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Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better

Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better

By: Nate Heath and David Baehler
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 Putting a "not nerd" filter on nerdy things. Each week we cover topics related to a better technology experience, including practical tech news, tips and tricks. Nate and David aim to filter through all the tech news to bring you just the stuff you need to know. Politics & Government
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  • Ep. 495: The iPhone is still on top, WWDC, and more

    Ep. 495: The iPhone is still on top, WWDC, and more
    Jun 4 2025

    The Apple iPhone is still doing just fine in worldwide sales. Apple hosts its WWDC next week, will their announcements be enough to quiet the critics? We discuss that and so much more this week to help you get out there and tech better.

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

    INTRO (00:00)

    Nate’s Garage Sale (03:35)

    MAIN TOPIC: The iPhone is still on top (09:05)

    iPhone 16 Leads Global Smartphone Sales in Q1 2025

    WWDC Next Week

    Apple explains how the App Store keeps users safe in big-number ways

    DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Cellular settings on iPhone (14:45)

    JUST THE HEADLINES: (23:35)

    China just held the first-ever humanoid robot fight night

    The CIA secretly ran a Star Wars fan site

    Amazon purges billions of product listings in cost-cutting drive

    Discord’s new currency pays users to interact with ads

    Usage of semicolons in English books down almost half in two decades

    Victoria’s Secret takes down website after security incident

    Netflix will try a TikTok-like feed on its mobile app

    TAKES:

    Microsoft wants Windows Update to handle all apps (27:25)

    North Korea infiltrates U.S. remote jobs - with the help of everyday Americans (30:35)

    BONUS ODD TAKE: Roomba Quest (36:00)

    PICKS OF THE WEEK:

    Dave: Magnetic Tripod for iPhone 12/13/14/15/16 & MagSafe Cases | Handy Phone Stand | 20 N52 Magnets Inside, Cold Shoe Mount, 1/4" Screw & Foldable Hook (39:10)

    Nate: Newmowa Black Magnetic Phone Vlog Selfie Monitor Screen, 1080P Wireless Recording, Using Phone Rear Camera for Selfie Vlog Live Stream TikTok, Compatible with iPhone (45:50)

    RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (49:30)
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    53 mins
  • Ep. 494: The next life-changing device is coming from OpenAI & Jony Ive?

    Ep. 494: The next life-changing device is coming from OpenAI & Jony Ive?
    May 28 2025
    Last week was another wild one in the world of AI news, not the least of which was Jony Ive's IO company being acquired by Sam Altman's OpenAI. They claim to have the next big device in the works. It will probably be something AI. Do we need it? And yes, we also discuss some non-AI news. Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00) Why Amazon is giving surprise refunds for old purchases - and who's getting them (05:35) MAIN TOPIC: Sam Altman and Jony Ive team up to create AI devices (08:30) OpenAI unites with Jony Ive in $6.5B deal to create AI devices Sam & Jony introduce io DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Typing Cursor iOS (19:00) JUST THE HEADLINES: (27:05) Infrared contact lenses allow people to see in the dark, even with their eyes closed The US Treasury unveils its plan to kill the penny Chicago Sun-Times prints summer reading list full of fake AI books Apple Music launches Sound Therapy, a new ‘audio wellness’ feature Instagram’s AI chatbots lie about being licensed therapists X suffers new outage following Oregon data center fire DanaBot malware devs infected their own PCs TAKES: Philips debuts 3D printable components to repair products (29:10) Memorial Day box office record broken with Lilo & Stitch, Mission Impossible movies leading the way (31:35) SIDE STEP: 3D Printing (33:25) Many iPhones stolen in the US and Europe end up in one building in China (40:15) BONUS ODD TAKE: One Square Minesweeper (43:10) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: hula+ MagSafe Phone Holder Portable Mount, Reusable Stand for Shower, Mirror, Kitchen, Window, & Bathroom Compatible with MagSafe Adjustable Rotation for Content, TikTok, Movies & Music (45:35) Nate: 2 PCS Long Lighter, Candle Lighters Electric Lighter, Rechargeable Arc with LED Display, Lighters for Candle Aromatherapy Camping BBQ Gas Stoves-Deep Black (50:00) RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (54:50)
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    1 hr
  • Ep. 493: Microsoft Build + Google IO = Too Much AI, other tech news

    Ep. 493: Microsoft Build + Google IO = Too Much AI, other tech news
    May 21 2025
    Microsoft Build and Google I/O, each company's annual developer conference, are taking place this week. As with most AI news these days, we can't cover everything they announced, nor would we want to. But what does this runaway train of AI progress mean for you? Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00) File your Siri lawsuit claim (04:05) Fortnite returns to the App Store for iPhone and iPad (06:05) MAIN TOPIC: Microsoft Build and Google I/O (12:10) Microsoft Build 2025: news and announcements from the developer conference Everything Google announced at I/O 2025: Gemini, Search, Android, and more DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Safari remove distracting items (36:25) JUST THE HEADLINES: (44:40) The top fell off Australia’s first orbital-class rocket, delaying its launch HBO Max lives! Max to change its name back after 2 years CERN gears up to ship antimatter across Europe Chinese ‘kill switches’ found hidden in US solar farms NASA engineers fixed some thrusters on Voyager 1 from 15 billion miles away Regeneron Pharmaceuticals to buy 23andMe and its data for $256 million InventWood is about to mass-produce wood that’s stronger than steel TAKES: Airbnb introduces services (46:45) Top tier Adobe Creative Cloud plan increasing to $800 per year (49:35) Microsoft extends Office app support on Windows 10 to 2028 (53:15) KrebsOnSecurity Hit With Near-Record 6.3 Tbps DDoS (54:35) BONUS ODD TAKE: 10,000 Drum Machines (57:05) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: Zhiyun Molus x100 RGB Cam Mackey (01:00:55) Nate: SMALLRIG Camera Cage for Sony ZV-1 II/ZV-1F / ZV-1 Camera, with Silicone Gel Grip, Cold Shoe Mount (01:06:15) RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (1:08:30)
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    1 hr and 12 mins

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