Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better

Nate Heath and David Baehler
  • 5.0 (27)
  • TECH NEWS
  • 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. 3D AGO

    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)

    1h 5m

  2. MAY 6

    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)

    1h 1m

  3. APR 29

    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

  4. APR 22

    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

  5. APR 15

    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)

    1h 1m

  6. APR 8

    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)

    1h 6m

  7. APR 1

    Apple's 50th Birthday, World Backup Day, and More!

    Apple has been around for 50 years now. They have been celebrating and reminiscing about the last 50 years of Thinking Different. But don't let that overshadow World Backup Day, because you know, One Backup in None Backup. We get you caught up on what's going on in tech, while having a good time doing it. Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00) Happy World Backup Day! (06:20) MAIN TOPIC: Apple Turns 50 (15:30) Apple hosts 50th anniversary celebrations around the world Apple: The First 50 Years book now available How Apple became Apple: The definitive oral history of the company's earliest days Rank Apple's top 50 Products Apple's $700 Mac Pro Wheels kit discontinued along with Mac Pro DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Folders in Bookmark Bar (29:15) JUST THE HEADLINES: (35:10) Jupiter's lightning may have the force of nuclear weapons Melania Trump welcomes humanoid robot at White House summit Stephen Colbert to write next 'Lord of the Rings' movie after leaving late night Rogue AI triggers serious security incident at Meta Ziff Davis to sell Ookla and Downdetector to Accenture as part of $1.2 billion deal CBS news shutters radio service after nearly a century Hermès now sells $1,250 Magsafe chargers wrapped in calfskin leather WITHIN REACH! Dave 3-2, this is round 6 Dave Goes First (37:50) TAKES: OpenAI shutting down Sora video app, Disney drops plans for $1 Billion investment (45:40) Netflix raises subscription costs again (47:15) BONUS ODD TAKE: Toast Spinner (50:20) PICKS OF THE WEEK:  Dave:  PKCELL 20 Pack CR2450 Battery CR 2450 3V Lithium Battery, 5-Year Shelf Life,High Capacity, Long Lasting Power, Mercury-Free (54:15) Nate: STAEDTLER Triplus Micro Mechanical Pencils (#2) 0.5mm lead, Retractable with Twist Eraser, Ergonomic Triangular Grip for Writing, Drawing & Drafting, 3-Pack - June Gold 640 Pieces, 0.5 mm HB #2 Lead Refills, 160 Pieces Per Dispenser, Fine Thickness, Break Resistant Lead/Graphite (Pack of 4 Dispensers) (58:25) Guest Pick: Hey Grandma - EZVALO 5-Pack Under Cabinet Lighting, 2400mAh Motion Sensor Light, LED Closet Lights Wireless, 6500K Dimmable, Timer, Magnetic, with Remote Control for Kitchen, Closet, Stair (01:00:45)

    1h 6m

  8. MAR 25

    Meta Horizon Worlds - Does VR still have legs? + tech news, tips, and more

    Mark Zuckerberg was all in on VR. He renamed his whole company to Meta because of it. This week, they were going to shut it down; now, maybe it will stay around, kind of. Plus, of course, Apple had some news this week, and so much more to cover, so you can get out there and tech better. Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00) Apple announces WWDC 2026 will take place June 8 to 12 (03:10) Mac OS X launched 25 years ago today: 'The Future of the Mac' (05:15) MAIN TOPIC: Does the future of VR have legs? (10:25) Meta backtracks. Will keep Horizon Worlds VR support "for existing games" DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Live Captions (17:30) JUST THE HEADLINES: (24:25) Amazon plans to test four-legged robots on wheels for deliveries Cyberattack on a car breathalyzer firm leaves drivers stuck The asteroid Ryugu has all of the main ingredients for life Nvidia expects to sell 'at least' $1 Trillion in AI chips by 2028 Samsung ends $2,899 Galaxy Z Trifold sales after just 3 months New Windows 11 bug breaks Samsung PCs, blocking access to C: drive Amazon plans smartphone comeback more than a decade after Fire Phone flop WITHIN REACH! Dave 2-1, this is round 5 Nate Goes First (28:55) TAKES: 50 percent of consumers prefer brands that avoid GenAI content (39:35) PC Gamer recommends RSS readers in a 37MB article that just keeps downloading (44:05) Spigen's new AirPods Pro 3 case is modeled after the original Macintosh mouse (46:55) BONUS ODD TAKE: VHS Slipcover Maker (48:20) PICKS OF THE WEEK:  Dave:  Lamicall Tablet Floor Stand Holder - [55" Height Adjustable][ Flexible Arm] 5lb Base Tablet Holder, Multi Angle Bed Mount Gifts for 4.7-13" Devices, iPad Pro Air, Tabs, E-Readers, Kindle Accessories (52:40) Nate: KNORK Eco Astrik Lunch Utensil Carry Case, Gray (55:45)

    1h 5m
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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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