Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better

A judge ruled that Apple must allow third-party payments in the App Store. Thanks to that, Fortnite will be back in the App Store soon. Many other companies were ready to go once this came out, and some big apps like Spotify, Kindle, and Patreon are updating their apps. We've got plenty of other tech news to discuss, and a tip of the week that could save you a bunch of money! Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00) Microsoft AI and Product Announcements Today (06:10) MAIN TOPIC: Apple forced to allow 3rd party payments (08:05) Fortnite will return to iOS as court slams Apple's “interference“ and ”cover-up“ Apple approves Spotify app update with external payment links Apps like Kindle are already taking advantage of court-mandated iOS App Store changes DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK:  Cancel all your subscriptions? (17:00) JUST THE HEADLINES: (22:00) Samsung admits Galaxy devices can leak passwords through clipboard wormhole Grand Theft Auto VI release delayed to May 2026 Meta now collects more data from Ray-Bans to Bolster AI Hyundai unleashes Atlas robots in Georgia plant Satellite launches on mission to "weigh" the world's 1.5 trillion trees UnitedHealth Has 1,000 AI Applications in Production OpenAI rolls back update that made ChatGPT ‘too sycophant-y' TAKES: TikTok beats Twitch to become the #2 most-watched streaming platform on the net–and says creators are making $10 mil a day (26:15) Temu to stop selling goods from China directly to US customers (27:15) Reddit users ‘psychologically manipulated' by unauthorized AI experiment (31:50) BONUS ODD TAKE: https://trains.fyi (33:55) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: Solar Pathway Lights, 8 Pack LED Solar Lights Outdoor Waterproof, Glass Metal Garden Lighting for Yard Path Landscape Lawn Walkway Driveway, 3000K (38:00) Nate: TECKNET Water Leak Detectors for Home, 120dB Water Sensor Alarm Leak Detector, IP66 Waterproof, Water Leak Detectors for Bathroom, Sink, Laundry, Window, Basements, Kitchens 3 Pack, Battery Included (42:35) RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (45:55)

They grow up so fast! YouTube turns 20, the Apple Watch turns 10, and Slate announces their new modular EV. We get caught up on all the big tech news from the last week, while having a good time and helping you tech better. Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00) Nintendo Switch 2 Preorders (01:05) Apple Watch launched 10 years ago (04:30) MAIN TOPIC: YouTube Turns 20! (08:30) YouTube Says It Now Hosts More Than 20 Billion Videos Nate's first YouTube video - Feb 16, 2006 DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Window management in MacOS Sequoia (18:25) JUST THE HEADLINES: (27:20) Starbucks opens its first 3D-printed store The world's biggest zipper maker is developing a self-propelled zipper China shares rare Moon rocks with US despite trade war Milwaukee police consider trade: 2.5 million mugshots for free facial recognition access Microsoft offers underperformers cash to quit Employee monitoring app leaks 21 million screenshots in real time Old Nest thermostats are about to become dumb TAKES: Slate announces modular EV (30:10) Google Maps is launching tools to help cities analyze infrastructure and traffic (35:25) Facebook is just Craigslist now (38:15) BONUS ODD TAKE: Write a letter to your future self (47:00) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: Stop The Madness Pro (49:20) Nate: 4in1 Multi-functional Magnetic Selfie Stick, Mini size, Foldable Storage, Magnetic Phone holder, Phone Triangle Holder, Camera Grip, Vlog Life Photography Tool, Comes with Selfie Remote Control, Compatible with iPhone 16/15/14/13 Series (54:55) RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (58:35)

Happy Earth Day! We'll take a look at what you can do, what Apple is doing, and how saying thank you to AI isn't helping. We've got a great set of Just the Headlines this week. Which one are you curious about? There's plenty more to get caught up on in the world of tech this week and we do our best to break it all down for you, so you can get out there and tech better! Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00) Insta360 X5  (04:35) Instagram Edits App (10:35) MAIN TOPIC: Happy Earth Day (12:35) Earth Day 2025 Apple celebrating Earth Day in the these five ways Sam Altman admits that saying “Please” and “Thank You” to ChatGPT is wasting millions of dollars in computing power DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK:  Earth Day Tip! - Clean Energy Charging (22:35) JUST THE HEADLINES: (26:00) Daddy of a mistake by GoDaddy took Zoom offline for about 90 minutes The FBI can't find ‘missing' records of its hacking tools Google used AI to suspend over 39M ad accounts suspected of fraud Hertz says customers' personal data and driver's licenses stolen in data breach Hackers spied on 100 US bank regulators' e-mails for over a year James Webb space telescope reveals that most galaxies rotate clockwise Scientists recreate brain circuit in lab for first time TAKES: Alamo Drafthouse rejects Meta's Second-Screen technology (30:50) Apple says all Mac minis with Intel are now ‘vintage' or ‘obsolete' (36:00) Google announces Agent 2 Agent AI protocol (39:40) BONUS ODD TAKE:  My Abandonware (42:40) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: Mockuuups (44:50) Nate: Apple TV+ YouTube Channel (49:20) RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (52:15)

It sure seems like hacks and breaches are intensifying. This week, the man behind Have I Been Pwned was phished, if it can happen to him, it can happen to anyone. Be skeptical of any message you're getting that asks you to log in or do anything else that could compromise you. We've got some other tech news to cover, tips to tech better, and picks to get. Enjoy! Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00) Tax Day (04:15) Importance of video at SMMW (09:05) Minecraft Movie (09:50) MAIN TOPIC: You will be pwned (12:25) Have I Been Pwned owner Troy Hunt's mailing list compromised in phishing attack https://haveibeenpwned.com/ DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK:  Learn for FREE at online universities (19:50) JUST THE HEADLINES: (24:54) Blue Origin mission with all-female crew, including Katy Perry, completes space trip Hacked crosswalks in Bay Area play deepfake-style messages from tech billionaires 33-year-old AmigaOS for Commodore computers gets an unexpected update Microsoft warns that anyone who deleted mysterious folder that appeared after latest Windows 11 update must take action to put it back Hugging Face has acquired the open source robot startup Pollen Robotics to help “democratize” robotics Fintech founder charged with fraud after ‘AI' shopping app found to be powered by humans in the Philippines Instagram is working on an iPad app TAKES: ChatGPT was the world's most downloaded app last month (29:15) Microsoft Patch Tuesday, April 2025 Edition (34:40) Temu pulls its U.S. Google Shopping ads (37:05) BONUS ODD TAKE:  368 Chickens game (40:10) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: Shark HV371 Rocket Pro DLX Corded Stick, Removable Hand Vacuum, Advanced Swivel Steering, XL Cup, Crevice Tool, Upholstery Tool & Anti-Allergen Dust Brush, Fuchsia, Capacity (44:25) Nate: Diymore USB C Power Meter Testers,USB C Tester Power Tester Color Screen,Multimeter Tester,Three Screens Switch to Display Current,Voltage,CPU Temperature,Voltage Meter,DC4-30V/0-12A (49:25) RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (53:25)

Nate has returned from Social Media Marketing World in San Diego. He breaks down what the trends are and why AI probably won't ruin social media. We've also got plenty of other tech news to get caught up on and some tips and picks to help you tech better. Watch on YouTube! - Visit Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00) MAIN TOPIC: Social Media Marketing World Recap (05:05) DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK:  iOS 18.4, 12 New Things (23:55) JUST THE HEADLINES: (31:45) Martian dust may pose health risk to humans exploring red planet, study finds Bloomberg's AI-Generated news summaries had at least 36 errors since January Scientists may have discovered how to extract power from the Earth's rotation FTC says 23andMe purchaser must uphold existing privacy policy for data handling Trump extends TikTok deadline for the second time Apple flew 5 flights full of iPhones from India and China in 3 days to beat Trump Tariffs iPhone farms sending more than 100,000 scam iMessages per day TAKES: Everything we know so far about the Nintendo Switch 2 - Nintendo's Switch 2 preorder process has strict requirements to thwart scalpers (35:10) Mozilla Thunderbird finally takes on Gmail with new email service (43:25) North Korean hackers cash out hundreds of millions from $1.5bn ByBit hack (46:35) BONUS ODD TAKE: TV Garden - Watch TV from around the world (48:50) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: ArcEmu - Watch Emulator (52:35) Nate: Airmoto Tire Inflator Portable Air Compressor - Air Pump For Car Tires with Digital Pressure Gauge, LED Light and Auto Shut-Off Function - Cordless Pump for Car, Motorcycle, Bicycle, Balls and More (57:35) RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (01:05:00)

A very happy World Backup Day to all who celebrate- and you should! March 31st is World Backup day, so we discuss what you should be backing up and how. Is all your important stuff backed up? Please do it, and remember, One Backup is None Backup! Watch on YouTube! INTRO (00:00) Lumon Terminal Pro (02:10) Nintendo Today! app (03:15) MAIN TOPIC: World Backup Day (09:00) Digital - Backblaze, iCloud, Hard drives Old Photos, videos, keepsakes Life in general - If there is something important, have an extra, or at least a plan DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK:  We just had a long tip of the week…   JUST THE HEADLINES: (23:20)   Musk's xAI buys Musk's X social media platform for $33 billion Virginia will punish fast drivers with devices that limit their speed Scientists record first sounds ever known to be made by sharks iPad was underwater for five years before it helped solve an attempted murder Pirating pioneer Napster sells for $207M with plans for music metaverse China's Baidu denies data breach after executive's daughter leaks personal info • ⁃ Facebook's new friends-only feed lets you scroll like it's 2008

What happens when the company that has your DNA goes bankrupt? Will 23andme sell off your data, or is it safe? The new Google Pixel 9A is on its way, Gmail upgrades search, and iPhone porch pirates get busted. As always, there is plenty more in the tech world to discuss this week. Get caught up so you can tech better. Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00) SCAM ALERT: Text message toll scam (05:10) The Pixel 9A is a midrange phone that actually looks like a good deal (07:50) Apple WWDC starts June 9th (10:05) MAIN TOPIC: DNA testing site 23andMe files for bankruptcy protection (10:40) DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK:  Magnification app scene detection (18:10) JUST THE HEADLINES: (28:15) Microsoft tells Windows 10 users to just trade in their PC for a newer one Pentagon kills off HR IT project after 780% budget overrun, years of delays OpenAI study finds links between ChatGPT use and loneliness Apple sued for false advertising over Apple Intelligence YouTube will soon restrict creators from mentioning certain online gambling sites Xbox 360 can now be hacked with just a USB key Developer creates infinite maze that traps AI training bots TAKES: Gmail's search function just got a major upgrade (32:00) Apple now sells USB-C to 3.5 mm cable for wired AirPods Max playback (34:05) Apple has quietly updated the HomePod mini with a new box (37:55) Microsoft Patch Tuesday March 2025 (38:25) Porch pirate criminal network stole thousands of iPhones in the U.S. (40:25) BONUS ODD TAKE: The Greatest Two-Hit Wonders (45:55) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: Free Tax USA (51:10) Nate: Ydeapi Universal Lid for Pots, Pans and Skillets, Pot Lid With Heat Resistant Silicone Rim and Tempered Glass,Fits 10", 11", 12" Diameter Pots and Pans (54:10) RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (57:00)

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. Watch on YouTube! - Visit Notpicks.com 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) https://gemini.google.com/app Google rolling out latest Gemini 2.0 models, free Deep Research to Android, iOS People are using Google's new AI model to remove watermarks from images DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK:  Scam Alert! - Sherwood Archer (25:40) JUST THE HEADLINES: (34:50) Saturn solidifies its title as moon king with the discovery of 128 new moons Everything you say to your Echo will be sent to Amazon starting on March 28 Intel appoints Lip-Bu Tan as CEO Saudi Investment Fund pays $3.5bn to capture Pokémon Go Google seals $32 billion deal for cyber start-up Wiz SpaceX Dragon capsule sticks splashdown landing as NASA astronauts return home after months stuck in space Man survives with titanium heart for 100 days – a world first TAKES: The surprising impact of QR code menus on diminishing customer loyalty (37:20) Netflix used AI to upscale ‘A Different World' and it's a melted nightmare (46:05) Whistleblower book Meta blocked from promotion is now an Amazon best seller - Streisand effect (48:40) BONUS ODD TAKE: Flight Radar 24 (52:15) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: ULANZI Camera Cooling Fan Black New, Spring Telescopic Mounting Adjustable Mini Intelligent Cooling Fan Real-time Monitoring with Type-C Charging Port, Compatible with Sony Canon FUJIFILM Nikon (55:40) Nate: Photoshop for iOS (58:40) RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (01:03:40)

Apple released 2 new Macs after the iPads we talked about last week. The ever-popular MacBook Air and the much less popular Mac Studio. We discuss who they are for. After that, we've got some great headlines, tips, picks, and some news stories you should probably know about. Notnerd.com - Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00) TikTok Shop Credit - Get $8 to shop on TikTok (02:00) Daylight Savings Time vs Standard Time (04:35) MAIN TOPIC: New MacBook Air and Mac Studio (10:25) Apple announces MacBook Air with M4 chip and a price cut Apple's new M4 MacBook Air is the rare product I'd recommend to everyone Apple unveils new Mac Studio, the most powerful Mac ever, featuring M4 Max and new M3 Ultra DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK:  Restart Your Device (24:00) JUST THE HEADLINES: (31:35) Firmware update bricks HP printers, makes them unable to use HP cartridges Volkswagen to bring back physical buttons to all vehicles NASA uses GPS on the moon for the first time Denmark postal service to stop delivering letters New Zealand's $16 billion public health system runs on a single Excel sheet Fortnite coming to iPhones in Brazil as Apple is forced to allow sideloading King Charles releasing his own Apple Music playlist TAKES: YouTube Premium Lite: Watch your favorite creators ad-free (35:40) TCL's premium TV shipments more than double year-on-year, overtaking LG (42:35) Bank of America warns Social Security numbers, IDs, and other sensitive customer data potentially exposed in third-party document destruction blunder (47:00) BONUS ODD TAKE: nobody.live - streams with nobody watching (48:25) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: Fantasy Hike (54:05) Nate: Wireless Bluetooth Remote Control, 2025 New Remote Control Page Turner Bluetooth Scroller Ring, Short Video and Music Camera Shutter Remote Controller Scrolling Ring Black (01:01:05) RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (01:05:50)

Apple is on a roll, this week dropping not one but two new iPad models, some cases and watch straps, and some new Beats. No official news on the MacBook Air yet, but it could be coming any day. We also cover other tech news from the week and have some tips and picks to help you tech better. Watch on YouTube! - Visit Notnerd.com or Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00) Notpicks Giveaway Winner (02:30) MAIN TOPIC: New iPads and more from Apple (06:30) Tim Cook - There's something in the air New M3 iPad Air New 11th-Gen iPad Apple introduces new spring time colored cases and watch bands Beats unveils limited edition Solo 4 with ‘playful, nostalgic aesthetic' Apple expected to announce new M4 MacBook Air tomorrow DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK:  Zoom out the selfie camera, expand the frame, plus more! (20:00) JUST THE HEADLINES: (28:50) Antiaging pill for dogs clears key FDA hurdle Meta is firing about 20 employees for leaking information DoorDash paying drivers $17 million for stolen tips Amazon surpasses Walmart in revenue for the first time Fiverr wants gig workers to offload some of their work to AI Nokia is putting the first cellular network on the moon Sanas taps AI to change call center workers' accents in real time Indian cinema chain sued by film-goer over lengthy pre-film ads TAKES: Everything you need to know about Alexa+, Amazon's new generative AI assistant (31:00) Microsoft releases a Copilot app for Mac and Microsoft Copilot just shared a script to activate Windows 11 for free and Microsoft is shutting down Skype for Teams (36:40) US firm Firefly scores its first moon landing with Blue Ghost spacecraft (40:25) Not news: Apple delays major iOS 19 feature announcement (42:45) BONUS ODD TAKE: http://ismycomputeron.com/ (44:50) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: Insta360 Flow 2 Pro Grey - Foldable AI Phone Gimbal, Track in 200+ Apps with Apple DockKit, Multi-Person Tracking, 360º Pan Tracking, Built-in Tripod/Selfie Stick, iPhone/Android Portable Stabilizer (46:45) Nate: CanKeeper 3-In-1 - FITS 12oz, 16oz and Slim Cans - Keep Your Can Cold For Hours - Double Walled and Vacuum Insulated Can Cooler - Lid Keeps Cold In, Dirt Out Maple (56:55) RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (01:01:00)

The morning after last week's show, Apple announced their new iPhone 16e, replacing the SE line of iPhones. It has a lot of features, doesn't have others, and has a new price. Who is this phone for? Apple must think there is a market for it, and we break down our thoughts. Speaking of markets, there wasn't one for the Humane AI pin, and they are shutting it down. Plus more tech news, tips, and picks to help you tech better. Watch on YouTube! - Visit Notnerd.com or Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00) Southwest Airlines is now telling people not to play music and videos on speakerphone as part of their preflight instructions… (02:35) MAIN TOPIC: iPhone 16E (07:55) Apple announces iPhone 16E 18 features missing from the iPhone 16E DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK:  iPhone Music Haptics (29:00) JUST THE HEADLINES: (38:05) Asus continues fragrant device trend with an aromatic mouse Scented products cause indoor air pollution on par with car exhaust India's “Human Calculator Kid” shatters 6 world records in a single day YouTube plans lower-priced, ad-free version of paid video tier Microsoft unveils Majorana 1, the world's first quantum processor powered by topological qubits Apple says Severance has become its most popular show ever, overtaking Ted Lasso California takes steps toward officially recognizing Bigfoot TAKES: Humane is shutting down the AI Pin and selling its remnants to HP (42:00) Apple announces $500B US investment plan, adding 20K jobs (44:55) Microsoft quietly launched a free ad-supported Office App, and no one noticed (47:35) BONUS ODD TAKE: Untranslatable Dictionary (50:25) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: Mini Spider Prank Box - Surprise Wooden Gag Gift, Perfect for Birthday, April Fools Day, Harmless Joke with Rubber Spider, Startling & Reusable Prank Kit  (54:25) Nate: Girl Scout Cookies from Isla (58:45) RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (01:02:20)

Adobe has made AI video free to everyone with Firefly, and YouTube is adding new AI features. Even if it isn't great now, it will only get better from here. Scarlett Johansson wants to put a stop to it now. Is that the right move? She's made a lot of money off CGI in her movies. Plus, we've got some other news to get caught up on so you can get out there and tech better! Watch on YouTube! Notnerd.com Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00) MAIN TOPIC: AI video is here for the masses (08:00) Adobe Firefly now lets anyone create 5-second AI video in 1080p HD YouTube Shorts adds Veo 2 so creators can make GenAI videos Scarlett Johansson calls for deepfake ban after AI video goes viral (No link on purpose) DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK:  Record weight with Siri (24:20) JUST THE HEADLINES: (34:00) Nintendo loses trademark battle with a Costa Rican grocery store Most men would marry their AI girlfriends if it were legal The IRS Is Buying an AI Supercomputer From Nvidia Lawsuit accuses Meta of training AI on torrented 82TB dataset with millions of pirated books TikTok returns to Apple and Google app stores in the US The Apple TV app is now available on Android Disney Plus loses 700,000 subscribers following price increase TAKES: Apple just built an adorable robot lamp, a sneak peek into robotics work (38:35) ColorWare now selling M4 Mac mini with special edition retro beige or matte jet black design (41:20) How 3D-printed parts changed the NASCAR Cup Series (45:45) BONUS ODD TAKE: Air Sickness Bag Virtual Museum (48:30) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: WOLFBOX MF100 Electric Air Duster-150000RPM Super Power Cordless Air Duster, Rechargeable Brushless Motor Durable Blower, 3-Gear Adjustable Dust Blower for Computer, Keyboard, Outdoor, House and Car (51:45) Nate: Unjumbly Baseball Cap Storage, Hat Carrier Travel Case with Carrying Handle and Adjustable Shoulder Strap, Hat Organizer Holder Bag for 6 Baseball Caps, Hat Travel Case Ideal for Travel & Home Storage (56:30) RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (58:50)

Rumors are heating up for new products from Apple, but today's release was not on our list, the Powerbeats Pro 2. There's plenty of other tech news to get caught up on, like T-Mobile's Starlink messaging service. Plus, we've got some tips and picks to help you tech better! Watch on YouTube! INTRO (00:00) Breaking News: Apple now lets users migrate their purchases between Apple Accounts (05:50) Apple Shared Album Limits and Storage (10:05) Notpicks reviews and giveaway (14:20) MAIN TOPIC: iPhone SE 4? Not yet (19:25) Powerbeats Pro 2… New Apple products launching this week? DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK:  How to use Apple's “Invite” app - Invite for next week's show (26:50) JUST THE HEADLINES: (37:05) Google pulls incorrect Gouda stat from its AI Super Bowl ad Bald eagle officially declared US national bird after 250 years Twisted graphene sheets reveal ‘unconventional' superconductivity governed by quantum geometry Google removes pledge to not use AI for weapons from website Developer runs Doom on $50 Apple Lightning to HDMI adapter Jeep introduces pop-up ads that appear every time you stop French train passenger fined $155 for using phone on speaker TAKES: T-Mobile's Starlink messaging service is now free to try, even if you aren't on T-Mobile (40:45) Consumer electronics from China getting more expensive as tariffs bite (44:45) Microsoft is cracking down on people upgrading to Windows 11 on unsupported hardware (47:55) iOS 18.3.1 includes fix for actively exploited vulnerability (49:50) Microsoft Patch Tuesday February 2025 (50:25) BONUS ODD TAKE: Explore Live Cams (51:50) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: TimeCapsule for AirTag (54:45) Nate: Snap Grip Luxe (59:55) RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (01:04:50)

Lots of invite-related news this week. Apple introduced its new Apple Invites app this morning. Tubi is letting everyone watch the Super Bowl. Zuck is mad that his meetings keep getting leaked. Google invites their employees to leave. We cover that and the rest of the tech news this week that we think is important to the average not nerd. Watch on YouTube! INTRO (00:00) Apple introduces Invites App (05:05) MAIN TOPIC: Super Bowl Time (12:20) How to stream the 2025 Super Bowl in 4K for free on any Apple device Every angle covered: nearly 250 Sony cameras set to capture Super Bowl LIX Kendrick Lamar takes over Apple Arcade hit ahead of Super Bowl halftime performance NFL QB Jayden Daniels uses VR to train MLS Season Pass announces free promos with T-Mobile and Comcast, new Sunday night games DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK:  Scan documents for free on iOS recap (24:40) JUST THE HEADLINES: (34:50) Meta memo threatening to fire leakers is immediately leaked; Zuck says it sucks Microsoft Paint gets Copilot button for generative AI features The average American spent 2.5 months on their phone in 2024 Anthropic AI asks job applicants not to use AI in job applications That AI-restored Beatles song won Grammy for Best Rock Performance Apple now has more than 2.35 billion active devices worldwide Netflix is making a Little House on the Prairie reboot TAKES: Google offers ‘voluntary exit' to all US platforms and devices employees (38:20) OpenAI is losing money on its pricey ChatGPT Pro plan, CEO Sam Altman says (41:05) Time to delete? The most invasive apps list includes some of your favorites (45:15) BONUS ODD TAKE: Caffeine Calculator (52:10) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: Rene Ritchie YouTube Channel (56:10) Nate: 3M Double Sided Mounting Tape VHB 0.5" x 15.4 Ft 0.025in Thick Black 5925 Heavy Duty Foam Tape Strong Adhesive for Car Décor Home Office Logos (59:30) RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (01:02:25)

A few weeks ago, Dave dropped the shocking news that he had canceled Amazon Prime. Last week he hinted that maybe he was back in. For many people, Amazon Prime seems like a no-brainer, but is it? We take a look at what benefits you get for the price. There's also an impressive new AI, DeepSeek, from China that is making headlines. Samsung also had their Unpacked event to announce new technology, and some people got to check out their upcoming Moohan XR headset. Plenty of technology to get caught up on this week to help you get out there and tech better! Watch on YouTube! INTRO (00:00) Followup: Nate's pick from last week (04:05) MAIN TOPIC: Is Amazon Prime worth it in 2025? (06:50) Dave dumped Prime but couldn't stay away? Amazon Prime membership fees Prime membership benefits DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: (37:50) iOS 18.3 Update Apple “Intelligence” on by default JUST THE HEADLINES: (47:40) Vandals in Southern California attack Waymo driverless taxi Report of newly-discovered asteroid turns out to be a Tesla Roadster eBay sellers asking $2k to $50k for iPhones with TikTok installed Subaru security vulnerability allowed millions of cars to be tracked, unlocked, and started Meta officially starts showing ads on Threads Netflix raises prices again Solar-charging backpacks are helping children to read after dark Sony ends production of Blu-ray media, MiniDiscs, and MiniDV cassettes TAKES: China's DeepSeek hits #1 on App Store, shocks AI researchers, sends US tech shares tumbling - Jevons AI Paradox (51:10) OpenAI introduces Operator to perform web tasks for you (57:10) Everything Samsung announced at the Galaxy S25 Unpacked event - Samsung Moohan XR headset (58:40) Microsoft Patch Tuesday, January 2025 (01:02:45) BONUS ODD TAKE: Stimulation Clicker Neal.fun (01:04:00) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: Anker Nano 3-in-1 Portable iPhone Charger, 10,000mAh Power Bank with Built-in USB-C Cable and Foldable Wall Plug, 30W Max Battery Pack, Travel Essentials for iPhone 16/15 Series, Galaxy, MacBook (01:09:35) Nate: INKEE GC12 Portable LED Photography Light Wand,Bi Color Magnetic Handheld Video Wand Stick 2700K-6500K,2500mAh Built-in Rechargable Inflatable Light for Video Recording Dimmable Camera Light Tube (01:15:55) RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (01:18:45)

*Sorry about Nate's echo the first ~35 minutes, we did fix it after that. TikTok Bans, Meta Changes, and Little Red Book? The social media news has been fast and furious lately. We try to get caught up on it if that is even possible. Plus, with CES out of the way, there's plenty of other tech news to get caught up on. All so you can get out there and tech better! Watch on YouTube! INTRO (00:00) MAIN TOPIC: Social Media Madness (03:10) TikTok “Ban” - CapCut - Marvel Snap Conspiracies - Migration to Meta Servers, TikTok is CIA psyop Little Red Book Meta Community Notes Instagram 3 minute reels Meta announces a new CapCut rival called Edits X and Bluesky launch dedicated video feeds on the back of TikTok uncertainty Bluesky is getting its own photo-sharing app, Flashes DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK:  Hair conditioner as lotion, empty your pockets in the TSA line, use your horn. (25:30) JUST THE HEADLINES: (32:25) China to host world's first human-robot marathon Donald and Melania Trump launch a pair of meme coins China to build thorium molten-salt reactor in 2025 Intel suffers worst year since 1971 IPO Sonos CEO steps down following disastrous app redesign Instagram begins randomly showing users ai-generated images of themselves AI beats human experts at distinguishing American whiskey from Scotch TAKES: Apple Promotes Severance Season 2 with Lumon Industries pop up at Grand Central Terminal (37:40) Nintendo launches Switch 2 Trailer (41:00) Watch Duty, the crucial wildfire tracking app (45:25) How U.S. Forces and NASA could Inadvertently be Spying for China (47:55) Trump pardons, Ross Ulbricht, creator of Silk Road (53:55) BONUS ODD TAKE: Infinite Craft by Neal iOS app - Episode 426: Vision Quest Pro (55:10) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: Insta360 Go 3S (57:25) Nate: TikTok - Crown Qu Selfie Stick Tripod (01:02:19) RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (01:05:00)

Lots of visuals, you probably want to watch this on YouTube! Our Fact Finding Mission is complete! Describing the scale of CES is difficult, but we tried our best. We checked it all out, from massive booths to small tables and everything in between. There was literally every type of technology you could imagine, some that solved a problem and some that did not make any sense or solve any real problems. We have plenty of content to share, so make sure you follow along.  **If this episode feels frantic, it is the only way to talk about CES. We'll be back to our "normal" less-frantic episode format next week, to be honest, our brains are a bit fried after CES. ONLY TOPIC: CES 2.5 Million Square Feet 141K+ Attendees 4500+ Exhibitors 1442 Startups 300+ Fortune 500 companies If you want to explore the map, visit https://exhibitors.ces.tech/8_0/floorplan/?hallID=OO

After 9 years of talking about going we finally made it to CES in Las Vegas. Tuesday was one long day of travel and exploring the show, but we got back to the room and went live to talk about it. We will be at the show until Friday, taking it all in to help you tech better. Watch on YouTube!

PayPal's Honey browser plugin is in deep water this week after YouTuber MegaLag exposed many layers of what sure feels like a scam. We've got a few other tech news stories this week, like the fact that you can call ChatGPT on the phone now; how exciting. Plus, we've got some tips and picks to help you start the new year strong! Watch on YouTube! INTRO (00:00) CES next week (03:10) Apple TV+ announces free streaming weekend for its catalog of originals (04:25) MAIN TOPIC: Honey, I shrunk your bank account (05:35) MegaLag - Exposing the Honey Influencer Scam Honey controversy, explained: Why a YouTuber claims coupon-finder is 'exploiting' influencers DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK:  Set Apple Notes to locked (16:10) JUST THE HEADLINES: (27:20) New research shows AI strategically lying Could a sponge made from squid bones help remove microplastics? LEAP 71 hot fires advanced Aerospike rocket engine designed by computational AI Encyclopedia Britannica is now an AI company Scientists observe 'negative time' in quantum experiments Massive Volkswagen data leak exposed 800,000 EV owners' movements Drinking tea and coffee linked to lower risk of head and neck cancer in study TAKES: OpenAI makes ChatGPT available for phone calls and texts (31:35) App Store has hundreds of ‘risky' apps rated as appropriate for kids (36:15) The 7 Coolest Mathematical Discoveries of 2024 (39:15) Massive Marriott and Starwood data breaches require 13 fixes, says the FTC (43:25) BONUS ODD TAKE: The Microscope Museum (44:40) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: Hogwarts Legacy (46:50) Nate: Beast Games on Amazon Prime (50:35) RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (56:35)

Tech news has slowed down for the holidays, but 'Tis the Season for Lists. We take a look at Apple's App Store Award winners, as well as the most downloaded apps and games of 2024. TikTok is on the second list but will it survive 2025? We've also got some exciting news alongside our usual tips, picks, and headlines. Watch on YouTube! INTRO (00:00) We're going to CES! (07:20) MAIN TOPIC: (12:40) Apple honors 2024 App Store Award winners Most downloaded apps and games of 2024 Lawmakers remind Apple it must remove TikTok from the App Store next month DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK:  How to use Genmoji on iPhone (24:55) JUST THE HEADLINES: (30:25) Almost 800 arrested over Nigerian crypto-romance scam Driverless bus service in Scotland to be withdrawn due to lack of interest TP-Link faces possible US ban as hijacked routers fuel Chinese attacks We're about to fly a spacecraft into the Sun for the first time Scientists and engineers produce world's first carbon-14 diamond battery with potential lifespan of thousands of years Recent panic over black plastic started with a math error TAKES: YouTube is letting creators opt in to allowing third-party AI training (35:10) AirPods turn 8 (37:40) Your AirTag's battery will last for up to 10 years with  Elevation Lab's new TimeCapsule Enclosure (39:40) Nearly 500,000 power bank chargers sold on Amazon recalled due to fire and burn hazard - Anker issues recall for three Bluetooth speakers due to fire risk - stop using them now (41:15) BONUS ODD TAKE: NASA Rocket Engine Fireplace - 8 Hours in 4K (44:15) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: AINOPE Car USB Charger Multi Port, 108W Fast USB C Car Charge PD 36W & QC3.0 Cigarette Lighter Car Travel Essentials for Long Trips Kids with 5FT Cable for iPhone 16 15 Pro Max 14/iPad/Samsung S24 (47:15) Nate: Sony ZV-1F Vlog Camera for Content Creators and Vloggers Black (51:45) RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! Find us elsewhere: https://notpicks.com - Find links to previous picks of the week https://www.notnerd.com - All things Notnerd

There has been a lot of VR news lately. We'll get caught up on the world of Nate's Apple Vision Pro, Dave's Meta Quest, and Samsung is getting into the game with Apple. Are you on the VR bandwagon yet? Plus, we've got all of the other segments, tech news, tips, and picks to help you tech better! Watch on YouTube! INTRO (00:00) Amazingly Awkward Christmas Playlist (04:10) MAIN TOPIC: Apple, Meta, Google VR News (10:05) Tim Cook defends Vision Pro's sales performance with three words Popular Science Innovation of the Year - Apple Vision Pro Simply Piano now lets you learn to play through Apple Vision Pro — no keyboard required ResMed debuts ergonomic head strap for Vision Pro Blackmagic debuts $30,000 3D camera for capturing video for Vision Pro Apple Vision Pro has completely changed how Porsche unveils sports cars in two ways Latest Meta Quest 3 update includes a major visual overhaul, and improved PCVR This Vision Pro clone from Samsung and Google is good news for Apple users DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK:  Return of the volume slider on the Lock Screen (28:30) JUST THE HEADLINES: (34:00) Scrabble star wins Spanish world title – despite not speaking Spanish X gains a faster Grok model and a new ‘Grok button' Startup will brick $800 emotional support robot for kids without refunds LG stops making Blu-ray players Australia struggling with oversupply of solar power Grubhub just sold for $650 million. Four years ago it was worth $7.3 billion YouTube TV Hikes Price $10 to $82.99 TAKES Tips pour in over 5,000 drone sightings. Reason to worry? Government says no (40:20) Artificial intelligence is helping archaeologists unlock Earth's oldest secrets (44:00) T-Mobile opens registration for Starlink direct-to-cell satellite service beta launch (45:55) An official statement from Peak Design regarding privacy (46:55) BONUS ODD TAKE: Open the microwave door game (49:15) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: Bambu Lab A1 Combo (52:15) Nate: 32 Inch Webcam Stand Camera Mount, Upgraded Thick Base Flexible Gooseneck Camera Stand Desk Webcam Mount Clamp for Logitech Webcam C930e C930 C920 C922x C922 Brio 4K C925e C615, Gopro Hero 8 7 6 5 4 (01:00:25) RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (01:03:05) Find us elsewhere: https://notpicks.com - Find links to previous picks of the week https://www.notnerd.com - All things Notnerd

OpenAI is doing 12 Days of AI, Grok has some updates, and Google lets you create AI chess pieces. You can even get an AI podcast of your Spotify Wrapped 2024. We've got some great stories for Just the Headlines. Plus some tips and picks to help you tech better. Watch on YouTube! INTRO (00:00) MAIN TOPIC: 'Tis the AI (06:10) 12 Days of OpenAI ChatGPT Pro coming soon for $200/month, per OpenAI leak Sora is OpenAI's new video generation tool, here's everything it can do Marques Brownlee - OpenAI SORA Review Grok's new ‘Aurora' image generator is back, and rolling out to everyone on X Google GenChess DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Transfer from android to iPhone (25:30) JUST THE HEADLINES: (35:25) Hawk Tuah memecoin dumps 90% amid backlash over controversial launch Nike-owned NFT wearables startup RTFKT is winding down Walmart buys Vizio for $2.3 Billion specifically for SmartCast Ads US appeals court upholds law forcing sale or ban of TikTok Vancouver family honors late son by sending his ashes to space on Celestis mission Mercedes is working on "solar paint" that could drastically reduce the need for charging TAKES Apple's Passwords app now has a Firefox extension for Mac (40:45) The Touch Bar's loyal fans have made a standalone successor inspired by Apple (42:50) Spotify Wrapped 2024 launches with AI Podcast powered by Google's NotebookLM (47:45) U.S. officials urge Americans to use encrypted apps amid unprecedented cyberattack (50:30) BONUS ODD TAKE(S): DeadFred Genealogy Photo Archive (52:50) Vintage Hand-Drawn VHS Labels (58:05) Project IMG_0001 (01:00:10) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: Anker MagSafe-Compatible iPhone 16 Wireless Charging Stand, MagGo 3 in 1 Wireless Charging Station, Qi2 Certified 15W Wireless Charger, Desk Accessory, for iPhone 16/15/14/13/12, Apple Watch, AirPods (01:02:50) Nate: My Classic-Retro Console (01:05:50) RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (01:09:15)

Australia has passed a ban on social media for kids under 16? Will it happen? Should it happen? We do our best to break it down. We've also got plenty of other tech news, tips, and picks to get caught up in this episode. Watch on YouTube! INTRO (00:00) MAIN TOPIC: Should we ban social media for kids? (06:50) Australia passes social media ban for children under 16 TikTok will ban teenagers from using beauty filters Meta's parenting tips for social media How to be a good digital parent toolkit Pessimists Archive DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Control Center- Stop the automatic moving of items (20:55) JUST THE HEADLINES: (32:15) ‘Brain rot' named Oxford Word of the Year 2024 For moon missions, researchers test a 3D-printable, waterless concrete Amid Europe's energy crisis, this Dutch tulip farmer is swapping gas for heat from Bitcoin mining ISPs offer such excellent customer service they don't need regulating, say ISPs NYC's Museum of Ice Cream sued after man claims injury jumping into sprinkle pool Scientists baffled as orcas seem to revive an 80s trend: dead salmon hats TAKES Heartwarming Apple holiday video showcases AirPods Pro 2 hearing aid feature (43:00) 300-foot high Wallace & Gromit animation created on iPhone 16 on show at Apple's UK campus (45:40) Nintendo relaunches Animal Crossing on iPhone as paid game with no in-app purchases (48:35) Yes, that viral LinkedIn post you read was probably AI-generated (51:40) BONUS ODD TAKE: InfiniteStroll.com (57:25) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: Bicycle Prestige Waterproof Plastic Playing Cards, Red & Blue (01:01:05) Nate: Cellhelmet Car Dash Mount With Fast Wireless Charging Pad & Magnetic (01:05:10) RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (01:09:45)

Can you believe ChatGPT is two years old? Can we expect the terrible twos? Are AI years the same as human years? Black Friday is here, even though it seems to have been going on all month. Are there any good deals? A poll shows that X is more balanced politically than ever, can that be true? Plus, we've got plenty more tech news, Just the Headlines, tips, and picks, all to help you tech better! Watch on YouTube! INTRO (00:00) Black Friday is still here (03:40) MAIN TOPIC: ChatGPT turns 2 (12:20) Happy 2nd birthday, ChatGPT! Here are 5 ways you've already changed the world Fixing AI's energy crisis FutureTools Collects & Organizes All The Best AI Tools So YOU Too Can Become Superhuman! - Matt Wolfe DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Tap to translate in Messages (20:45) JUST THE HEADLINES: (26:20) Earth's ‘mini moon' may have been a chunk of our actual moon Billie Eilish again named Apple Music's artist of the year Wiz acquires Dazz for $450M to expand its cybersecurity platform Minecraft enters real world with $110m global theme park deal Starbucks forced to pay its baristas manually because of a ransomware attack on third-party software AI-powered robot leads uprising, talks a dozen showroom bots into ‘quitting their jobs' in ‘terrifying' security footage TAKES Shazam tops 100 billion song recognition milestone (28:10) Pew Research says X is an extremely balanced platform (31:55) Two hiking with 150 lbs of 'new gear' and 5 gallons of water rescued on 14,505-foot peak - Portlandia Get the Gear (38:40) Teach mode, Rabbit's tool for automating R1 tasks, is now available to all users (43:25) China wiretaps Americans in worst hack in our nation's history (47:20) BONUS ODD TAKE: Retro 80's versions of company logos (48:30) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: SMALLRIG Memory Card Case Holder Anti-Shock Anti-Fall and Scratch Suitable for SD/Micro SD/SIM Cards for Photography Enthusiasts - 2832B (52:15) Nate: King Ma 1080P iPhone Mini Monitors Sync Rear Camera Selfie Screen for iPhone Vlog Selfie Monitor Screen with Magnetic Clip & Bluetooth Remote for Vlog Live Stream TikTok (56:35) RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (01:02:15)

Coca-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! Watch on YouTube! Visit Notnerd.com INTRO (00:00) Final Cut Pro 11 Released (06:35) MAIN TOPIC: AI Coca-Cola Christmas Ad (10:15) Coca-Cola's New AI-Generated Holiday Ad Slammed as 'Soulless' and 'Embarrassing': 'This Is Such Slop' 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) Nate: Kasa Apple HomeKit Outdoor Smart Plug, 2 Sockets, IP64 Weather Resistance for Outdoor String Lights, Compatible with Siri, Alexa & Google Home, Long Wi-Fi Range, 2.4G Wi-Fi Only, ETL Certified (54:55)  RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (59:20)

Over the last week, Bitcoin and many other cryptocurrencies have gone up significantly. Please don't take our investment advice, but we will examine the increase and how the election impacted it. It was a pretty slim week in tech news, but we found some interesting stories to cover and a rousing round of Just the Headlines. Also, we have some great tips and picks to help you tech better! Watch on YouTube! INTRO (00:00) MAIN TOPIC: CryptoWatch (02:45) Bitcoin touches record-high $85K, adds almost $20K in a week DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Navigating Google Workspace on the Web (10:35) JUST THE HEADLINES: (19:55) FDA forces Costco to recall 80,000 pounds of butter because packaging did not say it ‘contains milk' NASA investigates laser-beam welding in a vacuum for in-space manufacturing LG's new stretchable display can grow by 50%, bendy panels can be deformed into new form factors Apple Music is publishing a $450 hardcover book celebrating its 100 Best Albums Intel brings back workers' free coffee, seeking to stem morale decline Boeing reportedly considers selling off its space business TAKES iOS 18.1 added a new ‘Inactivity Reboot' security feature for iPhone (24:05) iOS 18.2 fixes one of the most annoying aspects of the new Photos app (28:05) Microsoft wants $30 to let you keep using Windows 10 securely for another year (31:00) Databreach.com emerges as an alternative to HaveIBeenPwned (36:50) BONUS ODD TAKE: The Quilt Index (40:10) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: Stouchi 4 Packs Airtag Holder Key Ring with Soft TPU Case, Stainless Steel Invisible Slim Keychain Compatible with Airtag 2021 Finder Items, Dog, Key, Backpacks Air Tag Accessories (42:40) Nate: ESR for iPad Air 11 Inch Case M2, iPad Air 6th/5th/4th Gen , Powerful Magnetic Attachment, Slim Trifold Stand Case, Supports Pencil Pro&Pencil USB-C, Durable Protection, Grey (47:40) RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (51:55)

Tuesday is Election Day in the USA, but as "The Most Non-Partisan Tech Podcast on the Internet," this episode serves as a reprieve from the endless election coverage and breaking news. We discuss Nate's new iPad, the week's tech news, helpful tips and picks, and other random ramblings. Watch on YouTube! INTRO (00:00) New M4 Macbook Pros (02:55) Black Friday is already here (06:35) MAIN TOPIC: Nate's new iPad and the state of iPads (08:35) DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Track Election Results with Apple News and Live Activity (20:20) JUST THE HEADLINES: (23:20) Reddit is profitable for the first time ever Fired employee allegedly hacked Disney World's menu system to alter peanut allergy information Uranus' moon Miranda may have an ocean beneath its surface Colorado agency improperly posted passwords for its election system online Meta's plan for nuclear-powered AI data centre thwared by rare bees Researchers spot black hole eating stuff at over 40x the theoretical limit TAKES Apple acquires photo editing app maker Pixelmator (26:15) Mom is Texting: Teachers say parents are a daily distraction during class (29:45) OpenAI launches its Google challenger, ChatGPT Search (32:10) Russian court fines Google $20,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 - decillion (34:10) Call of Duty's massive filesize drives peak internet usage (37:10) BONUS ODD TAKE: A collection of 2000+ science images from the NIH (40:25) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: Crank That Clicker (cookie clicker games) For Panic's PlayDate handheld console (43:15) Nate: Neewer Magnetic Flexible Phone Holder with 1/4 Screw Adapter, Mini Bendable Tripod Stand Selfie Stick Compatible with MagSafe iPhone Samsung Android Cellphones for Handlebar/Treadmill/Stroller, GP-19 (48:15) RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (52:55)

Apple is finishing October with a bang. Monday brought the official release of Apple Intelligence with iOS 18.1 and also for iPads and Macs. Apple also announced a new iMac with an M4 processor on Monday. Tuesday brought the new, smaller, redesigned Mac Mini with M4. What will Wednesday bring? Good chance of MacBook Pros. Plus, there's other tech news to catch up on and some tips and picks to help you tech better! Watch on YouTube! INTRO (00:00) Vote (04:10) MAIN TOPIC: Trick or Treat? Apple Intelligence and new Macs (06:50) Apple Intelligence is available today on iPhone, iPad, and Mac iOS 18.2 with new Apple Intelligence features coming in December, Apple confirms Apple updates the iMac with new colors and an M4 chip Apple announces redesigned Mac Mini with M4 chip DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Select the camera type by long long-holding camera icon in the Control Center (22:20) JUST THE HEADLINES: (27:30) Britain to axe up to 1.5m lampposts Researchers say an AI-powered transcription tool used in hospitals invents things no one ever said NASA reveals prototype telescope for gravitational wave observatory San Francisco's Muni's rail system will spend $212 million to upgrade from floppy disks Hacker returns $19.3 million to drained US government crypto wallet DTrace for Linux comes to Gentoo TAKES McDonald's restaurants finally have a solution to their busted McFlurry machine problem (29:20) Astropad Launches 'Bookcase' for Turning an iPhone Into an E-Reader (31:30) Vimeo brings spatial video sharing to everyone with new Apple Vision Pro app (35:00) Astronauts return from nearly eight months on ISS after Starliner problems (36:45) Adobe made its painting app completely free to take on Procreate (38:00) BONUS ODD TAKE: Kasso - Bonkers Japanese Skateboarding Show (39:45) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: Mic Cover Foam Microphone Windscreen, Condenser Microphone Size A, 1 Pack (41:05) Nate: SmallRig 51" Cell Phone Selfie Stick Tripod with Wireless Remote, Aluminum Portable Cellphone Tripod Freely 10 Meters Bluetooth Remote Control Tripod for iPhone 16 Pro Max/15/14 Pro/14/13, Samsung S22/ S23 Ultra/Android Smartphone via TikTok (43:20) RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (50:25)

Nate has had some tech go belly up on him recently. What should you do when your gadgets aren't working? We'll look at the options and the holistic cost of those options. We also have the week's tech news to get caught up on, including a rousing round of Just the Headlines. Enjoy and tech better! Watch on YouTube! INTRO (00:00) New Macs next week? (04:45) MAIN TOPIC: How or when to repair your tech (07:50) DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: If your iPhone won't turn on or is frozen - iPad (25:15) JUST THE HEADLINES: (36:20) Alien: Romulus Is Getting a VHS Release (Yes, Really) Cheating alleged after men's world conker champion found with steel chestnut Amazon discontinues the last Kindle with physical buttons Amazon finally has a color Kindle, and it looks pretty good Byju's founder says his edtech startup, once worth $22B, is now ‘worth zero' TAKES FTC's rule banning fake online reviews goes into effect (39:25) The FTC is finally making it easier to cancel your gym membership (41:50) ‘Beast Games' set issues highlight growing pains in YouTuber-run productions (45:50) No calls, no texts, no problem: A month after cellphone restrictions instituted, Spokane Public Schools teachers report benefits (47:20) BONUS ODD TAKE: Livestreams of Watering Holes in the Namibian Desert (50:30) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: Apple Magic Keyboard for 12.9-inch iPad Pro 3rd Gen, 4th Gen, & 5th Gen - Black Renewed (54:35) Nate: elago Clear Case Compatible with Apple Vision Pro Case, TPU Cover, Protective Cover Compatible with Vision Pro VR Glasses, Headset Protector, Anti-Scratch, Anti-Yellowing (58:45) RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (01:00:20)

Elon Musk has been all over tech news and beyond lately, and this week was a perfect example. Not only did SpaceX catch a booster on landing, but he also held an event to show off Tesla's Robotaxi, Robovan, and updated humanoid robots. In other tech news, Apple quietly updated the beloved iPad Mini. Plenty of other topics to discuss in the world of technology and beyond. Enjoy! Watch on YouTube! INTRO (00:00) Apple just announced a new, faster iPad Mini (05:40) Submerged on Apple Vision Pro (11:15) MAIN TOPIC: This week in Elon (14:15) In an engineering feat, mechanical SpaceX arms catch Starship rocket booster back at the launch pad Elon Musk unveils Tesla Cybercab, Robovan and updated Optimus robot at We, Robot event DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Apple Notes Math (27:40) JUST THE HEADLINES: (36:05) AI girlfriend site breached, user fantasies stolen Red Dead Redemption finally comes to PC 14 years after its original release Nintendo announces new game hardware: an alarm clock! TikTok lays off hundreds of staff - to replace them with AI Wimbledon line judges will be replaced with AI next summer Robot vacuums hacked to shout slurs at their owners TAKES: Amazon and Apple strike deal to bring Apple TV+ to Prime Video (38:05) Adobe announces a bunch of new AI tools at Adobe Max (39:55) NIST proposes barring some of the most nonsensical password rules (42:20) Microsoft (and more) Patch Tuesday, October 2024 (46:05) Internet Archive hacked, data breach impacts 31 million users (47:10) BONUS ODD TAKE: BBC Sound Effects Library (49:55) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: Ventusky Weather App (53:45) Nate: EENOUR Hat Press Machine, Mini Heat Press for Caps with 3 Heating Levels & Auto-Off, Handheld Cap Easy Press with 3"×5.5" Arched Heating Plate for 6-8 Hat Size, 19-26 Girth (59:10) RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (01:03:40) Find us elsewhere: https://notpicks.com - Find links to previous picks of the week https://notnerd.com - All things Notnerd

Google's NotebookLM is an AI note-taking service that can take information and summarize it for you in a variety of ways. One of those ways is a podcast summary, where an AI male and female host will have a discussion about the information. We tried it on our last episode, are we out of a job? You be the judge. We've got plenty of other tech news to talk about, like Starlink and SpaceX continuing to come through for those stranded on Earth and in space. Finish out the episode with a fun bonus odd take and our picks of the week. Watch on YouTube! INTRO (00:00) Amazon Prime Big Deal Days (04:00) Another Apple Event Coming (08:25) MAIN TOPIC: Google NotebookLM (09:15) Google makes its note-taking AI NotebookLM more useful A fake podcast about Episode 460 DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Turn off Always on Display (25:25) JUST THE HEADLINES: (32:55) Potatoes are better than human blood for making space bricks, scientists say Earth will have a temporary ‘mini moon' for two months Google Flights now uses Amtrak data to show ‘trains to consider' alongside flights Cheetos food coloring turns mice transparent OpenAI asks investors not to back rival start-ups such as Elon Musk's xAI TAKES: Starlink offers free service to victims of Hurricane Helene - FCC lets Starlink provide service to cell phones in areas hit by hurricane (35:05) Submerged - Official Trailer - Apple Vision Pro (39:15) Christian Selig's unofficial YouTube app for the Vision Pro just got taken down (41:50) Apple says final iPod Nano and iPod shuffle models are now obsolete (43:35) Microsoft Patch Tuesday is today, report next week Chinese hack of US ISPs shows why Apple is right about backdoors for law enforcement (47:00) BONUS ODD TAKE: Finalists for the 2024 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards (48:35) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: DJI Neo, Mini Drone with 4K UHD Camera for Adults, 135g Self Flying Drone that Follows You, Palm Takeoff, AI Subject Tracking, QuickShots, Stabilized Video, Built-In Propeller Guard (50:40) Nate: Short USB-C Cable [5 inch], 100W PD Fast Charging, 2022 New USB C to USB C Short Cable, Thunderbolt 3 for MacBook, Android Auto, External SSD and More Type-C Devices; 20Gbps Data Transfer (54:30) Find us elsewhere: https://notpicks.com - Find links to previous picks of the week https://notnerd.com - All things Notnerd

We went to the Portland Retro Gaming Expo on Saturday to see Producer Todd and so much more. But tech news doesn't sleep. Zuckerberg held a big Meta Connect event, and OpenAI seems to be running into some trouble. As always we'll have a rousing batch of Just the Headlines, more tech news, and tips and picks to help you tech better! Watch on YouTube! INTRO (00:00) NEWS: Verizon confirms widespread outage affecting users across the US - Messages via satellite provides lifeline to iPhone owners in Hurricane Helene fallout - Shawn Hendrix of Mr. Beast fame doing amazing work for Helene (03:40) MAIN TOPIC: Portland Retro Gaming Expo (07:20) DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Ask Ads NOT to Track (24:45) JUST THE HEADLINES: (30:05) Oprah Winfrey bought back rights to Apple documentary about her to stop its release An International Space Station leak is getting worse, NASA confirms Amazon is launching its own Shark Tank where winners get to be Amazon sellers Up to 600 million Facebook and Instagram passwords stored in plain text Caroline Ellison sentenced to two years in jail for role in FTX fraud, must forfeit $11 Billion HP is adding AI to its printers TAKES: 5 biggest announcements at Meta Connect this week (33:20) OpenAI execs mass quit as company makes big changes - Apple no longer in talks to invest in OpenAI (42:55) One more thing… Goodbye from iMore (45:15) Portland Trailblazers new network and streaming options (46:45) BONUS ODD TAKE: What beats rock? (49:45) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: iPhone 16 Pro over iPhone 16 (52:25) The iPhone 16 Pro Camera Review: Control - From Sebastiaan de With at Lux Nate: NEEWER Phone Tripod Mount with Cold Shoes, Metal Smartphone Tripod Adapter Compatible with iPhone, Multi Angle Tri Fold Cell Phone Holder Desktop Tripod, Handheld Phone Grip for Streaming Vlog SP-04 (58:45) RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (01:02:40) Find us elsewhere: https://notpicks.com - Find links to previous picks of the week https://notnerd.com - All things Notnerd

The Apple iPhone 16 and 16 Pro models are now available. What are people saying? What do we say? Plus, we have the rest of the week's interesting tech news and share tips and picks to help you tech better! Watch on YouTube! INTRO (00:00) MAIN TOPIC: iPhone 16s are here (03:05) iPhone 16 vs. iPhone 16 Pro Buyer's Guide: All Differences Compared iPhone 16 Camera Control: Everything You Need to Know iPhone 16 and 16 Pro review roundup: Back to basics AirPods 4, Watch 10 are here too DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: iOS 18 Photos, customize interface (26:00) JUST THE HEADLINES: (32:55) Atari launches a line of game-themed hot sauces Tugboat powered by ammonia sails for the first time, showing how to cut emissions from shipping California Drivers May Soon Get Speed-Warning Devices as Standard Facebook admits to scraping every Australian adult user's public photos and posts to train AI, with no opt-out option Elon Musk officially moves X headquarters from California to Texas Saturn's majestic rings will vanish in just six months from now TAKES: Marques Brownlee says ‘I hear you' after fans criticize his new wallpaper app (35:05) Israel Planted Explosives in Pagers Sold to Hezbollah, Officials Say (44:40) Your Apple Watch can now replace your TV remote (48:10) United Airlines taps Elon Musk's Starlink for in-flight wi-fi (49:35) BONUS ODD TAKE: Holotypic Occlupanid Research Group (50:40) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: rabbit r1 (55:25) Nate: TORRAS Magnetic Slim Fit for iPhone 16 Pro Case 6.3 inch, Ultra-Thin 16 Pro Case Compatible with MagSafe, Lightweight Matte Anti-Scratch Hard PC Cover Phone Case for iPhone 16 Pro OriginFit, Black (01:00:30) RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (01:03:55) Find us elsewhere: https://notpicks.com - Find links to previous picks of the week https://notnerd.com - All things Notnerd

Apple has released new versions of its operating systems. We look at some of the significant changes to iOS 18 that are coming to your iPhone. There are some great features, but some of them will take some getting used to. Also, after Apple's big event last week, we get caught up on plenty of other tech news that never seems to stop. Let's take a light-hearted look at all of that, plus some great tech tips and picks. Watch on YouTube! INTRO (00:00) Nate's Appendix (02:40) iPhone Preorders (05:25) MAIN TOPIC: iOS 18 is Here (08:45) Apple's 22-page PDF of iOS 18 features How to get iOS 18 and 9 features to try DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Dealing with junk text messages - Do not call registry (32:40) JUST THE HEADLINES: (40:30) Americans used record 100 trillion megabytes of wireless data in 2023 $50M In Counterfeit Vintage Consoles and Videogames Seized From Italian Crime Ring 'Error' causes Alexa to endorse Kamala Harris, refuse to discuss Trump Navy Officer Demoted For Secretly Installing Starlink On Ship To Check Social Media Sony Unveils $700 PlayStation 5 Pro A robot begins removal of melted fuel from the Fukushima nuclear plant. It could take a century TAKES: FDA approves Apple AirPods as hearing aids - Apple Watch sleep apnea detection gets FDA approval (43:55) SpaceX Polaris Dawn crew returns home after history-making mission - With no crew aboard, spacecraft Starliner lands without a hitch (46:50) DJI Neo hands-on: A powerful and lightweight $200 drone (50:05) OpenAI releases o1, its first model with ‘reasoning' abilities (56:00) Huawei's new trifold phone costs more than a 16-inch MacBook Pro (58:20) BONUS ODD TAKE: Official Stick Reviews Instagram (00:00:30) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: TORRAS 360°Rotatable Magnetic Ring for iPhone 15 Pro Max Case, Fit for MagSafe with Stand & Ring Holder, Military Grade Shockproof Translucent Back for iPhone 15 Pro Max Phone Case Ostand R, Black (01:02:55) Nate: Movo WMX-HM Mic Handle for DJI Mic, Rode Wireless GO, Hollyland Lark, and More - Wireless Interview Microphone Handle - Wireless Lav Mic Adapter for Vlogging, Interviews, Podcasting, Content Creation (01:06:00) RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (01:09:55) Find us elsewhere: https://notpicks.com - Find links to previous picks of the week https://notnerd.com - All things Notnerd

Apple's Glowtime Event was about 100 minutes long. Nate and Dave watched it together while Dave took copious notes. We hopped on to go live immediately after for our initial thoughts. New iPhones, AirPods, and Apple Watches were announced. Watch on YouTube! INTRO (00:00) iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max (02:25) iPhone 16 and 16 Plus (09:55) AirPods 4, Pro 2, and Max (15:35) Apple Watch 10 and Ultra (20:25) Find us elsewhere: https://notpicks.com - Find links to previous picks of the week https://notnerd.com - All things Notnerd

Elon Musk is in the news again, with X currently banned in Brazil. Other than that, news is a little slow with the holiday and Apple's iPhone event coming next week. But never you fear, we have plenty of tech news to catch up on and some picks and tips to help you tech better. Watch on YouTube! INTRO (00:00) MLS Season Pass drops price to $9.99 for rest of season, and completely free for Apple TV+ subscribers (05:15) MAIN TOPIC: Elon Musk and X vs. Brazil (08:45) X officially blocked in Brazil; court demands Apple remove it from the App Store Brazil's Bolsonaro to sue Supreme Court Justice Moraes for abuse of office DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Double and Triple Click headphones (15:45) JUST THE HEADLINES: (22:20) Google is developing AI that can hear if you're sick Scientists mount cameras on endangered sea lions to map Australia's ocean floor Hackers shut down heating in Ukrainian city with malware, researchers say NASA astronaut stuck in space reports ‘strange noises' coming from troubled Starliner capsule Snapchat finally introduces native iPad support with its latest update $5 million worth of meth disguised as watermelons found at California customs checkpoint TAKES: Huawei aims to upstage Sep 9 Apple Event with Tri-Fold phone debut (25:30) Disney's password-sharing crackdown starts ‘in earnest' this September (28:35) Crypto's ‘unprecedented' lobby spending spree (30:35) Gannett is shuttering ‘Reviewed' site accused of publishing AI product reviews (33:50) BONUS ODD TAKE: Shot On iPhone 15 Pro Max by Me. No gimbal, no lens, no filter! (37:10) ‘DO A WHEELIE' Danny MacAskill (42:05) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: LAMTTO Wireless Carplay &Android Auto with 4K Dash cam,9.26 Inch Protable Carplay Screen for Car,1080P Backup Camera, Digital Media Receivers with Voice Control/Bluetooth/G-Sensor/GPS/Mirror Link (45:30) Nate: Airtag Keychain Holder Case for Apple Airtag, 2 Pack of IPX8 Waterproof, Fully Shockproof, Anti Scratch Airtag Holder Case for Key, Kid, Bag, Luggage, Pets Collar (52:15) RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (55:20) Find us elsewhere: https://notpicks.com - Find links to previous picks of the week https://notnerd.com - All things Notnerd

Another day, another major data breach. Reported as 3 billion records and actually being released back in April, hackers stole a lot of information on most people in the US, Canada, and the UK. We'll examine what happened and explain how you can check how much of your data is now out there. Once past that joyous story, we'll get into all the other tech news along with some tips and picks to help you tech better! Watch on YouTube! INTRO (00:00) Apple officially announces iPhone 16 event for September 9: ‘It's Glowtime' (04:15) MAIN TOPIC: Lost in Space (07:35) Boeing Starliner returning empty as NASA turns to SpaceX to bring astronauts back from ISS Humanity has about six months to purchase 8 billion ape costumes for the ultimate prank. DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Show and Tell - Meta Ray-Ban Glasses (14:40) JUST THE HEADLINES: (20:25) Microsoft backtracks on deprecating the 39-year-old Windows Control Panel Linux market share hits record high at 4.45% Second human to receive Neuralink brain chip uses it to play Counter-Strike 2 Instagram is adding a Myspace-like ‘song on profile' feature Trump promotes family's new crypto platform, ‘The Defi-ant Ones' Crayola trademarks the 'slightly earthy' smell of its crayons Hackers Are Targeting Tour De France Riders' Fancy Electric Shifters TAKES: Telegram CEO Pavel Durov arrested at French airport (23:35) Zuckerberg says he regrets caving to White House pressure on content (28:05) Nintendo shutting down Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp App (31:25) A YouTube video really can remove water from your iPhone (33:20) BONUS ODD TAKE: Suno AI Song Creation - Nate's iPhone Song Creation (36:55) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: BLUETTI Portable Power Station EB3A, 268Wh LiFePO4 Battery Backup w/ 2 600W (1200W Surge) AC Outlets, Recharge from 0-80% in 30 Min., Solar Generator for Outdoor Camping (Solar Panel Optional) (47:40) Nate: Jinkies (56:50) RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (61:15) Find us elsewhere: https://notpicks.com - Find links to previous picks of the week https://notnerd.com - All things Notnerd

Another day, another major data breach. Reported as 3 billion records and actually being released back in April, hackers stole a lot of information on most people in the US, Canada, and the UK. We'll examine what happened and explain how you can check how much of your data is now out there. Once past that joyous story, we'll get into all the other tech news along with some tips and picks to help you tech better! Watch on YouTube! INTRO (00:00) MAIN TOPIC: Massive Data Leak of SSNs and more (04:50) Data leak affecting everyone in the US, UK, and Canada was even worse than we thought Check your info - npd.pentester.com haveibeenpwned.com Inside the "3 Billion People" National Public Data Breach - Troy Hunt DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Easier Macro with iPhone Magnifier (15:40) JUST THE HEADLINES: (21:00) Teen builds his own nuclear fusion reactor at college Chess player suspended after allegedly poisoning her rival The English Premier League will ditch its hated video-assisted referee tech for fleet of iPhones Study finds 94% of business spreadsheets have critical errors Apple aiming to launch tabletop robotic home device as soon as 2026 with pricing around $1,000 Ikea's stock-counting warehouse drones will fly alongside workers in the US Cheating Scandal Rocking the World of Elite High-School Math TAKES: Elon Musk's xAI releases Grok-2, adds image generation on X (23:20) Procreate's anti-AI pledge attracts praise from digital creatives (26:55) Google threatened tech influencers unless they ‘preferred' the Pixel (31:20) Vulnerability in Microsoft apps allowed hackers to spy on Mac users (36:25) T-Mobile fined $60M for unauthorized access to data, the largest fine of its type (38:40) BONUS ODD TAKE: Saudi man earns world record for 444 game consoles hooked to one TV (40:35) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: Meta Ray-ban Smart Glasses (45:10) Nate: ZipChill Instant Beverage Spinner Chiller, Universal Can Cooler for Drinks, Rapidly Chills Beer and Soda Cans in 60 Seconds, No Batteries Required, Lightweight Small Portable (53:55) RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (59:15) Find us elsewhere: https://notpicks.com - Find links to previous picks of the week https://notnerd.com - All things Notnerd

Google held its Made by Google event today, announcing the new Pixel 9 phone lineup, plenty of Gemini AI, and other stuff. After the announcement, they held a cringe-worthy afterparty to show off a bunch of celebrities. We also catch up on the rest of the week's tech news and share some great tech tips and picks. Watch on YouTube! INTRO (00:00) FOLLOWUP: Logitech says it has no plans for a subscription-based ‘Forever Mouse' (02:50) MAIN TOPIC: Google Pixel Event and “After Party” (03:40) Gemini AI, Pixel 9, more announced at Google's Pixel event The Made by Google After Party DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: iCloud+ (13:15) JUST THE HEADLINES: (29:20) Teacher spends 1800 hours building the hovercraft of his childhood dreams Replika CEO Eugenia Kuyda says it's okay if we end up marrying AI chatbots Reservoir of liquid water found deep in Martian rocks Excess memes and ‘reply all' emails are bad for climate, researcher warns Google DeepMind develops a ‘solidly amateur' table tennis robot Mayonnaise could help improve fusion energy yields TAKES: Starlink Mini is now available for anyone in the US to roam (31:25) Humane Ai Pin woes worsen as recent returns exceed sales (34:45) Instagram will now let you share 20 photos per post (36:05) This Vision Pro emulator brings Nintendo's Virtual Boy back to life (38:15) Forget Midjourney — Flux is the new king of AI image generation and here's how to get access (39:30) Six 0-Days Lead Microsoft's August 2024 Patch Push (41:25) BONUS ODD TAKE: Things Organized Neatly (43:40) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Big updates to PPOTW: (47:40) Flighty 4.0 Blackmagic Camera App Dave: Regal Unlimited (49:20) Nate: NEEWER Wireless Microphone Set for Phone with Type C Interface, Lav Mic for iPhone 15 Series Android Phone, Noise Cancelling Lapel Lavalier Microphone System, Video Recording Live Stream Podcast, KM15 (52:40) RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (57:20) Find us elsewhere: https://notpicks.com - Find links to previous picks of the week https://www.notnerd.com - All things Notnerd

Both Apple and Google were forced to take down commercials after blowback. The Apple one was Dave's pick of the week last week! The stock market has had some issues this week, especially Intel. Google got some bad news about their monopoly status. We cover that and there's other tech news to help you get caught up on and plenty more. Enjoy! Watch on YouTube! INTRO (00:00) TWiT Spatial Episode (03:55) MAIN TOPIC: (08:45) Apple pulls The Underdogs: Out of Office short film ad after Thai backlash and calls for boycott Apple apologizes for iPad ‘Crush' ad that ‘missed the mark' Google pulls Olympics ad that showed AI writing a little girl's letter for her DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Drag Apps From Spotlight to Home Screen (15:20) JUST THE HEADLINES: (21:00) Grown-ups surpass preschoolers as the biggest toy consumers Logitech has an idea for a “forever mouse” that requires a subscription $5,000 Exoskeleton Pants Promise to Make You a Better Hiker Taco Bell is bringing AI to hundreds of drive-thrus nationwide Fully-automatic robot dentist performs world's first human procedure NFL to roll out facial authentication software league-wide TAKES: Google illegally maintains monopoly over internet search, judge rules (22:50) Google is no longer making Chromecasts and will let inventory run out (25:10) Intel to shed at least 15% of staff, will outsource more to TSMC, slash $10B in costs - Intel plunges 30%, most since 1982, after announcing layoffs and weak guidance (27:20) Apple's SuperDrive for reading disks seemingly discontinued with no inventory online (32:40) BONUS ODD TAKE: Steve Jobs Auction Features Apple-1, Bomber Jacket, Sealed Original iPhone, and More (36:05) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Nate: OWC 14-Port Thunderbolt Dock, 85W charging, (2) Thunderbolt 40 Gb/s (USB-C), (5) USB 3.2 Type-A, USB 3.2 (10Gb/s) Type-C, Mini DisplayPort, GbE, Audio, Single 5K or Dual 4K Displays, cable, For Mac/PC (43:00) Dave: 2016 Nissan Leaf (47:35) RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (54:40) Find us elsewhere: https://notpicks.com - Find links to previous picks of the week https://www.notnerd.com - All things Notnerd

Apple has released the public betas of its software, which are due out this fall. We discuss what's there and whether you need to install them. Also, earlier than most expected, the new developer betas contain the first look at Apple Intelligence, Apple's long-awaited version of what we're all calling AI. We've also got some Olympics talk and some updates on the CrowdStrike outage. Plus, more tech news and some great tech tips and picks. Watch on YouTube! INTRO (00:00) MAIN TOPIC: Apple OS Betas (04:15) Apple releases public betas for iOS 18, macOS, and more All of the AI features in the iOS 18.1 developer beta Apple Maps launches on the web in new public beta DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Offload unused apps - how to turn it back off (13:00) JUST THE HEADLINES: (17:45) The Paris Olympics touted climate-friendly food. Athletes demanded more meat. Torrenting apps now available for iPhone users in the EU Wienermobile crashes on Tri-State Tollway near Oak Brook — but 'Hotdoggers' safe NASA fired its space lasers to communicate with the ISS Apple Vision Pro can now be controlled with brain-computer interface Sharks off Brazil coast test positive for cocaine TAKES: Olympics: New Zealand report Canada for flying drone to record training (21:55) Google is the only search engine that works on Reddit now thanks to AI deal (23:10) OpenAI announces SearchGPT, its AI-powered search engine (25:25) CrowdStrike offers a $10 apology gift card to say sorry for outage - CrowdStrike largest IT outage in history; cost more than $5B (27:00) BONUS ODD TAKE: Olympic gymnastics jibberish (28:45) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: The Underdogs: OOO (Out Of Office) | Apple at Work (33:00) Nate: Aegend Swim Goggles, Swimming Goggles No Leaking Full Protection Adult Men Women Youth (36:40) RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (40:50)  

The world slowed down a bit over the weekend thanks to a software most people didn't know existed. What is CrowdStrike and how did it make so many Windows computers fail? There was also some other tech news, and we've got some tips, tricks, and, of course, everyone's favorite segment, Just the Headlines. Watch on YouTube! INTRO (00:00) MAIN TOPIC: CrowdStrike explained: How one faulty update killed half the world's IT systems (05:10) DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: How to watch the Olympics? Peacock App - YouTube Olympics Channel (15:40) JUST THE HEADLINES: (21:40) U.S. Wins Math Olympiad For First Time In 21 Years Radar Images Suggest There's a Tunnel on the Moon Canned water made from air and sunlight to hit US stores in September NASA transmits hip-hop song to deep space for first time Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer is now richer than Bill Gates TAKES: Apple reveals new Immersive Video content coming soon to Vision Pro (23:35) T-Mobile shown to be fastest and most consistent mobile network (26:55) Amazon Prime Day drives U.S. online sales to record $14.2 billion (30:25) Google Maps is rolling out speedometer, speed limits on iPhone and CarPlay globally (31:50) BONUS ODD TAKE: The Milk Barn Farm Titan Blooms! (35:00) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: Peak Design Everyday Backpack Zip 15L Midnight, Carry-on Backpack with Laptop Sleeve BEDBZ-15-MN-2 (38:40) Nate: POWERΛDD PRO Laptop Power Bank 20000mAh Portable Charger 65W USB-C Fast Charging Outputs Battery Pack for Laptops, MacBook Air, Dell, iPad, iPhone, Samsung Galaxy, Switch and More (42:25) RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (44:45) Find us elsewhere: https://notpicks.com https://notnerd.com https://www.youtube.com/c/Notnerd https://www.instagram.com/n0tnerd https://www.facebook.com/n0tnerd/ info@Notnerd.com

Podcasts are a big deal, but are they still a big deal? What's new in podcasting? What do the numbers look like? We will discuss that and then get into all the other tech news this week. We've got a rousing round of Just the Headlines, and plenty of other witty banter to help you get out there and tech better. Watch on YouTube! INTRO (00:00) MAIN TOPIC: The State of Podcasts (04:50) Podcasts now support comments on Spotify; should Apple do the same? Podcast Statistics & Industry Trends 2024: Listens, Gear, & More 12 Top Podcasting Industry Trends In 2024 DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Disable “Share Across Devices” (23:50) JUST THE HEADLINES: (29:10) Japanese cafe uses robots controlled by paralysed people Microsoft unveils a large language model that excels at encoding spreadsheets Dune-inspired upgrade for spacesuits allow astronauts to recycle urine into water Amazon says it hit a goal of 100% clean power. Employees say it's more like 22% German Navy to replace aging 8-inch floppy drives with an emulated solution for its anti-submarine frigates Nike is killing the app for its $350 self-tying sneakers Whataburger app becomes unlikely power outage map after Houston hurricane TAKES: Samsung Galaxy Unpacked products and AI (30:55) Apple Approves First Retro PC Emulator for iPhone, iPad, and Vision Pro (34:05) Apple Vision Pro unlikely to hit 500K sales this year says IDC - Apple CEO Tim Cook uses Vision Pro every day (35:55) Microsoft Patch Tuesday, July 2024 Editon (37:05) AT&T paid a hacker $370K to delete stolen phone records (38:25) BONUS ODD TAKE: Wiby Search Engine (40:30) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: SmallRig Tripod for iPhone Desktop Mini Tripod - Aluminum Alloy 20 inches/ 50 cm with 360 Degree Ball Head, 1/4 inch Quick Shoe Plate for Vlogging DSLR Camera Video, Load up to 11 pounds-3033 (43:25) Nate: MySit Office Chair Armrest Replacement Arm Pads Universal 4" 5.5" Mounting Hole (Set of 2) Black (46:00) RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (49:05) Find us elsewhere: https://notpicks.com https://notnerd.com https://www.youtube.com/c/Notnerd https://www.instagram.com/n0tnerd https://www.facebook.com/n0tnerd/ info@Notnerd.com

Meta Threads turns 1. How is it doing? X was supposed to be dead by now, but it isn't. What's going on with the dueling social media companies? Plus, we've got some hot printer news and all the normal segments you love, including some doozies in Just the Headlines. Watch on YouTube! INTRO (00:00) Amazon Introduces Early Prime Day Discounts on AirPods 2 $69, AirPods Pro 2 $169, and AirPods Max $399 (03:20) Main Topic: (06:20) Threads hits 175 million users after a year Elon Musk Says X Now Has 600M Monthly Active Users Threads doesn't promote politics Community Notes on X DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Quickly turn off the flashlight from the lockscreen, do a tiny swipe to the left (17:50) JUST THE HEADLINES: (23:05) HomePod Saves Family's Life After Dog Starts Kitchen Fire A teen tech whiz nicknamed 'God's influencer' will become the first millennial saint Japan introduces enormous humanoid robot to maintain train lines Kien, the most-delayed video game in history, released after 22 years Earth's Core Has Slowed So Much It's Moving Backward, Scientists Confirm Japan declares victory in effort to end government use of floppy disks TAKES: HP discontinues online-only LaserJet printers in response to backlash — Instant Ink subscription gets the boot, too (24:45) Google Maps tests new pop-up ads that give you an unnecessary detour (29:00) Affinity Designer, Photo, and Publisher are now free for 6 months (31:15) Authy exposes phone numbers of 33M users; Twilio confirms (35:10) BONUS ODD TAKE: What the internet looked like in 1994, according to 15 webpages born that year (37:45) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: Peak Design Slide Lite Camera Strap Sage (SLL-SG-3) (44:35) Nate: NEEWER Metal Phone Tripod Mount Adapter with Arca QR Base, 360° Rotatable Dual Cell Phone Clip Clamp Holder with 4 Cold Shoes Compatible with iPhone Samsung for Vlog Live Stream Video Recording, SP-08 (49:00) RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (51:55) HOT DOG TALK (53:20) Find us elsewhere: https://notpicks.com https://notnerd.com https://www.youtube.com/c/Notnerd https://www.instagram.com/n0tnerd https://www.facebook.com/n0tnerd/ info@Notnerd.com

New data shows that YouTube is dominating TV viewing as well. What can others like Disney+ and Netflix do to slow it down? We'll talk about what that means and cover the rest of the week's important tech news too. Enjoy! Watch on YouTube! INTRO (00:00) MAIN TOPIC: YouTube dominates streaming, forcing media companies to decide whether it's friend or foe (03:25) DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Siri can restart your device. You don't have to turn it off and turn it back on, you can just say “restart my iPhone” to Siri! (14:35) JUST THE HEADLINES: (23:00) Researchers craft smiling robot face from living human skin cells PortSwigger, the company behind the Burp Suite of security testing tools, swallows $112M Ikea is hiring Roblox players to run its virtual store Redbox owner Chicken Soup for the Soul files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Toys R Us riles critics with AI-Generated commercial using Sora South African researchers test use of nuclear technology to curb rhino poaching Lego Bricks Made From Meteorite Dust 3D Printed by Europe's Space Agency TAKES: Amazon is about to take on Temu and Shein by copying them (25:25) Google scraps continuous scrolling in search results (28:15) United Airlines starts serving passengers personalized ads on seat-back screens (32:40) Microsoft blamed for million-plus patient record theft at US hospital giant (33:50) BONUS ODD TAKE: Remoji (37:30) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: [Repick] Sony Alpha ZV-E10 Camera (41:10) Nate: 20 Pcs Miniature Led Lights, Mini Electric Lights for Dollhouse, Tiny Lights for Hand Craft, Miniature Lights Battery Operated, Miniature Lights for Toy Brick Building Blocks Cold White  (45:35) RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (51:15) BONUS SIDE STEP: Joey Chestnut Hot Dog Controversy (52:15) Joey Chestnut banned from Nathan's Hot Dog Contest Chestnut vs Kobayashi: Unfinished Beef Find us elsewhere: https://notpicks.com https://notnerd.com https://www.youtube.com/c/Notnerd https://www.instagram.com/n0tnerd https://www.facebook.com/n0tnerd/ info@Notnerd.com

Many headlines claimed Apple was "halting" the Vision Pro 2 work this week. Then, it was revealed that they are looking to make a cost-saving version. What will that mean when it is released next year? In other news, Julian Assange, of Wikileaks fame, was released from jail, and Apple pushed some big updates to Final Cut Pro. We discuss it all, plus so much more. Watch on YouTube! INTRO (00:00) AUGO Magnetic Screen Door (04:00) Main Topic: How cheap does the Vision Pro need to be? (06:15) Report: Cheaper ‘Apple Vision' headset could require a tethered iPhone or Mac DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Preserve battery life: background app refresh (16:30) JUST THE HEADLINES: (26:35) Millions of mosquitoes released in Hawaii to save rare birds from extinction NASA's Voyager 1 probe is fully online again after months of spouting gibberish Amazon Prime Day 2024 will run July 16-17 Supernova slowdowns confirm Einstein's predictions of time dilation AI-generated candidate files to run for office in Wyoming Astronomers detect sudden awakening of black hole 1m times mass of sun The US Postal Service honors Alex Trebek with a stamp TAKES:  Julian Assange leaves jail on his way to enter plea deal with the US (29:15) How small claims court became Meta's customer service hotline (31:30) Apple launches Help me choose tool to choose the right Mac for you (35:50) Final Cut Pro gets major update with new camera app (37:45) Amazon-powered AI cameras used to detect emotions of unwitting UK train passengers (39:35) Change Healthcare confirms ransomware hackers stole medical records on a ‘substantial proportion' of Americans (42:30) BONUS ODD TAKE: Pet display clothing - Weird and Wonderful Patents (43:15) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: SMALLRIG Super Clamp(2 Pack) Magic Arm Clamp for DJI Ronin, Camera Monitor, LED Light 2058 (47:35) Nate: GIGA PUMP 4.0 Mini Air Pump 4.2kPa with Camping Lantern Portable Air Pump, Rechargeable Air Pump can Deflation, Travel Air Pump for Air Bed Mattress,Pool Float,Swimming Rings, Vacuum Bags (50:30) RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (54:40) Find us elsewhere: https://notpicks.com https://notnerd.com https://www.youtube.com/c/Notnerd https://www.instagram.com/n0tnerd https://www.facebook.com/n0tnerd/ info@Notnerd.com

Apple kicked off its 2024 Worldwide Developers Conference with a nearly 2-hour keynote covering what's coming to their software. Nate and Dave watched it live while Dave took copious notes! We discuss the highlights of visionOS, iOS, iPadOS, WatchOS, tvOS, macOS, and Apple Intelligence! Watch on YouTube! INTRO (00:00) Apple OS Betas (02:30) Main Topic: Passwords and Passkeys (07:05) Who supports Passkeys? How Passkeys Work Bitwarden Password Manager DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Adjust leave time in Apple Maps (18:55) JUST THE HEADLINES: (22:40) Photographer Disqualified From AI Image Contest After Winning With Real Photo A new Google Maps layer shows public restrooms in New York City Oral-B bricking $230 Alexa toothbrush is cautionary tale against buzzy tech Humane warns its AI Pin charging case is a fire hazard NewsBreak the most downloaded US news app has Chinese roots and 'writes fiction' using AI Radio signal from space repeats every hour, defying explanation YouTuber charged over video of helicopter shooting fireworks at Lamborghini TAKES: Surgeon general wants tobacco-style warning applied to social media platforms (28:10) Push app uses the iPhone's TrueDepth camera to help you count push-ups (30:20) Patch Tuesday, June 2024 “Recall” Edition (32:55) Phishing attack hits L.A. County public health agency, jeopardizing 200,000-plus residents' personal info (37:25) BONUS ODD TAKE: Glowing Fluids (39:55) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: PITAKA iPad Pro 12.9 Case, Compatible with iPad Air 13 Inch (M2) & iPad Pro 12.9 (3-6th Gen) 2022/2021/2020/2018, Lightweight Portrait/Landscape Magnetic Case with 4 Standing Angles - Black (42:50) Nate: White Noise Machine Babelio Mini Sound Machine for Adults Kids Baby | 15 Non-looping Sounds | Timer | Easy to Pocket and Travel - Wood Grain (49:00) RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway!  (52:40) Find us elsewhere: https://notpicks.com https://notnerd.com https://www.youtube.com/c/Notnerd https://www.instagram.com/n0tnerd https://www.facebook.com/n0tnerd/ info@Notnerd.com

Apple kicked off its 2024 Worldwide Developers Conference with a nearly 2-hour keynote covering what's coming to their software. Nate and Dave watched it live while Dave took copious notes! We discuss the highlights of visionOS, iOS, iPadOS, WatchOS, tvOS, macOS, and Apple Intelligence! Watch on YouTube! Intro (00:00) WWDC Keynote: Apple TV+ update (02:35) visionOS 2 (03:30) iOS 18 (08:50) Audio and Home (20:20) watchOS 11 (24:20) iPadOS 18 (26:45) macOS Sequoia (33:00) AI - Apple Intelligence (40:10) Find us elsewhere: https://notpicks.com https://notnerd.com https://www.youtube.com/c/Notnerd https://www.instagram.com/n0tnerd https://www.facebook.com/n0tnerd/ info@Notnerd.com

There is less than a week before Apple kicks off its Worldwide Developers Conference in California. The rumors are flying, but what should we actually expect Apple to announce? They will also announce their app Design Award winners, and once again, there are a lot of great nominees. Plus, we have all the other tech news, including a rousing Just the Headlines segment. Our goal is to help you keep up with tech, so you can get out there and tech better! Watch this on YouTube! Main Topic: WWDC Preview (06:30) MacRumors WWDC Roundup For the first time since 2021, there won't be any new hardware at WWDC this year Apple Music official 2024 WWDC playlist 2024 Apple Design Award finalists DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Lock camera lens (21:05) JUST THE HEADLINES: (29:00) From Sandy: Common dietary supplement [fish oil] found to reduce aggression by 30% Dr Pepper ties Pepsi as America's #2 soda Instagram testing controversial unskippable ads in its app Orcas are still smashing up boats – and we've finally worked out why Rules that cut air pollution from shipping may be adding to global warming Eventbrite promoted illegal opioid sales to people searching for addiction recovery help Ticketmaster hacked. Breach affects more than half a billion users TAKES: MKBHD shares behind-the-scenes look at Apple's iPhone durability testing (30:50) LEGO Apple Store up for vote on Ideas site (33:25) YouTube launches Playables mobile games for iOS (35:20) YouTube app no longer hijacks Apple TV screen saver after complaints (38:05) ICQ, one of the oldest instant messengers shutting down June 26th (39:55) BONUS ODD TAKE: Trees eating things Instagram - Reddit (40:50) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: The Spatial App for Meta Quest (43:30) Nate: AUGO Magnetic Screen Door - Self Sealing, Heavy Duty, Hands Free Mesh Partition Keeps Bugs Out - Pet and Kid Friendly - Patent Pending Keep Open Feature - 38 Inch x 83 Inch (48:30) RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (51:35) Find us elsewhere: https://notpicks.com https://notnerd.com https://www.youtube.com/c/Notnerd https://www.instagram.com/n0tnerd https://www.facebook.com/n0tnerd/ info@Notnerd.com

Remember when Google's Gemini AI had trouble creating images of people? Well, now they're getting flack for giving horrible advice in their AI Overview feature for Google Search. The Scarlett Johansson ChatGPT story keeps getting weirder. Microsoft Copilot had a big outage. Oh, and we have some tech news that doesn't involve the wild world of AI. Tune in to tech better! Watch on YouTube! INTRO (00:00) Main Topic: More Google AI problems (05:55) Google AI Overview blunders thread on X Google's AI really is that stupid, feeds people answers from The Onion DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Enable find parked car (17:45) JUST THE HEADLINES: (27:00) Technical difficulties are delaying robot umpires in Major League Baseball Spotify is going to break every Car Thing gadget it ever sold Atari Buys Intellivision Brand, Ending ‘Longest-Running Console War in History' Windows now has AI-powered copy and paste Crows can actually count out loud, amazing new study shows TAKES: YouTube has now begun skipping videos altogether for users with ad blockers (28:40) T-Mobile buying US Cellular; says rural coverage will improve (36:35) OpenAI didn't copy Scarlett Johansson's voice for ChatGPT, records show (39:45) Affinity apps updated for the first time since acquisition by Canva (41:15) Microsoft Copilot fixed worldwide after 24-hour outage (45:25) BONUS ODD TAKE: Every Sample from Paul's Boutique by the Beastie Boys (47:15) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: Flighty (52:35) Nate: GL.iNet GL-MT3000 (Beryl AX) Pocket-Sized Wi-Fi 6 Wireless Travel Gigabit Router | WiFi Router | OpenVPN, Wireguard, Connect to Public & Hotel Wi-Fi login Page, RV (56:20) RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (01:04:10) Find us elsewhere: https://notpicks.com https://notnerd.com https://www.youtube.com/c/Notnerd https://www.instagram.com/n0tnerd https://www.facebook.com/n0tnerd/ info@Notnerd.com

Nate and Dave swapped their Apple Vision Pro and Meta Quest 3 headsets to see how they compare. Plenty of other tech news as well, including Microsoft's new Copilot+ PCs and Scarlett Johansson suing ChatGPT. Of course, we have picks, ProTips, and more tech news, all to help you tech better! Watch the show on YouTube! INTRO (00:00) Main Topic: Apple Vision Pro vs Meta Quest 3 (03:15) DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Set Price Alert on CamelCamelCamel (38:55) JUST THE HEADLINES: (45:25) Some people that rented a Tesla from Hertz were still charged for gas San Francisco police skirting facial recognition ban by having other departments do it for them Microplastics found in every human testicle in study Photographer sets new world record with 317 MPH quadcopter drone Google fixes third actively exploited Chrome zero-day in a week Samsung mocks Apple's Crush ad with UnCrush ad UK police could get Ghostbusters-style backpack devices to halt e-bike getaways NASA's proposed plasma rocket would get us to Mars in 2 months Robot dogs armed with AI-aimed rifles undergo US Marines Special Ops evaluation TAKES: Microsoft unveils Copilot+ PCs with generative AI capabilities baked in - Recall is Microsoft's key to unlocking the future of PCs (47:20) Scarlett Johansson says she was 'shocked, angered' when she heard OpenAI's voice that sounded like her (52:20) Cryptowatch: Bitcoin, Ethereum will hit all-time highs amid ETH ETF approval (54:40) Microsoft Patch Tuesday, May 2024 Edition (56:20) BONUS ODD TAKE: Potato or Tomato (58:00) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: KIWI design Comfort Battery Head Strap Compatible with Meta Quest 3, Battery Strap Extend Playtime NOT Compatible with Our RGB Vertical Charging Stand (01:00:10) Nate: ZOCONE Tension Curtain Rod, 51-168 Inches Adjustable Closet Tension Rod Rust-free No Drilling Shower Curtain Rod, Anti-slip Spring Steel Rod for Bathroom White (01:05:25) RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (01:08:15) Find us elsewhere: https://notpicks.com https://notnerd.com https://www.youtube.com/c/Notnerd https://www.instagram.com/n0tnerd https://www.facebook.com/n0tnerd/ info@Notnerd.com