Ep. 456: X vs. Brazil + Other tech news, tips, and picks
Release Date: 09/04/2024
Ep. 478: Apple Invites App, Free Super Bowl, and Zuck Leaks!
Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
Lots of invite-related news this week. Apple introduced its new Apple Invites app this morning. Tubi is letting everyone watch the Super Bowl. Zuck is mad that his meetings keep getting leaked. Google invites their employees to leave. We cover that and the rest of the tech news this week that we think is important to the average not nerd. INTRO (00:00) (05:05) MAIN TOPIC: Super Bowl Time (12:20) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Scan documents for free on iOS recap (24:40) JUST THE HEADLINES: (34:50) TAKES: (38:20) (41:05) (45:15) BONUS ODD TAKE: (52:10) PICKS OF THE WEEK:...
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Ep. 477: Is Amazon Prime worth it in 2025? + DeepSeek AI, Samsung Unpacked, and More!
Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
A few weeks ago, Dave dropped the shocking news that he had canceled Amazon Prime. Last week he hinted that maybe he was back in. For many people, Amazon Prime seems like a no-brainer, but is it? We take a look at what benefits you get for the price. There's also an impressive new AI, DeepSeek, from China that is making headlines. Samsung also had their Unpacked event to announce new technology, and some people got to check out their upcoming Moohan XR headset. Plenty of technology to get caught up on this week to help you get out there and tech better! INTRO (00:00) Followup: (04:05) MAIN...
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Ep. 476: A Wild Week in Social Media!
Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
*Sorry about Nate's echo the first ~35 minutes, we did fix it after that. TikTok Bans, Meta Changes, and Little Red Book? The social media news has been fast and furious lately. We try to get caught up on it if that is even possible. Plus, with CES out of the way, there's plenty of other tech news to get caught up on. All so you can get out there and tech better! ! INTRO (00:00) MAIN TOPIC: Social Media Madness (03:10) TikTok “Ban” - CapCut - Conspiracies - Migration to Meta Servers, TikTok is CIA psyop DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Hair conditioner as lotion, empty your...
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Ep. 475: We Did CES and Survived to Talk About It!
Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
Lots of visuals, you probably want to ! Our Fact Finding Mission is complete! Describing the scale of CES is difficult, but we tried our best. We checked it all out, from massive booths to small tables and everything in between. There was literally every type of technology you could imagine, some that solved a problem and some that did not make any sense or solve any real problems. We have plenty of content to share, so make sure you follow along. **If this episode feels frantic, it is the only way to talk about CES. We'll be back to our "normal" less-frantic episode format next week, to...
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Ep. 474: The 1st Day of Our 1st CES!
Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
After 9 years of talking about going we finally made it to CES in Las Vegas. Tuesday was one long day of travel and exploring the show, but we got back to the room and went live to talk about it. We will be at the show until Friday, taking it all in to help you tech better. !
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Ep. 473: Honey, I Shrunk Your Bank Account
Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
PayPal's Honey browser plugin is in deep water this week after YouTuber MegaLag exposed many layers of what sure feels like a scam. We've got a few other tech news stories this week, like the fact that you can call ChatGPT on the phone now; how exciting. Plus, we've got some tips and picks to help you start the new year strong! ! INTRO (00:00) CES next week (03:10) (04:25) MAIN TOPIC: Honey, I shrunk your bank account (05:35) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Set Apple Notes to locked (16:10) JUST THE HEADLINES: (27:20) TAKES: (31:35) (36:15) (39:15) (43:25) BONUS ODD TAKE: ...
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Ep. 472: Apple's Top Apps of 2024
Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
Tech news has slowed down for the holidays, but 'Tis the Season for Lists. We take a look at Apple's App Store Award winners, as well as the most downloaded apps and games of 2024. TikTok is on the second list but will it survive 2025? We've also got some exciting news alongside our usual tips, picks, and headlines. INTRO (00:00) We’re going to CES! (07:20) MAIN TOPIC: (12:40) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: How to use Genmoji on iPhone (24:55) JUST THE HEADLINES: (30:25) TAKES: (35:10) (37:40) (39:40) - (41:15) BONUS ODD TAKE: (44:15) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: ...
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Ep. 471: Vision Pro, Meta Quest, & Google?
Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
There has been a lot of VR news lately. We'll get caught up on the world of Nate's Apple Vision Pro, Dave's Meta Quest, and Samsung is getting into the game with Apple. Are you on the VR bandwagon yet? Plus, we've got all of the other segments, tech news, tips, and picks to help you tech better! INTRO (00:00) (04:10) MAIN TOPIC: Apple, Meta, Google VR News (10:05) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Return of the volume slider on the Lock Screen (28:30) JUST THE HEADLINES: (34:00) TAKES (40:20) (44:00) (45:55) (46:55) BONUS ODD TAKE: (49:15) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: ...
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Ep. 470: AI news from OpenAi, Grok, and Google
Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
OpenAI is doing 12 Days of AI, Grok has some updates, and Google lets you create AI chess pieces. You can even get an AI podcast of your Spotify Wrapped 2024. We've got some great stories for Just the Headlines. Plus some tips and picks to help you tech better. ! INTRO (00:00) MAIN TOPIC: ’Tis the AI (06:10) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: (25:30) JUST THE HEADLINES: (35:25) TAKES (40:45) (42:50) (47:45) (50:30) BONUS ODD TAKE(S): (52:50) (58:05) (01:00:10) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: (01:02:50) Nate: (01:05:50) - Giveaway! (01:09:15)
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Ep. 469: Australia votes to kick kids off social media
Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
Australia has passed a ban on social media for kids under 16? Will it happen? Should it happen? We do our best to break it down. We've also got plenty of other tech news, tips, and picks to get caught up in this episode. INTRO (00:00) MAIN TOPIC: Should we ban social media for kids? (06:50) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Control Center- Stop the automatic moving of items (20:55) JUST THE HEADLINES: (32:15) TAKES (43:00) (45:40) (48:35) (51:40) BONUS ODD TAKE: (57:25) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: (01:01:05) Nate: (01:05:10) - Giveaway! (01:09:45)
info_outlineElon 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)
MAIN TOPIC: Elon Musk and X vs. Brazil (08:45)
X officially blocked in Brazil; court demands Apple remove it from the App Store
Brazil’s Bolsonaro to sue Supreme Court Justice Moraes for abuse of office
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Double and Triple Click headphones (15:45)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (22:20)
Google is developing AI that can hear if you're sick
Scientists mount cameras on endangered sea lions to map Australia’s ocean floor
Hackers shut down heating in Ukrainian city with malware, researchers say
NASA astronaut stuck in space reports ‘strange noises’ coming from troubled Starliner capsule
Snapchat finally introduces native iPad support with its latest update
$5 million worth of meth disguised as watermelons found at California customs checkpoint
TAKES:
Huawei aims to upstage Sep 9 Apple Event with Tri-Fold phone debut (25:30)
Disney’s password-sharing crackdown starts ‘in earnest’ this September (28:35)
Crypto’s ‘unprecedented’ lobby spending spree (30:35)
Gannett is shuttering ‘Reviewed’ site accused of publishing AI product reviews (33:50)
BONUS ODD TAKE: Shot On iPhone 15 Pro Max by Me. No gimbal, no lens, no filter! (37:10)
‘DO A WHEELIE’ Danny MacAskill (42:05)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: LAMTTO Wireless Carplay &Android Auto with 4K Dash cam,9.26 Inch Protable Carplay Screen for Car,1080P Backup Camera, Digital Media Receivers with Voice Control/Bluetooth/G-Sensor/GPS/Mirror Link (45:30)
Nate: Airtag Keychain Holder Case for Apple Airtag, 2 Pack of IPX8 Waterproof, Fully Shockproof, Anti Scratch Airtag Holder Case for Key, Kid, Bag, Luggage, Pets Collar (52:15)
RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (55:20)
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