Episodes

  • Ep. 519: 2025 Gadget Gift Guide for Geeks

    Ep. 519: 2025 Gadget Gift Guide for Geeks
    Nov 19 2025
    We all have that one person on our holiday list who already seems to have everything. Whether they're a full-on tech geek or just impossible to shop for, we dug through YEARS of Notnerd picks to bring you the ultimate list of gadgets, gear, and oddball gifts — perfect for anyone. 💡 Some gifts are seriously useful. 🤪 Some are just weird and fun. 🔥 All of them are awesome. Before you start holiday shopping, check out our Gadget Gift Guide — and make your gift-giving life WAY easier. Plus, as always, we've got the week's tech news and tips to help you get out there and tech better! Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00) iPhone Pocket did not make our list (05:10) YouTube TV and Disney reach deal ending the two-week blackout (06:30) Cloudflare outage disrupts internet (07:20) MAIN TOPIC: 2025 Gadget Gift Guide for Geeks (08:35) BLUETTI Portable Power Station EB3A (09:25) Ambient Weather WS-2902 WiFi Smart Weather Station (11:10) Ear Wax Removal Endoscope Otoscope (12:50) Anker Nano 3-in-1 Portable iPhone Charger (14:00) Babelio Travel White Noise Machine (16:50) Magnetic Tripod for iPhone (17:55) Apple Watch Power Bank (20:05) TP-Link Tapo 1080P Indoor Security Camera (21:05) Neewer Selfie Quad Pod (23:20) WOLFBOX MF100 Electric Air Duster (24:55) OneSnap Magnetic Wireless Charger (27:30) GoveeLife E-Ink Bluetooth Thermometer Hygrometer (28:25) Tyvek Mighty Wallet (30:20) Anker MagSafe Charger Stand (31:40) Knork (35:15) Kasa Matter Smart Outdoor Plug (36:10) Jinkies from Nerdwax (40:20) OREiN Matter Smart Light Bulb (41:55) DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: More space on iPad screens (45:05) JUST THE HEADLINES: (50:30) Russia's AI robot falls seconds after being unveiled Red Dead Redemption is coming to iOS next month Miami is testing a self-driving police car that can launch drones AI-generated song "Walk my Walk" tops country music chart TiVo stops selling DVRs, exiting the hardware business after 26 years An AI podcasting machine is churning out 3,000 episodes a week US ends penny-making run after more than 230 years TAKES: Only half the homes in America have cable TV anymore (52:25) OceanGate Titan sub's camera found mostly intact with SanDisk SD card still holding images and videos (53:25) 2B email addresses and 1.3B passwords compromised in multiple data breaches (54:35) BONUS ODD TAKE: Space Type Generator (56:30) RAMAZON PURCHASE OF THE WEEK (59:25)
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Ep. 518: iPhone Pocket? and what is going on at Meta?

    Ep. 518: iPhone Pocket? and what is going on at Meta?
    Nov 12 2025
    Were you a fan of the iPod Socks and have a lot of money burning a hole in your pocket? Then the iPhone Pocket might be for you. Also, what is going on over at Meta? Are they reading all your messages for AI? How much are they making from scam ads? What are the chances Elon gets his $1T payday? Plus plenty more tech news to get caught up on, and some great tips and picks to help you tech better. Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00) Apple launches iPhone Pocket: a limited edition designer strap accessory (02:40) MAIN TOPIC: What's going on at Meta? (07:40) Is Meta really reading your DMs? Leaked documents show Meta makes billions from scam ads Mark Zuckerberg is excited to add more AI content to all your social feeds Chan Zuckerberg Initiative shifts focus to AI and science Tesla shareholders approve new $1 trillion pay package for Musk DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Tinted Liquid Glass (21:15) JUST THE HEADLINES: (27:30) The Louvre's video surveliance password was Louvre Google plans secret AI military outpost on tiny island overrun by crabs SpaceX disables 2,500 Starlink terminals allegedly used by Asian scam centers Logitech open to adding an AI agent to board of directors, CEO says China launches stealth jet from electomagnetic catapult aircraft carrier Alien worlds may be able to make their own water Grand Theft Auto 6 delayed again to November 2026 TAKES: YouTube TV blackout is costing Disney an estimated $4.3 million per day in lost revenue (30:25) Nintendo Store app launches on iPhone (31:50) OpenAI sued for trademark infringement over Sora's 'Cameo' feature (34:35) Meta is killing off the external Facebook Like button (37:30) Commercial spyware "Landfall" ran rampant on Samsung phones for almost a year (39:00) Microsoft November 2025 Patch Tuesday (40:20) BONUS ODD TAKE: Super Mario Bros. Remastered (42:05) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: Otamatone Classic Ninja [Officially Licensed] Japanese Character Electronic Musical Instrument Portable Synthesizer from Japan Maywa Denki for Children Kids and Adults Gift (44:15) Nate: Temdan Magnetic iwatch Charger Portable Wireless Charger for Apple Watch 1200mAh Power Bank Camping Travel Essentials for Series 10/9/8/7/6/Se/5/4/3/2/1/Ultra/Ultra 2-Black - Episode 385: Live from Dongletown (50:55) RAMAZON PURCHASE OF THE WEEK (55:15)
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    1 hr
  • Ep. 517: The Robots are here, kinda

    Ep. 517: The Robots are here, kinda
    Nov 5 2025

    The 1X Neo home robot has been everywhere this week, cooking, cleaning, and having problems. Will the dream of the Jetsons come true, and we'll all have a Rosey to take care of us? We don't think so, but they will only get better from here. Plus, we've got plenty of other tech news to get caught up on from Apple, Canva, Nvidia, and more. We've also got some tips and picks to help you get out there and tech better!

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

    INTRO (00:00)

    Apple OS 26.1s are out (04:25)

    Apple launches rich new web interface for the App Store (05:50)

    Quarterly Results (08:35)

    MAIN TOPIC: Neo Robot wants to be in your home (09:00)

    1X Neo is a $20,000 home robot that will learn chores via teleoperation

    Can I Turn A Robot Into A MasterChef?

    DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Currency converter in Apple Calculator app (17:30)

    JUST THE HEADLINES: (22:45)

    Withings launches iPhone-connected urine reader that goes in your toilet

    New China law fines influencers if they discuss 'serious' topics without a degree

    Nvidia takes $1 billion stake in Nokia

    Nvidia becomes world's first 5 trillion dollar company

    Someone snuck into a Cellebrite Microsoft Teams call and leaked phone unlocking details

    Three decades after Clippy, Microsoft launches AI Mico

    Mathematical proof debunks the idea that the universe is a computer simulation

    TAKES:

    Apple One gets new colorful logo following Apple TV rebrand (25:50)

    Affinity is now an all-in-one free app with native Canva integration (32:45)

    YouTube TV loses ESPN, ABC and other Disney channels (35:05)

    Security & Privacy: Two Windows vulnerabilities, one a 0-day, are under active exploitation - iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1 bring multiple critical security fixes; here's the full list (37:55)

    BONUS ODD TAKE: https://playclassic.games (40:35)

    PICKS OF THE WEEK:

    Dave: Slickwraps Wood Series (44:10)

    Nate: NEEWER Wireless Lavalier Microphone for iPhone Android Tablet PC Laptop 131ft/40m Range Noise Cancellation Omnidirectional Mic for Vlogging Live Streaming (1x RX + 2x TX), KM23 (48:00)

    RAMAZON PURCHASE OF THE WEEK (51:25)
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    57 mins
  • Ep. 516: Wolf and Wizard Talk Tech

    Ep. 516: Wolf and Wizard Talk Tech
    Oct 29 2025

    We're all dressed up and talking tech. Samsung released its new Galaxy XR to compete with the Apple Vision Pro. We discuss our thoughts on the devices and the AR/VR industry as well. There's plenty of other tech to get caught up on, like Elon Musk's new Grokopedia. Get caught up so you can get out there and tech better.

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

    INTRO (00:00)

    Apple hits $4 Trillion market value, joining Nvidia and Microsoft (05:00)

    Report: 'Virtually No Demand' for iPhone Air (06:35)

    MAIN TOPIC: Samsung Galaxy XR (08:20)

    Samsung takes on Apple's Vision Pro with new Galaxy XR headset

    Vision Pro M5 vs Galaxy XR – Apple finally meets a match?

    DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Apple Focus modes (19:15)

    JUST THE HEADLINES: (29:30)

    Internet archive celebrates 1 Trillion web pages archived

    Jaguar Land Rover hack cost UK economy an estimated $2.5 Billion

    California is about to run out of license plate numbers

    Coca-Cola's new hydrogen-powered vending machine doesn't need a power outlet

    Astronomers discover hidden moon orbiting Uranus

    Apple Vision Pro now made in Vietnam

    Scientists invented an entirely new way to refrigerate

    TAKES:

    Reddit sues over 'industrial-scale' scraping of user comments (34:00)

    Elon Musk launches Grokipedia to compete with online encyclopedia Wikipedia (36:30)

    Meta launches 'ghost posts' that disappear after 24 hours on Threads (38:25)

    Eight Sleep adds 'outage mode' to smart beds after AWS problems left them frozen (42:45)

    BONUS ODD TAKE: Leo Labs Low Orbit Satellite Visualization (44:00)

    PICKS OF THE WEEK:

    Dave: Cookie Clicker (50:25)

    Nate: NEEWER Basic Magnetic RGB Video Light, 360° Full RGB Mini LED Camera Light CRI96+ 2500-9000K 18 Scenes 3 Cold Shoes & 1/4", 2000mAh Rechargeable Portable for Selfie/Tripod Photography Lighting, BL60C (57:15)

    RAMAZON PURCHASE OF THE WEEK (59:15)
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Ep. 515: Apple M5 & F1, AWS, and 67

    Ep. 515: Apple M5 & F1, AWS, and 67
    Oct 22 2025

    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.

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

    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)

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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Ep. 514: Fall Apple Drop

    Ep. 514: Fall Apple Drop
    Oct 15 2025
    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! Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com 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)
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Ep. 513: Sora, Shopping, and Spotify from OpenAI

    Ep. 513: Sora, Shopping, and Spotify from OpenAI
    Oct 8 2025
    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)
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Ep. 512: Amazon Fall Event - New Products and Alexa+ AI

    Ep. 512: Amazon Fall Event - New Products and Alexa+ AI
    Oct 1 2025
    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. Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com 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)
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    1 hr