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Ep. 489: Happy Earth Day + Tech News, Tips, and Fun!
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Happy Earth Day! We'll take a look at what you can do, what Apple is doing, and how saying thank you to AI isn't helping. We've got a great set of Just the Headlines this week. Which one are you curious about? There's plenty more to get caught up on in the world of tech this week and we do our best to break it all down for you, so you can get out there and tech better!
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INTRO (00:00)
Insta360 X5 (04:35)
Instagram Edits App (10:35)
MAIN TOPIC: Happy Earth Day (12:35)
Apple celebrating Earth Day in the these five ways
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Earth Day Tip! - Clean Energy Charging (22:35)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (26:00)
Daddy of a mistake by GoDaddy took Zoom offline for about 90 minutes
The FBI can’t find ‘missing’ records of its hacking tools
Google used AI to suspend over 39M ad accounts suspected of fraud
Hertz says customers’ personal data and driver’s licenses stolen in data breach
Hackers spied on 100 US bank regulators’ e-mails for over a year
James Webb space telescope reveals that most galaxies rotate clockwise
Scientists recreate brain circuit in lab for first time
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Alamo Drafthouse rejects Meta’s Second-Screen technology (30:50)
Apple says all Mac minis with Intel are now ‘vintage’ or ‘obsolete’ (36:00)
Google announces Agent 2 Agent AI protocol (39:40)
BONUS ODD TAKE: My Abandonware (42:40)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
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Nate: Apple TV+ YouTube Channel (49:20)
RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (52:15)
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Happy Earth Day! We'll take a look at what you can do, what Apple is doing, and how saying thank you to AI isn't helping. We've got a great set of Just the Headlines this week. Which one are you curious about? There's plenty more to get caught up on in the world of tech this week and we do our best to break it all down for you, so you can get out there and tech better!
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INTRO (00:00)
Insta360 X5 (04:35)
Instagram Edits App (10:35)
MAIN TOPIC: Happy Earth Day (12:35)
Apple celebrating Earth Day in the these five ways
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Earth Day Tip! - Clean Energy Charging (22:35)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (26:00)
Daddy of a mistake by GoDaddy took Zoom offline for about 90 minutes
The FBI can’t find ‘missing’ records of its hacking tools
Google used AI to suspend over 39M ad accounts suspected of fraud
Hertz says customers’ personal data and driver’s licenses stolen in data breach
Hackers spied on 100 US bank regulators’ e-mails for over a year
James Webb space telescope reveals that most galaxies rotate clockwise
Scientists recreate brain circuit in lab for first time
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BONUS ODD TAKE: My Abandonware (42:40)
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Dave: Mockuuups (44:50)
Nate: Apple TV+ YouTube Channel (49:20)
RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (52:15)
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A judge ruled that Apple must allow third-party payments in the App Store. Thanks to that, Fortnite will be back in the App Store soon. Many other companies were ready to go once this came out, and some big apps like Spotify, Kindle, and Patreon are updating their apps. We've got plenty of other tech news to discuss, and a tip of the week that could save you a bunch of money! Watch on YouTube ! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00) Microsoft AI and Product Announcements Today (06:10) MAIN TOPIC: Apple forced to allow 3rd party payments (08:05) Fortnite will return to iOS as court slams Apple’s “interference“ and ”cover-up“ Apple approves Spotify app update with external payment links Apps like Kindle are already taking advantage of court-mandated iOS App Store changes DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Cancel all your subscriptions? (17:00) JUST THE HEADLINES: (22:00) Samsung admits Galaxy devices can leak passwords through clipboard wormhole Grand Theft Auto VI release delayed to May 2026 Meta now collects more data from Ray-Bans to Bolster AI Hyundai unleashes Atlas robots in Georgia plant Satellite launches on mission to "weigh" the world's 1.5 trillion trees UnitedHealth Has 1,000 AI Applications in Production OpenAI rolls back update that made ChatGPT ‘too sycophant-y’ TAKES: TikTok beats Twitch to become the #2 most-watched streaming platform on the net–and says creators are making $10 mil a day (26:15) Temu to stop selling goods from China directly to US customers (27:15) Reddit users ‘psychologically manipulated’ by unauthorized AI experiment (31:50) BONUS ODD TAKE: https://trains.fyi (33:55) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: Solar Pathway Lights, 8 Pack LED Solar Lights Outdoor Waterproof, Glass Metal Garden Lighting for Yard Path Landscape Lawn Walkway Driveway, 3000K (38:00) Nate: TECKNET Water Leak Detectors for Home, 120dB Water Sensor Alarm Leak Detector, IP66 Waterproof, Water Leak Detectors for Bathroom, Sink, Laundry, Window, Basements, Kitchens 3 Pack, Battery Included (42:35) RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (45:55)…
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThey grow up so fast! YouTube turns 20, the Apple Watch turns 10, and Slate announces their new modular EV. We get caught up on all the big tech news from the last week, while having a good time and helping you tech better. Watch on YouTube ! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00) Nintendo Switch 2 Preorders (01:05) Apple Watch launched 10 years ago (04:30) MAIN TOPIC: YouTube Turns 20! (08:30) YouTube Says It Now Hosts More Than 20 Billion Videos Nate’s first YouTube video - Feb 16, 2006 DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Window management in MacOS Sequoia (18:25) JUST THE HEADLINES: (27:20) Starbucks opens its first 3D-printed store The world’s biggest zipper maker is developing a self-propelled zipper China shares rare Moon rocks with US despite trade war Milwaukee police consider trade: 2.5 million mugshots for free facial recognition access Microsoft offers underperformers cash to quit Employee monitoring app leaks 21 million screenshots in real time Old Nest thermostats are about to become dumb TAKES: Slate announces modular EV (30:10) Google Maps is launching tools to help cities analyze infrastructure and traffic (35:25) Facebook is just Craigslist now (38:15) BONUS ODD TAKE: Write a letter to your future self (47:00) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: Stop The Madness Pro (49:20) Nate: 4in1 Multi-functional Magnetic Selfie Stick, Mini size, Foldable Storage, Magnetic Phone holder, Phone Triangle Holder, Camera Grip, Vlog Life Photography Tool, Comes with Selfie Remote Control, Compatible with iPhone 16/15/14/13 Series (54:55) RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (58:35)…
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedHappy Earth Day! We'll take a look at what you can do, what Apple is doing, and how saying thank you to AI isn't helping. We've got a great set of Just the Headlines this week. Which one are you curious about? There's plenty more to get caught up on in the world of tech this week and we do our best to break it all down for you, so you can get out there and tech better! Watch on YouTube ! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00) Insta360 X5 (04:35) Instagram Edits App (10:35) MAIN TOPIC: Happy Earth Day (12:35) Earth Day 2025 Apple celebrating Earth Day in the these five ways Sam Altman admits that saying “Please” and “Thank You” to ChatGPT is wasting millions of dollars in computing power DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Earth Day Tip! - Clean Energy Charging (22:35) JUST THE HEADLINES: (26:00) Daddy of a mistake by GoDaddy took Zoom offline for about 90 minutes The FBI can’t find ‘missing’ records of its hacking tools Google used AI to suspend over 39M ad accounts suspected of fraud Hertz says customers’ personal data and driver’s licenses stolen in data breach Hackers spied on 100 US bank regulators’ e-mails for over a year James Webb space telescope reveals that most galaxies rotate clockwise Scientists recreate brain circuit in lab for first time TAKES: Alamo Drafthouse rejects Meta’s Second-Screen technology (30:50) Apple says all Mac minis with Intel are now ‘vintage’ or ‘obsolete’ (36:00) Google announces Agent 2 Agent AI protocol (39:40) BONUS ODD TAKE: My Abandonware (42:40) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: Mockuuups (44:50) Nate: Apple TV+ YouTube Channel (49:20) RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (52:15)…
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It sure seems like hacks and breaches are intensifying. This week, the man behind Have I Been Pwned was phished, if it can happen to him, it can happen to anyone. Be skeptical of any message you're getting that asks you to log in or do anything else that could compromise you. We've got some other tech news to cover, tips to tech better, and picks to get. Enjoy! Watch on YouTube ! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00) Tax Day (04:15) Importance of video at SMMW (09:05) Minecraft Movie (09:50) MAIN TOPIC: You will be pwned (12:25) Have I Been Pwned owner Troy Hunt’s mailing list compromised in phishing attack https://haveibeenpwned.com/ DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Learn for FREE at online universities (19:50) JUST THE HEADLINES: (24:54) Blue Origin mission with all-female crew, including Katy Perry, completes space trip Hacked crosswalks in Bay Area play deepfake-style messages from tech billionaires 33-year-old AmigaOS for Commodore computers gets an unexpected update Microsoft warns that anyone who deleted mysterious folder that appeared after latest Windows 11 update must take action to put it back Hugging Face has acquired the open source robot startup Pollen Robotics to help “democratize” robotics Fintech founder charged with fraud after ‘AI’ shopping app found to be powered by humans in the Philippines Instagram is working on an iPad app TAKES: ChatGPT was the world’s most downloaded app last month (29:15) Microsoft Patch Tuesday, April 2025 Edition (34:40) Temu pulls its U.S. Google Shopping ads (37:05) BONUS ODD TAKE: 368 Chickens game (40:10) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: Shark HV371 Rocket Pro DLX Corded Stick, Removable Hand Vacuum, Advanced Swivel Steering, XL Cup, Crevice Tool, Upholstery Tool & Anti-Allergen Dust Brush, Fuchsia, Capacity (44:25) Nate: Diymore USB C Power Meter Testers,USB C Tester Power Tester Color Screen,Multimeter Tester,Three Screens Switch to Display Current,Voltage,CPU Temperature,Voltage Meter,DC4-30V/0-12A (49:25) RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (53:25)…
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1 Ep. 487: Social Media Marketing World + Tech News & Tips 1:07:57
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedNate has returned from Social Media Marketing World in San Diego. He breaks down what the trends are and why AI probably won't ruin social media. We've also got plenty of other tech news to get caught up on and some tips and picks to help you tech better. Watch on YouTube ! - Visit Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00) MAIN TOPIC: Social Media Marketing World Recap (05:05) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: iOS 18.4, 12 New Things (23:55) JUST THE HEADLINES: (31:45) Martian dust may pose health risk to humans exploring red planet, study finds Bloomberg’s AI-Generated news summaries had at least 36 errors since January Scientists may have discovered how to extract power from the Earth’s rotation FTC says 23andMe purchaser must uphold existing privacy policy for data handling Trump extends TikTok deadline for the second time Apple flew 5 flights full of iPhones from India and China in 3 days to beat Trump Tariffs iPhone farms sending more than 100,000 scam iMessages per day TAKES: Everything we know so far about the Nintendo Switch 2 - Nintendo’s Switch 2 preorder process has strict requirements to thwart scalpers (35:10) Mozilla Thunderbird finally takes on Gmail with new email service (43:25) North Korean hackers cash out hundreds of millions from $1.5bn ByBit hack (46:35) BONUS ODD TAKE: TV Garden - Watch TV from around the world (48:50) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: ArcEmu - Watch Emulator (52:35) Nate: Airmoto Tire Inflator Portable Air Compressor - Air Pump For Car Tires with Digital Pressure Gauge, LED Light and Auto Shut-Off Function - Cordless Pump for Car, Motorcycle, Bicycle, Balls and More (57:35) RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (01:05:00)…
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A very happy World Backup Day to all who celebrate- and you should! March 31st is World Backup day, so we discuss what you should be backing up and how. Is all your important stuff backed up? Please do it, and remember, One Backup is None Backup! Watch on YouTube ! INTRO (00:00) Lumon Terminal Pro (02:10) Nintendo Today! app (03:15) MAIN TOPIC: World Backup Day (09:00) Digital - Backblaze , iCloud, Hard drives Old Photos, videos, keepsakes Life in general - If there is something important, have an extra, or at least a plan DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: We just had a long tip of the week… JUST THE HEADLINES: (23:20) Musk's xAI buys Musk's X social media platform for $33 billion Virginia will punish fast drivers with devices that limit their speed Scientists record first sounds ever known to be made by sharks iPad was underwater for five years before it helped solve an attempted murder Pirating pioneer Napster sells for $207M with plans for music metaverse China's Baidu denies data breach after executive's daughter leaks personal info • ⁃ Facebook’s new friends-only feed lets you scroll like it’s 2008…
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What happens when the company that has your DNA goes bankrupt? Will 23andme sell off your data, or is it safe? The new Google Pixel 9A is on its way, Gmail upgrades search, and iPhone porch pirates get busted. As always, there is plenty more in the tech world to discuss this week. Get caught up so you can tech better. Watch on YouTube ! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00) SCAM ALERT: Text message toll scam (05:10) The Pixel 9A is a midrange phone that actually looks like a good deal (07:50) Apple WWDC starts June 9th (10:05) MAIN TOPIC: DNA testing site 23andMe files for bankruptcy protection (10:40) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Magnification app scene detection (18:10) JUST THE HEADLINES: (28:15) Microsoft tells Windows 10 users to just trade in their PC for a newer one Pentagon kills off HR IT project after 780% budget overrun, years of delays OpenAI study finds links between ChatGPT use and loneliness Apple sued for false advertising over Apple Intelligence YouTube will soon restrict creators from mentioning certain online gambling sites Xbox 360 can now be hacked with just a USB key Developer creates infinite maze that traps AI training bots TAKES: Gmail’s search function just got a major upgrade (32:00) Apple now sells USB-C to 3.5 mm cable for wired AirPods Max playback (34:05) Apple has quietly updated the HomePod mini with a new box (37:55) Microsoft Patch Tuesday March 2025 (38:25) Porch pirate criminal network stole thousands of iPhones in the U.S. (40:25) BONUS ODD TAKE: The Greatest Two-Hit Wonders (45:55) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: Free Tax USA (51:10) Nate: Ydeapi Universal Lid for Pots, Pans and Skillets, Pot Lid With Heat Resistant Silicone Rim and Tempered Glass,Fits 10", 11", 12" Diameter Pots and Pans (54:10) RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (57:00)…
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1 Ep. 484: Scam Alert! Plus Google Gemini 2.0 Flash and the week's tech news, tips, etc. 1:06:52
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedGoogle has released new Gemini AI models and provides free access to many. We take a look and see what's new and how it rates. We've got some other AI news to cover, including Netflix upscaling A Different World with some not-so-great results. How do you feel about QR code menus at restaurants? We found a study looking at their effect. There's plenty of other tech to get caught up on, as well as some tips and picks to help you tech better. Watch on YouTube ! - Visit Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00) The Pebble Watch is back (05:25) Dave’s iPad keyboard case saga (08:30) MAIN TOPIC: Google Gemini AI Updates (13:15) https://gemini.google.com/app Google rolling out latest Gemini 2.0 models, free Deep Research to Android, iOS People are using Google’s new AI model to remove watermarks from images DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Scam Alert! - Sherwood Archer (25:40) JUST THE HEADLINES: (34:50) Saturn solidifies its title as moon king with the discovery of 128 new moons Everything you say to your Echo will be sent to Amazon starting on March 28 Intel appoints Lip-Bu Tan as CEO Saudi Investment Fund pays $3.5bn to capture Pokémon Go Google seals $32 billion deal for cyber start-up Wiz SpaceX Dragon capsule sticks splashdown landing as NASA astronauts return home after months stuck in space Man survives with titanium heart for 100 days – a world first TAKES: The surprising impact of QR code menus on diminishing customer loyalty (37:20) Netflix used AI to upscale ‘A Different World’ and it’s a melted nightmare (46:05) Whistleblower book Meta blocked from promotion is now an Amazon best seller - Streisand effect (48:40) BONUS ODD TAKE: Flight Radar 24 (52:15) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: ULANZI Camera Cooling Fan Black New, Spring Telescopic Mounting Adjustable Mini Intelligent Cooling Fan Real-time Monitoring with Type-C Charging Port, Compatible with Sony Canon FUJIFILM Nikon (55:40) Nate: Photoshop for iOS (58:40) RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (01:03:40)…
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Apple released 2 new Macs after the iPads we talked about last week. The ever-popular MacBook Air and the much less popular Mac Studio. We discuss who they are for. After that, we've got some great headlines, tips, picks, and some news stories you should probably know about. Notnerd.com - Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00) TikTok Shop Credit - Get $8 to shop on TikTok (02:00) Daylight Savings Time vs Standard Time (04:35) MAIN TOPIC: New MacBook Air and Mac Studio (10:25) Apple announces MacBook Air with M4 chip and a price cut Apple’s new M4 MacBook Air is the rare product I’d recommend to everyone Apple unveils new Mac Studio, the most powerful Mac ever, featuring M4 Max and new M3 Ultra DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Restart Your Device (24:00) JUST THE HEADLINES: (31:35) Firmware update bricks HP printers, makes them unable to use HP cartridges Volkswagen to bring back physical buttons to all vehicles NASA uses GPS on the moon for the first time Denmark postal service to stop delivering letters New Zealand’s $16 billion public health system runs on a single Excel sheet Fortnite coming to iPhones in Brazil as Apple is forced to allow sideloading King Charles releasing his own Apple Music playlist TAKES: YouTube Premium Lite: Watch your favorite creators ad-free (35:40) TCL's premium TV shipments more than double year-on-year, overtaking LG (42:35) Bank of America warns Social Security numbers, IDs, and other sensitive customer data potentially exposed in third-party document destruction blunder (47:00) BONUS ODD TAKE: nobody.live - streams with nobody watching (48:25) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: Fantasy Hike (54:05) Nate: Wireless Bluetooth Remote Control, 2025 New Remote Control Page Turner Bluetooth Scroller Ring, Short Video and Music Camera Shutter Remote Controller Scrolling Ring Black (01:01:05) RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (01:05:50)…
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1 Ep. 482: 2 New iPads and more from Apple! Tech news, tips, etc. 1:08:18
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedApple is on a roll, this week dropping not one but two new iPad models, some cases and watch straps, and some new Beats. No official news on the MacBook Air yet, but it could be coming any day. We also cover other tech news from the week and have some tips and picks to help you tech better. Watch on YouTube ! - Visit Notnerd.com or Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00) Notpicks Giveaway Winner (02:30) MAIN TOPIC: New iPads and more from Apple (06:30) Tim Cook - There’s something in the air New M3 iPad Air New 11th-Gen iPad Apple introduces new spring time colored cases and watch bands Beats unveils limited edition Solo 4 with ‘playful, nostalgic aesthetic’ Apple expected to announce new M4 MacBook Air tomorrow DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Zoom out the selfie camera, expand the frame, plus more! (20:00) JUST THE HEADLINES: (28:50) Antiaging pill for dogs clears key FDA hurdle Meta is firing about 20 employees for leaking information DoorDash paying drivers $17 million for stolen tips Amazon surpasses Walmart in revenue for the first time Fiverr wants gig workers to offload some of their work to AI Nokia is putting the first cellular network on the moon Sanas taps AI to change call center workers’ accents in real time Indian cinema chain sued by film-goer over lengthy pre-film ads TAKES: Everything you need to know about Alexa+, Amazon's new generative AI assistant (31:00) Microsoft releases a Copilot app for Mac and Microsoft Copilot just shared a script to activate Windows 11 for free and Microsoft is shutting down Skype for Teams (36:40) US firm Firefly scores its first moon landing with Blue Ghost spacecraft (40:25) Not news: Apple delays major iOS 19 feature announcement (42:45) BONUS ODD TAKE: http://ismycomputeron.com/ (44:50) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: Insta360 Flow 2 Pro Grey - Foldable AI Phone Gimbal, Track in 200+ Apps with Apple DockKit, Multi-Person Tracking, 360º Pan Tracking, Built-in Tripod/Selfie Stick, iPhone/Android Portable Stabilizer (46:45) Nate: CanKeeper 3-In-1 - FITS 12oz, 16oz and Slim Cans - Keep Your Can Cold For Hours - Double Walled and Vacuum Insulated Can Cooler - Lid Keeps Cold In, Dirt Out Maple (56:55) RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (01:01:00)…
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedThe morning after last week's show, Apple announced their new iPhone 16e, replacing the SE line of iPhones. It has a lot of features, doesn't have others, and has a new price. Who is this phone for? Apple must think there is a market for it, and we break down our thoughts. Speaking of markets, there wasn't one for the Humane AI pin, and they are shutting it down. Plus more tech news, tips, and picks to help you tech better. Watch on YouTube ! - Visit Notnerd.com or Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00) Southwest Airlines is now telling people not to play music and videos on speakerphone as part of their preflight instructions… (02:35) MAIN TOPIC: iPhone 16E (07:55) Apple announces iPhone 16E 18 features missing from the iPhone 16E DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: iPhone Music Haptics (29:00) JUST THE HEADLINES: (38:05) Asus continues fragrant device trend with an aromatic mouse Scented products cause indoor air pollution on par with car exhaust India’s “Human Calculator Kid” shatters 6 world records in a single day YouTube plans lower-priced, ad-free version of paid video tier Microsoft unveils Majorana 1, the world’s first quantum processor powered by topological qubits Apple says Severance has become its most popular show ever, overtaking Ted Lasso California takes steps toward officially recognizing Bigfoot TAKES: Humane is shutting down the AI Pin and selling its remnants to HP (42:00) Apple announces $500B US investment plan, adding 20K jobs (44:55) Microsoft quietly launched a free ad-supported Office App, and no one noticed (47:35) BONUS ODD TAKE: Untranslatable Dictionary (50:25) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: Mini Spider Prank Box - Surprise Wooden Gag Gift, Perfect for Birthday, April Fools Day, Harmless Joke with Rubber Spider, Startling & Reusable Prank Kit (54:25) Nate: Girl Scout Cookies from Isla (58:45) RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (01:02:20)…
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1 Ep. 480: AI Video Comes to the Masses... Yikes! Plus other tech news and tips. 1:04:21
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedAdobe has made AI video free to everyone with Firefly, and YouTube is adding new AI features. Even if it isn't great now, it will only get better from here. Scarlett Johansson wants to put a stop to it now. Is that the right move? She's made a lot of money off CGI in her movies. Plus, we've got some other news to get caught up on so you can get out there and tech better! Watch on YouTube! Notnerd.com Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00) MAIN TOPIC: AI video is here for the masses (08:00) Adobe Firefly now lets anyone create 5-second AI video in 1080p HD YouTube Shorts adds Veo 2 so creators can make GenAI videos Scarlett Johansson calls for deepfake ban after AI video goes viral (No link on purpose) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Record weight with Siri (24:20) JUST THE HEADLINES: (34:00) Nintendo loses trademark battle with a Costa Rican grocery store Most men would marry their AI girlfriends if it were legal The IRS Is Buying an AI Supercomputer From Nvidia Lawsuit accuses Meta of training AI on torrented 82TB dataset with millions of pirated books TikTok returns to Apple and Google app stores in the US The Apple TV app is now available on Android Disney Plus loses 700,000 subscribers following price increase TAKES: Apple just built an adorable robot lamp, a sneak peek into robotics work (38:35) ColorWare now selling M4 Mac mini with special edition retro beige or matte jet black design (41:20) How 3D-printed parts changed the NASCAR Cup Series (45:45) BONUS ODD TAKE: Air Sickness Bag Virtual Museum (48:30) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: WOLFBOX MF100 Electric Air Duster-150000RPM Super Power Cordless Air Duster, Rechargeable Brushless Motor Durable Blower, 3-Gear Adjustable Dust Blower for Computer, Keyboard, Outdoor, House and Car (51:45) Nate: Unjumbly Baseball Cap Storage, Hat Carrier Travel Case with Carrying Handle and Adjustable Shoulder Strap, Hat Organizer Holder Bag for 6 Baseball Caps, Hat Travel Case Ideal for Travel & Home Storage (56:30) RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (58:50)…
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1 Ep. 479: Apple Stuff Incoming! Tech news, tips, and picks too. 1:11:13
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedRumors are heating up for new products from Apple, but today's release was not on our list, the Powerbeats Pro 2. There's plenty of other tech news to get caught up on, like T-Mobile's Starlink messaging service. Plus, we've got some tips and picks to help you tech better! Watch on YouTube ! INTRO (00:00) Breaking News: Apple now lets users migrate their purchases between Apple Accounts (05:50) Apple Shared Album Limits and Storage (10:05) Notpicks reviews and giveaway (14:20) MAIN TOPIC: iPhone SE 4? Not yet (19:25) Powerbeats Pro 2… New Apple products launching this week? DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: How to use Apple’s “Invite” app - Invite for next week’s show (26:50) JUST THE HEADLINES: (37:05) Google pulls incorrect Gouda stat from its AI Super Bowl ad Bald eagle officially declared US national bird after 250 years Twisted graphene sheets reveal ‘unconventional’ superconductivity governed by quantum geometry Google removes pledge to not use AI for weapons from website Developer runs Doom on $50 Apple Lightning to HDMI adapter Jeep introduces pop-up ads that appear every time you stop French train passenger fined $155 for using phone on speaker TAKES: T-Mobile’s Starlink messaging service is now free to try, even if you aren’t on T-Mobile (40:45) Consumer electronics from China getting more expensive as tariffs bite (44:45) Microsoft is cracking down on people upgrading to Windows 11 on unsupported hardware (47:55) iOS 18.3.1 includes fix for actively exploited vulnerability (49:50) Microsoft Patch Tuesday February 2025 (50:25) BONUS ODD TAKE: Explore Live Cams (51:50) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: TimeCapsule for AirTag (54:45) Nate: Snap Grip Luxe (59:55) RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (01:04:50)…
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1 Ep. 478: Apple Invites App, Free Super Bowl, and Zuck Leaks! 1:10:22
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedLots of invite-related news this week. Apple introduced its new Apple Invites app this morning. Tubi is letting everyone watch the Super Bowl. Zuck is mad that his meetings keep getting leaked. Google invites their employees to leave. We cover that and the rest of the tech news this week that we think is important to the average not nerd. Watch on YouTube! INTRO (00:00) Apple introduces Invites App (05:05) MAIN TOPIC: Super Bowl Time (12:20) How to stream the 2025 Super Bowl in 4K for free on any Apple device Every angle covered: nearly 250 Sony cameras set to capture Super Bowl LIX Kendrick Lamar takes over Apple Arcade hit ahead of Super Bowl halftime performance NFL QB Jayden Daniels uses VR to train MLS Season Pass announces free promos with T-Mobile and Comcast, new Sunday night games DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Scan documents for free on iOS recap (24:40) JUST THE HEADLINES: (34:50) Meta memo threatening to fire leakers is immediately leaked; Zuck says it sucks Microsoft Paint gets Copilot button for generative AI features The average American spent 2.5 months on their phone in 2024 Anthropic AI asks job applicants not to use AI in job applications That AI-restored Beatles song won Grammy for Best Rock Performance Apple now has more than 2.35 billion active devices worldwide Netflix is making a Little House on the Prairie reboot TAKES: Google offers ‘voluntary exit’ to all US platforms and devices employees (38:20) OpenAI is losing money on its pricey ChatGPT Pro plan, CEO Sam Altman says (41:05) Time to delete? The most invasive apps list includes some of your favorites (45:15) BONUS ODD TAKE: Caffeine Calculator (52:10) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: Rene Ritchie YouTube Channel (56:10) Nate: 3M Double Sided Mounting Tape VHB 0.5" x 15.4 Ft 0.025in Thick Black 5925 Heavy Duty Foam Tape Strong Adhesive for Car Décor Home Office Logos (59:30) RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (01:02:25)…
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1 Ep. 477: Is Amazon Prime worth it in 2025? + DeepSeek AI, Samsung Unpacked, and More! 1:20:47
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Play Later Play Later Lists Like LikedA few weeks ago, Dave dropped the shocking news that he had canceled Amazon Prime. Last week he hinted that maybe he was back in. For many people, Amazon Prime seems like a no-brainer, but is it? We take a look at what benefits you get for the price. There's also an impressive new AI, DeepSeek, from China that is making headlines. Samsung also had their Unpacked event to announce new technology, and some people got to check out their upcoming Moohan XR headset. Plenty of technology to get caught up on this week to help you get out there and tech better! Watch on YouTube! INTRO (00:00) Followup: Nate’s pick from last week (04:05) MAIN TOPIC: Is Amazon Prime worth it in 2025? (06:50) Dave dumped Prime but couldn’t stay away? Amazon Prime membership fees Prime membership benefits DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: (37:50) iOS 18.3 Update Apple “Intelligence” on by default JUST THE HEADLINES: (47:40) Vandals in Southern California attack Waymo driverless taxi Report of newly-discovered asteroid turns out to be a Tesla Roadster eBay sellers asking $2k to $50k for iPhones with TikTok installed Subaru security vulnerability allowed millions of cars to be tracked, unlocked, and started Meta officially starts showing ads on Threads Netflix raises prices again Solar-charging backpacks are helping children to read after dark Sony ends production of Blu-ray media, MiniDiscs, and MiniDV cassettes TAKES: China’s DeepSeek hits #1 on App Store, shocks AI researchers, sends US tech shares tumbling - Jevons AI Paradox (51:10) OpenAI introduces Operator to perform web tasks for you (57:10) Everything Samsung announced at the Galaxy S25 Unpacked event - Samsung Moohan XR headset (58:40) Microsoft Patch Tuesday, January 2025 (01:02:45) BONUS ODD TAKE: Stimulation Clicker Neal.fun (01:04:00) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: Anker Nano 3-in-1 Portable iPhone Charger, 10,000mAh Power Bank with Built-in USB-C Cable and Foldable Wall Plug, 30W Max Battery Pack, Travel Essentials for iPhone 16/15 Series, Galaxy, MacBook (01:09:35) Nate: INKEE GC12 Portable LED Photography Light Wand,Bi Color Magnetic Handheld Video Wand Stick 2700K-6500K,2500mAh Built-in Rechargable Inflatable Light for Video Recording Dimmable Camera Light Tube (01:15:55) RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (01:18:45)…
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