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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.
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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Driverless bus service in Scotland to be withdrawn due to lack of interest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
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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!
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There has been a lot of VR news lately. We'll get caught up on the world of Nate's Apple Vision Pro, Dave's Meta Quest, and Samsung is getting into the game with Apple. Are you on the VR bandwagon yet? Plus, we've got all of the other segments, tech news, tips, and picks to help you tech better!
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INTRO (00:00)
Amazingly Awkward Christmas Playlist (04:10)
MAIN TOPIC: Apple, Meta, Google VR News (10:05)
Tim Cook defends Vision Pro’s sales performance with three words
Popular Science Innovation of the Year - Apple Vision Pro
Simply Piano now lets you learn to play through Apple Vision Pro — no keyboard required
ResMed debuts ergonomic head strap for Vision Pro
Blackmagic debuts $30,000 3D camera for capturing video for Vision Pro
Apple Vision Pro has completely changed how Porsche unveils sports cars in two ways
Latest Meta Quest 3 update includes a major visual overhaul, and improved PCVR
This Vision Pro clone from Samsung and Google is good news for Apple users
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Return of the volume slider on the Lock Screen (28:30)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (34:00)
Scrabble star wins Spanish world title – despite not speaking Spanish
X gains a faster Grok model and a new ‘Grok button’
Startup will brick $800 emotional support robot for kids without refunds
LG stops making Blu-ray players
Australia struggling with oversupply of solar power
Grubhub just sold for $650 million. Four years ago it was worth $7.3 billion
YouTube TV Hikes Price $10 to $82.99
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Tips pour in over 5,000 drone sightings. Reason to worry? Government says no (40:20)
Artificial intelligence is helping archaeologists unlock Earth’s oldest secrets (44:00)
T-Mobile opens registration for Starlink direct-to-cell satellite service beta launch (45:55)
An official statement from Peak Design regarding privacy (46:55)
BONUS ODD TAKE: Open the microwave door game (49:15)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: Bambu Lab A1 Combo (52:15)
Nate: 32 Inch Webcam Stand Camera Mount, Upgraded Thick Base Flexible Gooseneck Camera Stand Desk Webcam Mount Clamp for Logitech Webcam C930e C930 C920 C922x C922 Brio 4K C925e C615, Gopro Hero 8 7 6 5 4 (01:00:25)
RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (01:03:05)
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OpenAI is doing 12 Days of AI, Grok has some updates, and Google lets you create AI chess pieces. You can even get an AI podcast of your Spotify Wrapped 2024. We've got some great stories for Just the Headlines. Plus some tips and picks to help you tech better.
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INTRO (00:00)
MAIN TOPIC: ’Tis the AI (06:10)
12 Days of OpenAI
ChatGPT Pro coming soon for $200/month, per OpenAI leak
Sora is OpenAI’s new video generation tool, here’s everything it can do
Marques Brownlee - OpenAI SORA Review
Grok’s new ‘Aurora’ image generator is back, and rolling out to everyone on X
Google GenChess
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Transfer from android to iPhone (25:30)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (35:25)
Hawk Tuah memecoin dumps 90% amid backlash over controversial launch
Nike-owned NFT wearables startup RTFKT is winding down
Walmart buys Vizio for $2.3 Billion specifically for SmartCast Ads
US appeals court upholds law forcing sale or ban of TikTok
Vancouver family honors late son by sending his ashes to space on Celestis mission
Mercedes is working on "solar paint" that could drastically reduce the need for charging
TAKES
Apple’s Passwords app now has a Firefox extension for Mac (40:45)
The Touch Bar’s loyal fans have made a standalone successor inspired by Apple (42:50)
Spotify Wrapped 2024 launches with AI Podcast powered by Google’s NotebookLM (47:45)
U.S. officials urge Americans to use encrypted apps amid unprecedented cyberattack (50:30)
BONUS ODD TAKE(S):
DeadFred Genealogy Photo Archive (52:50)
Vintage Hand-Drawn VHS Labels (58:05)
Project IMG_0001 (01:00:10)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: Anker MagSafe-Compatible iPhone 16 Wireless Charging Stand, MagGo 3 in 1 Wireless Charging Station, Qi2 Certified 15W Wireless Charger, Desk Accessory, for iPhone 16/15/14/13/12, Apple Watch, AirPods (01:02:50)
Nate: My Classic-Retro Console (01:05:50)
RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (01:09:15)
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Australia has passed a ban on social media for kids under 16? Will it happen? Should it happen? We do our best to break it down. We've also got plenty of other tech news, tips, and picks to get caught up in this episode.
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INTRO (00:00)
MAIN TOPIC: Should we ban social media for kids? (06:50)
Australia passes social media ban for children under 16
TikTok will ban teenagers from using beauty filters
Meta’s parenting tips for social media
How to be a good digital parent toolkit
Pessimists Archive
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Control Center- Stop the automatic moving of items (20:55)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (32:15)
‘Brain rot’ named Oxford Word of the Year 2024
For moon missions, researchers test a 3D-printable, waterless concrete
Amid Europe’s energy crisis, this Dutch tulip farmer is swapping gas for heat from Bitcoin mining
ISPs offer such excellent customer service they don’t need regulating, say ISPs
NYC's Museum of Ice Cream sued after man claims injury jumping into sprinkle pool
Scientists baffled as orcas seem to revive an 80s trend: dead salmon hats
TAKES
Heartwarming Apple holiday video showcases AirPods Pro 2 hearing aid feature (43:00)
300-foot high Wallace & Gromit animation created on iPhone 16 on show at Apple’s UK campus (45:40)
Nintendo relaunches Animal Crossing on iPhone as paid game with no in-app purchases (48:35)
Yes, that viral LinkedIn post you read was probably AI-generated (51:40)
BONUS ODD TAKE: InfiniteStroll.com (57:25)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: Bicycle Prestige Waterproof Plastic Playing Cards, Red & Blue (01:01:05)
Nate: Cellhelmet Car Dash Mount With Fast Wireless Charging Pad & Magnetic (01:05:10)
RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (01:09:45)
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Can you believe ChatGPT is two years old? Can we expect the terrible twos? Are AI years the same as human years? Black Friday is here, even though it seems to have been going on all month. Are there any good deals? A poll shows that X is more balanced politically than ever, can that be true? Plus, we've got plenty more tech news, Just the Headlines, tips, and picks, all to help you tech better!
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INTRO (00:00)
Black Friday is still here (03:40)
MAIN TOPIC: ChatGPT turns 2 (12:20)
Happy 2nd birthday, ChatGPT! Here are 5 ways you've already changed the world
Fixing AI’s energy crisis
FutureTools Collects & Organizes All The Best AI Tools So YOU Too Can Become Superhuman! - Matt Wolfe
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Tap to translate in Messages (20:45)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (26:20)
Earth’s ‘mini moon’ may have been a chunk of our actual moon
Billie Eilish again named Apple Music’s artist of the year
Wiz acquires Dazz for $450M to expand its cybersecurity platform
Minecraft enters real world with $110m global theme park deal
Starbucks forced to pay its baristas manually because of a ransomware attack on third-party software
AI-powered robot leads uprising, talks a dozen showroom bots into ‘quitting their jobs’ in ‘terrifying’ security footage
TAKES
Shazam tops 100 billion song recognition milestone (28:10)
Pew Research says X is an extremely balanced platform (31:55)
Two hiking with 150 lbs of 'new gear' and 5 gallons of water rescued on 14,505-foot peak - Portlandia Get the Gear (38:40)
Teach mode, Rabbit's tool for automating R1 tasks, is now available to all users (43:25)
China wiretaps Americans in worst hack in our nation’s history (47:20)
BONUS ODD TAKE: Retro 80’s versions of company logos (48:30)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: SMALLRIG Memory Card Case Holder Anti-Shock Anti-Fall and Scratch Suitable for SD/Micro SD/SIM Cards for Photography Enthusiasts - 2832B (52:15)
Nate: King Ma 1080P iPhone Mini Monitors Sync Rear Camera Selfie Screen for iPhone Vlog Selfie Monitor Screen with Magnetic Clip & Bluetooth Remote for Vlog Live Stream TikTok (56:35)
RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (01:02:15)
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Coca-Cola is getting a lot of flack over its new AI Christmas ad. Are AI ads the future? A whole lot of people 'tuned' into Netflix to watch some boxing, how did that go? Instagram has a new reset feature that could be very helpful. Those are just a few of the tech news stories we discuss on this week's show. Enjoy!
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INTRO (00:00)
Final Cut Pro 11 Released (06:35)
MAIN TOPIC: AI Coca-Cola Christmas Ad (10:15)
Coca-Cola's New AI-Generated Holiday Ad Slammed as 'Soulless' and 'Embarrassing': 'This Is Such Slop'
Coca Cola’s AI-Generated Ad Controversy, Explained
Toys ‘R’ Us AI-generated ad controversy explained
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Turn off auto app install on iOS devices (18:50)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (22:55)
A.I. chatbots defeated doctors at diagnosing illness
Threads grew by a Bluesky this month
Ukraine, US to partner on developing small modular nuclear reactors for reconstruction
Multiple emus on the loose in South Carolina – while 8 escaped lab monkeys also still large
New Pentagon report on UFOs includes hundreds of new incidents but no evidence of aliens
Fake bear commits insurance fraud
Researchers are trying to reinvent the wheel
TAKES
Netflix says 60M households worldwide watched Paul-Tyson (28:00)
Why Everyone Is Now Watching Podcasts on YouTube (33:50)
Are your Instagram recommendations a mess? You can now start from scratch (37:15)
Apple’s new home hub could be the smart home kit you’ve been dreaming of (39:20)
Yes, the 10 worst passwords still include ‘password’ and ‘secret’ (42:50)
BONUS ODD TAKE: 10,946: a Year-Long Post-It Note Animation (46:15)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: Tomb Raider Remastered (50:40)
Nate: Kasa Apple HomeKit Outdoor Smart Plug, 2 Sockets, IP64 Weather Resistance for Outdoor String Lights, Compatible with Siri, Alexa & Google Home, Long Wi-Fi Range, 2.4G Wi-Fi Only, ETL Certified (54:55)
RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (59:20)
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Over the last week, Bitcoin and many other cryptocurrencies have gone up significantly. Please don't take our investment advice, but we will examine the increase and how the election impacted it. It was a pretty slim week in tech news, but we found some interesting stories to cover and a rousing round of Just the Headlines. Also, we have some great tips and picks to help you tech better!
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INTRO (00:00)
MAIN TOPIC: CryptoWatch (02:45)
Bitcoin touches record-high $85K, adds almost $20K in a week
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Navigating Google Workspace on the Web (10:35)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (19:55)
FDA forces Costco to recall 80,000 pounds of butter because packaging did not say it ‘contains milk’
NASA investigates laser-beam welding in a vacuum for in-space manufacturing
LG's new stretchable display can grow by 50%, bendy panels can be deformed into new form factors
Apple Music is publishing a $450 hardcover book celebrating its 100 Best Albums
Intel brings back workers’ free coffee, seeking to stem morale decline
Boeing reportedly considers selling off its space business
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iOS 18.1 added a new ‘Inactivity Reboot’ security feature for iPhone (24:05)
iOS 18.2 fixes one of the most annoying aspects of the new Photos app (28:05)
Microsoft wants $30 to let you keep using Windows 10 securely for another year (31:00)
Databreach.com emerges as an alternative to HaveIBeenPwned (36:50)
BONUS ODD TAKE: The Quilt Index (40:10)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: Stouchi 4 Packs Airtag Holder Key Ring with Soft TPU Case, Stainless Steel Invisible Slim Keychain Compatible with Airtag 2021 Finder Items, Dog, Key, Backpacks Air Tag Accessories (42:40)
Nate: ESR for iPad Air 11 Inch Case M2, iPad Air 6th/5th/4th Gen , Powerful Magnetic Attachment, Slim Trifold Stand Case, Supports Pencil Pro&Pencil USB-C, Durable Protection, Grey (47:40)
RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (51:55)
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Tuesday is Election Day in the USA, but as "The Most Non-Partisan Tech Podcast on the Internet," this episode serves as a reprieve from the endless election coverage and breaking news. We discuss Nate's new iPad, the week's tech news, helpful tips and picks, and other random ramblings.
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INTRO (00:00)
New M4 Macbook Pros (02:55)
Black Friday is already here (06:35)
MAIN TOPIC: Nate’s new iPad and the state of iPads (08:35)
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Track Election Results with Apple News and Live Activity (20:20)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (23:20)
Reddit is profitable for the first time ever
Fired employee allegedly hacked Disney World’s menu system to alter peanut allergy information
Uranus' moon Miranda may have an ocean beneath its surface
Colorado agency improperly posted passwords for its election system online
Meta’s plan for nuclear-powered AI data centre thwared by rare bees
Researchers spot black hole eating stuff at over 40x the theoretical limit
TAKES
Apple acquires photo editing app maker Pixelmator (26:15)
Mom is Texting: Teachers say parents are a daily distraction during class (29:45)
OpenAI launches its Google challenger, ChatGPT Search (32:10)
Russian court fines Google $20,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 - decillion (34:10)
Call of Duty’s massive filesize drives peak internet usage (37:10)
BONUS ODD TAKE: A collection of 2000+ science images from the NIH (40:25)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: Crank That Clicker (cookie clicker games)
For Panic’s PlayDate handheld console (43:15)
Nate: Neewer Magnetic Flexible Phone Holder with 1/4 Screw Adapter, Mini Bendable Tripod Stand Selfie Stick Compatible with MagSafe iPhone Samsung Android Cellphones for Handlebar/Treadmill/Stroller, GP-19 (48:15)
RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (52:55)
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Apple is finishing October with a bang. Monday brought the official release of Apple Intelligence with iOS 18.1 and also for iPads and Macs. Apple also announced a new iMac with an M4 processor on Monday. Tuesday brought the new, smaller, redesigned Mac Mini with M4. What will Wednesday bring? Good chance of MacBook Pros. Plus, there's other tech news to catch up on and some tips and picks to help you tech better!
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INTRO (00:00)
Vote (04:10)
MAIN TOPIC: Trick or Treat? Apple Intelligence and new Macs (06:50)
Apple Intelligence is available today on iPhone, iPad, and Mac
iOS 18.2 with new Apple Intelligence features coming in December, Apple confirms
Apple updates the iMac with new colors and an M4 chip
Apple announces redesigned Mac Mini with M4 chip
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Select the camera type by long long-holding camera icon in the Control Center (22:20)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (27:30)
Britain to axe up to 1.5m lampposts
Researchers say an AI-powered transcription tool used in hospitals invents things no one ever said
NASA reveals prototype telescope for gravitational wave observatory
San Francisco’s Muni’s rail system will spend $212 million to upgrade from floppy disks
Hacker returns $19.3 million to drained US government crypto wallet
DTrace for Linux comes to Gentoo
TAKES
McDonald’s restaurants finally have a solution to their busted McFlurry machine problem (29:20)
Astropad Launches 'Bookcase' for Turning an iPhone Into an E-Reader (31:30)
Vimeo brings spatial video sharing to everyone with new Apple Vision Pro app (35:00)
Astronauts return from nearly eight months on ISS after Starliner problems (36:45)
Adobe made its painting app completely free to take on Procreate (38:00)
BONUS ODD TAKE: Kasso - Bonkers Japanese Skateboarding Show (39:45)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: Mic Cover Foam Microphone Windscreen, Condenser Microphone Size A, 1 Pack (41:05)
Nate: SmallRig 51" Cell Phone Selfie Stick Tripod with Wireless Remote, Aluminum Portable Cellphone Tripod Freely 10 Meters Bluetooth Remote Control Tripod for iPhone 16 Pro Max/15/14 Pro/14/13, Samsung S22/ S23 Ultra/Android Smartphone via TikTok (43:20)
RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (50:25)
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Nate has had some tech go belly up on him recently. What should you do when your gadgets aren't working? We'll look at the options and the holistic cost of those options. We also have the week's tech news to get caught up on, including a rousing round of Just the Headlines. Enjoy and tech better!
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INTRO (00:00)
New Macs next week? (04:45)
MAIN TOPIC: How or when to repair your tech (07:50)
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: If your iPhone won't turn on or is frozen - iPad (25:15)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (36:20)
Alien: Romulus Is Getting a VHS Release (Yes, Really)
Cheating alleged after men’s world conker champion found with steel chestnut
Amazon discontinues the last Kindle with physical buttons
Amazon finally has a color Kindle, and it looks pretty good
Byju’s founder says his edtech startup, once worth $22B, is now ‘worth zero’
TAKES
FTC’s rule banning fake online reviews goes into effect (39:25)
The FTC is finally making it easier to cancel your gym membership (41:50)
‘Beast Games’ set issues highlight growing pains in YouTuber-run productions (45:50)
No calls, no texts, no problem: A month after cellphone restrictions instituted, Spokane Public Schools teachers report benefits (47:20)
BONUS ODD TAKE: Livestreams of Watering Holes in the Namibian Desert (50:30)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: Apple Magic Keyboard for 12.9-inch iPad Pro 3rd Gen, 4th Gen, & 5th Gen - Black Renewed (54:35)
Nate: elago Clear Case Compatible with Apple Vision Pro Case, TPU Cover, Protective Cover Compatible with Vision Pro VR Glasses, Headset Protector, Anti-Scratch, Anti-Yellowing (58:45)
RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (01:00:20)
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Elon Musk has been all over tech news and beyond lately, and this week was a perfect example. Not only did SpaceX catch a booster on landing, but he also held an event to show off Tesla's Robotaxi, Robovan, and updated humanoid robots. In other tech news, Apple quietly updated the beloved iPad Mini. Plenty of other topics to discuss in the world of technology and beyond. Enjoy!
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INTRO (00:00)
Apple just announced a new, faster iPad Mini (05:40)
Submerged on Apple Vision Pro (11:15)
MAIN TOPIC: This week in Elon (14:15)
In an engineering feat, mechanical SpaceX arms catch Starship rocket booster back at the launch pad
Elon Musk unveils Tesla Cybercab, Robovan and updated Optimus robot at We, Robot event
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Apple Notes Math (27:40)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (36:05)
AI girlfriend site breached, user fantasies stolen
Red Dead Redemption finally comes to PC 14 years after its original release
Nintendo announces new game hardware: an alarm clock!
TikTok lays off hundreds of staff - to replace them with AI
Wimbledon line judges will be replaced with AI next summer
Robot vacuums hacked to shout slurs at their owners
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Amazon and Apple strike deal to bring Apple TV+ to Prime Video (38:05)
Adobe announces a bunch of new AI tools at Adobe Max (39:55)
NIST proposes barring some of the most nonsensical password rules (42:20)
Microsoft (and more) Patch Tuesday, October 2024 (46:05)
Internet Archive hacked, data breach impacts 31 million users (47:10)
BONUS ODD TAKE: BBC Sound Effects Library (49:55)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: Ventusky Weather App (53:45)
Nate: EENOUR Hat Press Machine, Mini Heat Press for Caps with 3 Heating Levels & Auto-Off, Handheld Cap Easy Press with 3"×5.5" Arched Heating Plate for 6-8 Hat Size, 19-26 Girth (59:10)
RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (01:03:40)
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https://notnerd.com - All things Notnerd
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Google's NotebookLM is an AI note-taking service that can take information and summarize it for you in a variety of ways. One of those ways is a podcast summary, where an AI male and female host will have a discussion about the information. We tried it on our last episode, are we out of a job? You be the judge. We've got plenty of other tech news to talk about, like Starlink and SpaceX continuing to come through for those stranded on Earth and in space. Finish out the episode with a fun bonus odd take and our picks of the week.
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INTRO (00:00)
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days (04:00)
Another Apple Event Coming (08:25)
MAIN TOPIC: Google NotebookLM (09:15)
Google makes its note-taking AI NotebookLM more useful
A fake podcast about Episode 460
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Turn off Always on Display (25:25)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (32:55)
Potatoes are better than human blood for making space bricks, scientists say
Earth will have a temporary ‘mini moon’ for two months
Google Flights now uses Amtrak data to show ‘trains to consider’ alongside flights
Cheetos food coloring turns mice transparent
OpenAI asks investors not to back rival start-ups such as Elon Musk’s xAI
TAKES:
Starlink offers free service to victims of Hurricane Helene - FCC lets Starlink provide service to cell phones in areas hit by hurricane (35:05)
Submerged - Official Trailer - Apple Vision Pro (39:15)
Christian Selig’s unofficial YouTube app for the Vision Pro just got taken down (41:50)
Apple says final iPod Nano and iPod shuffle models are now obsolete (43:35)
Microsoft Patch Tuesday is today, report next week
Chinese hack of US ISPs shows why Apple is right about backdoors for law enforcement (47:00)
BONUS ODD TAKE: Finalists for the 2024 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards (48:35)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: DJI Neo, Mini Drone with 4K UHD Camera for Adults, 135g Self Flying Drone that Follows You, Palm Takeoff, AI Subject Tracking, QuickShots, Stabilized Video, Built-In Propeller Guard (50:40)
Nate: Short USB-C Cable [5 inch], 100W PD Fast Charging, 2022 New USB C to USB C Short Cable, Thunderbolt 3 for MacBook, Android Auto, External SSD and More Type-C Devices; 20Gbps Data Transfer (54:30)
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We went to the Portland Retro Gaming Expo on Saturday to see Producer Todd and so much more. But tech news doesn't sleep. Zuckerberg held a big Meta Connect event, and OpenAI seems to be running into some trouble. As always we'll have a rousing batch of Just the Headlines, more tech news, and tips and picks to help you tech better!
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INTRO (00:00)
NEWS: Verizon confirms widespread outage affecting users across the US - Messages via satellite provides lifeline to iPhone owners in Hurricane Helene fallout - Shawn Hendrix of Mr. Beast fame doing amazing work for Helene (03:40)
MAIN TOPIC: Portland Retro Gaming Expo (07:20)
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Ask Ads NOT to Track (24:45)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (30:05)
Oprah Winfrey bought back rights to Apple documentary about her to stop its release
An International Space Station leak is getting worse, NASA confirms
Amazon is launching its own Shark Tank where winners get to be Amazon sellers
Up to 600 million Facebook and Instagram passwords stored in plain text
Caroline Ellison sentenced to two years in jail for role in FTX fraud, must forfeit $11 Billion
HP is adding AI to its printers
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5 biggest announcements at Meta Connect this week (33:20)
OpenAI execs mass quit as company makes big changes - Apple no longer in talks to invest in OpenAI (42:55)
One more thing… Goodbye from iMore (45:15)
Portland Trailblazers new network and streaming options (46:45)
BONUS ODD TAKE: What beats rock? (49:45)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: iPhone 16 Pro over iPhone 16 (52:25)
The iPhone 16 Pro Camera Review: Control - From Sebastiaan de With at Lux
Nate: NEEWER Phone Tripod Mount with Cold Shoes, Metal Smartphone Tripod Adapter Compatible with iPhone, Multi Angle Tri Fold Cell Phone Holder Desktop Tripod, Handheld Phone Grip for Streaming Vlog SP-04 (58:45)
RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (01:02:40)
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The Apple iPhone 16 and 16 Pro models are now available. What are people saying? What do we say? Plus, we have the rest of the week's interesting tech news and share tips and picks to help you tech better!
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INTRO (00:00)
MAIN TOPIC: iPhone 16s are here (03:05)
iPhone 16 vs. iPhone 16 Pro Buyer's Guide: All Differences Compared
iPhone 16 Camera Control: Everything You Need to Know
iPhone 16 and 16 Pro review roundup: Back to basics
AirPods 4, Watch 10 are here too
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: iOS 18 Photos, customize interface (26:00)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (32:55)
Atari launches a line of game-themed hot sauces
Tugboat powered by ammonia sails for the first time, showing how to cut emissions from shipping
California Drivers May Soon Get Speed-Warning Devices as Standard
Facebook admits to scraping every Australian adult user's public photos and posts to train AI, with no opt-out option
Elon Musk officially moves X headquarters from California to Texas
Saturn’s majestic rings will vanish in just six months from now
TAKES:
Marques Brownlee says ‘I hear you’ after fans criticize his new wallpaper app (35:05)
Israel Planted Explosives in Pagers Sold to Hezbollah, Officials Say (44:40)
Your Apple Watch can now replace your TV remote (48:10)
United Airlines taps Elon Musk’s Starlink for in-flight wi-fi (49:35)
BONUS ODD TAKE: Holotypic Occlupanid Research Group (50:40)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: rabbit r1 (55:25)
Nate: TORRAS Magnetic Slim Fit for iPhone 16 Pro Case 6.3 inch, Ultra-Thin 16 Pro Case Compatible with MagSafe, Lightweight Matte Anti-Scratch Hard PC Cover Phone Case for iPhone 16 Pro OriginFit, Black (01:00:30)
RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (01:03:55)
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https://notpicks.com - Find links to previous picks of the week
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Apple has released new versions of its operating systems. We look at some of the significant changes to iOS 18 that are coming to your iPhone. There are some great features, but some of them will take some getting used to. Also, after Apple's big event last week, we get caught up on plenty of other tech news that never seems to stop. Let's take a light-hearted look at all of that, plus some great tech tips and picks.
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INTRO (00:00)
Nate’s Appendix (02:40)
iPhone Preorders (05:25)
MAIN TOPIC: iOS 18 is Here (08:45)
Apple’s 22-page PDF of iOS 18 features
How to get iOS 18 and 9 features to try
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Dealing with junk text messages - Do not call registry (32:40)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (40:30)
Americans used record 100 trillion megabytes of wireless data in 2023
$50M In Counterfeit Vintage Consoles and Videogames Seized From Italian Crime Ring
'Error' causes Alexa to endorse Kamala Harris, refuse to discuss Trump
Navy Officer Demoted For Secretly Installing Starlink On Ship To Check Social Media
Sony Unveils $700 PlayStation 5 Pro
A robot begins removal of melted fuel from the Fukushima nuclear plant. It could take a century
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FDA approves Apple AirPods as hearing aids - Apple Watch sleep apnea detection gets FDA approval (43:55)
SpaceX Polaris Dawn crew returns home after history-making mission - With no crew aboard, spacecraft Starliner lands without a hitch (46:50)
DJI Neo hands-on: A powerful and lightweight $200 drone (50:05)
OpenAI releases o1, its first model with ‘reasoning’ abilities (56:00)
Huawei’s new trifold phone costs more than a 16-inch MacBook Pro (58:20)
BONUS ODD TAKE: Official Stick Reviews Instagram (00:00:30)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: TORRAS 360°Rotatable Magnetic Ring for iPhone 15 Pro Max Case, Fit for MagSafe with Stand & Ring Holder, Military Grade Shockproof Translucent Back for iPhone 15 Pro Max Phone Case Ostand R, Black (01:02:55)
Nate: Movo WMX-HM Mic Handle for DJI Mic, Rode Wireless GO, Hollyland Lark, and More - Wireless Interview Microphone Handle - Wireless Lav Mic Adapter for Vlogging, Interviews, Podcasting, Content Creation (01:06:00)
RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (01:09:55)
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Apple's Glowtime Event was about 100 minutes long. Nate and Dave watched it together while Dave took copious notes. We hopped on to go live immediately after for our initial thoughts. New iPhones, AirPods, and Apple Watches were announced.
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INTRO (00:00)
iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max (02:25)
iPhone 16 and 16 Plus (09:55)
AirPods 4, Pro 2, and Max (15:35)
Apple Watch 10 and Ultra (20:25)
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Elon Musk is in the news again, with X currently banned in Brazil. Other than that, news is a little slow with the holiday and Apple's iPhone event coming next week. But never you fear, we have plenty of tech news to catch up on and some picks and tips to help you tech better.
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INTRO (00:00)
MLS Season Pass drops price to $9.99 for rest of season, and completely free for Apple TV+ subscribers (05:15)
MAIN TOPIC: Elon Musk and X vs. Brazil (08:45)
X officially blocked in Brazil; court demands Apple remove it from the App Store
Brazil’s Bolsonaro to sue Supreme Court Justice Moraes for abuse of office
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Double and Triple Click headphones (15:45)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (22:20)
Google is developing AI that can hear if you're sick
Scientists mount cameras on endangered sea lions to map Australia’s ocean floor
Hackers shut down heating in Ukrainian city with malware, researchers say
NASA astronaut stuck in space reports ‘strange noises’ coming from troubled Starliner capsule
Snapchat finally introduces native iPad support with its latest update
$5 million worth of meth disguised as watermelons found at California customs checkpoint
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Huawei aims to upstage Sep 9 Apple Event with Tri-Fold phone debut (25:30)
Disney’s password-sharing crackdown starts ‘in earnest’ this September (28:35)
Crypto’s ‘unprecedented’ lobby spending spree (30:35)
Gannett is shuttering ‘Reviewed’ site accused of publishing AI product reviews (33:50)
BONUS ODD TAKE: Shot On iPhone 15 Pro Max by Me. No gimbal, no lens, no filter! (37:10)
‘DO A WHEELIE’ Danny MacAskill (42:05)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: LAMTTO Wireless Carplay &Android Auto with 4K Dash cam,9.26 Inch Protable Carplay Screen for Car,1080P Backup Camera, Digital Media Receivers with Voice Control/Bluetooth/G-Sensor/GPS/Mirror Link (45:30)
Nate: Airtag Keychain Holder Case for Apple Airtag, 2 Pack of IPX8 Waterproof, Fully Shockproof, Anti Scratch Airtag Holder Case for Key, Kid, Bag, Luggage, Pets Collar (52:15)
RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (55:20)
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Another day, another major data breach. Reported as 3 billion records and actually being released back in April, hackers stole a lot of information on most people in the US, Canada, and the UK. We'll examine what happened and explain how you can check how much of your data is now out there. Once past that joyous story, we'll get into all the other tech news along with some tips and picks to help you tech better!
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INTRO (00:00)
Apple officially announces iPhone 16 event for September 9: ‘It’s Glowtime’ (04:15)
MAIN TOPIC: Lost in Space (07:35)
Boeing Starliner returning empty as NASA turns to SpaceX to bring astronauts back from ISS
Humanity has about six months to purchase 8 billion ape costumes for the ultimate prank.
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Show and Tell - Meta Ray-Ban Glasses (14:40)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (20:25)
Microsoft backtracks on deprecating the 39-year-old Windows Control Panel
Linux market share hits record high at 4.45%
Second human to receive Neuralink brain chip uses it to play Counter-Strike 2
Instagram is adding a Myspace-like ‘song on profile’ feature
Trump promotes family’s new crypto platform, ‘The Defi-ant Ones’
Crayola trademarks the 'slightly earthy' smell of its crayons
Hackers Are Targeting Tour De France Riders’ Fancy Electric Shifters
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Telegram CEO Pavel Durov arrested at French airport (23:35)
Zuckerberg says he regrets caving to White House pressure on content (28:05)
Nintendo shutting down Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp App (31:25)
A YouTube video really can remove water from your iPhone (33:20)
BONUS ODD TAKE: Suno AI Song Creation - Nate’s iPhone Song Creation (36:55)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: BLUETTI Portable Power Station EB3A, 268Wh LiFePO4 Battery Backup w/ 2 600W (1200W Surge) AC Outlets, Recharge from 0-80% in 30 Min., Solar Generator for Outdoor Camping (Solar Panel Optional) (47:40)
Nate: Jinkies (56:50)
RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (61:15)
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Another day, another major data breach. Reported as 3 billion records and actually being released back in April, hackers stole a lot of information on most people in the US, Canada, and the UK. We'll examine what happened and explain how you can check how much of your data is now out there. Once past that joyous story, we'll get into all the other tech news along with some tips and picks to help you tech better!
Watch on YouTube!
INTRO (00:00)
MAIN TOPIC: Massive Data Leak of SSNs and more (04:50)
Data leak affecting everyone in the US, UK, and Canada was even worse than we thought
Check your info - npd.pentester.com
haveibeenpwned.com
Inside the "3 Billion People" National Public Data Breach - Troy Hunt
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Easier Macro with iPhone Magnifier (15:40)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (21:00)
Teen builds his own nuclear fusion reactor at college
Chess player suspended after allegedly poisoning her rival
The English Premier League will ditch its hated video-assisted referee tech for fleet of iPhones
Study finds 94% of business spreadsheets have critical errors
Apple aiming to launch tabletop robotic home device as soon as 2026 with pricing around $1,000
Ikea’s stock-counting warehouse drones will fly alongside workers in the US
Cheating Scandal Rocking the World of Elite High-School Math
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Elon Musk’s xAI releases Grok-2, adds image generation on X (23:20)
Procreate’s anti-AI pledge attracts praise from digital creatives (26:55)
Google threatened tech influencers unless they ‘preferred’ the Pixel (31:20)
Vulnerability in Microsoft apps allowed hackers to spy on Mac users (36:25)
T-Mobile fined $60M for unauthorized access to data, the largest fine of its type (38:40)
BONUS ODD TAKE: Saudi man earns world record for 444 game consoles hooked to one TV (40:35)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: Meta Ray-ban Smart Glasses (45:10)
Nate: ZipChill Instant Beverage Spinner Chiller, Universal Can Cooler for Drinks, Rapidly Chills Beer and Soda Cans in 60 Seconds, No Batteries Required, Lightweight Small Portable (53:55)
RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (59:15)
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Google held its Made by Google event today, announcing the new Pixel 9 phone lineup, plenty of Gemini AI, and other stuff. After the announcement, they held a cringe-worthy afterparty to show off a bunch of celebrities. We also catch up on the rest of the week's tech news and share some great tech tips and picks.
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INTRO (00:00)
FOLLOWUP: Logitech says it has no plans for a subscription-based ‘Forever Mouse’ (02:50)
MAIN TOPIC: Google Pixel Event and “After Party” (03:40)
Gemini AI, Pixel 9, more announced at Google’s Pixel event
The Made by Google After Party
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: iCloud+ (13:15)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (29:20)
Teacher spends 1800 hours building the hovercraft of his childhood dreams
Replika CEO Eugenia Kuyda says it’s okay if we end up marrying AI chatbots
Reservoir of liquid water found deep in Martian rocks
Excess memes and ‘reply all’ emails are bad for climate, researcher warns
Google DeepMind develops a ‘solidly amateur’ table tennis robot
Mayonnaise could help improve fusion energy yields
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Starlink Mini is now available for anyone in the US to roam (31:25)
Humane Ai Pin woes worsen as recent returns exceed sales (34:45)
Instagram will now let you share 20 photos per post (36:05)
This Vision Pro emulator brings Nintendo’s Virtual Boy back to life (38:15)
Forget Midjourney — Flux is the new king of AI image generation and here’s how to get access (39:30)
Six 0-Days Lead Microsoft’s August 2024 Patch Push (41:25)
BONUS ODD TAKE: Things Organized Neatly (43:40)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Big updates to PPOTW: (47:40)
Flighty 4.0
Blackmagic Camera App
Dave: Regal Unlimited (49:20)
Nate: NEEWER Wireless Microphone Set for Phone with Type C Interface, Lav Mic for iPhone 15 Series Android Phone, Noise Cancelling Lapel Lavalier Microphone System, Video Recording Live Stream Podcast, KM15 (52:40)
RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (57:20)
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