The first episode of the 2020s! What a time to be alive... and what a time of year for not much tech news. We've got a few stories to cover, some great tips, and we spend some time talking about what's in store for 2020. Start of your new year with some great ways to tech better!

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Christmas Check-in (01:20)

What Nate does once a year (02:15)

Followup:

• Automatic device and Autosmog app in Oregon (04:30)
• Robocall fines rise to $10K under a new law (05:40)

Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Tell Siri to play radio stations on Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri (08:15)

Takes:

• MKBHD 2019 Smartphone Awards (11:00)
• Tuvalu is a tiny island nation cashing in on domain names (14:45)
• Oral History of Y2K (17:00)
• Looking towards 2020 (18:20)

Security/Privacy:

• Wyze confirms server leak (25:10)
• US Navy bans TikTok (27:20)

Bonus Odd Take: Apple’s new Slofie videos (28:05)

Picks of the Week:

• Dave: Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga on iOS - $6.99 (29:25)
• Nate: SodaStream Fizzi (32:35)

Ramazon™ purchase (36:35)

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As this is the last episode of the 2010s we spend some time looking back at the world of tech over the last decade. We've also got some great tips and tricks to help you get a jump start on the next ten years. 

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• Followup:
  • Callpepper robocall killer (01:40)
  • Visible Wireless (03:05)
  • Pixelmator Pro ML Super Resolution (06:00)
  • Top 100 memes of the 2010s (09:45)
  • Time’s top gadgets of the decade (10:45)
  • Top apps and games of the decade (16:55)
  • Netflix released more originals in 2019 than the whole industry did in 2005 (18:15)
  • Amazon blocks FedEx Ground for Prime Marketplace shipments (19:25)
• Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Connect mobile device Echo devices for holiday cheer! (20:15)
• Takes: 
  • Apple, Google, Zigbee, and Amazon are working on a smart home partnership (22:45)
  • Thieves stole $115K worth of iPhones from a car at Bridgeport Village (25:10)
  • The highest-paid YouTubers of 2019 (28:25)
• Security/Privacy:
  • Facebook accesses your location even when you’ve opted out (30:55)
  • Apple Platform Security Fall 2019 (33:10)
  • Over 750,000 applications for US birth certificate copies exposed online (34:00)
  • Payroll data for 29,000 Facebook employees stolen (36:10)
  • Google expands password and phishing protection features in Chrome 79 (37:50)
• Bonus Odd Take: Canada releases very Canadian stock images (38:35)
• Picks of the Week:
  • Dave: Samsung 860 EVO SSD (39:40)
  • Nate: Jura Anchor for Air Pods (42:20)
• Ramazon™ purchase (44:55)
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We've got stats, lists, gift guides and Christmas mixes to discuss this week. In-between all of that we cover the week's tech news and some tips to help you tech better.

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• Podcast Industry Statistics (01:00)
• Get Jevo? (02:30)
• Followup:
  • TikTok top 100 2019 (04:25)
  • Kottke.org 2019 Gift Guide (06:00)
  • Amazon now delivering about half of its own packages (07:05)
  • Apple Podcasts now available on Echo devices (08:05)
  • Apple Card offers 6% back on holiday purchases - Apple holiday return policy - Apple Arcade adds $49.99 annual subscription (08:55)
• Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Dealing with Robo calls (12:25)
• Takes:
  • Putin signs law making Russian apps mandatory on smartphones, computers (19:10)
  • FCC DTV reception maps (21:20)
  • Swiss TV company makes its own Apple TV remote (23:05)
  • The biggest tech flops of the decade (25:05)
• Security/Privacy:
  • Portland plans to propose the strictest facial recognition ban in the US (26:30)
  • New Orleans hit by cyber attack (27:45)
• Bonus Odd Take: Merry Mixmas 2019 - Amazingly Awkward Christmas by Nate (30:15)
• Picks of the Week:
  • Dave: Flow by Moleskine free trial, $1.99/month, $11.99 per year (32:00)
  • Nate: FakeSpot Chrome Plugin (35:25)
• Ramazon™ purchase (37:40)
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We're pretty sure that everyone is trying to get all their news out so they can start Christmas break as soon as possible. On top of that Apple has released the long-awaited Mac Pro and it is not priced for the average pocketbook.

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Well while everyone was focused on spending time with family and looking for great deals, tech news was a little thin. But don't worry we found some stories to cover and some helpful tips to help you tech better.

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• Followup:
  • Black Friday/Cyber Monday (00:35)
  • Alexa’s voice can now express disappointment and excitement (05:25)
  • Facebook and Instagram had outages Thanksgiving morning (07:50)
  • Tmobile 5G launches early (08:30)
• Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Online photo management: backup vs. archive (11:00)
• Takes:
  • Twitter pauses plan to delete inactive accounts (18:40)
  • Texas Instruments still has a monopoly on math class (21:30)
  • Meteorologist’s Apple Watch contradicts his forecast (23:50)
  • Intel says Qualcomm tactics forced it out of modem chip market (24:30)
• Security/Privacy: FBI Portland office warns of a security issue on smart TVs (25:35)
• Bonus Odd Take: Beautiful News Daily (29:25)
• Picks of the Week:
  • Todd: Vidbox - Todd’s Youtube Channel (31:10)
  • Dave: photoaffections.com (free prints ep. 153: Tetris Flow, Chelsea’s review) (32:15)
  • Nate: Automatic Mileage Tracker - Episode 44 (34:45)
• Ramazon™ purchase (38:45)
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With topics including Black Friday, Tesla's Cybertruck, and "Juice Jacking" we give you possibly our most animated episode yet. We love technology and we have feelings about it, listen up and learn.

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• Followup:
  • Black Friday - Thrifter, Wirecutter (00:40)
  • WeWork lays off 2400 employees (04:45)
• Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Tether to iPhone (06:50)
• Takes:
  • Tesla Cybertruck (13:40)
  • Apple launches battery cases for iPhones 11 (20:45)
  • Apple launches Apple Music for Businesses (22:50)
  • Facebook gets into the meme-making biz with Whale app (24:10)
  • South Dakota’s Meth. We’re on it. campaign (25:55)
• Security/Privacy:
  • Android Camera App bug lets apps record video without permission (28:05)
  • Tmobile breach of customer info of a million prepaid customers (31:00)
  • Not News: Juice Jacking (32:25)
• Bonus Odd Take: MOCEAN Slow Motion Ocean (38:10)
• Picks of the Week:
  • Dave: BitCam from Iconfactory (39:25)
  • Nate: MacBook Pro 16” - Get a new computer (42:50)
• Ramazon™ purchase (47:50)
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We start off talking about some exciting new tech that Nate just acquired and wrap up with a thorough iPad buyer's guide from Dave. In between is a huge helping of the tech news and tips you've come to love.

We hit the full gamut of tech news this week, from archiving baton twirling LPs to an online database of nachos, what a time to be alive!

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• Followup:
  • Siri alarm reminders (00:50)
  • Review reminders in WordPress (01:45)
  • MailChimp - Subscribe to Notnerd (02:10)
  • Global Smartwatch shipments grew 42% YoY in Q3 (02:55)
• Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: On-screen home button (04:20)
• Takes:
  • Apple opens up health records service to veterans with iPhones (08:25)
  • Seth Meyers’ Netflix special lets you skip the politics (10:15)
  • The Internet Archive is now working to preserve vinyl LPs (12:40)
  • A bunch of texts were received last week that were sent on Valentine’s Day (14:55)
  • https://www.analogue.co/ (16:35)
• Security/Privacy: Ransomware at hospitals tied to additional deaths (19:35)
• Bonus Odd Take: Database of Nachos (20:45)
• Picks of the Week:
  • Dave: FaceTune (22:10)
  • Nate: TeckNet Bluetooth Mouse (24:20)
• Ramazon™ purchase (27:55)
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Once again we have gone through all of the week's tech news to bring you the good stuff. Add to that a great pro tip (ding) from Dave to make your less annoying, some great picks, and the usual witty banter we've got another great episode for you.

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• Followup:
  • Amazon Echo Buds (01:45)
  • AirPods Pro - Jared's review (03:00)
  • Amazon Fresh now free with Prime (05:20)
  • Apple Music student subscription now includes TV+ (06:20)
  • PlayStation Vue is shutting down (08:10)
  • iOS 13.2 Emoji changelog (09:05)
  • Adobe Max and Photoshop on iPad (11:00)
  • Lululemon invests big in stupid fitness mirror (11:40)
• Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: STOP APPS FROM ASKING FOR FEEDBACK (12:25)
  • Open your Settings app
  • Tap iTunes & App Store
  • Toggle In-App Ratings & Reviews to "Off"
• Takes:
  • Google buys FitBit for $2.1 billion (16:00)
  • Twitter is stopping all political advertising (17:50)
  • New lithium-ion battery design could charge elective vehicles in 10 minutes (21:30)
  • Japanese toilets vs the Rugby World Cup (23:15)
  • Microsoft announces new Office app for iOS and Android (25:20)
• Security/Privacy: The ransomware superhero of Normal, Illinois (27:00)
• Bonus Odd Take: SwitchBot Curtain (30:00)
• Picks of the Week:
  • Dave: Mouse House Puzzle Story / Disney Princess Majestic Quest (33:50)
  • Nate: Anylist (37:30)
• Ramazon™ purchase (40:35)
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Just before we recorded the episode Apple announced their new Airpods Pro, we start off with a brief breakdown of what we know about them. Then we get on to the regular plethora of tech news, tips and picks to help you tech better.

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• Followup:
  • AirPods Pro (00:30)
  • Google in talks to acquire Fitbit (04:05)
  • .2% of podcasts listened to on voice assistants (04:55)
  • Apple Pay overtakes Starbucks as the top mobile payment app in the US (06:00)
  • Square’s Cash App adding no fee stock purchases (06:50)
  • All Verizon unlimited wireless customers get a free year of Disney+ - The best shows on Disney+ on launch day (08:05)
  • AT&T giving HBO subscribers HBO Max for free (09:05)
  • Selena Gomez shoots new music video entirely on iPhone 11 Pro (11:05)
• Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Cashless pay systems (11:55)
• Takes:
  • After backlash, Portland-area Outback Steakhouse cancels AI surveillance test (17:30)
  • McDonald's wants to use AI and machine learning to predict your order (19:10)
  • Some UK Google Pixel 4 pre-orders showed up in a Pixel4 cereal box (21:35)
  • Inside Google’s quantum computing efforts (25:40)
  • Not News? Adobe plans to launch Illustrator on iPad after Photoshop (28:50)
• Security/Privacy:
  • Travel reservations platform leaks US government personnel data (30:50)
  • iOS clicker trojan malware found in 17 apps in Apple’s app store (32:05)
• Bonus Odd Take: Evolution of the Scrollbar, Information mesh (34:20)
• Picks of the Week:
  • Dave: Comixology (36:50)
  • Nate: Mailchimp (39:15)
• Ramazon™ purchase Item 1 Item 2 (43:05)
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