Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better

Nate Heath and David Baehler
Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better

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.

  1. 4 DAYS AGO

    Ep. 479: Apple Stuff Incoming! Tech news, tips, and picks too.

    Rumors 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)

    1h 11m
  2. 5 FEB

    Ep. 478: Apple Invites App, Free Super Bowl, and Zuck Leaks!

    Lots 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)

    1h 10m
  3. 29 JAN

    Is Amazon Prime worth it in 2025? + DeepSeek AI, Samsung Unpacked, and More!

    A 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)

    1h 21m
  4. 22 JAN

    A Wild Week in Social Media!

    *Sorry about Nate's echo the first ~35 minutes, we did fix it after that. TikTok Bans, Meta Changes, and Little Red Book? The social media news has been fast and furious lately. We try to get caught up on it if that is even possible. Plus, with CES out of the way, there's plenty of other tech news to get caught up on. All so you can get out there and tech better! Watch on YouTube! INTRO (00:00) MAIN TOPIC: Social Media Madness (03:10) TikTok “Ban” - CapCut - Marvel Snap Conspiracies - Migration to Meta Servers, TikTok is CIA psyop Little Red Book Meta Community Notes Instagram 3 minute reels Meta announces a new CapCut rival called Edits X and Bluesky launch dedicated video feeds on the back of TikTok uncertainty Bluesky is getting its own photo-sharing app, Flashes DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK:  Hair conditioner as lotion, empty your pockets in the TSA line, use your horn. (25:30) JUST THE HEADLINES: (32:25) China to host world’s first human-robot marathon Donald and Melania Trump launch a pair of meme coins China to build thorium molten-salt reactor in 2025 Intel suffers worst year since 1971 IPO Sonos CEO steps down following disastrous app redesign Instagram begins randomly showing users ai-generated images of themselves AI beats human experts at distinguishing American whiskey from Scotch TAKES: Apple Promotes Severance Season 2 with Lumon Industries pop up at Grand Central Terminal (37:40) Nintendo launches Switch 2 Trailer (41:00) Watch Duty, the crucial wildfire tracking app (45:25) How U.S. Forces and NASA could Inadvertently be Spying for China (47:55) Trump pardons, Ross Ulbricht, creator of Silk Road (53:55) BONUS ODD TAKE: Infinite Craft by Neal iOS app - Episode 426: Vision Quest Pro (55:10) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: Insta360 Go 3S (57:25) Nate: TikTok - Crown Qu Selfie Stick Tripod (01:02:19) RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (01:05:00)

    1h 10m
  5. 1 JAN

    Honey, I Shrunk Your Bank Account

    PayPal's Honey browser plugin is in deep water this week after YouTuber MegaLag exposed many layers of what sure feels like a scam. We've got a few other tech news stories this week, like the fact that you can call ChatGPT on the phone now; how exciting. Plus, we've got some tips and picks to help you start the new year strong! Watch on YouTube! INTRO (00:00) CES next week (03:10) Apple TV+ announces free streaming weekend for its catalog of originals (04:25) MAIN TOPIC: Honey, I shrunk your bank account (05:35) MegaLag - Exposing the Honey Influencer Scam Honey controversy, explained: Why a YouTuber claims coupon-finder is 'exploiting' influencers DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK:  Set Apple Notes to locked (16:10) JUST THE HEADLINES: (27:20) New research shows AI strategically lying Could a sponge made from squid bones help remove microplastics? LEAP 71 hot fires advanced Aerospike rocket engine designed by computational AI Encyclopedia Britannica is now an AI company Scientists observe 'negative time' in quantum experiments Massive Volkswagen data leak exposed 800,000 EV owners’ movements Drinking tea and coffee linked to lower risk of head and neck cancer in study TAKES: OpenAI makes ChatGPT available for phone calls and texts (31:35) App Store has hundreds of ‘risky’ apps rated as appropriate for kids (36:15) The 7 Coolest Mathematical Discoveries of 2024 (39:15) Massive Marriott and Starwood data breaches require 13 fixes, says the FTC (43:25) BONUS ODD TAKE: The Microscope Museum (44:40) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: Hogwarts Legacy (46:50) Nate: Beast Games on Amazon Prime (50:35) RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (56:35)

    58 min
  6. 24/12/2024

    Apple's Top Apps of 2024

    Tech news has slowed down for the holidays, but 'Tis the Season for Lists. We take a look at Apple's App Store Award winners, as well as the most downloaded apps and games of 2024. TikTok is on the second list but will it survive 2025? We've also got some exciting news alongside our usual tips, picks, and headlines. Watch on YouTube! INTRO (00:00) We’re going to CES! (07:20) MAIN TOPIC: (12:40) Apple honors 2024 App Store Award winners Most downloaded apps and games of 2024 Lawmakers remind Apple it must remove TikTok from the App Store next month DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK:  How to use Genmoji on iPhone (24:55) JUST THE HEADLINES: (30:25) Almost 800 arrested over Nigerian crypto-romance scam Driverless bus service in Scotland to be withdrawn due to lack of interest TP-Link faces possible US ban as hijacked routers fuel Chinese attacks We’re about to fly a spacecraft into the Sun for the first time Scientists and engineers produce world's first carbon-14 diamond battery with potential lifespan of thousands of years Recent panic over black plastic started with a math error TAKES: YouTube is letting creators opt in to allowing third-party AI training (35:10) AirPods turn 8 (37:40) Your AirTag’s battery will last for up to 10 years with  Elevation Lab’s new TimeCapsule Enclosure (39:40) Nearly 500,000 power bank chargers sold on Amazon recalled due to fire and burn hazard - Anker issues recall for three Bluetooth speakers due to fire risk - stop using them now (41:15) BONUS ODD TAKE: NASA Rocket Engine Fireplace - 8 Hours in 4K (44:15) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: AINOPE Car USB Charger Multi Port, 108W Fast USB C Car Charge PD 36W & QC3.0 Cigarette Lighter Car Travel Essentials for Long Trips Kids with 5FT Cable for iPhone 16 15 Pro Max 14/iPad/Samsung S24 (47:15) Nate: Sony ZV-1F Vlog Camera for Content Creators and Vloggers Black (51:45) RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! Find us elsewhere: https://notpicks.com - Find links to previous picks of the week https://www.notnerd.com - All things Notnerd

    1h 2m

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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.

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