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Ep. 484: Scam Alert! Plus Google Gemini 2.0 Flash and the week's tech news, tips, etc.

Release Date: 03/19/2025

Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better

Apple released new home products today, including the Apple HomeView, new Apple TV 4K, new HomePod mini, and Apple Home collection of smart home accessories. Plus, we have plenty of other tech to talk about. ! - and INTRO (00:00) Portland Retro Gaming Expo (02:55) (11:40) MAIN TOPIC: Apple Home Release (14:50) (20:45) (24:50) (27:45) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: iOS 27, Extend photos (35:50) JUST THE HEADLINES: (43:30) WITHIN REACH! (46:00) Dave is leading 14-12, Round 29, Nate goes first TAKES: (52:00) (54:30) BONUS ODD TAKE: (59:50) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: (01:03:00)...

Ep. 565: Amazon's new hardware and Prime "Big Deal" Days

Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better

Amazon jumped on the new hardware bandwagon this week with new Echo devices, TV sticks, and more. We discuss this and our finds in the Prime Big Deal Days event going on now. Plus plenty of other tech and fun to be had. ! - and INTRO (00:00) UNOFFICIAL BANTER: Dave back on T-Mobile from Mint Mobile (02:10) (08:10) (08:40) iPhone Duo Preorders next week (09:50) MAIN TOPIC: Amazon’s Big Week (12:30) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Let the smarter Siri find what’s happening in your life. (24:35) JUST THE HEADLINES: (30:30) LISTENER MAIL: Todd - ? (33:25) WITHIN REACH! (42:45) Dave...

Ep. 564: Meta's all in on Muse and hardware

Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better

Meta Connect 2026 happened this week, and Mark Zuckerberg showed off some new hardware that looks pretty good, including new VR glasses and a Tamagotchi-style device, Muse Charm. They emphasized how great Muse is and how it will make you money. Plus plenty of other tech to discuss. ! - and INTRO (00:00) MAIN TOPIC: Meta’s all in on hardware now (02:25) (18:35) (20:05) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Apple Music in iOS 27 Now Playing screen can now rotate to landscape mode and Friends Playlist (25:25) JUST THE HEADLINES: (33:40) WITHIN REACH! Dave is leading 14-11, Round 27, Nate...

Ep. 563: Nate's iPhone 18 Pro, AppleCare One Family, and more tech goodness!

Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better

Nate picked up his new iPhone 18 Pro on Friday and has been putting it to the test. He also signed up for AppleCare One Family, we discuss whether it is worth it. As always, there's plenty of other tech to catch up on. ! - and INTRO (00:00) (02:25) MAIN TOPIC: Nate’s new iPhone and AppleCare+ Family (08:30) Nate’s iPhone 18 Pro DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Liquid Glass Slider + easter egg (26:40) JUST THE HEADLINES: (30:50) WITHIN REACH! Dave is leading 13-11, Round 25, Dave goes first (34:10) TAKES: (39:25) (43:00) BONUS ODD TAKE: (44:20) PICKS OF THE WEEK: ...

Ep. 562: Apple Updates, Upgrades, and Ughhhs! Plus tech news and tips!

Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better

We've got plenty to discuss after last week's Apple Event and all the new OS 27s coming out. Plus, the rest of the tech world didn't slow down, so we do our best to catch up. All so you can get out there and tech better! ! - and INTRO (00:00) MAIN TOPIC: Updating and Upgrading with Apple (06:20) Nate’s App Journey How to migrate phones DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Add custom cards in Apple Wallet (37:50) JUST THE HEADLINES: (47:45) WITHIN REACH! Dave is leading 13-10, Round 24, Nate goes first (52:00) TAKES: September 2nd: (58:00) (01:01:50) BONUS ODD TAKE: (01:05:00)

Ep. 561: Apple iPhone Event Recap: Did they surprise and shine?

Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better

Apple held its annual iPhone event today at 10 am PT. We watched the event together and hopped on live right after to discuss the announcements. The iPhone 18 Pro, the AirPods 5, the Apple Watch 12 and Ultra 4, and, of course, the folding iPhone Duo. We even had a special guest crash the show. What are your thoughts on all the new Apple goodies? ! - and (03:00) (11:05) (14:00) (20:50)

Ep. 560: Meta settles, but did they lose? Plus tech news, tips, and more!

Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better

Meta settled the massive lawsuit from most of the states about kids and their platforms. We discuss what that means for them, and for you. New iPhones are coming next week and plenty of other tech to get caught up on! ! - and INTRO (00:00) (03:25) MAIN TOPIC: Meta settles with states (08:30) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: iOS 27: AI Images in Apple Notes (16:10) JUST THE HEADLINES: (25:35) LISTENER MAIL: Nate - I saw an Insta360 X6 on TikTok Shop for $160, is that for real? (27:50) WITHIN REACH! Dave is leading 12-9, Round 23, Dave goes first (32:05) TAKES: (39:45) BONUS ODD...

Ep. 559: 4 New Products from Apple, and 1 is Half the Old Price! + the week's tech news

Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better

In a surprise August announcement, Apple updated 4 of its products, before next month's new iPhones. Plus, Apple finally got through to Walmart with Apple Pay. We've got all kinds of tech news and fun this week, so you can get out there and tech better! ! - and INTRO (00:00) (02:30) MAIN TOPIC: Apple just unveiled four new products! (09:10) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: iOS 27 Photos: New filter options - Star Ratings & Captured by Me (19:50) JUST THE HEADLINES: (28:00) (29:30) LISTENER MAIL: Bobby - Is this true? Adding a plus after your name in email address to create...

Ep. 558: Google has new hardware, robot phones, and more tech news

Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better

Google announced new hardware at the Made by Google Event. Honor is talking about their wild robot gimbal phone. Plus, we have all the other tech news and plenty of fun to get caught up on. ! - and INTRO (00:00) (04:35) MAIN TOPIC: New phones and more (10:30) - New Pixel phones and more DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Photos Image Search iOS 27 (29:45) JUST THE HEADLINES: (35:35) WITHIN REACH! Dave is leading 11-8, Round 21, Dave goes first (38:40) TAKES: (44:30) (46:55) (50:55) BONUS ODD TAKE: (53:00) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: (57:10) Nate: (01:00:45)

Ep. 557: Elon hits the moon, AIs be hacking, and more tech fun!

Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better

One of SpaceX's rockets crashed into the moon, probably not on purpose. It also seems that every AI is doing hacks that it shouldn't these days. Back to a normal episode this week, with all the fun times to help you tech better! ! - and INTRO (00:00) (01:40) We got Spotify copyright takedown notices on episodes 53, 94, 334 (06:45) Perplexity Pro (08:30) MAIN TOPIC: Elon Musk attacked the moon? (11:30) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Save image still from iPhone video in iOS 27 (16:45) JUST THE HEADLINES: (24:55) LISTENER MAIL: Dillon DJI ban (27:40) WITHIN REACH! Dave is leading...

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INTRO (00:00)

The Pebble Watch is back (05:25)

Dave’s iPad keyboard case saga (08:30)

MAIN TOPIC: Google Gemini AI Updates (13:15)

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DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Scam Alert! - Sherwood Archer (25:40)

JUST THE HEADLINES: (34:50)

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