We've got Candy Crush divorces, noise-canceling air purifier headphones, and modem sounds this week. How can you not tech better with topics like that? Plus so much more, enjoy!

Followup: 

World Backup Day - OneBackUpIsNoneBackup.com (00:40)

Candy Crush causes a lot of divorces in Egypt (05:15)

Facebook paid to malign TikTok (07:35)

People aren’t happy with Wyze (09:15)

Stalking with Apple Watch (13:35)

Filing taxes could be free (15:45)

Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week:  iCloud switches after updates (17:45)

Takes: 

Dyson Zone noise-canceling, air-purifying headphones (20:55)

Apple launches Business Essentials (23:50)

Not News: Windows 11 may not be as popular as Microsoft had hoped (27:25)

Security and Privacy - Fake emergency search warrants draw scrutiny (29:00)

Bonus Odd Take: http://savethesounds.info/ (30:50)

Picks of the Week: 

Dave: Coda, Apple TV+ (34:45)

Nate: GasBuddy, GetUpside (36:05)

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After we discuss the other podcast you need to go listen to because we were guests, we get into our regular cornucopia of tech news, tips, and picks, enjoy!

Followup: 

Mark and ToddCast (00:50)

Apple launches Driver’s License feature on iPhone in Arizona (03:30)

YouTube is adding ad-supported shows and movies (06:05)

Steve Wilhite, creator of the Gif passes away (09:05)

Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Quickly select multiple items on iPhone (10:50)

Takes: 

Instagram launches chronological and ‘favorites’ feeds for all users (13:40)

CODA wins best picture Oscar (15:35)

5G drains your battery faster (17:30)

Guy tries to have Apple Mouse charge while using the device (20:15)

Security and Privacy: Teen suspected by cyber researchers of being Lapsus$ mastermind (23:05)

Bonus Odd Take: GoPro camera inside a dishwasher (25:40)

Picks of the Week: 

Dave: Xbox Game Pass (27:15)

Nate: Neewer (30:10)

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Another week, another fine selection of tech news, tips, and picks to assist you in getting out there and teching better.

Followup:  

Chapters on YouTube version of the podcast (01:10)

Universal Control (03:30)

Starlink is working great in Ukraine (08:00)

Tile launches anti-stalking safety feature (10:45)

Wyze Gun Safe (12:45)

Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week:  Scanning photos with your phone (15:50)

https://petapixel.com/2022/03/20/photographers-3200-undeveloped-film-rolls-hold-history-of-rock-n-roll/

https://readdle.com/scannerpro

https://www.google.com/photos/scan/

https://setapp.com/apps/photosrevive

Takes: 

Apple Studio and Studio Display (26:35)

Meta rolls out Instagram’s promised parental controls (28:50)

Meta cuts employee perks (31:50)

Cowbell Cyber raises $100M (35:50)

Bonus Odd Take: Roland50 Studio (37:55)

Picks of the Week: 

Dave: Anker (39:55)

Nate: Galaga Wars+ Apple Arcade - Episode 56 (42:30)

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Recorded on Pi Day, we start off with some math talk before getting into the week's tech news. We've also got some great tips and picks throughout, all to help you get out there and tech better!

Followup:  

Russia/Ukraine (02:40)

New iOS, etc. (03:15)

Apple TV+ rolling out on Comcast (05:30)

Amazon Luna launches for anyone in the US (06:40)

Trump’s Truth Social not doing so great (12:25)

Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: On Mac, you can do Command-t then 1-6 for tap back. (13:50) 

Takes: 

The Cloud now has a greater carbon footprint than the airline industry (19:30)

Amazon shutting 68 retail stores - Washington DC Whole Foods equipped with cashier-less technology (23:00)

Fraud is flourishing on Zelle (25:05)

Browser makers teaming up for interoperability (26:15)

Epic Games buying Bandcamp (28:00)

Bonus Odd Take: https://www.heardle.app/ (30:15)

Picks of the Week: 

Dave: Spigen ArcHybrid Mag for Magnetic Battery Pack, 5000mAh Magnetic Charging Power Bank, Fast Wireless Charge Portable Charger for iPhone 12 Pro Max 12 Mini 12 Pro 12 [USB C Cable Included / No Adapter] (33:20)

Nate: PopSockets PopGrip for MagSafe: Grip and Stand for Phones and Cases, Remove and Reposition, Swappable Top, Black (39:00)

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Apple held their March 8 event, titled "Peek Performance". We got together and watched it live. After it finished we hit record to break down what Apple announced and provide our witty insights. Enjoy!

Watch the event in full: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CUwg_JoNHpo

Apple TV+ (02:10)

iPhone 13 in Green (04:45)

iPhone SE (06:35)

iPad Air (07:20)

Mac Studio - M1 Ultra (10:10)

Studio Display (19:35)

Wrap-up (26:20)

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The world's focus is on Ukraine right now and most of our tech stories are as well. All while we try to remain the most non-partisan tech podcast on the internet. Enjoy!

Followup:  

Stream Deck Power Users (01:10)

Clubhouse adds text chat for those that don’t want to talk (02:55)

Amazon sues two companies that are fake review brokers (05:15)

Possible Apple Event March 8 - Moustache March (07:30)

Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Disable explicit Apple Music (10:25)

Takes: 

Payment services such as Apple Pay are not available in Russia after US and EU sanctions (18:15)

Elon Musk providing Starlink in Ukraine (19:50)

Twitter and Facebook are restricted in Russia amid the conflict with Ukraine (22:25)

Google Maps temporarily disables live traffic data in Ukraine (23:15)

Bonus Odd Take: Tiny Instruments (24:35)

Picks of the Week: 

Dave: corridordigital.com (27:20)

Nate: WHOOSH! Electronic Wipes,Screen Cleaner Wipes [70 Wipes]- for All Screens and Tech Devices ;Smartphones, iPads, Eyeglasses, e-Readers, Touchscreen & TVs (70 Ct W/Big Cloth) (31:00)

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We cover a wide range of tech topics and tips this week, including a look at some of the biggest software flops in the digital age. All in an effort to help you tech better!

Followup:  

Super Bowl Ads (00:40)

Neil Young, Joni Mitchell back on Spotify (05:50)

This week in texts - Todd and Eliot (08:30)

Wordle tracks you more now that NYT owns it (10:55)

Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Copy and paste files on Mac (13:40)

Takes: 

Samsung S22 Phones (18:05)

Trump launches Truth Social app (21:55)

Chrome OS Flex brings new life to old computers (24:50)

PC Mag lists the biggest software flops of all time (28:10)

TSMC’s US chip plant delayed by labor crunch (38:35)

Bonus Odd Take: AI creates photorealistic portraits of cartoon characters (40:15)

Picks of the Week: 

Dave: 7“ Touch Screen Camera Video Monitor, 3D Lut Built-in 3500mAh Rechargeable Battery Ultra HD 1920 x 1200 IPS 4K Pass-Through HDMI DC Input Output DSLR Camcorder Camera Field Monitor with Tilt Arm (41:35)

Nate: El Gato Stream Deck Mini (46:25)

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We've got bridges, crypto, Netflix, spaceships, illusions, and loofahs to discuss this week, all part of our tireless effort to help you tech better!

Followup:  

The bridge will not be dismantled (01:00)

Previous largest stock drop was also Facebook (02:00)

Mike’s laptop (03:30)

Microsoft Feb. Patch Tuesday (04:30)

Cryptowatch: Canadian Trucker Convoy raises over $450K using Bitcoin (06:00)

Alfa Romeo using NFT and blockchain for new vehicles (07:55)

Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Netflix Codes (10:00)

Takes: 

Apple announces Tap to Pay on iPhone (15:20)

Space X Starship (19:00)

Meta’s threat to EU backfires (20:55)

Factory contamination ruins 6.5 million terabytes of flash storage (22:45)

Bonus Odd Take: Illusion of the Year (25:15)

Picks of the Week: 

Dave: Old Game Shelf (26:55)

Nate: COSYLAND 8'' Rainfall Shower Head with Handheld Combo High Pressure 9 Settings with 11'' Extension Arm 60" Hose, Stainless Steel with Chrome Finish Bath Showerhead, Height/Angle Adjustable,Chrome (30:15)

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Of course, there's follow-up on Joe Rogan, Wordle, and tech at the Olympics. Then we get you caught up on the week's other news and some great picks and a plethora of pro tips throughout. All while doing our best to maintain our claim of being "The most non-partisan tech podcast on the internet".

Followup:  

New York Times buys Wordle (1:30)

Spotify removes 70 more Joe Rogan episodes (02:45)

Mike’s ROG Zephyrs G14 (06:50)

Amazon is raising Prime prices From Jared - Bezos’s superyacht to force dismantling of a bridge - Update: not true on the bridge (08:25)

Technology at the Olympics (10:45)

Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Paperclip antenna (15:45)

Takes: 

Facebook stock takes huge dive (18:35)

Starbucks is a bank that sells coffee (21:05)

Sony is buying Bungie (25:05)

GoFundMe stops fundraiser for Canadian truckers after government pressure (27:25)

Hacktivists hacked Belarus rail system to stop the Russian military buildup (30:30)

Bonus Odd Take: TV Dictionary (31:35)

Picks of the Week: 

Dave: ATEM Mini Pro (34:20)

Nate: WD 2TB Elements Portable External Hard Drive HDD, USB 3.0, Compatible with PC, Mac, PS4 & Xbox (41:05)

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If you're already tired of Wordle or Letterle from last week, we've got a few more uncouth options for you. The Apple news was all over the place and we've got our sports ball fans covered this week as well. 

Followup:  

Lewdle, Sweardle - Todd “game mode” audio (00:50)

iOS 15.4 will add Face ID unlock with mask even without Watch (03:25)

Apple had its biggest quarter ever (04:55)

Life360 will stop selling precise location data (06:30)

Super Bowl won’t stream in 4K (08:50)

Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: 

Ways To Watch Super Bowl LVI (11:30)

Takes: 

Spotify removes Neil Young’s music after Joe Rogan ultimatum (16:10)

Tim Cook allegedly has a stalker - Apple Maps blurs his house (22:00)

Apple AirTag uncovers a secret German intelligence agency - Apple’s Personal Safety User Guide (25:25)

Hacking Apple webcam again nets $100K bounty (28:05)

Bonus Odd Take: Emoji to scale (30:50)

Picks of the Week: 

Dave: rtings.com (32:55)

Nate: Cash Clash (36:50)

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