Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better

Well, we are the most non-partisan tech podcast on the internet, so this episode was recorded before Election Day here in the US. We've got all of the week's tech news, some great picks, and very useful tips for you in case you need a break from politics.

• Followup:
  • Election (00:25)
  • iPhone Preorders (02:15)
  • AirPods Pro Service Program (07:00)
  • Google Meet starts rolling out custom backgrounds (08:15)
  • Wyze Cam v.3 (09:00)
  • Facebook launches cloud games (11:20)
• Dave's Pro Tip of the Week: YouTube keyboard short cuts (14:10)
• From Jared: iOS Back Touch (22:05)
• Takes:
  • Apple Clips App gets a major update (24:05)
  • Senate Committee Hearing - Twitter, Google, Facebook (26:55)
  • Twitter launches 'pre-bunks' to get ahead of voter misinformation (28:05)
  • Microsoft is going to force people away from Internet Explorer (29:15)
• Security/Privacy:
  • Profile of Maddie Stone, Google Project Zero reverse engineer (33:10)
  • Almost 2,000 Robinhood Markets accounts hacked (35:05)
• Bonus Odd Take: Winners of the 2020 Drone Photo Awards (36:35)
• Picks of the Week:
  • Dave: Microsoft OneNote (37:55)
  • Nate: Aukey 20W charger (42:40)
• Ramazon™ purchase (46:45)
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Nate's got an iPhone 12 Pro in his possession and we briefly discuss his first impressions. There's a wide variety of tech news to talk about this week. We've also got some great tips and picks to help you tech better.

• Followup:
  • Service with an S was StumbleUpon (02:25)
  • Nate's iPhone 12 Pro Review (02:55)
  • Ziply Fiber (08:00)
  • Quibi shuts down (10:45)
  • Spotify launches daily morning show (12:15)
  • Apple releases 2020 iPad Air (13:15)
  • New Apple Beats Flex earbuds only $50 (15:55)
  • Jony Ive working with Airbnb (20:00)
  • AOC streams Among Us on Twitch (21:05)
• Dave's Pro Tip of the Week: iOS Reachability (23:55)
• Takes:
  • Apple launches "Apple Music TV," a 24-hour music video live stream (28:55)
  • Apple signs exclusive deal for Peanuts content (31:45)
  • Adobe Max event announces software updates and more (35:35)
  • The forklift truck drivers who never leave their desks (37:40)
  • The Bahamas launches first national digital currency (40:20)
• Security/Privacy:
  • Hackers release student information after officials didn't pay the ransom (43:30)
  • Security researcher claims to have logged into Trump's Twitter account, doesn't sound likely (45:05)
• Bonus Odd Take: McBroken - Is the McDonalds ice cream machine broken? (46:40)
• Picks of the Week:
  • Dave: Osmo Pocket, Osmo Pocket 2, Episode 176: The Awkwardness of AirPods (49:30)
  • Nate: MagicFiber Microfiber Cleaning Cloths, 6 PACK (53:05)
• Ramazon™ purchase (56:35)
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After covering Apple's iPhone 12 event last week, we're back to our normally scheduled programming this week. We've got all of the important tech news and some great tips and picks to help you tech better.

• Followup:
  • Apple extends Apple TV+ trials to February (00:50)
  • Amazon Prime Day followup (02:25)
  • Not News: Dell's Black Friday Sale (03:25)
  • NY Times writes about Among Us (04:15)
  • G Suite is now Google Workspace - Google shuts down Trusted Contacts - Killed by Google (04:45)
  • Regal Movies temporarily suspends operations (06:15)
  • Wyze releases smart thermostat (07:55)
  • Nate's iPhone preorder (09:20)
• Dave's Pro Tip of the Week: Turn off annoying AirPod auto-connect (13:30)
• Takes:
  • T-Mobile home ISP Service $50/mo unlimited (19:10)
  • Zoom launches paid events and app marketplace (21:00)
  • PopSockets is working on MagSafe compatible accessories (23:15)
  • Excel might have caused the loss of 16K COVID test results in England (24:55)
  • Social media censorship (29:00)
• Security/Privacy:
  • Microsoft and others organize to takedown TrickBot botnet (31:05)
  • Card details for 3 million Dickey's Barbecue Pit customers posted in carding forum (32:35)
• Bonus Odd Take: https://sharkle.com/ (34:25)
• Picks of the Week:
  • Dave: gog.com (37:00)
  • Nate: Mosteck Bath Bombs for Kids Gift Set, Shea & Coco Butter Dry Skin Moisturize, SPA Rainbow Bath Bombs for Boys Girls Women, Handmade Birthday Mother's Day Gifts Idea for Wife, Mom, Girlfriend - 2 Pack (40:40)
• Ramazon™ purchase - (44:15)
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Apple held its fall iPhone announcement, titled Hi, Speed. They announced the HomePod Mini, iPhone 12, 12 Mini, 12 Pro, and 12 Pro Max. We discuss the event and our thoughts on the new devices.

Watch the event here - https://www.apple.com/apple-events/october-2020/

• HomePod Mini (02:40)
  • Preorders 11/6
  • $99
• 5G and Verizon Commercial (08:05)
  • On all iPhones 12
• All iPhones 12 Features
  • New screen material with 4X better drop performance
  • All have a new A14 Bionic chip
  • Magsafe
  • IP68 waterproof to 6 meters
• iPhone 12 (08:35)
  • 6.1" Screen
  • White, Black, Blue, Green, (PRODUCT)RED
  • Preorder 10/16
  • Starts at $799
• MagSafe Charging/Connection (13:15)
  • Magnetic wireless charging
  • Magnetic cases/accessories
  • Travel Duo Charger
• Environmental Update (15:35)
  • No power brick in packaging
  • Completely carbon neutral by 3030
• iPhone 12 Mini (17:20)
  • 5.4" Screen
  • Preorder 11/6
  • Starts at $699
• iPhone 12 Pro and Pro Max (19:00)
  • 3 improved cameras and new Lidar sensor
  • 4K 60fps Dolby HDR Video Recording
  • Graphite, Silver, Gold, Pacific Blue
  • iPhone 12 Pro
    • 6.1" Screen
    • Preorder 10/16
    • Starts at $999
  • iPhone 12 Pro Max
    • Slightly better cameras than 12 Pro
    • 6.7" Screen
    • Preorder 11/6
    • Starts at $1099
• Nate and Dave's iPhone 12 purchasing thoughts (28:15)

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Google and Microsoft both announced some new products this week. Amazon hasn't stopped releasing products and set the date for the delayed Prime Day. But more importantly, we have some great tips and tech picks to help you tech better.

• Followup:
  • Zoom trying to push people to yearly pricing (01:00)
  • Amazon Prime Day set for Oct 13 and 14 (02:35)
  • 10 states with 21% of the US population have contract tracing app using Apple and Google API (04:10)
  • Snapchat has helped 1 million users register to vote (06:30)
• Dave's Pro Tip of the Week: Gmail updated for iOS so it could be the default mail app (07:55)
• Takes:
  • Google's announces Pixel 5, Pixel 4a 5g, new Chromecast, and more (11:45)
  • Microsoft introduces Surface Laptop Go, updates to Surface Pro X (23:35)
  • Amazon will now let you pay with your palm in its stores (28:05)
  • Amazon launches a $4.99 per month personal shopper service for men (29:35)
  • Publishers worry as ebooks fly off libraries' virtual shelves (32:05)
• Security/Privacy: White hat hacker gains access to Tesla's servers and its entire fleet (34:55)
• Bonus Odd Take: The 2020 Comedy Wildlife Photography Finalists (37:10)
• Picks of the Week:
  • Dave: Jackbox Games, iOS Vol. 3 available on all platforms (38:45)
  • Nate: Widgetsmith and Watchsmith (42:50)
• Ramazon™ purchase (46:10)
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Amazon announced a ton of new/updated products this week including an in-home security drone. We cover that and the usual wide range of tech news and tips this week.

• Followup:
  • Apple now allows band only returns for Watch (00:55)
  • Amazon Music now has podcasts (04:10)
  • Spotify adds polls to podcasts (07:45)
  • CBS All Access will rebrand as Paramount+ (08:50)
  • Quibi looking to sell (11:10)
• Dave's Pro Tip of the Week: Jared was asking about how to conserve battery on Apple Watch (13:00)
• Also, Jared- Apple Pages export to Word (21:10)
• Takes:
  • Amazon's fall hardware event: Echo, Ring, Cloud Gaming, and an in-home drone (24:15)
  • Gavin Newsom signs order banning sales of new gasoline cars by 2035 (33:40)
  • Apple App Store rejected 150,000 apps in 2020 (35:25)
  • Two Screens for Teachers charity (36:35)
• Security/Privacy:
  • Windows XP source code leaks online (38:35)
  • Texas county voter email system hit by Malware (40:15)
• Bonus Odd Take: People wearing headphones in movies, but they're listening to podcasts (41:05)
• Picks of the Week:
  • Dave: Among Us Game (40:25)
  • Nate: Apple Watch Series 6 (45:50)
• Ramazon™ purchase - (47:05)
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Nate's got a new Apple Watch and realized this week just how far technology has come since 2001 by watching old episodes of Survivor. We've also got updates on the ongoing Fortnite/Apple and TikTok/USA battles. If that wasn't enough there's plenty more tech news and some great tips in this episode. Enjoy!

• Followup:
  • Nate's Apple Watch (02:20)
  • Google iOS apps (07:00)
  • Survivor season 2 (08:30)
  • Apple files breach of contract suit with Epic Games (11:05)
  • Fortnite launches concert series (11:55)
  • There's a TikTok deal and the shutdown has been delayed (13:05)
• Dave's Pro Tip of the Week: Check iOS Tips app. New iOS 14 features - Widgets (14:20)
• Takes:
  • Google's Area 120 announces Orion to help cell connectivity (22:20)
  • Google launches verified calls on Android - Android 11 rolls out (25:20)
  • Apple TV app launches on Vizio TVs (27:50)
  • Tile's new service will offer up to $1000 if it can't find your stuff (29:20)
  • Feds announce the seizure of counterfeit AirPods that are actually OnePlus Buds (31:30)
  • Facebook estimates it has helped 2.5 million people register to vote this year (33:45)
• Security/Privacy: Nihilistic password security questions (36:25)
• Bonus Odd Take: Pointerpointer.com (38:40)
• Picks of the Week:
  • Dave: Windfinder (40:10)
  • Nate: Zoom.earth (42:35)
• Ramazon™ purchase (45:25)
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Apple held its first, of hopefully many, fall events today. They announced the Apple Watch Series 6 and SE, as well as the updated iPad, iPad Air, and a few other services. We run over the details and discuss, enjoy!

Watch the event and learn more on Apple's website.

• Apple Watch Series 6 (01:55)
  • New colors, including product RED
  • VO2 max measurements
  • Blood Oxygen level sensor
  • Better display 2x brighter
  • Launched 3 new health studies based on blood oxygen levels
  • Altimeter with realtime feedback with app
  • New watch faces
  • New watch bands
  • starts at $399
• Apple Watch SE (09:50)
  • Many of the features of Series 6
  • No blood oxygen level sensor
  • No ECG
  • starts at $279
• Series 3
  • No changes from the current model
  • Starts at $199
• Family Setup (22:20)
  • Kids have their own phone number and account
  • Can create Memoji right on the watch
  • School time mode
  • Requires cellular
  • Does not require individual cell phones, all watches pair to parent's phone
• Fitness+ (26:15)
  • Yoga, cycling, dance, treadmill walk and run, strength, core, HIIT, rowing, cooldowns
  • $9.99 month, $79.99 year, the whole family
  • Available end of year
  • 3 months free with the purchase of a new watch
• Apple One (29:20)
• iPad Air 4th gen (34:00)
  • Better screen and internals
  • A new design like iPad Pro
  • Touch ID in the top button
  • 5 colors
  • Starts at $599
• iPad 8th Gen (37:30)
  • Updated chip and features
  • Starts at $329
• iOS 14, iPadOS 14, watchOS 7, tvOS 14 all release tomorrow - 9/15 (41:00)

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Wondering what's up in the world of technology? Wonder no longer, we've got all the stories you need to know. We've also got our normal dose of tips and picks to help you tech better.

• Followup:
  • Apple's move to make advertising tracking harder is part of a trend (01:40)
  • You can now pay for your gas with Alexa at 11,500 stations (08:25)
  • Amazon gets approval to fly delivery drones in the US (12:20)
  • iOS accounts for 60% of Fortnite users (15:00)
  • Zoom revenue more than quadruples from last year (17:15)
• Dave's Pro Tip of the Week: Live Photo Long Exposure (20:10)
• Takes:
  • Biden campaign launches official Animal Crossing yard signs - Exclusive Cameo partnership (26:20)
  • Amazon drivers are hanging smartphones in trees to get more work (30:10)
  • Netflix has free content available for non-subscribers (33:00)
  • Apple introduces offer codes for app subscriptions (34:50)
  • T-Mobile launches $10.7B initiative to get more underserved students (35:55)
• Security/Privacy: Stolen Fortnite accounts sold as part of $1 billion black market (39:25)
• Bonus Odd Take: Sounds of the Forest (42:10)
• Picks of the Week:
  • Dave: Worn on TV (44:55)
  • Nate: Seth's Blog, Daily Email (48:25)
• Ramazon™ purchase - Fakespot update (51:00)
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Fortnite's still fighting with Apple, Zoom has an outage, and Amazon has a new device we don't want. All that and so much more this week from Nate and Dave. Enjoy!

• Followup:
  • Epic confirms Fortnite's new season won't be on iPhone, iPad, or Mac (00:35)
  • Zoom suffers outage as schools resume (04:15)
  • FreeLearningList.com (06:10)
• Dave's Pro Tip of the Week: "10 Best Chrome Extensions" (07:55)
• Takes:
  • Powell's Books will no longer sell on Amazon (17:20)
  • Amazon debuts new cheaper Audible service (19:00)
  • Amazon announces Halo fitness band (21:35)
  • Eufy Smart Drop secure delivery box is on Kickstarter (25:40)
• Security/Privacy: Tesla and FBI prevented million-dollar ransomware hack at Gigafactory Nevada (28:00)
• Bonus Odd Take: NASA - Eau de Space (29:55)
• Picks of the Week:
  • Dave: Reface App via Tyler (33:15)
  • Nate: Freshbooks - https://notnerd.com/episode-96-whole-enchilada/ (35:05)
• Ramazon™ purchase (37:45)
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