Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better

Ep. 532: Get the Flock away from Ring + more tech news and tips


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Ring is under some heat for sharing your data, but don't worry, they are still going to look for your dog. Surveillance is everywhere these days. What does that mean for all of us? Plus, we have plenty of other tech news to get caught up on, like the app Nate has wanted for his Apple Vision Pro since day 1. Tune in and tech better!

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INTRO (00:00)

YouTube launches on Apple Vision Pro (04:15)

Apple Announces Special Event in New York, London, and Shanghai on March 4 (07:30)

MAIN TOPIC: Ring a ling a ding dong (09:10)

Amazon's Ring cancels controversial partnership with tech company Flock amid privacy concerns

Have I Been Flocked?

deflock

DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Show Wifi QR Code (20:10)

JUST THE HEADLINES: (26:05)

Western Digital is sold out of hard drives for 2026

Sam Bankman-Fried asks for a new trial in FTX crypto fraud case

Razer launches limited-edition Boomslang gaming mouse for $1337

T-Mobile will live translate regular phone calls without an app

Meta patented an AI that lets you keep posting from beyond the grave

Spotify says its best developers haven't written a line of code since December, thanks to AI

Sony will ship its final Blu-ray recorders this month

TAKES:

Apple Podcasts app gaining 'enhanced video podcast experience' in iOS 26.4 (31:20)

Tomb Raider reboot launches on iOS and Android (37:50)

Anthropic's new model is a pro at finding security flaws (41:25)

BONUS ODD TAKE: Bugs Apple Loves (43:10)

PICKS OF THE WEEK:

Dave: Movo VXR10 Universal Shotgun Mic for Camera (46:45)

Nate: NEEWER Basics Magnetic RGB Camera Auxiliary Light, 1.5W Plastic Small Cold Shoe LED Panel Video Photo Fill Lighting for DSLR Action Cam Phone Cage AC024 OSMO Pocket 3 Mount & M21, CRI95+ 500mAh, M23 (50:40)

RAMAZON PURCHASE OF THE WEEK (55:35)

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Notnerd Podcast: Tech BetterBy Nate Heath and David Baehler

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