Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better Nate Heath and David Baehler

The world slowed down a bit over the weekend thanks to a software most people didn't know existed. What is CrowdStrike and how did it make so many Windows computers fail? There was also some other tech news, and we've got some tips, tricks, and, of course, everyone's favorite segment, Just the Headlines.
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INTRO (00:00)
MAIN TOPIC: CrowdStrike explained: How one faulty update killed half the world’s IT systems (05:10)
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: How to watch the Olympics? Peacock App - YouTube Olympics Channel (15:40)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (21:40)
U.S. Wins Math Olympiad For First Time In 21 Years
Radar Images Suggest There’s a Tunnel on the Moon
Canned water made from air and sunlight to hit US stores in September
NASA transmits hip-hop song to deep space for first time
Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer is now richer than Bill Gates
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Apple reveals new Immersive Video content coming soon to Vision Pro (23:35)
T-Mobile shown to be fastest and most consistent mobile network (26:55)
Amazon Prime Day drives U.S. online sales to record $14.2 billion (30:25)
Google Maps is rolling out speedometer, speed limits on iPhone and CarPlay globally (31:50)
BONUS ODD TAKE: The Milk Barn Farm Titan Blooms! (35:00)
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Podcasts are a big deal, but are they still a big deal? What's new in podcasting? What do the numbers look like? We will discuss that and then get into all the other tech news this week. We've got a rousing round of Just the Headlines, and plenty of other witty banter to help you get out there and tech better.
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INTRO (00:00)
MAIN TOPIC: The State of Podcasts (04:50)
Podcasts now support comments on Spotify; should Apple do the same?
Podcast Statistics & Industry Trends 2024: Listens, Gear, & More
12 Top Podcasting Industry Trends In 2024
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Disable “Share Across Devices” (23:50)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (29:10)
Japanese cafe uses robots controlled by paralysed people
Microsoft unveils a large language model that excels at encoding spreadsheets
Dune-inspired upgrade for spacesuits allow astronauts to recycle urine into water
Amazon says it hit a goal of 100% clean power. Employees say it’s more like 22%
German Navy to replace aging 8-inch floppy drives with an emulated solution for its anti-submarine frigates
Nike is killing the app for its $350 self-tying sneakers
Whataburger app becomes unlikely power outage map after Houston hurricane
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Samsung Galaxy Unpacked products and AI (30:55)
Apple Approves First Retro PC Emulator for iPhone, iPad, and Vision Pro (34:05)
Apple Vision Pro unlikely to hit 500K sales this year says IDC - Apple CEO Tim Cook uses Vision Pro every day (35:55)
Microsoft Patch Tuesday, July 2024 Editon (37:05)
AT&T paid a hacker $370K to delete stolen phone records (38:25)
BONUS ODD TAKE: Wiby Search Engine (40:30)
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Dave: SmallRig Tripod for iPhone Desktop Mini Tripod - Aluminum Alloy 20 inches/ 50 cm with 360 Degree Ball Head, 1/4 inch Quick Shoe Plate for Vlogging DSLR Camera Video, Load up to 11 pounds-3033 (43:25)
Nate: MySit Office Chair Armrest Replacement Arm Pads Universal 4" 5.5" Mounting Hole (Set of 2) Black (46:00)
RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (49:05)
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Meta Threads turns 1. How is it doing? X was supposed to be dead by now, but it isn't. What's going on with the dueling social media companies? Plus, we've got some hot printer news and all the normal segments you love, including some doozies in Just the Headlines.
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INTRO (00:00)
Amazon Introduces Early Prime Day Discounts on AirPods 2 $69, AirPods Pro 2 $169, and AirPods Max $399 (03:20)
Main Topic: (06:20)
Threads hits 175 million users after a year Elon Musk Says X Now Has 600M Monthly Active Users Threads doesn’t promote politics Community Notes on X DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Quickly turn off the flashlight from the lockscreen, do a tiny swipe to the left (17:50)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (23:05)
HomePod Saves Family's Life After Dog Starts Kitchen Fire
A teen tech whiz nicknamed 'God's influencer' will become the first millennial saint
Japan introduces enormous humanoid robot to maintain train lines
Kien, the most-delayed video game in history, released after 22 years
Earth's Core Has Slowed So Much It's Moving Backward, Scientists Confirm
Japan declares victory in effort to end government use of floppy disks
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HP discontinues online-only LaserJet printers in response to backlash — Instant Ink subscription gets the boot, too (24:45)
Google Maps tests new pop-up ads that give you an unnecessary detour (29:00)
Affinity Designer, Photo, and Publisher are now free for 6 months (31:15)
Authy exposes phone numbers of 33M users; Twilio confirms (35:10)
BONUS ODD TAKE: What the internet looked like in 1994, according to 15 webpages born that year (37:45)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: Peak Design Slide Lite Camera Strap Sage (SLL-SG-3) (44:35)
Nate: NEEWER Metal Phone Tripod Mount Adapter with Arca QR Base, 360° Rotatable Dual Cell Phone Clip Clamp Holder with 4 Cold Shoes Compatible with iPhone Samsung for Vlog Live Stream Video Recording, SP-08 (49:00)
RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (51:55)
HOT DOG TALK (53:20)
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New data shows that YouTube is dominating TV viewing as well. What can others like Disney+ and Netflix do to slow it down? We'll talk about what that means and cover the rest of the week's important tech news too. Enjoy!
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INTRO (00:00)
MAIN TOPIC: YouTube dominates streaming, forcing media companies to decide whether it’s friend or foe (03:25)
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Siri can restart your device. You don’t have to turn it off and turn it back on, you can just say “restart my iPhone” to Siri! (14:35)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (23:00)
Researchers craft smiling robot face from living human skin cells PortSwigger, the company behind the Burp Suite of security testing tools, swallows $112M Ikea is hiring Roblox players to run its virtual store Redbox owner Chicken Soup for the Soul files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Toys R Us riles critics with AI-Generated commercial using Sora South African researchers test use of nuclear technology to curb rhino poaching Lego Bricks Made From Meteorite Dust 3D Printed by Europe's Space Agency TAKES:
Amazon is about to take on Temu and Shein by copying them (25:25) Google scraps continuous scrolling in search results (28:15) United Airlines starts serving passengers personalized ads on seat-back screens (32:40) Microsoft blamed for million-plus patient record theft at US hospital giant (33:50) BONUS ODD TAKE: Remoji (37:30)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: [Repick] Sony Alpha ZV-E10 Camera (41:10)
Nate: 20 Pcs Miniature Led Lights, Mini Electric Lights for Dollhouse, Tiny Lights for Hand Craft, Miniature Lights Battery Operated, Miniature Lights for Toy Brick Building Blocks Cold White  (45:35)
RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (51:15)
BONUS SIDE STEP: Joey Chestnut Hot Dog Controversy (52:15)
Joey Chestnut banned from Nathan’s Hot Dog Contest Chestnut vs Kobayashi: Unfinished Beef Find us elsewhere:
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Many headlines claimed Apple was "halting" the Vision Pro 2 work this week. Then, it was revealed that they are looking to make a cost-saving version. What will that mean when it is released next year? In other news, Julian Assange, of Wikileaks fame, was released from jail, and Apple pushed some big updates to Final Cut Pro. We discuss it all, plus so much more.
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INTRO (00:00)
AUGO Magnetic Screen Door (04:00)
Main Topic: How cheap does the Vision Pro need to be? (06:15)
Report: Cheaper ‘Apple Vision’ headset could require a tethered iPhone or Mac
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Preserve battery life: background app refresh (16:30)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (26:35)
Millions of mosquitoes released in Hawaii to save rare birds from extinction
NASA’s Voyager 1 probe is fully online again after months of spouting gibberish
Amazon Prime Day 2024 will run July 16-17
Supernova slowdowns confirm Einstein’s predictions of time dilation
AI-generated candidate files to run for office in Wyoming
Astronomers detect sudden awakening of black hole 1m times mass of sun
The US Postal Service honors Alex Trebek with a stamp
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Julian Assange leaves jail on his way to enter plea deal with the US (29:15)
How small claims court became Meta's customer service hotline (31:30)
Apple launches Help me choose tool to choose the right Mac for you (35:50)
Final Cut Pro gets major update with new camera app (37:45)
Amazon-powered AI cameras used to detect emotions of unwitting UK train passengers (39:35)
Change Healthcare confirms ransomware hackers stole medical records on a ‘substantial proportion’ of Americans (42:30)
BONUS ODD TAKE: Pet display clothing - Weird and Wonderful Patents (43:15)
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Dave: SMALLRIG Super Clamp(2 Pack) Magic Arm Clamp for DJI Ronin, Camera Monitor, LED Light 2058 (47:35)
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Apple kicked off its 2024 Worldwide Developers Conference with a nearly 2-hour keynote covering what's coming to their software. Nate and Dave watched it live while Dave took copious notes! We discuss the highlights of visionOS, iOS, iPadOS, WatchOS, tvOS, macOS, and Apple Intelligence!
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INTRO (00:00)
Apple OS Betas (02:30)
Main Topic: Passwords and Passkeys (07:05)
Who supports Passkeys?
How Passkeys Work
Bitwarden Password Manager
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Adjust leave time in Apple Maps (18:55)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (22:40)
Photographer Disqualified From AI Image Contest After Winning With Real Photo
A new Google Maps layer shows public restrooms in New York City
Oral-B bricking $230 Alexa toothbrush is cautionary tale against buzzy tech
Humane warns its AI Pin charging case is a fire hazard
NewsBreak the most downloaded US news app has Chinese roots and 'writes fiction' using AI
Radio signal from space repeats every hour, defying explanation
YouTuber charged over video of helicopter shooting fireworks at Lamborghini
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Surgeon general wants tobacco-style warning applied to social media platforms (28:10)
Push app uses the iPhone’s TrueDepth camera to help you count push-ups (30:20)
Patch Tuesday, June 2024 “Recall” Edition (32:55)
Phishing attack hits L.A. County public health agency, jeopardizing 200,000-plus residents' personal info (37:25)
BONUS ODD TAKE: Glowing Fluids (39:55)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: PITAKA iPad Pro 12.9 Case, Compatible with iPad Air 13 Inch (M2) & iPad Pro 12.9 (3-6th Gen) 2022/2021/2020/2018, Lightweight Portrait/Landscape Magnetic Case with 4 Standing Angles - Black (42:50)
Nate: White Noise Machine Babelio Mini Sound Machine for Adults Kids Baby | 15 Non-looping Sounds | Timer | Easy to Pocket and Travel - Wood Grain (49:00)
RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway!  (52:40)
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