Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better

Nate Heath and David Baehler
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  • Updated Weekly

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. 6 days ago

    How to check for scams + other tech news and fun times!

    Online scams keep getting better, especially with AI. We've got a tool and some other tips to avoid getting scammed out of your hard-earned money. We also cover other tech news and tips to help you get out there and tech better! Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00) Intel is doing well now (03:05) Pope Leo takes aim at big tech in sweeping encyclical on AI (05:40) MAIN TOPIC: Stop getting scammed (07:25) ~$20.9 billion lost to cyber-enabled scams and fraud reported to the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) — up about 26% from 2024. Over 1 million complaints were filed. Scamwise DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: How to NOT to get Phished from Moonlock (14:20) JUST THE HEADLINES: (28:30) Googling the word "disregard" causes Google's AI to return garbled chatbot ramblings To fill air traffic controller shortage, FAA turns to gamers Spotify to reserve tour tickets for artist 'superfans' in support of live music Ferrari reveals $640,000 EV co-designed by Jony Ive Steve Jobs U.S. commemorative $1 coin goes on sale Samsung chip workers will get an average $340,000 bonus as AI profits soar Colossal Biosciences is growing chickens in a 3D-printed artificial eggshell LISTENER MAIL: Dillon - Why are YouTube ads so bad? Also, Fender PR disaster (32:50) WITHIN REACH! Dave 7-5, Round 13, Dave goes first (47:10) TAKES: Plex announces borderline offensive Lifetime Pass price hike (56:00) This week in tech layoffs (01:00:25) StanChart to cut over 7,000 jobs, boost AI to replace 'lower-value human capital' Meta begins laying off thousands of employees as it transforms around AI Intuit to cut 17% of global jobs to streamline operations, memo shows BONUS ODD TAKE: Theodore's Thick Coins (01:01:40) PICKS OF THE WEEK:  Dave:  Behringer FLOW 8 8-Input Digital Mixer (01:05:50) Nate: Brightown E26 Rechargeable Light Bulb with Remote Timer and 3 Color Temperatures, Battery Backup Bulb for Sconces and Lamps, E26 Detachable Charging for Non-Hardwired Fixture, Dimmer, 700LM (01:09:20)

    1hr 16min

  2. 20 May

    Google I/O Keynote recap, plus other tech news and fun times!

    Google kicked off its I/O developers conference today with a strange keynote. Nate watched it, so you don't have to. Plus, Apple's WWDC is coming up, and we have some details, and all the other tech goodness you tune in for. Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00) MAIN TOPIC: Google I/O 2026 Keynote (04:30) Google InfiniteScaler Google I/O Keynote releases Introducing Googlebook, designed for Gemini Intelligence WWDC is coming (21:20) Apple announces WWDC 2026 schedule, sends media invites Apple unveils new accessibility features, and updates powered by Apple Intelligence DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Pair AirPods with "anything" (25:10) JUST THE HEADLINES: (32:35) Japan runs out of robot wolves in fight against bears America's Library of Congress officially inducts… the soundtrack for the videogame Doom Cats Lock app for Mac stops your cat from causing keyboard havoc CISA admin leaked AWS GovCloud keys on Github Waymo recalls 3,800 robotaxis after glitch allowed some vehicles to 'drive into standing water' Man who stole Beyonce's hard drives gets five-year sentence EBay rejects GameStop's $56 billion bid as 'neither credible nor attractive' WITHIN REACH! Dave 5-3, Round 12, Nate goes first (37:15) QUICK TAKES: Apple re-releases a sold-out iPhone MagSafe Grip in three new colors (43:30) X accounts are limited to 50 posts and 200 replies a day unless they pay for a blue checkmark (46:55) LinkedIn planning to lay off 5% of staff in latest tech-sector cuts, source says (52:30) BONUS ODD TAKE: Halupedia (55:15) PICKS OF THE WEEK:  Dave:  PicPak e-ink display (58:15) Nate: Newmowa Magnetic Vlog Selfie Monitor Screen for iPhone, Touchscreen and Zoom Adjustment, Wireless Rear Camera Monitor for Vlog, TikTok, Support 4K 30fps Wireless Recording for iPhone 15/16/17(Grey) (01:04:55)

    1hr 11min

  3. 13 May

    The Not So Fun AI News, plus other tech news and fun times!

    People are doing amazing things with AI, and we try to stay positive with Notnerd. But this week, there are a handful of news stories about AI that aren't so glamorous. But don't worry, we have a good time discussing them, plus all the normal fun you show up for. Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00) Apple OS 26.5s are out (04:00) MAIN TOPIC: The not-so-flashy AI News Stories of the week (06:15) Google Chrome's silent 4GB AI download problem Google says hackers used AI to develop a major security flaw Digg tries again, this time as an AI news aggregator Apple agrees to pay iPhone owners $250 million for not delivering AI Siri Apple's camera-equipped AirPods reach late testing in AI device push Silicon Valley bets $200M on AI data centers floating in the ocean DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Transform Text With Apple Notes (24:10) JUST THE HEADLINES: (29:20) Humanoid robot becomes Buddhist monk in South Korea Pentagon begins releasing new files on UFOs Match invests $100 million in Grindr rival Sniffies Apple now requires verification for education discounts Amazon turns its logistics empire into a new business, taking on UPS and FedEx in freight and shipping Honda patents fake clutch for electric motorcycles 10 people called police to report Bigfoot sighting in Ohio WITHIN REACH! Dave's up 6-4, Round 11, Dave goes first (31:45) TAKES: GM cutting hundreds of salaried IT workers as it trims costs, evaluates needs (40:05) Microsoft Patch Tuesday May 2026 Edition (43:35) BONUS ODD TAKE: Crocheted Technology (48:05) PICKS OF THE WEEK:  Nate: TCMKY Hair Clippers for Men Professional Clippers for Men Cordless&Corded Barber Clippers for Hair Cutting & Grooming. Rechargeable Hair Trimmer Kit for Household (Red) (51:55) Dave:  Brach's Classic Jelly Beans, Candy, Assorted Flavors, Bulk Bag, 54 oz (2 ct)  (56:45)

    1hr 5min

  4. 6 May

    What in the Social Media Marketing World, plus other tech news and more!

    Nate is back from a busy week at Social Media Marketing World, learning about what the top marketers are up to. We discuss some of the takeaways. Plus, there's plenty of other tech news, tips, and picks to get caught up on. And don't worry, the hit game Within Reach is back. Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00) iPhone Crash detected SOS (04:15) Quarterly results are out, who cares (10:20) MAIN TOPIC:  State of Social Media Marketing (11:05) DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Apple Music Top Charts (28:10) JUST THE HEADLINES: (34:00) GameStop offers to buy eBay for $56 Billion ChatGPT became so obsessed with goblins that OpenAI had to intervene Robots are building clay homes in Central Texas using dirt from the ground Some children are drawing on fake moustaches to bypass online age checks Oxygen made from Moon dust for first time Apple Vision Pro used in world-first cataract surgery Electrical current might be the key to a better cup of coffee WITHIN REACH! Dave 5-3, this is round 10 Nate Goes First (36:40) TAKES: Bad Apple Rumors (43:10) Apple reportedly questioning whether iPhone should drop MagSafe Apple has reportedly 'stopped work on the Vision Pro' — here's what we know U.S. senators ban themselves from prediction markets trading (48:30) AI agent deletes company's entire database in 9 seconds, then confesses (49:40) BONUS ODD TAKE: Cursor Camp - Neal.fun (50:25) PICKS OF THE WEEK:  Dave:  I created Star Wars out of Cardboard - Zach King (53:25) Nate: Soda Can Opener Set, 10PCS Easy Tab Opener and Drink Protector with Reusable Complete-Cover Plastic Can Toppers, Fits Coke, Beer & Aluminum Beverage Cans, 5 Colors Lids for Party, BBQ, Camping (56:05)

    1hr 1min

  5. 29 Apr

    Predictable Prediction Markets, plus other tech news and more!

    We discuss a couple of big stories from the week where insiders made a big profit on the prediction markets. We've discussed Polymarket and Kalshi before, but the concerns are going mainstream. We've also got some other tech news and tips to get caught up on, so you can get out there and tech better. Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00) Social Media Marketing World (02:20) AirPods - One backup is none backup (04:35) MAIN TOPIC: I wouldn't bet on that (07:20) France investigates suspected tampering with weather sensors after Polymarket bets DOJ arrests soldier who made $400,000 betting on Maduro's removal https://polymarket.com/ DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: iOS Photos quick tools access (16:35) JUST THE HEADLINES: (21:05) Fans angry over Pokemon Go champion's disqualification for allegedly shaking the table Study finds a third of new websites are AI-generated Mozilla uses Anthropic's Mythos to fix 271 bugs in Firefox Home security giant ADT data breach affects 5.5 million people Ping-pong robot Ace makes history by beating top-level human players BMW is one step closer to selling you a color-changing car America now has 70% more bookstores than in 2020, says bookshop.org founder TAKES: China blocks Meta's $2 billion takeover of AI startup Manus (24:20) 20,000 job cuts at Meta, Microsoft raise concern that AI-driven labor crisis is here (28:45) BONUS ODD TAKE: Livestream of the Big Bear bald eagle nest (31:40)

    39 min

  6. 22 Apr

    Big changes at Apple, plus tech news, tips, more

    The rumors were true: Tim Cook is stepping down as Apple's CEO! What does this mean for Apple? Who is taking his place? When will it happen? We take a look at one of the biggest jobs in the world. Plus, we've got all our regular segments to help you tech better. Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00) MAIN TOPIC: Peace out, Tim Apple (04:30) Apple CEO Tim Cook is stepping down Community Letter from Tim DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Scan with Preview on iOS (11:40) JUST THE HEADLINES: (20:35) Robots beat human records at Beijing half-marathon Sneaker company Allbirds plans to pivot to AI YouTube now lets you turn off Shorts Meta is raising the price of the Quest 3 and Quest 3S due to memory price rises made worse by Meta John Deere to pay $99 million in monumental right-to-repair settlement A new computer chip could finally withstand the hellscape of Venus 30 WordPress plugins turned into malware after ownership change Apple removes fake crypto wallet app that stole $9.5 million from Mac users Waymo is offering to help cities fix their potholes WITHIN REACH! Dave 4-3, this is round 9 Dave Goes First (25:45) TAKES: Bluetooth tracker hidden in a postcard and mailed to a warship exposed its location — $5 gadget put a $585 million Dutch ship at risk for 24 hours (32:55) Parents are lining up to pay $100 for Tin Can's screenless, app-free "landline" (35:30) Deezer says 44% of songs uploaded to its platform daily are AI-generated (39:25) BONUS ODD TAKE: Hostile Volume (43:25) PICKS OF THE WEEK:  Dave:  USB C Docking Station Dual Monitor for MacBook Pro, 16 in 2 USB C Laptop Docking Station Dual Monitor HDMI for MacBook Pro/Air with 2 4K HDMI Display, 6 USB A,USB C, SD&Micro SD,LAN, 87W PD 3.0 (47:10) Nate: meekoo 6 Pcs 11 Inches Stainless Steel Korean BBQ Grill Tongs Japanese Barbecue Tongs for Cooking Portable Kitchenware Home Outdoor Steak Salad Food (52:30)

    1 hr

  7. 15 Apr

    Kick off your P.F.A.N.T.S.S - Digital Spring Cleaning, and tech news, tips, more

    It's time for our 3rd annual P.F.A.N.T.S.S episode. Spring is in the air, and with that comes a time when people like to clean. So Nate came up with a simple acronym to help you think through what might need some attention in your digital and tech world. Plus, we've got tech news, tips, and more to help you tech better! Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00) It's Tax Time (02:30) Stunning Artemis II phone wallpapers (04:15) MAIN TOPIC: Kick off your P.F.A.N.T.S.S. (05:55) Episode 492: Check Your P.F.A.N.T.S.S.! 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: Save money by not being lazy (26:25) JUST THE HEADLINES: (32:15) Meta builds AI version of Mark Zuckerberg to interact with staff Botched IT upgrade ended liquor sales for the entire state of Mississippi Robot birds deployed by park to attract real birds Anthropic asks Christian leaders for help steering Claude's spiritual development AI that bankrupted a vending machine is now running a store in San Francisco Testing suggests Google's AI overviews tells millions of lies per hour WITHIN REACH! Dave 4-2, this is round 8 Nate Goes First (35:05) TAKES: Amazon to end support for older Kindle devices (39:40) Dead Google (41:40) Microsoft Patch Tuesday April 2026 (45:20) BONUS ODD TAKE: Your Life in Weeks (46:55) PICKS OF THE WEEK:  Dave:  Freetaxusa.com (50:05) Nate: TAKAVU Car Window Cleaning Tool, Windshield Wiper Cleaner with Extendable Long-Reach Handle, 3 Washable Reusable Microfiber Bonnets, Car & Home Inside Interior Exterior Use - Lint Free (Green) (54:45) Guest Pick: Hey Grandma - Xenvo Shutterbug - Camera Shutter Remote Control - Bluetooth Wireless Selfie Button Clicker - Compatible with iPhone, iPad, Android, Samsung, and Google Pixel Cell Phones, Smartphones and Tablets (57:15)

    1hr 1min

  8. 8 Apr

    Ep. 539: The iPhone has traveled further in space than any other phone, and tech news, tips, more

    The Artemis II trip has captured the attention of many this week, and iPhones have captured some of the amazing pictures taken by the crew. Besides space pictures, Apple had its 50th last week with Paul McCartney, and continues to be all over the news. Get caught up on what's going on in technology so you can get out there and tech better! Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00) Paul McCartney closes Apple's 50th with historic full-circle show (03:50) Every iPhone (06:00) MAIN TOPIC: Around the moon (12:05) Artemis delivers some exceptional, high-quality photos of the Moon iPhone 17 Pro Max photos from space NASA Flickr Photos Astronaut Reid Wiseman snaps unbelievable photo of the lunar surface Even Artemis II astronauts have Microsoft Outlook problems DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: iPhone triple-click the side button (21:35) JUST THE HEADLINES: (26:30) You can buy a custom iPhone that has a fragment of Steve Jobs' iconic turtleneck Peter Thiel is betting big on solar-powered cow collars China flies world's first megawatt-class hydrogen turboprop engine Engineer brings Lightning port to iPhone 17 Pro Apple says payments fully blocked in Russia following government diktat Apple sued by three YouTube channels over AI scraping Scientists shocked to find lab gloves may be skewing microplastics data LISTENER MAIL: Unifi wifi access point placement (29:20) WITHIN REACH! Dave 4-2, this is round 7 Nate Goes First (38:45) TAKES: Entire Claude Code CLI source code leaks thanks to exposed map file (43:50) All Google users in the US can now change their Gmail address (50:20) BONUS ODD TAKE: spurious correlations (52:55) PICKS OF THE WEEK:  Dave:  TERRO Ant Killer Bait Stations T300B - Liquid Bait to Eliminate Ants - Bait System - 12 Count Stations for Effective Indoor Ant Control (55:05) Nate: USB C to 1/4" TRS Audio Stereo Cable, 4FT Type C to 6.35mm 1/4 Male Aux Audio Cord Compatible with iPad Pro/iPhone16/15, Pixel 5XL, Samsung Galaxy S22 for Amplifier, Mixer, Home Theater, Speaker ect (58:45) Guest Pick: Jared - The GameSir Pocket Taco (01:01:20)

    1hr 6min
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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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