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

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Putting a "not nerd" filter on techy things. Are you tired of tech news stories and tips that aren't practical? Well, we are focused on presenting you with the information that matters to the masses. Slightly Apple focused but looking at all the latest and greatest in technology.

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  • Ep. 499: Thanks AI, That Plant Doesn't Exist! and more tech news

    02/07/2025 Duração: 52min

    Does that plant even exist? Is that how I take care of plants? AI is all over the place these days. Years ago, tech news used to slow down in the summer. But that's no longer the case. We will get you caught up with as much as we can to help you tech better. Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00) Anker issues new global recall for five power bank models over fire hazard (05:25) Microsoft makes Windows 10 security updates FREE for an extra year — but there's a catch, and you might not like it (06:25) MAIN TOPIC: Thanks AI, that plant doesn’t exist (09:05) AI-generated images of fake, otherworldly-looking houseplants are proliferating online and misleading consumers, as AI slop extends to plant care advice How ChatGPT and other AI tools are changing the teaching profession DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK:  Audio messages or Press and hold “+” to bring up gallery (15:30) JUST THE HEADLINES: (21:10) Call center workers are tired of being mistaken for AI To spam AI chatbots, companies spam

  • Ep. 498: Where did the 16 billion passwords come from? And some more pleasant tech news

    25/06/2025 Duração: 01h07min

    It makes for a great headline saying that 16 billion passwords were leaked. Was this some new massive data breach? What should you do about it? We take a look. We've got plenty of other tech news, tips, and picks to get you caught up on this week so you can get out there and tech better! Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00) It’s not just Prime Video: Max shows 50% more ads now (06:45) MAIN TOPIC: 16 Billion with a B Passwords Leaked (09:20) 16 Billion Apple, Facebook, Google And Other Passwords Leaked No, the 16 billion credentials leak is not a new data breach haveibeenpwned.com Please use passkeys, a password manager, and 2FA! DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK:  Schedule Text Message, Send Later on iOS (18:55) JUST THE HEADLINES: (25:35) Applebee’s and IHOP plan to introduce AI in restaurants Axolotl discovery brings us closer than ever to regrowing human limbs A mathematician calculated the size of a giant meatball made of every human Scientists once hoarded pre-nuclear steel; no

  • Ep. 497: 23andWho, Trump Phones, Anker Recall, and more tech news!

    18/06/2025 Duração: 01h05min

    The 23andMe saga continues, the Trump Organization announces phones and cell plans, and beloved Anker has a recall. After Apple's WWDC and our special episode last week, there's plenty of tech news to get caught up on this week. Time to tech better! Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00) Dave Plays Games - iPhone can be used as a Nintendo Switch 2 webcam (05:00) WWDC Followup (08:55) MAIN TOPIC: 23andWho (15:05) 23andMe's founder Anne Wojcicki wins bid for bankrupt DNA testing firm Regeneron Pharmaceuticals to buy 23andMe and its data for $256 million 23andMe says 15% of customers asked to delete their genetic data since bankruptcy DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK:  Sort by recently added in photos plus more. (19:20) JUST THE HEADLINES: (26:25) An experimental new dating site matches singles based on their browser histories Barbie goes AI as Mattel teams with OpenAI to reinvent playtime with artificial intelligence China shuts down AI tools during nationwide college exams Volvo debuts

  • Ep. 496: Apple WWDC 25 Keynote Recap - Liquid Glass, Apple Intelligence, and more

    09/06/2025 Duração: 44min

    Apple kicked off its Worldwide Developers Conference this morning. WWDC is the event where developers are educated and the public is informed about all the new features coming to their various operating systems this fall. We discuss the announcements, what we're excited about, and what confuses us. Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00) Apple Intelligence (03:15) Liquid Glass (04:40) iOS 26 (10:40) WatchOS 26 (21:55) tvOS 26 (22:30) macOS 26, Tahoe (24:30) visionOS 26 (31:45) iPadOS 26 (34:55)

  • Ep. 495: The iPhone is still on top, WWDC, and more

    04/06/2025 Duração: 52min

    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:

  • Ep. 494: The next life-changing device is coming from OpenAI & Jony Ive?

    28/05/2025 Duração: 59min

    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

  • Ep. 493: Microsoft Build + Google IO = Too Much AI, other tech news

    21/05/2025 Duração: 01h11min

    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

  • Ep. 492: Check Your P.F.A.N.T.S.S.! and tech news

    14/05/2025 Duração: 01h02s

    It's spring cleaning time around Notnerd, so it's time to pull out everyone's favorite acronym P.F.A.N.T.S.S. and get started. We'll look at the different things in your digital world that you should consider cleaning up. This is mostly for the two of us, especially when we look back to last year's episode. Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00) MAIN TOPIC: Check Your P.F.A.N.T.S.S (04:55) Episode 436: Spring Cleaning Your Tech – Consider Your P.F.A.N.T.S.S. Physical Files Apps Notifications Time Subscriptions Security DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK:  Time of text messages (26:30) JUST THE HEADLINES: (30:40) Newly-elected Pope wears Apple Watch on first official mass Ticketmaster will finally show the full price of your ticket up front SoundCloud changes policies to allow AI training on user content Nintendo can render your Switch 2 permanently unusable if you break their rules Warren Buffett says Apple made Berkshire more money than he ever did Kids are short-circuiting their schoo

  • Ep. 491: Apple Loses to Fortnite and More!

    07/05/2025 Duração: 52min

    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 coll

  • Ep. 490: YouTube at 20 + other tech news

    30/04/2025 Duração: 01h01min

    They 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 T

  • Ep. 489: Happy Earth Day + Tech News, Tips, and Fun!

    23/04/2025 Duração: 56min

    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! 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 customer

  • Ep. 488: Pwned, Phished, and Patched

    16/04/2025 Duração: 59min

    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

  • Ep. 487: Social Media Marketing World + Tech News & Tips

    09/04/2025 Duração: 01h07min

    Nate 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 Nin

  • Ep. 486: Back it all up a second!

    02/04/2025 Duração: 28min

    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 executiv

  • Ep. 485: DNA Spring Deals

    26/03/2025 Duração: 01h03min

    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

  • Ep. 484: Scam Alert! Plus Google Gemini 2.0 Flash and the week's tech news, tips, etc.

    19/03/2025 Duração: 01h06min

    Google 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 Amaz

  • Ep. 483: Dangling the Dongle

    12/03/2025 Duração: 01h12min

    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

  • Ep. 482: 2 New iPads and more from Apple! Tech news, tips, etc.

    05/03/2025 Duração: 01h08min

    Apple 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 r

  • Ep. 481: Who is Apple's new iPhone 16e for?

    26/02/2025 Duração: 01h07min

    The 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 You

  • Ep. 480: AI Video Comes to the Masses... Yikes! Plus other tech news and tips.

    19/02/2025 Duração: 01h04min

    Adobe 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 d

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