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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

Tech news doesn't take a vacation. We've got a ton of stories to get caught up on this week, including Apple Public Betas, World Emoji Day, and the Tea dating app breach. No main topic, just a bunch of random tech stories that we think you should know about so you can get out there and tech better! ! - and INTRO (00:00) (05:00) MAIN TOPIC: Too much news this week (08:10) (11:40) (14:35) (17:55) Not News? “” (21:15) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Screenshot to Capture Text (26:05) JUST THE HEADLINES: (30:40) TAKES: (34:10) (41:10) (42:45) (44:45) BONUS ODD TAKE: ...

Ep. 502: Can we stop AI Slop? Second Attempt

Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better

AI is amazing, and it continues to improve every day. However, with that, there are many people who create content solely for the sake of creating content and attempt to game the system. YouTube and Facebook are looking to rein that in. Additionally, we have a lot of tech news to catch up on after our unusual 500th episode and then drastically short episode 501. ! - and INTRO (00:00) The ep. 501 incident - (03:25) 4 new subscribers! (07:15) (08:25) MAIN TOPIC: Can we stop AI Slop? (10:30) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Travel Tech, traveling light (18:45) JUST THE HEADLINES:...

Ep. 501: Well, that was Crazy... Ended after 12 Minutes

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...

Ep. 500: Quintcenticast - A Futurespective!

Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better

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:...

Ep. 499: Thanks AI, That Plant Doesn't Exist! and more tech news

Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better

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...

Ep. 498: Where did the 16 billion passwords come from? And some more pleasant tech news

Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better

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...

Ep. 497: 23andWho, Trump Phones, Anker Recall, and more tech news!

Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better

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) ...

Ep. 496: Apple WWDC 25 Keynote Recap - Liquid Glass, Apple Intelligence, and more

Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better

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)

Ep. 495: The iPhone is still on top, WWDC, and more

Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better

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)

Ep. 494: The next life-changing device is coming from OpenAI & Jony Ive?

Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better

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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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.

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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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