Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better

Episode 184: Mmmbop Depop


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Uber is looking to fly everywhere, Target couldn't take your money, and let your inner child come out with all kinds of games and toys this week. If you're looking to keep things a little more boring, we have a 300+ page internet trends report to read through. Enjoy!

Make sure to join the Notnerd Facebook Group and let us know how you tech better. We're also looking for your ProTips and Picks of the Week.

Show Notes and Links:

  • IPOs Fiverr (01:15)
  • E3: Game publishers are pushing subscription services (02:30)
  • Mary Meeker has released her annual Internet Trends Report (06:00)
  • Snapchat’s gender-swap and baby filters doubled app downloads (07:40)
  • Dropbox has an all-new version with many new features (08:55)
  • DJI has a new $499 tank to help teach kids to code (10:20)
  • Uber Eats rolling out drones in the US this year (11:50)
  • Uber rolling out flying taxi service in Melbourne (12:30)
  • Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Backup via iCould or iTunes (13:20)
  • Mattel launches new Hot Wheels ‘id’ smart track exclusively at Apple Stores (18:30)
  • ThinkGeek.com to close replaced as a section of GameStop (20:30)
  • Radiohead puts 18 hours of recordings up as fundraiser instead of paying ransom for stolen files (22:05)
  • Depop is part eBay and part Instagram, popular with teenagers (23:20)
  • Target checkouts hit by an outage for the second day in a row (25:45)
  • Security/Privacy:
    • Samsung’s security reminder makes the case for not owning a Samsung smart TV (28:35)
    • CBP says traveler photos and license plate images stolen in a data breach (29:55)
  • Bonus Odd Take: A people map of the US, where city names are replaced by their most Wikipedia’ed resident (31:00)
  • Picks of the Week:
    • Dave: YETI Rambler 20 oz Stainless Steel Vacuum Insulated Tumbler w/MagSlider Lid (34:00)
    • Nate: Bukey Cable Clips - Self-Adhesive Desk Cable Organizer, Durable Cord Management, Wire Holder, Wire Management System, Pack of 10, Black (36:25)
  • Ramazon™ purchase (38:40)
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