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.

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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

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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!

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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

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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!

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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

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• 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.

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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

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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!

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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)