Ep. 486: Back it all up a second!
Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
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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Ep. 485: DNA Spring Deals
Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
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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Ep. 484: Scam Alert! Plus Google Gemini 2.0 Flash and the week's tech news, tips, etc.
Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
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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Ep. 483: Dangling the Dongle
Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
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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Ep. 482: 2 New iPads and more from Apple! Tech news, tips, etc.
Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
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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Ep. 481: Who is Apple's new iPhone 16e for?
Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
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) ...
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Ep. 480: AI Video Comes to the Masses... Yikes! Plus other tech news and tips.
Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
Adobe has made AI video free to everyone with Firefly, and YouTube is adding new AI features. Even if it isn't great now, it will only get better from here. Scarlett Johansson wants to put a stop to it now. Is that the right move? She's made a lot of money off CGI in her movies. Plus, we've got some other news to get caught up on so you can get out there and tech better! INTRO (00:00) MAIN TOPIC: AI video is here for the masses (08:00) Scarlett Johansson calls for deepfake ban after AI video goes viral (No link on purpose) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: (24:20) JUST THE...
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Ep. 479: Apple Stuff Incoming! Tech news, tips, and picks too.
Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
Rumors are heating up for new products from Apple, but today's release was not on our list, the Powerbeats Pro 2. There's plenty of other tech news to get caught up on, like T-Mobile's Starlink messaging service. Plus, we've got some tips and picks to help you tech better! ! INTRO (00:00) Breaking News: (05:50) (10:05) (14:20) MAIN TOPIC: iPhone SE 4? Not yet (19:25) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: - (26:50) JUST THE HEADLINES: (37:05) TAKES: (40:45) (44:45) (47:55) (49:50) (50:25) BONUS ODD TAKE: (51:50) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: (54:45) Nate: (59:55) - Giveaway!...
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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...
info_outlineNate has had some tech go belly up on him recently. What should you do when your gadgets aren't working? We'll look at the options and the holistic cost of those options. We also have the week's tech news to get caught up on, including a rousing round of Just the Headlines. Enjoy and tech better!
INTRO (00:00)
New Macs next week? (04:45)
MAIN TOPIC: How or when to repair your tech (07:50)
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: If your iPhone won't turn on or is frozen - iPad (25:15)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (36:20)
Alien: Romulus Is Getting a VHS Release (Yes, Really)
Cheating alleged after men’s world conker champion found with steel chestnut
Amazon discontinues the last Kindle with physical buttons
Amazon finally has a color Kindle, and it looks pretty good
Byju’s founder says his edtech startup, once worth $22B, is now ‘worth zero’
TAKES
FTC’s rule banning fake online reviews goes into effect (39:25)
The FTC is finally making it easier to cancel your gym membership (41:50)
‘Beast Games’ set issues highlight growing pains in YouTuber-run productions (45:50)
BONUS ODD TAKE: Livestreams of Watering Holes in the Namibian Desert (50:30)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: Apple Magic Keyboard for 12.9-inch iPad Pro 3rd Gen, 4th Gen, & 5th Gen - Black Renewed (54:35)
RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (01:00:20)