Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better

Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better

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  • Episode 425: The Way Time Works

    We try to make sense of all the regulatory changes Apple is making and why most of it won't be used. But it is the Mac's 40th birthday, so let's celebrate. Plenty of other tech news to get caught up on and some great tips and picks to help you tech better. Enjoy!

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    Dave's Pro Tip of the Week: Record your passwords somewhere! (00:00)

    Followup:

    The first release of Internet Explorer (1995) is closer in time to the Apollo 11 moon landing (1969) than now (11:50)

    Tech layoffs balloon in January as Wall Street rally lifts Alphabet, Meta, Microsoft to records (13:40)

    Amazon Prime Video ads start from today – up to 3.5 mins per hour (18:15)

    Microsoft closes a loophole that created Taylor Swift deepfakes (22:35)

    The deepfake era of US politics is upon us (24:00)

    Following lawsuit, rep admits "AI" George Carlin was human-written (26:10)

    Just the headlines: (28:30)

    NYC first to designate social media as environmental toxin

    Amazon Ring stops letting police request footage in Neighbors app after outcry

    Fossil is quitting smartwatches

    LG Washing Machine Found Sending 3.7 GB of Data a Day

    Google Maps can now navigate inside tunnels

    Apple captures the top spot in the Chinese smartphone market

    Iconic Kim Kardashian: Hollywood mobile game shutting down after a decade

    Takes:

    Apple regulatory changes

    Apple details how it plans to comply with the EU's Digital Markets Act (31:30)

    Apple opens App Store to game streaming services (37:10)

    Apple revises US App Store rules to let developers link to outside payment methods, but it will still charge a commission (38:20)

    The Oregon DMV took in $11.5 million in 2019 by selling your information (41:20)

    iPhone apps secretly harvest data when they send you notifications (45:00)

    Bonus Odd Take: Happy 40th birthday, Macintosh (49:00)

    Picks of the Week:

    Dave: SmallRig P200 Led Video Light Panel, 10" Key Light 2500-6500K, 98+ CRI, 192 Led Beads 2000 Lux, for Streaming, Home Studio, Zoom Meeting, Video Conferencing, Photography 4065 (54:40)

    Nate: Samoas - Girl Scout Cookie Time - Support Isla (58:15)

    Ramazon™ purchase (01:04:45)

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    1 hr 9 min
  • Episode 424: Vision Pal Pro World

    Before the Apple Vision Pro is in people's hands next week, we've got plenty of tech goodness to hold you over. Samsung Unpacked happened with their focus on AI. Pokemon adjacent Palworld is a hit. NASA finally opened a canister of dust from an asteroid. All that and so much more, enjoy!

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    Dave's Pro Tip of the Week: BCC: Blind Carbon Copy to prevent multiple reply-all emails (00:00)

    Followup:

    • Bluetti 600W vs Anker 300W- can be used as UPS (09:10)
    • Dead 8GB drive #onebackupisnonebackup (10:35)
    • Amazon is eliminating hundreds of jobs at Prime Video and MGM Studios (14:50)
    • Google Assistant is removing these 17 features (17:20)
    • Apple might have sold up to 180,000 Vision Pro headsets over pre-order weekend (19:15)

    Just the headlines: (25:00)

    • Google now admits it could collect data in Chrome's Incognito mode
    • SpaceX's new direct-to-cell Starlink satellites relay their 1st text messages
    • Chicago Public Schools lost over $20 million in electronics in one year, report says
    • GameStop bails on crypto gaming, killing NFT marketplace
    • Luminate's 2023 report: the global music industry passed 4T streams in 2023, a new record and up 34% YoY; Taylor Swift accounted for one in every 78 US streams

    Takes:

    • Samsung Unpacked 2024 recap: Galaxy AI, S24 Ultra, Smart Ring, and more (27:45)
    • Palworld is a hit, and it's easy to see why (31:35)
    • Nasa finally unlocks canister of dust from 4.6bn-year-old asteroid (34:15)
    • HP CEO evokes James Bond-style hack via ink cartridges (36:35)
    • Mother of all breaches reveals 26 billion records (38:35)

    Bonus Odd Take: Apparently PETA makes video games (41:35)

    Picks of the Week:

    Dave: RG35XX Plus Handheld Game Console with Storage Bag, 3.5 in IPS Screen Linux OS 3300mAH Battery 64G TF Card with 5500+ Games, Support HDMI TV Output 5G WiFi Bluetooth 4.2 Gray, 64G (44:50)

    Nate: YaFex Water Dental Flosser Teeth Pick - Cordless Portable Oral Irrigator Rechargeable Collapsible Mini Irrigation Cleaner with Case, 4 Modes, with DIY, IPX7 Waterproof Travel Floss for Teeth Cleaning (51:20)

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    58 min
  • Episode 423: CES, ETF, WTF?

    We tried to cover what was released at CES this year, but it all seems expensive or does not solve any problems we have. Hopefully, we'll be there next year to bring you the good stuff. Dave starts the show off with a helpful protip to make space on your iPhone, and we've got some great picks at the end, enjoy!

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    Dave's Pro Tip of the Week: Keep up with storage management on iOS (00:00)

    Followup:

    Notnerd 8th-anniversary - Episode 1: Define Notnerd/ 17th anniversary of iPhone announcement (11:50)

    Microsoft launches Copilot Pro for $20 per month per user (15:15)

    Cryptowatch - Traders flock to US crypto products after spot ETF Bitcoin approvals (18:25)

    SEC's X account compromise was 'not due to any breach of X's systems,' company says (22:05)

    Just the headlines: (23:50)

    AI girlfriend bots are already flooding OpenAI's GPT store

    Lazy use of AI leads to Amazon products called "I cannot fulfill that request"

    'Technical glitch' in payroll software sparks riots in Papua New Guinea

    Japan startup eyes fusion laser to shoot down space junk from ground

    Volkswagen says it's putting ChatGPT in its cars for 'enriching conversations'

    AI-Generated George Carlin Drops Comedy Special

    Takes:

    The best tech gadgets at CES 2024 (26:20)

    The weirdest tech and gadgets at CES 2024 (41:30)

    These are the most dangerous products from CES 2024, according to privacy and environmental advocates (44:50)

    Bonus Odd Take: Rigged Coin Flip (47:40)

    Picks of the Week:

    Dave: GoveeLife E-Ink Bluetooth Thermometer Hygrometer, Smart Digital Indoor Wireless Temperature Humidity Sensor with Alert, Free Data Storage Export, for Home Room Greenhouse Wall, 1 Pcak with Battery (49:00)

    Nate: 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 (52:50)

    Ramazon™ purchase (57:25)

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    1 hr 2 min
  • Episode 422: Mama Says I'm Spatial!

    Apple finally gave us some details on the Feb. 2 release of Apple Vision Pro, mostly to steal the thunder from CES 2024. On top of that, Apple got some major props when an iPhone survived a fall from Alaska Airlines Flight 1282. A lot of fun news, tips, picks, and randomness on this week's show; enjoy!

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    Intro (00:00)

    Followup:

    Apple Vision Pro launches on February 2, preorders next week (08:55)

    Amazon captured 29% of online orders before Christmas (21:40)

    Microsoft's Copilot app is now available on iOS (26:50)

    Dave's Pro Tip of the Week: Merge Google Photos and Apple Photos (30:55)

    Just the headlines: (43:10)

    Is LinkedIn becoming the hottest new dating site?

    Mexican cartel provided wifi to locals – with threat of death if they didn't use it

    Law firm that handles data breaches was hit by data breach

    New Jersey used Covid relief funds to buy banned Chinese surveillance cameras

    ChatGPT bombs test on diagnosing kids' medical cases with 83% error rate

    Chief executive of collapsed crypto fund HyperVerse does not appear to exist

    Takes:

    This iPhone fell out of Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 (44:55)

    The latest Xbox Series S supports physical formats, and by that I mean bread (48:45)

    Clicks keyboard for iPhone (50:15)

    Meet Link History, Facebook's new way to track the websites you visit (55:05)

    Bonus Odd Take: 1 dimensional PacMan (58:45)

    Picks of the Week:

    Dave - Moukey Audio Mixer Line Mixer, DC 5V, 6-Stereo Ultra, Low-Noise 6-Channel for Sub-Mixing, Ideal for Small Clubs or Bars, As Guitars, Bass, Keyboards Mixer, 2021 New Version-MAMX2 (01:00:25)

    Nate - KeySmart Nano Pliers, Mini Pocket Keychain Pliers that fit inside KeySmart, Ideal for Fishing, Camping and other indoor and outdoor uses Stainless Steel (01:06:45)

    Ramazon™ purchase (01:10:00)

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    1 hr 16 min
  • Episode 421: A New Year, It Is What It Is

    2023 has just come to a close, and we take this episode to look back at some of the biggest stories, best tips, and favorite picks from the past 52 episodes. We also discussed what's on the horizon for 2024 in the world of technology and beyond. We are very grateful for all the support this last year and looking forward to bringing you another 52 great episodes this year.

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    Intro (00:00)

    Followup:

    Elon Musk, Twitter/X, Space, Tesla - Since Elon Musk's Twitter purchase, firm reportedly lost 72% of its value (11:25)

    Chinese Spy Balloon - U.S. intelligence officials determined the Chinese spy balloon used a U.S. internet provider to communicate (15:55)

    SBF and FTX - U.S. drops plan to prosecute convicted SBF for over $100M in unlawful campaign donations (18:00)

    AI - Researchers have a magic tool to understand AI: Harry Potter (19:35)

    What do we think is ahead? (25:40)

    Best of 2023 Dave's Pro Tip of the Week:

    Scanning Document into Files and Notes on iOS (33:50)

    Copy and Paste Photo Edits (38:00)

    Indent List in Apple Notes and Reminders (41:15)

    Just the headlines: (43:30)

    Linux is the only OS to support diagonal PC monitor mode — dev champions the case for 22-degree-rotation computing

    Vizio agrees to pay $3 million for alleged 'false' refresh rate claims

    Multiple Mickey Mouse horror movies announced as Steamboat Willie enters public domain

    After 34 Years, Someone Finally Beat Tetris

    'No Laughing Matter:' Clowns sue Clowns.com for wage theft

    Bonus Odd Take: Grand Illusions YouTube Channel (45:45)

    Picks of the Week:

    iPhone 15 Pro Max Check-in (50:20)

    Dave:

    FULAIM X5 Wireless Lavalier Microphone System (58:35)

    Apple Watch Ultra (01:02:40)

    Sony Alpha ZV-E10 (01:03:55)

    Nate:

    CERAKOTE Ceramic Headlight Restoration Kit (01:07:00)

    Augtarlion Aluminum Telescoping Ladder (01:08:10)

    AirPods Pro USB-C (01:12:05)

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    1 hr 17 min
  • Episode 420: Ranch Nog

    We've got hot egg nog (and ranch nog) talk this week to wash down all the tech news there is to cover. Comcast has a major breach. Royal Match is taking over Candy Crush, and you might want to wait to order your new Aston Martin for the new CarPlay. All that and some great pro tips and tech picks throughout!

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    Intro (00:00)

    Followup:

    Episode 77: Stanky Bean (16:00)

    Christmas Gifts (17:40)

    Puzzle game 'Royal Match' dethrones 'Candy Crush' from top of app store (19:50)

    X Community Notes (21:25)

    Aston Martin, Porsche Preview Bespoke Apple CarPlay Interfaces (26:00)

    Dave's Pro Tip of the Week: If you received electronics as gifts for the holidays, here's what you should do first (29:00)

    Just the headlines: (37:15)

    Comcast Xfinity data breach affects over 35 million people

    Beeper says it's done trying to bring iMessage to Android after month-long 'cat and mouse' game with Apple

    Mystery of the missing International Space Station tomato finally solved

    Vibrating pill may give dieters a feeling of fullness, study suggests

    Meta Quest Pro now has tongue tracking

    Takes:

    Car buyer hilariously tricks Chevy AI bot into selling a Tahoe for $1, 'no takesies backsies' (40:20)

    Apple announces new 'contingent pricing' feature for App Store subscriptions (42:50)

    Apple's Infinite Loop store permanently closing next month (44:30)

    He stole hundreds of iPhones and looted people's life savings. He told us how (47:10)

    Bonus Odd Take: Egg Nog - A project (51:35)

    Picks of the Week:

    Dave: iFixit Mako Driver Kit - 64 Precision Bit Set for Electronics Repair (57:00)

    Nate: SHASHIBO Shape Shifting Box - Award-Winning, Patented Fidget Cube w/ 36 Rare Earth Magnets - Transforms Into Over 70 Shapes, Download Fun in Motion Toys Mobile App (Original Series - Elements) (01:01:25)

    Ramazon™ purchase (01:04:25)

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    1 hr 9 min
  • Episode 419: The One Before Christmas

    We brought some festiveness to the episode as we discussed the week's tech news. Plenty of sidesteps, tips, picks, and we even helped "Producer Todd" decide what to have for dinner. Listen in so you can get out there and tech better.

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    Intro (00:00)

    Followup:

    Andrew "The Annihilator" Ngai won his 3rd straight Microsoft Excel Championship (08:55)

    Google's app store ruled an illegal monopoly, as a jury sides with Epic Games (12:45)

    Security robot will patrol part of downtown Portland (17:30)

    Microsoft Patch Tuesday, December 2023 Edition (20:10)

    Dave's Pro Tip of the Week: Sleep Focus on iOS lock screen (22:10)

    Just the headlines: (27:00)

    Adobe abandons $20 billion acquisition of Figma

    Wendy's expanding use of AI chatbot to take orders at drive-thrus

    SBF's lawyer says his client was the 'worst' ever under cross-examination

    Microsoft Office is finally available on Meta Quest headsets

    Stop planting trees, says guy who inspired world to plant a trillion trees

    Nate's Amazingly Awkward Christmas Playlist - Apple Music - Spotify

    Takes:

    Apple to halt Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 sales in the US this week (35:20)

    Apple now sells the AirPods Pro USB-C case by itself — for $99 (38:55)

    Netflix releases viewing numbers for first time (40:30)

    Your smart TV knows what you are watching (43:55)

    Bonus Odd Take: Matryoshka Dolls (52:00)

    Picks of the Week:

    Dave: TP-Link Tapo Matter Supported Smart Plug Mini (56:55)

    Nate: Meross Smart Plug Mini, 15A & Reliable Wi-Fi, Support Apple HomeKit, Siri, Alexa, Echo, Google Assistant and Nest Hub, App Control, Timer, No Hub Needed, 2.4G WiFi Only, 4 Pack (59:55)

    Ramazon™ purchase (01:04:35)

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    1 hr 10 min
  • Episode 418: Credential Leakage

    Google and Facebook released new AI products, the GTA 6 trailer is here, and Beeper is here, then it's not, then it is. As we roll into the holidays, there's plenty of tech news to get caught up on. Plus, we've got some helpful tips, picks of the week, and epic driveway cam footage. All so you can get out there and tech better!

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    Intro (00:00)

    Followup:

    Google's best Gemini demo was faked (04:20)

    Gmail's AI-powered spam detection is its biggest security upgrade in years (07:35)

    Meta publicly launches AI image generator trained on your Facebook, Instagram photos (10:00)

    Filmic's entire staff laid off by parent company Bending Spoons - Ryan Reynolds invested in Bending Spoons (12:10)

    Dave's Pro Tip of the Week: Don't Leave it Behind with Find My (16:00)

    Val on the driveway cam! (20:20)

    Just the headlines: (25:10)

    Verizon Gave Phone Data to Armed Stalker Who Posed as Cop Over Email

    Tucker Carlson Launches His Own Network, And It's Gonna Cost Ya

    Elon Musk restores Alex Jones's X account after taking a poll of users

    Amazon launches free AI classes in bid to win talent arms race

    Nintendo cancels Japanese Esports events following threats to staff and spectators

    Can humans have babies in space? SpaceBorn United wants to find out

    Thieves rob DC Uber Eats driver, reject stolen Android phone for not being iPhone

    Takes:

    GTA 6: Rockstar officially unveils first trailer, breaks YouTube record (27:30)

    Beeper? I Hardly Knew Her. - There's a new iMessage for Android app — and it actually works (worked) - Apple responds to the Beeper iMessage saga: 'We took steps to protect our users' (31:55)

    Lenovo Chromebox Micro brings Chrome OS to new markets (35:45)

    Sen. Wyden wants Apple and Google to be honest about government access to push notifications (41:50)

    Your mobile password manager might be exposing your credentials on Android (45:35)

    Bonus Odd Take: Windows Dialog Box - Kamogo (47:45)

    Picks of the Week:

    Dave: OREiN Matter Smart Light Bulbs Reliable WiFi Light Bulb with Matter A19 E26 LED Color Changing Light Bulbs 60W Equi 800LM CRI>90 Work with Alexa/Google Home/Apple Home/SmartThings/Siri 6Pack (55:05)

    Nate: SanDisk 256GB Ultra Dual Drive USB Type-C - USB-C, USB 3.1 - SDDDC2-256G-G46,Black (60:40)

    Ramazon™ purchase (64:00)

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    1 hr 9 min
  • Episode 417: It's Never a Shorter One

    Your police department probably scared you for no reason, and Apple is trying to make you cry. Besides that, we've got the rest of the week's tech news, some pro tips, great picks, and a lot of side steps this week. All to help you get out there and tech better!

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    Intro (00:00)

    Followup:

    Pay no attention to the police–NameDrop is perfectly safe for kids (04:20)

    Apple's The Lost Voice video (08:50)

    Amazon calls on rival SpaceX to launch Internet satellites (10:10)

    Temu parent company PDD sees big sales surge (12:05)

    Crypto Watch: Bitcoin surges past $42K (15:55)

    Dave's Pro Tip of the Week: iOS Check-in (18:35)

    Just the headlines: (25:20)

    After 151 years, Popular Science will no longer offer a magazine

    Sports Illustrated published articles by fake, ai-generated writers, now deleted

    Dollar Tree hit by third-party data breach impacting 2 million people

    Threads finally lets you delete your account separately from Instagram

    A plane fueled by fat and sugar has crossed the Atlantic Ocean

    Kiss say farewell to live touring, become first US band to go virtual and become digital avatars

    Takes:

    Apple's best of 2023 (29:50)

    Microsoft's Windows XP Ugly Sweater (35:40)

    USPS text scams that Chelsea got (38:35)

    Facebook watches teens online as they prep for college (42:15)

    Bonus Odd Take: Taylor Swift's website in 2002 (48:55)

    Picks of the Week:

    Dave: Anker Soundcore 2 Portable Bluetooth Speaker with 12W Stereo Sound, Bluetooth 5, Bassup, IPX7 Waterproof, 24-Hour Playtime, Wireless Stereo Pairing, Speaker for Home, Outdoors, Travel (50:45)

    Nate: Apple USB-C to 3.5 mm Headphone Jack Adapter (56:40)

    Ramazon™ purchase (60:30)

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    1 hr 7 min
  • Episode 416: AirPods, They're a Thing

    This episode is packed with ProTips and picks, with a side of tech news. Even with Thanksgiving and Black Friday/Cyber Monday madness, we still found some stories to get you caught up with what is going on in the world of tech.

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    Intro (00:00)

    Followup:

    Black Friday - Cyber Monday (07:25)

    Fuzzy Feelings | Apple Holiday Film (09:18)

    Amazon will officially merge Comixology with Kindle in December (11:45)

    Google News removing magazines, including the ones you paid for, in December (15:00)

    Dave's Pro Tip of the Week: Translate Text from the Photo App (17:25)

    Just the headlines: (20:50)

    Amazon to Stop Selling Seven Eyedrops After F.D.A. Warning

    Google Maps' New Color Scheme Draws Criticism Online

    A NASA Spacecraft Could Carry Your Name to Jupiter in 2024

    NASA's Psyche spacecraft just fired a laser 10 million miles away in deep space

    Hyundai to Be First Automaker to Sell New Cars on Amazon

    Elon Musk Sues Media Matters for 'Knowingly and Maliciously' Misrepresenting Amount of Antisemitic Content on X

    Takes:

    Time - The best inventions of 2023 (22:55)

    The Strange $55 Million Saga of a Netflix Series You'll Never See (27:10)

    Dbrand says Casetify ripped off its X-ray skins and now there's a lawsuit (30:25)

    Windows Hello fingerprint security tests failed on top three laptops (33:25)

    Bonus Odd Take: Ian MacLarty - Game Developer (37:30)

    Picks of the Week:

    Dave: Anker 777 Thunderbolt Docking Station (Apex, 12-in-1, Thunderbolt 4), Max 90W Charging for Laptop, 20W Power Delivery, Single 8K, Triple 4K Display, 10Gbps Data, Ethernet, Audio, SD (39:45)

    Nate: Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation) Wireless Ear Buds with USB-C Charging, Up to 2X More Active Noise Cancelling Bluetooth Headphones, Transparency Mode, Adaptive Audio, Personalized Spatial Audio (44:25)

    Ramazon™ purchase (52:15)

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    59 min

About Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better

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Putting a "not nerd" filter on nerdy things. Each week we cover topics related to a better technology experience, including practical tech news, tips and tricks. Nate and David aim to filter through…