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)
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Happy Earth Day! We'll take a look at what you can do, what Apple is doing, and how saying thank you to AI isn't helping. We've got a great set of Just the Headlines this week. Which one are you curious about? There's plenty more to get caught up on in the world of tech this week and we do our best to break it all down for you, so you can get out there and tech better! ! - and INTRO (00:00) (04:35) (10:35) MAIN TOPIC: Happy Earth Day (12:35) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Earth Day Tip! - Clean Energy Charging (22:35) JUST THE HEADLINES: (26:00) TAKES: (30:50) ...
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It sure seems like hacks and breaches are intensifying. This week, the man behind Have I Been Pwned was phished, if it can happen to him, it can happen to anyone. Be skeptical of any message you're getting that asks you to log in or do anything else that could compromise you. We've got some other tech news to cover, tips to tech better, and picks to get. Enjoy! ! - and INTRO (00:00) Tax Day (04:15) Importance of video at SMMW (09:05) Minecraft Movie (09:50) MAIN TOPIC: You will be pwned (12:25) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: (19:50) JUST THE HEADLINES: (24:54) TAKES: ...
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Nate has returned from Social Media Marketing World in San Diego. He breaks down what the trends are and why AI probably won't ruin social media. We've also got plenty of other tech news to get caught up on and some tips and picks to help you tech better. ! - Visit INTRO (00:00) MAIN TOPIC: (05:05) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: (23:55) JUST THE HEADLINES: (31:45) TAKES: - (35:10) (43:25) (46:35) BONUS ODD TAKE: - Watch TV from around the world (48:50) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: (52:35) Nate: (57:35) - Giveaway! (01:05:00)
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A very happy World Backup Day to all who celebrate- and you should! March 31st is World Backup day, so we discuss what you should be backing up and how. Is all your important stuff backed up? Please do it, and remember, One Backup is None Backup! ! INTRO (00:00) (02:10) (03:15) MAIN TOPIC: (09:00) Digital - , iCloud, Hard drives Old Photos, videos, keepsakes Life in general - If there is something important, have an extra, or at least a plan DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: We just had a long tip of the week… JUST THE HEADLINES: (23:20) • ⁃
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What happens when the company that has your DNA goes bankrupt? Will 23andme sell off your data, or is it safe? The new Google Pixel 9A is on its way, Gmail upgrades search, and iPhone porch pirates get busted. As always, there is plenty more in the tech world to discuss this week. Get caught up so you can tech better. ! - and INTRO (00:00) SCAM ALERT: Text message toll scam (05:10) (07:50) Apple WWDC starts June 9th (10:05) MAIN TOPIC: (10:40) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Magnification app scene detection (18:10) JUST THE HEADLINES: (28:15) TAKES: (32:00) (34:05) ...
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Google has released new Gemini AI models and provides free access to many. We take a look and see what's new and how it rates. We've got some other AI news to cover, including Netflix upscaling A Different World with some not-so-great results. How do you feel about QR code menus at restaurants? We found a study looking at their effect. There's plenty of other tech to get caught up on, as well as some tips and picks to help you tech better. ! - Visit INTRO (00:00) (05:25) Dave’s iPad keyboard case saga (08:30) MAIN TOPIC: Google Gemini AI Updates (13:15) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE...
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Apple released 2 new Macs after the iPads we talked about last week. The ever-popular MacBook Air and the much less popular Mac Studio. We discuss who they are for. After that, we've got some great headlines, tips, picks, and some news stories you should probably know about. - INTRO (00:00) - Get $8 to shop on TikTok (02:00) Daylight Savings Time vs Standard Time (04:35) MAIN TOPIC: New MacBook Air and Mac Studio (10:25) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: (24:00) JUST THE HEADLINES: (31:35) TAKES: (35:40) (42:35) (47:00) BONUS ODD TAKE: - streams with nobody watching...
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Apple is on a roll, this week dropping not one but two new iPad models, some cases and watch straps, and some new Beats. No official news on the MacBook Air yet, but it could be coming any day. We also cover other tech news from the week and have some tips and picks to help you tech better. ! - Visit or INTRO (00:00) Notpicks Giveaway Winner (02:30) MAIN TOPIC: New iPads and more from Apple (06:30) Tim Cook - DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Zoom out the selfie camera, expand the frame, plus more! (20:00) JUST THE HEADLINES: (28:50) TAKES: (31:00) and and ...
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The morning after last week's show, Apple announced their new iPhone 16e, replacing the SE line of iPhones. It has a lot of features, doesn't have others, and has a new price. Who is this phone for? Apple must think there is a market for it, and we break down our thoughts. Speaking of markets, there wasn't one for the Humane AI pin, and they are shutting it down. Plus more tech news, tips, and picks to help you tech better. ! - Visit or INTRO (00:00) (02:35) MAIN TOPIC: iPhone 16E (07:55) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: iPhone Music Haptics (29:00) JUST THE HEADLINES: (38:05) ...
info_outlineAs 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)
World Backup Day March 31st (03:30)
Big Tech vs. Big Government
The United States DoJ is suing Apple (05:30)
How painful are all of these fines? (12:20)
Apple, Meta, Google Probed by EU Under New Digital-Competition Law (14:50)
The EU’s Digital Markets Act (16:05)
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Charge iPhone Battery Faster in Airplane Mode (18:05)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (20:35)
In 2022, ringtone sales still managed to generate $11 million
Ron DeSantis signs bill requiring parental consent for kids under 16 to hold social media accounts
Tennessee becomes first US state with law protecting musicians from AI
Nicholas Hawkes, 39, becomes first in England to be jailed for cyber flashing
Commercial Bank of Ethiopia glitch lets customers withdraw millions
Reddit shares rise 30% to start week after social media company’s IPO
Formula 1 chief appalled to find team using Excel to manage 20,000 car parts
TAKES:
Apple using multiple AI sources for the backend and providing an Apple-ish front end (23:30)
Trump’s Truth Social valued at more than $9bn as it goes public in New York (24:25)
Watch Neuralink’s first human subject demonstrate his brain-computer interface (25:50)
BONUS ODD TAKE: Tunnel to the other side of the world (27:35)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Nate: Native Instruments Traktor 8-Inch DJ Cable for iPad/iPhone (38:15)
RAMAZON PURCHASE (42:10)
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