Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better

The day after last week's show, Apple announced its new M5 chip alongside a new Vision Pro, MacBook Pro, and iPad Pro. AWS had a major outage that took down good chunks of the internet. The Louvre had horrible security. All that and so much more to cover this week, so you can get out there and tech better.

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INTRO (00:00)

MAIN TOPIC: Apple M5 and F1 (05:40)

Apple announces M5 chip and new Vision Pro, MacBook Pro, iPad Pro

Apple and Formula 1 ink 5 year exclusive U.S. streaming deal worth about $750 million

Apple and NBCUniversal introduce the Apple TV and Peacock Bundle

Apple's stock price reaches new all-time high

DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Get a Callback Reminder for a Missed Call (21:05)

JUST THE HEADLINES: (24:45)

Paxos mistakenly issues $300 Trillion of PayPal Stablecoin, exceeding global currency supply

Steve Jobs to be honored on 2026 American Innovation $1 Coin

Charmin announces new toilet paper roll designed to last up to a month

Kohler unveils a camera for your toilet

DOJ seizes $15 billion in bitcoin from massive 'pig butchering' scam based in Cambodia

Laywer caught using AI while explaining to court why he used AI

The Numbers Six and Seven Are Making Life Hell for Math Teachers

LISTENER MAIL: Don't use your work email for personal stuff PSA (31:00)

TAKES:

AWS services recover after daylong outage hits major sites (33:10)

Veritas AI program for high schools (38:55)

Louvre heist raises decades old questions about museum security - How the Louvre jewelry heist unfolded (41:45)

BONUS ODD TAKE: 50 unedited photos so confusing they don't look real (45:30)

PICKS OF THE WEEK:

Dave: Amazon Fire HD 10 tablet (newest model) built for relaxation, 10.1" vibrant Full HD screen, octa-core processor, 3 GB RAM, 32 GB, Ocean (49:15)

Nate: NEEWER Selfie Stick with Detachable Bluetooth Remote Shutter, Lightweight Foldable Travel Tripod for iPhone for YouTube/TikTok Vlogs Live Streaming Photography, Black, P15 (58:00)

RAMAZON PURCHASE OF THE WEEK (01:01:35)

We got a teaser for a new MacBook, the Lakers are coming to Vision Pro, Apple TV+ has a new name, and the Clips app is going away. You forgot about the Clips app, didn't you? There's even more Apple news to cover and a wide range of other tech news to discuss. Plus some great tips and picks to help you get out there and tech better!

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INTRO (00:00)

Portland Retro Gaming Expo (04:00)

I tracked Amazon's Prime Day prices. We've been played (05:20)

Sora 2 App Fun (07:30)

MAIN TOPIC: Apple Stuff (15:20)

Greg Joswiak teases new Macbook Pro

Have a Vision Pro? Immersive Lakers games are coming

Apple TV+ being rebranded as Apple TV

Apple's Clips app discontinued

Time's 2025 300 best inventions of the year includes AirPods Pro 3

DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Pin Albums to top of Apple Music Library (24:20)

JUST THE HEADLINES: (28:05)

Germany to allow police to shoot down drones

Rubik's Cube gets a $299 update, complete with IPS screens and its own apps

Find My iPhone enabled police to catch gang smuggling 40,000 phones to China

Denver hosts 31-mile run where racers have to constantly consume Taco Bell

California law forces Netflix, Hulu to turn down ad volumes

Ferrari announces its first electric sports car, promising real engine noises - sort of

The Moon is rusting — thanks to 'wind' blown all the way from Earth

LISTENER MAIL: Can individual folders or files be locked, outside of putting the whole computer behind a passcode/Face ID? On Mac - Notes, Encrypto, Disk Utility (31:15)

TAKES:

A data center fire in South Korea sees 858 TB of government files and 'eight years' worth of work' stored in the cloud go up in smoke (36:15)

Netflix is launching party games for the living room with iPhone integration (38:20)

Microsoft Patch Tuesday October 2025 (39:20)

Discord support breach may have exposed photo IDs for millions of users (42:40)

BONUS ODD TAKE: Vintage Macintosh Programming Book Library (45:10)

PICKS OF THE WEEK:

Dave: EZVALO Under Cabinet Lighting,1000mAh Rechargeable Puck Lights with Remote,3 Color Temps & 12 RGB Motion Sensor Closet Lights Indoor, Dimmable Under Counter Lights for Kitchen, Shelf Black (6 Packs) (48:05)

Nate: OneSnap Magnetic Wireless Charger, Compatible with MagSafe, Compatible with iPhone & Apple Watch Charger, 15W Power, Soft-Touch, Compact Travel Charging Station, Travel Accessory (51:30)

RAMAZON PURCHASE OF THE WEEK (56:10)

OpenAI has had another big week. The Sora AI social media app is going viral. Does anyone have an invite to send? They also had their Dev Day and are announcing numerous tie-ins, including Etsy, Shopify, and Spotify. Their Jony Ive physical product? We'll have to wait on that. We discuss all of that, plus lots of other tech news to get caught up on, and some tips and picks to help you tech better!

Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com

INTRO (00:00)

New iPhones see 'stronger than expected' demand with one exception (02:25)

We used to talk a lot about apps, but there is just so many now (06:30)

MAIN TOPIC: Sora, Shopping, and Spotify from OpenAI (08:30)

Weird Sora 2 videos from the new viral AI app

ChatGPT can now interact with multiple apps, including Spotify, Canva, and Figma

Everything OpenAI announced at DevDay 2025: Agent Kit, Apps SDK, ChatGPT, and more

OpenAI's first device with Jony Ive could be delayed due to 'technical issues'

DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: SongShift is now built into Apple Music (19:05)

JUST THE HEADLINES: (27:05)

Scientists grow mini human brains to power computers

Japan is running out of its favorite beer after ransomware attack

AI is not killing jobs, US study finds

Lufthansa to cut 4,000 jobs as airline turns to AI to boost efficiency

MLB approves robot umpires for 2026 as part of challenge system

LimeWire acquires Fyre Festival

Flying cars crash into each other at Chinese air show

TAKES:

A bullet crashed the internet in Texas (32:25)

Tigers-Red Sox clash on Apple TV+ will feature live game footage on new iPhone 17 Pro (34:00)

Yahoo nears deal to sell AOL to Italy's Bending Spoons for $1.4 billion, sources say (37:05)

Amazon Prime Big Deal Days (39:20)

BONUS ODD TAKE: https://offline.church/ (43:10)

PICKS OF THE WEEK:

Dave: Samsung EVO Select microSDMemory Card + Adapter, 512GB microSDXC, Up-to 160 MB/s, 4K UHD, UHS-I, C10, U3, V30, A2, for Mobile Phone, Smartphones, Nintendo-Switch, and Tablets (47:55)

Nate: Ergonomic Office Chair with Tilt-Lock, Home Office Desk Chair with Auto Lumbar Support, High Back Mesh Desk Chair with Adjustable Headrest, Swivel Task Chair or Study Room Bedroom,Light Gray (50:45)

RAMAZON PURCHASE OF THE WEEK (56:20)

Today, Amazon held its fall product event. With Prime Big Deal Days next week, they showed off new speakers, Kindles, cameras, and more. We try to make sense of all the products unveiled, as well as Amazon's Alexa+ AI. Plenty of other tech news to get caught up on as well, with Nvidia making big moves and, of course, a Stan Lee AI hologram. We've got some great tips, tricks, and picks to help you get out there and tech better.

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INTRO (00:00)

Spotify now directly integrates with DJ software (02:40)

MAIN TOPIC: Amazon Alexa+ & New Fall Products (05:35)

Everything announced at Amazon's product-packed September Event

Amazon October Prime Deal Days

DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Spacialify any photo in Photos (19:05)

JUST THE HEADLINES: (22:40)

Shoplifters could soon be chased down by drones

Elon Musk's xAI offers Grok to federal government for 42 cents

Apple CEO Tim Cook meets Pikachu during Japan visit

Samsung confirms plan to make foldable displays for "Major American Company"

Artificial light has essentially lengthened birds' day

Spotify announces new AI safeguards, says it's removed 75 million 'spammy' tracks

Scientists find that ice generates electricity when bent

LISTENER MAIL: Wes - What does AI in a TV mean? LG AI TVs (26:25)

TAKES:

New Stan Lee AI hologram makes its debut at LA Comic Con (33:00)

Nvidia's $100 billion OpenAI deal showcases chipmaker's growing investment portfolio (35:40)

Tile security flaws can let both the company and stalkers track your location (38:15)

BONUS ODD TAKE: I'm Not a Robot - Neal.Fun (42:05)

PICKS OF THE WEEK:

Dave: Snap Grip 4 by OhSnap! (48:05)

Nate: SMALLRIG 22" Magic Arm Clamp, Overhead Phone Mount Holder Stand, Flexible Desk Camera Mount, Articulating Friction Boom Arm, for POV Shot, Filming, Light, Webcam, Action Camera (53:25)

RAMAZON PURCHASE OF THE WEEK (57:25)

Lots of tech news to discuss this week. Zuckerberg announced some updates to the Meta glasses lineup, but the live demo didn't work so great. The TikTok US separation deal may finally be nearing completion. Most importantly, Nate has his new iPhone 17 Pro and is ready to discuss. That and so much more, all to help you get out there and tech better.

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INTRO (00:00)

Nates New iPhone 17 Pro (03:30)

Best OS 26 Tahoe Feature for Brave Browser (10:50)

MAIN TOPIC: Meta has new glasses (12:05)

Meta Connect 2025: the 6 biggest announcements

Watch the Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses fail in Mark Zuckerberg's painful live demo

DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: De-glassify iOS 26 (21:55)

JUST THE HEADLINES: (28:00)

The Wizard of Oz is grossing $2M a day at the Sphere

A New Solar Panel Shield Made From Onion Peels Outlasted Industry Plastics in Tests

Interlune signs $300M deal to harvest Helium03 for quantum computing from the moon

Scandal rocks international stone skipping contest

Librarians are being asked to find AI-hallucinated books

Astronomers discover previously unknown quasi-moon near Earth

Taliban leader bans Wi-Fi in an Afghan province to 'prevent immorality'

TAKES:

TikTok's algorithm to be licensed to US joint venture led by Oracle and Silver Lake (30:20)

By some measures, TikTok has grown bigger than Facebook or Instagram in the US (31:35)

Online marketplace Fiverr to lay off 30% of workforce in AI push (34:20)

Inside the Jaguar Land Rover hack: stalled smart factories, outsourced cybersecurity and supply chain woes (35:30)

BONUS ODD TAKE: Meet the 2025 Ig Nobel Prize winners (39:20)

PICKS OF THE WEEK:

Dave: Itsycal (42:45)

Nate: iPhone 17 Pro (46:50)

RAMAZON PURCHASE OF THE WEEK (52:10)

Monday, Apple released the new versions of all its operating systems. Have you updated yet? There was a lot of news about the new Liquid Glass look, but there are plenty of other changes. Nate and Dave have been using the betas, and we discuss the big changes to iOS and your iPhone in iOS 26. Plus we have plenty of other tech news to get caught up on after the special episode last week!

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INTRO (00:00)

Apple Event Followup (06:05)

New Apple Charger looks pretty good

The new Live Translation feature also works with AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4

MAIN TOPIC: Big Changes with iOS 26 (13:05)

MacRumors iOS 26 Feature Roundup

From Apple: New features available with iOS 26

DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: iOS tricks - avoid camera smudges and change your snooze (35:50)

JUST THE HEADLINES: (43:20)

Bathroom doomscrolling may increase your risk of hemorrhoids

Amtrak's new 160mph Acela trains take just as long as the old ones

Instagram adds iPad support, finally

New nuclear rocket concept could slash Mars travel time in half

E-bike injuries are a massive burden, say surgeons

Japanese town proposes two-hour daily limit on smartphones

Sydney radio station secretly used AI-generated host for 6 months without disclosure

LISTENER MAIL: From Chelsea and Todd - Amazon ends shared Prime free shipping outside your home (44:40)

TAKES:

Google avoids harshest penalties in landmark search monopoly ruling (47:55)

Bending Spoons buys video platform Vimeo for $1.38 Billion (48:30)

Opendoor board chair Rabois says company is 'bloated,' needs to cut 85% of workforce (51:35)

Mark Zuckerberg sues Mark Zuckerberg (52:25)

Microsoft Patch Tuesday, September 2025 Edition (54:20)

BONUS ODD TAKE: Official Star Wars Galaxy Map (55:55)

PICKS OF THE WEEK:

Dave: Amazon Kindle Paperwhite and Kindle Colorsoft Case, Lightweight and Foldable Protective Cover - Premium Leather (58:00)

Nate: EOOUT 30pcs Mesh Zipper Pouch Bags, 8 Sizes Plastic Bags, 8 Colors Waterproof Pouches with slide fastener for Organization, Multipurpose for Travel, School Supplies, Office and Home Organization (01:00:10)

RAMAZON PURCHASE OF THE WEEK (01:04:35)

We watched the Apple Live Event, was it Awe Dropping? They announced the new AirPods Pro 3, new Apple Watches, the iPhone 17s, and the new iPhone Air. We discuss the announcements and our thoughts on all the products. What are you buying? Do you agree with Nate and Dave's takes?

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INTRO (00:00)

AirPods Pro 3 (03:25)

Apple Watch Series 11, Ultra 3, SE 3 (09:25)

iPhone 17 (14:15)

iPhone Air (19:30)

iPhone 17 Pro (25:35)

Watch the 72-minute event from Apple

Google officially released Gemini 2.5 this week, with possibly the best AI name yet, Nano Banana. Many are saying this is now the top dog for image generation and spells the end for Photoshop. At the other end of the spectrum, Taco Bell is rethinking its AI ordering in the drive-thru. Plus, we get you caught up on the rest of the week's tech news. All so you can get out there and tech better.

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INTRO (00:00)

Mr. Beast Team Water (03:15)

Apple Event - September 9th, 2025 (05:35)

MAIN TOPIC: Nano Banana (06:30)

Google improves Gemini AI image editing with "nano banana" model

10 crazy Nano Banana AI image use cases that will blow your mind

Google's official Nano Banana prompt guide

Image editing in Gemini just got a major upgrade

DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Use built-in translation app as a foreign dictionary (13:55)

JUST THE HEADLINES: (18:00)

Florida deploys robot rabbits to control invasive Burmese python population

Scientists unlock secret to thick, stable beer foams

Rare snail has a 1-in-40,000 chance of finding a mate. New Zealand begins the search

Your Word documents will be saved to the cloud automatically on Windows going forward

World's first 1-step method by US-China team turns plastic into fuel at 95% efficiency

Humans inhale as much as 68,000 microplastic particles daily, study finds

Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce's engagement announcement breaks Instagram record

TAKES:

Taco Bell rethinks future of voice AI at the drive-thru (22:10)

Nothing busted using professional photos as Phone 3 samples (24:10)

Denmark to tackle deepfakes by giving people copyright to their own features (27:55)

TransUnion says hackers stole 4.4 million customers' personal information (31:10)

BONUS ODD TAKE: Snapshots of Kids Bike Jumping in the 1970s (33:35)

PICKS OF THE WEEK:

Dave: DuoLingo - freemium (37:20)

Nate: 2 Pack Anker USB C Charger with Foldable Plug, 20W USB C Charger Block for iPhone 16/15 and More Series, Galaxy, Pixel, iPad (Cable Not Included) (45:00)

RAMAZON PURCHASE OF THE WEEK (49:40)

New Pixel phones and products were announced at the 2025 Made by Google event. But people aren't talking about the phones as much as the format and celebrity overload. After spending a lot of money, is Meta changing their mind on AI already? Subscriptions keep getting more expensive, and according to Google, AI is getting more efficient. That and so much more, all to help you tech better!

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INTRO (00:00)

FOLLOW-UP:

Dave Mint Mobile follow-up (03:40)

Meta freezes AI hiring after blockbustor spending spree (05:25)

Google to provide Gemini AI tools to federal agencies for 47 cents (06:15)

Apple Event - September 9th, 2025 (07:10)

MAIN TOPIC: Everything announced at Made by Google 2025: Pixel 10, Pixel Watch 4, & more (10:50)

Watch the cringy event

Google signs Stephen Curry to pitch its Pixel, health, and AI gear

DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Breezing through tens of thousands of photos on iOS (17:50)

JUST THE HEADLINES: (22:50)

HBO launches new Harry Potter immersive environment on Apple Vision Pro

Most air cleaning devices have not been tested on people

Serbian scientists experiment with mealworms to degrade polystyrene

Solar panels in space 'could provide 80% of Europe's renewable energy by 2050'

Bank forced to rehire workers after lying about chatbot productivity, union says

Nvidia's new 'Robot Brain' goes on sale

US Space Force's secretive X-37B space plane will test quantum alternative to GPS navigation

LISTENER MAIL: Wes - Tesla/EVs depreciation - value/technology (27:05)

TAKES:

Apple TV+ subscription price increasing to $12.99 per month from today (33:35)

Google says it dropped the energy cost of AI queries by 33x in one year (35:45)

Oregon man accused of operating one of the most powerful attack 'botnets' ever seen (37:25)

BONUS ODD TAKE: Dodge This (40:35)

PICKS OF THE WEEK:

Dave: Ambient Weather WS-2902 WiFi Smart Weather Station (43:05)

Nate: TP-Link AC1200 WiFi Extender, 2025 Wirecutter Best WiFi Extender, 1.2Gbps Home Signal Booster, Dual Band 5GHz/2.4GHz, Up to 1600 Sq.ft and 32 Devices, EasyMesh Compatible, One Ethernet Port (RE315) (51:25)

RAMAZON PURCHASE OF THE WEEK (55:35)

China held the first humanoid robot games, and it was...interesting. When will the robots take over? Plus, tons of other tech news to get caught up on. Tune in for some helpful tips and picks too, so you can get out there and tech better.

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INTRO (00:00)

MAIN TOPIC: China's Humanoid Robot Games (06:10)

Tesla Optimus rival Unitree shines at the 'World Humanoid Robot Games' in China

DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: iOS: How to move apps into folders without going crazy (13:00)

JUST THE HEADLINES: (16:35)

UK government suggests deleting files to save water

Iconic US film company Kodak warns it may go out of business

Kodak says it'll figure things out and won't shut down

Hulu app to be phased out as Disney is 'Fully Integrating' service into Disney+

Bezos-backed methane tracking satellite is lost in space

Norwegian lotto mistakenly told thousands they were filthy rich after math error

US Navy backs right to repair after $13B carrier crew left half-fed by contractor-locked ovens

LISTENER MAIL: Hey Grandma - Authenticator apps - We recommend Apple Passwords or Bitwarden. Authy is a decent mobile-only option (19:50)

TAKES:

Apple launching 'redesigned Blood Oxygen feature' on Apple Watch in the U.S. today (29:20)

Forget Netflix, Volkswagen locks horsepower behind paid subscription (31:50)

Sling TV's new Day Pass lets you watch live sports and TV for just $5 (34:10)

Duolingo's roller-coaster week highlights a crucial risk factor to companies (37:25)

BONUS ODD TAKE: Cloudgazing.online (40:50)

PICKS OF THE WEEK:

Dave: Govee Hygrometer Thermometer H5075, Bluetooth Indoor Room Temperature Monitor Thermometer with Remote App Control, Notification Alerts, 2 Years Data Storage Export(Only Supports 164ft Bluetooth Range) (44:15)

Nate: Anker USB C to USB C Cable (6FT, 2Pack), Type-C 100W Charger Cord Fast Charging for iPhone 16 Series,MacBook Pro 2020,Pixel and More(Black) (48:45)

RAMAZON PURCHASE OF THE WEEK (55:15)