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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!
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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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Both Apple and Google were forced to take down commercials after blowback. The Apple one was Dave's pick of the week last week! The stock market has had some issues this week, especially Intel. Google got some bad news about their monopoly status. We cover that and there's other tech news to help you get caught up on and plenty more. Enjoy!
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INTRO (00:00)
TWiT Spatial Episode (03:55)
MAIN TOPIC: (08:45)
Apple pulls The Underdogs: Out of Office short film ad after Thai backlash and calls for boycott
Apple apologizes for iPad ‘Crush’ ad that ‘missed the mark’
Google pulls Olympics ad that showed AI writing a little girl’s letter for her
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Drag Apps From Spotlight to Home Screen (15:20)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (21:00)
Grown-ups surpass preschoolers as the biggest toy consumers
Logitech has an idea for a “forever mouse” that requires a subscription
$5,000 Exoskeleton Pants Promise to Make You a Better Hiker
Taco Bell is bringing AI to hundreds of drive-thrus nationwide
Fully-automatic robot dentist performs world's first human procedure
NFL to roll out facial authentication software league-wide
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Google illegally maintains monopoly over internet search, judge rules (22:50)
Google is no longer making Chromecasts and will let inventory run out (25:10)
Intel to shed at least 15% of staff, will outsource more to TSMC, slash $10B in costs - Intel plunges 30%, most since 1982, after announcing layoffs and weak guidance (27:20)
Apple’s SuperDrive for reading disks seemingly discontinued with no inventory online (32:40)
BONUS ODD TAKE: Steve Jobs Auction Features Apple-1, Bomber Jacket, Sealed Original iPhone, and More (36:05)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Nate: OWC 14-Port Thunderbolt Dock, 85W charging, (2) Thunderbolt 40 Gb/s (USB-C), (5) USB 3.2 Type-A, USB 3.2 (10Gb/s) Type-C, Mini DisplayPort, GbE, Audio, Single 5K or Dual 4K Displays, cable, For Mac/PC (43:00)
Dave: 2016 Nissan Leaf (47:35)
RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (54:40)
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Apple has released the public betas of its software, which are due out this fall. We discuss what's there and whether you need to install them. Also, earlier than most expected, the new developer betas contain the first look at Apple Intelligence, Apple's long-awaited version of what we're all calling AI. We've also got some Olympics talk and some updates on the CrowdStrike outage. Plus, more tech news and some great tech tips and picks.
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INTRO (00:00)
MAIN TOPIC: Apple OS Betas (04:15)
Apple releases public betas for iOS 18, macOS, and more
All of the AI features in the iOS 18.1 developer beta
Apple Maps launches on the web in new public beta
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Offload unused apps - how to turn it back off (13:00)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (17:45)
The Paris Olympics touted climate-friendly food. Athletes demanded more meat.
Torrenting apps now available for iPhone users in the EU
Wienermobile crashes on Tri-State Tollway near Oak Brook — but 'Hotdoggers' safe
NASA fired its space lasers to communicate with the ISS
Apple Vision Pro can now be controlled with brain-computer interface
Sharks off Brazil coast test positive for cocaine
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Olympics: New Zealand report Canada for flying drone to record training (21:55)
Google is the only search engine that works on Reddit now thanks to AI deal (23:10)
OpenAI announces SearchGPT, its AI-powered search engine (25:25)
CrowdStrike offers a $10 apology gift card to say sorry for outage - CrowdStrike largest IT outage in history; cost more than $5B (27:00)
BONUS ODD TAKE: Olympic gymnastics jibberish (28:45)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: The Underdogs: OOO (Out Of Office) | Apple at Work (33:00)
Nate: Aegend Swim Goggles, Swimming Goggles No Leaking Full Protection Adult Men Women Youth (36:40)
RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (40:50)
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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)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: Peak Design Everyday Backpack Zip 15L Midnight, Carry-on Backpack with Laptop Sleeve BEDBZ-15-MN-2 (38:40)
Nate: POWERΛDD PRO Laptop Power Bank 20000mAh Portable Charger 65W USB-C Fast Charging Outputs Battery Pack for Laptops, MacBook Air, Dell, iPad, iPhone, Samsung Galaxy, Switch and More (42:25)
RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (44:45)
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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)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
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 XDAVE’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 AgencyTAKES:
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)
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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)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: SMALLRIG Super Clamp(2 Pack) Magic Arm Clamp for DJI Ronin, Camera Monitor, LED Light 2058 (47:35)
Nate: GIGA PUMP 4.0 Mini Air Pump 4.2kPa with Camping Lantern Portable Air Pump, Rechargeable Air Pump can Deflation, Travel Air Pump for Air Bed Mattress,Pool Float,Swimming Rings, Vacuum Bags (50:30)
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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)
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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)
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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)
WWDC Keynote:
Apple TV+ update (02:35) visionOS 2 (03:30) iOS 18 (08:50) Audio and Home (20:20) watchOS 11 (24:20) iPadOS 18 (26:45) macOS Sequoia (33:00) AI - Apple Intelligence (40:10)Find us elsewhere:
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There is less than a week before Apple kicks off its Worldwide Developers Conference in California. The rumors are flying, but what should we actually expect Apple to announce? They will also announce their app Design Award winners, and once again, there are a lot of great nominees. Plus, we have all the other tech news, including a rousing Just the Headlines segment. Our goal is to help you keep up with tech, so you can get out there and tech better!
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Main Topic: WWDC Preview (06:30)
MacRumors WWDC Roundup
For the first time since 2021, there won’t be any new hardware at WWDC this year
Apple Music official 2024 WWDC playlist
2024 Apple Design Award finalists
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Lock camera lens (21:05)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (29:00)
From Sandy: Common dietary supplement [fish oil] found to reduce aggression by 30%
Dr Pepper ties Pepsi as America’s #2 soda
Instagram testing controversial unskippable ads in its app
Orcas are still smashing up boats – and we've finally worked out why
Rules that cut air pollution from shipping may be adding to global warming
Eventbrite promoted illegal opioid sales to people searching for addiction recovery help
Ticketmaster hacked. Breach affects more than half a billion users
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MKBHD shares behind-the-scenes look at Apple’s iPhone durability testing (30:50)
LEGO Apple Store up for vote on Ideas site (33:25)
YouTube launches Playables mobile games for iOS (35:20)
YouTube app no longer hijacks Apple TV screen saver after complaints (38:05)
ICQ, one of the oldest instant messengers shutting down June 26th (39:55)
BONUS ODD TAKE: Trees eating things Instagram - Reddit (40:50)
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Dave: The Spatial App for Meta Quest (43:30)
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Remember when Google's Gemini AI had trouble creating images of people? Well, now they're getting flack for giving horrible advice in their AI Overview feature for Google Search. The Scarlett Johansson ChatGPT story keeps getting weirder. Microsoft Copilot had a big outage. Oh, and we have some tech news that doesn't involve the wild world of AI. Tune in to tech better!
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INTRO (00:00)
Main Topic: More Google AI problems (05:55)
Google AI Overview blunders thread on X
Google’s AI really is that stupid, feeds people answers from The Onion
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Enable find parked car (17:45)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (27:00)
Technical difficulties are delaying robot umpires in Major League Baseball
Spotify is going to break every Car Thing gadget it ever sold
Atari Buys Intellivision Brand, Ending ‘Longest-Running Console War in History’
Windows now has AI-powered copy and paste
Crows can actually count out loud, amazing new study shows
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YouTube has now begun skipping videos altogether for users with ad blockers (28:40)
T-Mobile buying US Cellular; says rural coverage will improve (36:35)
OpenAI didn’t copy Scarlett Johansson’s voice for ChatGPT, records show (39:45)
Affinity apps updated for the first time since acquisition by Canva (41:15)
Microsoft Copilot fixed worldwide after 24-hour outage (45:25)
BONUS ODD TAKE: Every Sample from Paul’s Boutique by the Beastie Boys (47:15)
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Dave: Flighty (52:35)
Nate: GL.iNet GL-MT3000 (Beryl AX) Pocket-Sized Wi-Fi 6 Wireless Travel Gigabit Router | WiFi Router | OpenVPN, Wireguard, Connect to Public & Hotel Wi-Fi login Page, RV (56:20)
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Nate and Dave swapped their Apple Vision Pro and Meta Quest 3 headsets to see how they compare. Plenty of other tech news as well, including Microsoft's new Copilot+ PCs and Scarlett Johansson suing ChatGPT. Of course, we have picks, ProTips, and more tech news, all to help you tech better!
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INTRO (00:00)
Main Topic: Apple Vision Pro vs Meta Quest 3 (03:15)
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Set Price Alert on CamelCamelCamel (38:55)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (45:25)
Some people that rented a Tesla from Hertz were still charged for gas
San Francisco police skirting facial recognition ban by having other departments do it for them
Microplastics found in every human testicle in study
Photographer sets new world record with 317 MPH quadcopter drone
Google fixes third actively exploited Chrome zero-day in a week
Samsung mocks Apple’s Crush ad with UnCrush ad
UK police could get Ghostbusters-style backpack devices to halt e-bike getaways
NASA’s proposed plasma rocket would get us to Mars in 2 months
Robot dogs armed with AI-aimed rifles undergo US Marines Special Ops evaluation
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Microsoft unveils Copilot+ PCs with generative AI capabilities baked in - Recall is Microsoft’s key to unlocking the future of PCs (47:20)
Scarlett Johansson says she was 'shocked, angered' when she heard OpenAI's voice that sounded like her (52:20)
Cryptowatch: Bitcoin, Ethereum will hit all-time highs amid ETH ETF approval (54:40)
Microsoft Patch Tuesday, May 2024 Edition (56:20)
BONUS ODD TAKE: Potato or Tomato (58:00)
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Dave: KIWI design Comfort Battery Head Strap Compatible with Meta Quest 3, Battery Strap Extend Playtime NOT Compatible with Our RGB Vertical Charging Stand (01:00:10)
Nate: ZOCONE Tension Curtain Rod, 51-168 Inches Adjustable Closet Tension Rod Rust-free No Drilling Shower Curtain Rod, Anti-slip Spring Steel Rod for Bathroom White (01:05:25)
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OpenAI introduced some big updates to ChatGPT Monday, the day before Google announced a bunch of AI news at their I/O keynote. Both of them, as well as the others, want to be a big part of every aspect of your life. Is this a good thing? We will discuss it and share our thoughts. Plus, we have some other tech news to catch up on after Apple's iPad event last week.
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INTRO (00:00)
MAIN TOPIC (03:35)
OpenAI debuts GPT-4o ‘omni’ model now powering ChatGPT
Everything announced at Google I/O
AI copilots are changing how coding is taught
Google Analytics vs Facebook Pixel (26:20)
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Restart iPhone without screen (29:00)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (39:15)
Photographer sets world record for fastest drone flight at 298 MPH
"Roaring Kitty" trader returns, causing GameStop shares to jump more than 70%
Plato’s final hours recounted in scroll found in Vesuvius ash
Shell’s flagship carbon capture project sold $200M of ‘phantom’ emissions credits
Novel attack against virtually all VPN apps neuters their entire purpose
New iPads won’t include stickers in the box due to Apple’s environmental goals
t:connect iOS app for insulin pump could kill users, says FDA
HorseGPT fails to predict Kentucky Derby winner
Firefox power user keeps 7,400+ browser tabs open for 2 years
Dave & Buster’s to allow customers to bet on arcade games
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Apple’s new iPad Pro ad sparks outrage as Hugh Grant and more slam tech giant (43:10)
No, you don't need a 'very bespoke AOSP' to turn your phone into a Rabbit R1 — here's proof (47:20)
Solar storm knocks out farmers’ tractor GPS systems during peak planting systems (48:30)
Comcast to launch Peacock, Netflix, and Apple TV+ bundle at a vastly reduced price (58:10)
BONUS ODD TAKE: Copy the Shrug Emoji (59:25)
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Dave: Linsoul TANGZU Wan’er S.G HiFi 10mm Dynamic Driver PET Diaphragm in-Ear Earphone with Ergonomic Shape, Detachable 2Pin OFC Braided Cable for Audiophile Musician DJ Stage Black, Wan’er S.G (01:01:20)
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Apple showed their Let Loose iPad event this morning. In the hardware department, Apple announced new iPad Airs, M4 iPad Pros, a new Magic Keyboard, and the new Pencil Pro. They also talked about Final Cut Pro 2, Logic Pro 2, and the new Final Cut camera app. Some impressive hardware and software, but do you need it? Apple also announced a price drop on the 10th-generation base iPad.
Note: While live, we got temporarily shut down by YouTube, but all the audio is there.
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INTRO (00:00)
Watch the full event from Apple
iPad Air (06:35)
M4 iPad Pro (09:30)
Final Cut Pro 2 and Logic Pro 2 (22:10)
Apple Pencil Pro (31:20)
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