Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better

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.

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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)

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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!

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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)

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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!

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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)

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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.

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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)

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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.

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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)

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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.

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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)

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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!

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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)

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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!

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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)

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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.

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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)

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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!

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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)

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