Ep. 467: Coke's new AI Ad, Netflix Boxing, Reset Instagram
Release Date: 11/20/2024
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...
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We're switching things up a bit for our 500th episode. All the fun, a lot fewer tech stories. We've talked a lot of tech for a long time, and we are so grateful for the opportunity to help you tech better. Here's to 500 more, or something. A great one to ! - and INTRO (00:00) from (06:30) Backwards Episode? MAIN TOPIC: 500 is just the beginning (09:30) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Like, subscribe, and comment (25:45) JUST THE BYLINES: (28:05) SKIPPIN’ MOST THE TAKES: (31:55) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Our first ones from - Oct 6th 2016 (38:25) Nate: (40:10) Sidestep:...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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:...
info_outlineCoca-Cola is getting a lot of flack over its new AI Christmas ad. Are AI ads the future? A whole lot of people 'tuned' into Netflix to watch some boxing, how did that go? Instagram has a new reset feature that could be very helpful. Those are just a few of the tech news stories we discuss on this week's show. Enjoy!
INTRO (00:00)
Final Cut Pro 11 Released (06:35)
MAIN TOPIC: AI Coca-Cola Christmas Ad (10:15)
Coca Cola’s AI-Generated Ad Controversy, Explained
Toys ‘R’ Us AI-generated ad controversy explained
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Turn off auto app install on iOS devices (18:50)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (22:55)
A.I. chatbots defeated doctors at diagnosing illness
Threads grew by a Bluesky this month
Ukraine, US to partner on developing small modular nuclear reactors for reconstruction
Multiple emus on the loose in South Carolina – while 8 escaped lab monkeys also still large
New Pentagon report on UFOs includes hundreds of new incidents but no evidence of aliens
Fake bear commits insurance fraud
Researchers are trying to reinvent the wheel
TAKES
Netflix says 60M households worldwide watched Paul-Tyson (28:00)
Why Everyone Is Now Watching Podcasts on YouTube (33:50)
Are your Instagram recommendations a mess? You can now start from scratch (37:15)
Apple’s new home hub could be the smart home kit you’ve been dreaming of (39:20)
Yes, the 10 worst passwords still include ‘password’ and ‘secret’ (42:50)
BONUS ODD TAKE: 10,946: a Year-Long Post-It Note Animation (46:15)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: Tomb Raider Remastered (50:40)
RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (59:20)