Notnerd Podcast: Practical Tech News And Tips For The "not Nerd"

Some staffing changes near the top at Apple were announced this week, with Alan Dye, design guy, moving to Meta getting a lot of press. But many say good riddance. There was also plenty of other tech news dropping this week, we try to get you caught up with what you need to know. Of course, we have some great tips for you and even a special guest during our picks of the week. All so you can get out there and tech better! Gadget Gift Guide for Geeks Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00) After Apple refusal, Indian government completes U-turn on mandatory iPhone app (03:00) MAIN TOPIC: Apple Design is a changing (04:45) Apple design executive Alan Dye poached by Meta in major coup Apple design boss Alan Dye departing for Meta Alan.app Apple announces executive transitions Apple chief Johny Srouji confirms he isn't going anywhere DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Get a Callback Reminder for a Missed Call (13:10) JUST THE HEADLINES: (19:10) End-to-end encrypted smart toilet camera is not

Apple is still working on releasing a folding phone, but Samsung is adding more folds to theirs. But Apple has some good news in the smartphone world this week. We've got some great Just the Headlines, tips, and picks, all to help you tech better! Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00) Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Cyber Week Update (02:25) MAIN TOPIC: Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold phone (07:20) Apple iPhone shipments to beat Samsung for the first time in 14 years, report says (12:00) DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Assign Action Button (18:55) JUST THE HEADLINES: (27:10) Austria's rebel nuns refuse to give up Instagram to stay in their convent Crime rings enlist hackers to hijack trucks ChatGPT is going to start showing you ads A Windows update broke login button, and Microsoft's advice is to click where it used to be MKBHD is shutting down his iPhone wallpaper app More than half of new articles on the internet are being written by AI Australia spent $62 million to update its weather web

Apple announced their 45, yes 45, finalists for the App Store Awards. We take a look at what made the list and see if we used any of them. Apple also had another new limited edition product this week and released some interesting details about 3D printing Apple Watches. Just the Headlines has some gems this week, and of course, we have some tech tips. We also add a few new entries to the Gadget Gift Guide! Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00) Apple launches second limited-edition iPhone accessory (02:35) MAIN TOPIC: Apple announces finalists for the 2025 App Store Awards (05:10) DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Sections in Apple Reminders (22:45) JUST THE HEADLINES: (30:00) Robots in your bloodstream could deliver drugs with greater precision London thieves gave stolen phones back when they weren't iPhones British Army will use Call of Duty to train soldiers Magician forgets password to his own hand after RFID chip implant Quantum teleportation between photons from two distant ligh

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.

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 p

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

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 Astro

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

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 iPhon

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 App

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 “Ma

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

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

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? Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com 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. Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com 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, stabl

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

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

Yes, AOL dial-up internet is still a thing, but not for much longer. We reminisce on the "good" old days of the internet and how far we've come. Plus, we had some big news in the AI world this week and so much more. Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00) AI Stuff, should we cover more or less? Let us know in the comments (03:30) MAIN TOPIC: Pour one out for dial-up (05:45) AOL ditching dial-up service, a relic of the internet in the '90s and early '00s AOL Sound Board AOL Wikipedia Net Zero Dialup still kicking - maybe not, but they have a website The Commodore 64 is back DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK:  Shared Photo Albums (17:30) JUST THE HEADLINES: (25:05) Starbucks asks customers in South Korea to stop bringing printers and desktop computers into stores Jellyfish swarm forces French nuclear plant to shut Astrophysicist proposes paperclip-sized spacecraft could travel at lightspeed to a black hole Microsoft sued for discontinuing Windows 10 support Autonomous AI-guided Black Hawk

Mark Zuckerberg and Meta are betting big on AI and trying to build a dream team. Can they buy their way into AI dominance? Quarterly results are in for most of the tech world, and we don't really care. Google has a bunch of new rules on age and language. That and so much more as we help you tech better! Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00) One month until new iPhones! - Nate’s iPhone Beta Woes (03:05) Quarterly Results from big tech, who cares - Microsoft officially tops $4 trillion in market cap, joining Nvidia in exclusive club (08:25) Bitchat reality check (11:10) MAIN TOPIC: Can Meta buy AI Superintelligence? (12:30) Meta is shelling out big bucks to get ahead in AI. Here’s who it’s hiring Meta’s AI Recruiting Campaign Finds a New Target Mark Zuckerberg says Superintelligence is imminent. What is it? DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK:  Download Offline Maps (25:55) JUST THE HEADLINES: (33:35) U.S. Senators Introduce New Pirate Site Blocking Bill: Block BEARD YouTube loosens profan

Tech news doesn't take a vacation. We've got a ton of stories to get caught up on this week, including Apple Public Betas, World Emoji Day, and the Tea dating app breach. No main topic, just a bunch of random tech stories that we think you should know about so you can get out there and tech better! Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00) Bluetti to the rescue (05:00) MAIN TOPIC: Too much news this week Apple releases public betas of its new software updates with Liquid Glass (08:10) Apple introduces AppleCare One, streamlining coverage into a single plan with incredible value (11:40) The $2,000/week summer camps aiming to cure teens of phone addiction (14:35) World Emoji Day 2025: Top 10 emoji in the U.S. (17:55) Not News? “The 100 Best Podcasts of All Time” (21:15) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK:  Screenshot to Capture Text (26:05) JUST THE HEADLINES: (30:40) 'Chuck E. Cheese' handcuffed and arrested in Florida on charges of using a stolen credit card Sony is fighting climate change