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Ep. 519: 2025 Gadget Gift Guide for Geeks

Release Date: 11/19/2025

Ep. 543: What in the Social Media Marketing World, plus other tech news and more!

Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better

Nate is back from a busy week at Social Media Marketing World, learning about what the top marketers are up to. We discuss some of the takeaways. Plus, there's plenty of other tech news, tips, and picks to get caught up on. And don't worry, the hit game Within Reach is back. ! - and INTRO (00:00) iPhone Crash detected SOS (04:15) Quarterly results are out, who cares (10:20) MAIN TOPIC: State of Social Media Marketing (11:05) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Apple Music Top Charts (28:10) JUST THE HEADLINES: (34:00) WITHIN REACH! Dave 5-3, this is round 10 Nate Goes First (36:40)...

Ep. 542: Predictable Prediction Markets, plus other tech news and more!

Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better

We discuss a couple of big stories from the week where insiders made a big profit on the prediction markets. We've discussed Polymarket and Kalshi before, but the concerns are going mainstream. We've also got some other tech news and tips to get caught up on, so you can get out there and tech better. ! - and INTRO (00:00) Social Media Marketing World (02:20) AirPods - One backup is none backup (04:35) MAIN TOPIC: I wouldn’t bet on that (07:20) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: iOS Photos quick tools access (16:35) JUST THE HEADLINES: (21:05) TAKES: (24:20) (28:45) BONUS ODD TAKE: ...

Ep. 541: Big changes at Apple, plus tech news, tips, more

Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better

The rumors were true: Tim Cook is stepping down as Apple's CEO! What does this mean for Apple? Who is taking his place? When will it happen? We take a look at one of the biggest jobs in the world. Plus, we've got all our regular segments to help you tech better. ! - and INTRO (00:00) MAIN TOPIC: Peace out, Tim Apple (04:30) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Scan with Preview on iOS (11:40) JUST THE HEADLINES: (20:35) WITHIN REACH! Dave 4-3, this is round 9 Dave Goes First (25:45) TAKES: (32:55) (35:30) (39:25) BONUS ODD TAKE: (43:25) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: (47:10)...

Ep. 540: Kick off your P.F.A.N.T.S.S - Digital Spring Cleaning, and tech news, tips, more

Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better

It's time for our 3rd annual P.F.A.N.T.S.S episode. Spring is in the air, and with that comes a time when people like to clean. So Nate came up with a simple acronym to help you think through what might need some attention in your digital and tech world. Plus, we've got tech news, tips, and more to help you tech better! ! - and INTRO (00:00) It’s Tax Time (02:30) (04:15) MAIN TOPIC: Kick off your P.F.A.N.T.S.S. (05:55) Physical Files Apps Notifications Time Subscriptions Security DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Save money by not being lazy (26:25) JUST THE HEADLINES: (32:15) WITHIN...

Ep. 539: The iPhone has traveled further in space than any other phone, and tech news, tips, more

Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better

The Artemis II trip has captured the attention of many this week, and iPhones have captured some of the amazing pictures taken by the crew. Besides space pictures, Apple had its 50th last week with Paul McCartney, and continues to be all over the news. Get caught up on what's going on in technology so you can get out there and tech better! ! - and INTRO (00:00) (03:50) (06:00) MAIN TOPIC: Around the moon (12:05) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: iPhone triple-click the side button (21:35) JUST THE HEADLINES: (26:30) LISTENER MAIL: Unifi wifi access point placement (29:20) WITHIN...

Ep. 538: Apple's 50th Birthday, World Backup Day, and More!

Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better

Apple has been around for 50 years now. They have been celebrating and reminiscing about the last 50 years of Thinking Different. But don't let that overshadow World Backup Day, because you know, One Backup in None Backup. We get you caught up on what's going on in tech, while having a good time doing it. ! - and INTRO (00:00) ! (06:20) MAIN TOPIC: Apple Turns 50 (15:30) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Folders in Bookmark Bar (29:15) JUST THE HEADLINES: (35:10) WITHIN REACH! Dave 3-2, this is round 6 Dave Goes First (37:50) TAKES: (45:40) (47:15) BONUS ODD TAKE: (50:20) PICKS OF...

Ep. 537: Meta Horizon Worlds - Does VR still have legs? + tech news, tips, and more

Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better

Mark Zuckerberg was all in on VR. He renamed his whole company to Meta because of it. This week, they were going to shut it down; now, maybe it will stay around, kind of. Plus, of course, Apple had some news this week, and so much more to cover, so you can get out there and tech better. ! - and INTRO (00:00) (03:10) (05:15) MAIN TOPIC: Does the future of VR have legs? (10:25) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Live Captions (17:30) JUST THE HEADLINES: (24:25) WITHIN REACH! Dave 2-1, this is round 5 Nate Goes First (28:55) TAKES: (39:35) (44:05) (46:55) BONUS ODD TAKE: (48:20) PICKS...

Ep. 536: More Apple Stuff + tech news, tips, and more

Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better

Apple is still dominating the news this week. They announced the new AirPods Max 2, acquired a video company, won an Oscar, and more. We've also got some sad news, one of our beloved segments might be forced to end. ! - and INTRO (00:00) MAIN TOPIC: More Apple Stuff (05:25) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Find iPhone with Apple Watch WITH BLINKING FLASH (20:05) JUST THE HEADLINES: (23:10) WITHIN REACH! Dave 2-1, this is round 4 Dave Goes First (26:10) TAKES: (30:45) (34:30) (37:20) BONUS ODD TAKE: (39:30) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: (42:10) Nate: (46:15) RAMAZON PURCHASE...

Ep. 535: The Magical MacBook Neo + tech news, tips, and more

Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better

The morning after last week's show, Apple confirmed our thoughts, and the rumors, announcing the all-new MacBook Neo. Starting at $599, this laptop packs a punch. We discuss who it's for (spoiler, a lot of people) and what it means for Windows Laptops. Plus, we have plenty of other tech news to get caught up on and all our usual segments, to help you get out there and tech better! ! - and INTRO (00:00) (03:45) MAIN TOPIC: MacBook Neo (06:05) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Set a timer to finish at… (19:20) JUST THE HEADLINES: (24:45) WITHIN REACH! Tied 1-1, this is round 3 (28:10)...

Ep. 534: Shiny New Apples + tech news, tips, and more

Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better

The rumors were right, Apple is releasing a bunch of new products this week. So far, we have a new iPhone 17e, iPad Air, Studio Display, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pros, and it's only Tuesday. We discuss these products and what Apple might have for the rest of the week. Plus all the regular tech goodness to help you get out there and tech better! ! - and INTRO (00:00) (04:10) MAIN TOPIC: New Apple Stuff (06:15) DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: (25:30) JUST THE HEADLINES: (32:35) WITHIN REACH (35:05) TAKES: - (41:05) (44:40) - (49:10) BONUS ODD TAKE: (53:55) PICKS OF THE...

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We all have that one person on our holiday list who already seems to have everything. Whether they’re a full-on tech geek or just impossible to shop for, we dug through YEARS of Notnerd picks to bring you the ultimate list of gadgets, gear, and oddball gifts — perfect for anyone. 💡 Some gifts are seriously useful. 🤪 Some are just weird and fun. 🔥 All of them are awesome. Before you start holiday shopping, check out our Gadget Gift Guide — and make your gift-giving life WAY easier. Plus, as always, we’ve got the week’s tech news and tips to help you get out there and tech better!

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INTRO (00:00)

iPhone Pocket did not make our list (05:10)

YouTube TV and Disney reach deal ending the two-week blackout (06:30)

Cloudflare outage disrupts internet (07:20)

MAIN TOPIC: 2025 Gadget Gift Guide for Geeks (08:35)

BLUETTI Portable Power Station EB3A (09:25)

Ambient Weather WS-2902 WiFi Smart Weather Station (11:10)

Ear Wax Removal Endoscope Otoscope (12:50)

Anker Nano 3-in-1 Portable iPhone Charger (14:00)

Babelio Travel White Noise Machine (16:50)

Magnetic Tripod for iPhone (17:55)