YouTube and Facebook are looking to rein that in. Additionally, we have a lot of tech news to catch up on after our unusual 500th episode and then drastically short episode 501. ! - and INTRO (00:00) The ep. 501 incident - (03:25) 4 new subscribers! (07:15) (08:25) MAIN TOPIC: Can we stop AI Slop? (10:30) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Travel Tech, traveling light (18:45) JUST THE HEADLINES:...
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Ep. 501: Well, that was Crazy... Ended after 12 Minutes
Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
For the first time in 500+ episodes, we had to end the show due to an emergency. Nate received a text a few minutes in and then tried to figure out what to do. We had a great show planned that we will probably just save for next week. However, this was quite exciting, and we did get to discuss Prime Day and Bitcoin before ending it. Heck, Nate didn't even get to turn his hat around. Please don't comment that you like the new shorter format. ;) Update: Nate was able to get his car going, and we are home safe and sound. ! - and INTRO (00:00) Amazon Prime Day - We've recently noticed an...
info_outlineWe've got plenty more to say about the products announced at Apple's event last week, especially Apple Watches and iPhones. Plus most of the new Apple OSes have been released with some great new features. Then there's plenty of tech news, tips, and picks to help you tech better!
Intro (00:00)
Followup:
Apple Event Followup - The iPhone 15 is the most affordable iPhone since 2007 - Apple Watch Assistive Touch - AI Portrait Photos - Dynamic Island (03:50)
New OS releases - 10 features of iOS17 (21:15)
Threads blocks COVID-related searches amid spiking cases (27:35)
Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Speech to text for messages (31:40)
Just the headlines: (39:20)
China’s Apple iPhone ban appears to be retaliation US says
NASA-inspired airless bicycle tires are now available for purchase
Apple discontinues iTunes Movie Trailers app
Meta’s Horizon Worlds avatars finally have legs
Apple will update iPhone 12 in France after regulators said it emitted too much radiation
The Pentagon has the worst IT helpdesk in the US govt
Google Meet’s new AI will be able to go to meetings for you
Takes:
Artificial intelligence technology behind ChatGPT was built in Iowa — with a lot of water (41:05)
Mozilla patches Firefox, Thunderbird against zero-day exploited in attacks (45:40)
Your Wyze webcam might have let other owners peek into your house (46:55)
Las Vegas struggles to get back online after cyber attack (52:00)
Bonus Odd Take: AirPano - A virtual journey around the world (53:45)
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