Ep. 508: Does Nano Banana put Google on top in AI?
Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
Google officially released Gemini 2.5 this week, with possibly the best AI name yet, Nano Banana. Many are saying this is now the top dog for image generation and spells the end for Photoshop. At the other end of the spectrum, Taco Bell is rethinking its AI ordering in the drive-thru. Plus, we get you caught up on the rest of the week's tech news. All so you can get out there and tech better. ! - and INTRO (00:00) (03:15) (05:35) MAIN TOPIC: Nano Banana (06:30) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Use built-in translation app as a foreign dictionary (13:55) JUST THE HEADLINES: (18:00) ...
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Ep. 507: Google Pixel Event, hosted by Jimmy Fallon
Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
New Pixel phones and products were announced at the 2025 Made by Google event. But people aren't talking about the phones as much as the format and celebrity overload. After spending a lot of money, is Meta changing their mind on AI already? Subscriptions keep getting more expensive, and according to Google, AI is getting more efficient. That and so much more, all to help you tech better! ! - and INTRO (00:00) FOLLOW-UP: (03:40) (05:25) (06:15) (07:10) MAIN TOPIC: (10:50) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Breezing through tens of thousands of photos on iOS (17:50) JUST THE...
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Ep. 506: Robot Sports are a Thing
Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
China held the first humanoid robot games, and it was...interesting. When will the robots take over? Plus, tons of other tech news to get caught up on. Tune in for some helpful tips and picks too, so you can get out there and tech better. ! - and INTRO (00:00) MAIN TOPIC: China’s Humanoid Robot Games (06:10) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: iOS: How to move apps into folders without going crazy (13:00) JUST THE HEADLINES: (16:35) LISTENER MAIL: Hey Grandma - Authenticator apps - We recommend Apple Passwords or Bitwarden. Authy is a decent mobile-only option (19:50) TAKES: ...
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Ep. 505: Time to Upgrade Your AOL Dial-up and more tech tips
Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
Yes, AOL dial-up internet is still a thing, but not for much longer. We reminisce on the "good" old days of the internet and how far we've come. Plus, we had some big news in the AI world this week and so much more. ! - and INTRO (00:00) AI Stuff, should we cover more or less? Let us know in the comments (03:30) MAIN TOPIC: Pour one out for dial-up (05:45) - maybe not, but they have a website DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: (17:30) JUST THE HEADLINES: (25:05) LISTENER MAIL: Todd - (28:05) TAKES: (03:30) - (36:20) (39:25) (44:45) (46:40) BONUS ODD TAKE: (49:25) PICKS...
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Ep. 504: Can Meta buy AI Superintelligence? Plus other tech news
Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
Mark Zuckerberg and Meta are betting big on AI and trying to build a dream team. Can they buy their way into AI dominance? Quarterly results are in for most of the tech world, and we don't really care. Google has a bunch of new rules on age and language. That and so much more as we help you tech better! ! - and INTRO (00:00) One month until new iPhones! - Nate’s iPhone Beta Woes (03:05) Quarterly Results from big tech, who cares - (08:25) Bitchat reality check (11:10) MAIN TOPIC: Can Meta buy AI Superintelligence? (12:30) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Download Offline Maps...
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Ep. 503: Summer Tech News Overload
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: ...
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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:...
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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...
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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:...
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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...
info_outlineAI 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.
Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com
INTRO (00:00)
The ep. 501 incident - Portable car jump starter (03:25)
4 new subscribers! (07:15)
Alaska Airlines resumes - after IT outage (08:25)
MAIN TOPIC: Can we stop AI Slop? (10:30)
YouTube prepares crackdown on ‘mass-produced’ and ‘repetitive’ videos, as concern over AI slop grows
Following YouTube, Meta announces crackdown on ‘unoriginal’ Facebook content
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Travel Tech, traveling light (18:45)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (24:55)
China hosts first fully autonomous AI robot football match
These tiny lasers are completely edible
You can now rent a flesh computer grown in a British lab
Netflix Says 50 Percent of Global Users Now Watch Anime
UK police dangle 75 million pounds to digitize its VHS tape archives
“Vibe Coder” who doesn’t know how to code keeps winning hackathons in San Francisco
Microsoft to stop using engineers in China for tech support of US military
Japan sets new internet speed record — it's 4 million times faster than average US broadband speeds
Candy Crush maker King lays off 200 staff, replacing many with AI tools they built
AI note takers are increasingly outnumbering humans in workplace video calls
Chuck E. Cheese launches new arcade concept for adults
Russian basketball player arrested in ransomware case despite being "useless with computers"
LISTENER MAIL: Todd: Maybe setting up browser profiles and how they work? Right now, I have 4 Google accounts I’m juggling in different windows, and they all sign each other out, and it’s hard to manage. (29:25)
TAKES:
Everything Samsung Announced at Its Summer Galaxy Unpacked Event (36:05)
Not News: A foldable iPhone could be slightly thicker than Samsung’s latest offering (38:40)
Microsoft Patch Tuesday, July 2025 Edition - Microsoft fix targets attacks on SharePoint Zero Day (40:15)
Belkin ending support for most of its Wemo smart home accessories (43:20)
BulletVPN shuts down, killing lifetime members' subscriptions (45:55)
BONUS ODD TAKE: Coldplay Canoodlers (50:20)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Nate: Wood Blocks by Staple Games - Ryan Trahan #50states St. Judes (56:20)
RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway (01:01:35)