Ep. 463: Broken Tech? Fix it or Flick it?

Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better

Nate has had some tech go belly up on him recently. What should you do when your gadgets aren't working? We'll look at the options and the holistic cost of those options. We also have the week's tech news to get caught up on, including a rousing round of Just the Headlines. Enjoy and tech better!

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INTRO (00:00)

New Macs next week? (04:45)

MAIN TOPIC: How or when to repair your tech (07:50)

DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: If your iPhone won't turn on or is frozen - iPad (25:15)

JUST THE HEADLINES: (36:20)

Alien: Romulus Is Getting a VHS Release (Yes, Really)

Cheating alleged after men’s world conker champion found with steel chestnut

Amazon discontinues the last Kindle with physical buttons

Amazon finally has a color Kindle, and it looks pretty good

Byju’s founder says his edtech startup, once worth $22B, is now ‘worth zero’

TAKES

FTC’s rule banning fake online reviews goes into effect (39:25)

The FTC is finally making it easier to cancel your gym membership (41:50)

‘Beast Games’ set issues highlight growing pains in YouTuber-run productions (45:50)

No calls, no texts, no problem: A month after cellphone restrictions instituted, Spokane Public Schools teachers report benefits (47:20)

BONUS ODD TAKE: Livestreams of Watering Holes in the Namibian Desert (50:30)

PICKS OF THE WEEK:

Dave: Apple Magic Keyboard for 12.9-inch iPad Pro 3rd Gen, 4th Gen, & 5th Gen - Black Renewed (54:35)

Nate: elago Clear Case Compatible with Apple Vision Pro Case, TPU Cover, Protective Cover Compatible with Vision Pro VR Glasses, Headset Protector, Anti-Scratch, Anti-Yellowing (58:45)

RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (01:00:20)