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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. For full show notes, links, and more, visit: https://www.notnerd.com/episode-458-ios-18-is-here-with-some-big-changes 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 TAKES: - 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) Find us elsewhere: https://notpicks.com - Find links to previous picks of the week https://www.notnerd.com - All things Notnerd info@Notnerd.com Call or text 608.618.NERD(6373) "Producer" and "Agent" - @DrRIPVHS If you would like to help support Notnerd financially, mentally, or physically, don't hesitate to get in touch with us via any of the methods above. Consider any product/app links to be affiliate links.

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. Visit episode post: https://www.notnerd.com/episode-457-apples-its-glowtime-event-recap-iphones-watches-airpods/ 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) Find us elsewhere: https://notpicks.com - Find links to previous picks of the week https://www.notnerd.com - All things Notnerd info@Notnerd.com Call or text 608.618.NERD(6373) "Producer" and "Agent" - @DrRIPVHS If you would like to help support Notnerd financially, mentally, or physically, don't hesitate to get in touch with us via any of the methods above. Consider any product/app links to be affiliate links.

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. For full show notes, links, and more, visit: https://www.notnerd.com/episode-456-x-vs-brazil 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 TAKES: - 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) Find us elsewhere: https://notpicks.com - Find links to previous picks of the week https://www.notnerd.com - All things Notnerd info@Notnerd.com Call or text 608.618.NERD(6373) "Producer" and "Agent" - @DrRIPVHS If you would like to help support Notnerd financially, mentally, or physically, don't hesitate to get in touch with us via any of the methods above. Consider any product/app links to be affiliate links.

Elon Musk's SpaceX has been tapped to retrieve two astronauts stranded on the ISS due to a faulty Boeing spacecraft. NASA and Boeing aren't happy about it, but they don't have many other options. This week, there are also big stories about the arrest of the Telegram messaging founder and Mark Zuckerburg admitting government censorship. There is plenty of other tech news, tips, and picks to get caught up on this week! For full show notes, links, and more, visit: https://www.notnerd.com/episode-455-elon-musk-space-rescue-mission 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 TAKES: - 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) Find us elsewhere: https://notpicks.com - Find links to previous picks of the week https://www.notnerd.com - All things Notnerd info@Notnerd.com Call or text 608.618.NERD(6373) "Producer" and "Agent" - @DrRIPVHS If you would like to help support Notnerd financially, mentally, or physically, don't hesitate to get in touch with us via any of the methods above. Consider any product/app links to be affiliate links.

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! For full show notes, links, and more, visit: https://www.notnerd.com/episode-454-how-bad-is-the-national-public-data-breach/ 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 TAKES: * 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) Find us elsewhere: https://notpicks.com - Find links to previous picks of the week https://www.notnerd.com - All things Notnerd info@Notnerd.com Call or text 608.618.NERD(6373) "Producer" and "Agent" - @DrRIPVHS If you would like to help support Notnerd financially, mentally, or physically, don't hesitate to get in touch with us via any of the methods above. Consider any product/app links to be affiliate links.

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. For full show notes, links, and more, visit: https://www.notnerd.com/episode-453-google-pixel-event-after-party/ 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 TAKES: - 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) Find us elsewhere: https://notpicks.com - Find links to previous picks of the week https://www.notnerd.com - All things Notnerd info@Notnerd.com Call or text 608.618.NERD(6373) "Producer" and "Agent" - @DrRIPVHS If you would like to help support Notnerd financially, mentally, or physically, don't hesitate to get in touch with us via any of the methods above. Consider any product/app links to be affiliate links.

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! For full notes, links, and more, visit: https://notnerd.com/episode-452-are-apple-and-google-ads-out-of-touch 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 TAKES: - 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) Find us elsewhere: https://notpicks.com - Find links to previous picks of the week https://www.notnerd.com - All things Notnerd info@Notnerd.com Call or text 608.618.NERD(6373) "Producer" and "Agent" - @DrRIPVHS If you would like to help support Notnerd financially, mentally, or physically, don't hesitate to get in touch with us via any of the methods above. Consider any product/app links to be affiliate links.

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. For full show notes, links, and more, visit: https://www.notnerd.com/episode-451-apple-public-betas-and-apple-intelligence-are-here/ 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 TAKES: - 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) Find us elsewhere: https://notpicks.com - Find links to previous picks of the week https://www.notnerd.com - All things Notnerd info@Notnerd.com Call or text 608.618.NERD(6373) "Producer" and "Agent" - @DrRIPVHS If you would like to help support Notnerd financially, mentally, or physically, don't hesitate to get in touch with us via any of the methods above. Consider any product/app links to be affiliate links.

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. For full show notes, links, and more, visit: https://www.notnerd.com/episode-450-what-is-crowdstrike-and-how-did-it-cause-so-much-havoc/ 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 TAKES: - 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) Find us elsewhere: https://notpicks.com - Find links to previous picks of the week https://www.notnerd.com - All things Notnerd info@Notnerd.com Call or text 608.618.NERD(6373) "Producer" and "Agent" - @DrRIPVHS If you would like to help support Notnerd financially, mentally, or physically, don't hesitate to get in touch with us via any of the methods above. Consider any product/app links to be affiliate links.

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. For full show notes, links, and more, visit: https://www.notnerd.com/episode-449-the-state-of-podcasting-in-2024/ 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 TAKES: - 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) Find us elsewhere: https://notpicks.com - Find links to previous picks of the week https://www.notnerd.com - All things Notnerd info@Notnerd.com Call or text 608.618.NERD(6373) "Producer" and "Agent" - @DrRIPVHS If you would like to help support Notnerd financially, mentally, or physically, don't hesitate to get in touch with us via any of the methods above. Consider any product/app links to be affiliate links.

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. For full show notes, links, and more, visit: https://www.notnerd.com/episode-448-threads-turns-1-x-isnt-dead/ 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 TAKES: - 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) Find us elsewhere: https://notpicks.com - Find links to previous picks of the week https://www.notnerd.com - All things Notnerd info@Notnerd.com Call or text 608.618.NERD(6373) "Producer" and "Agent" - @DrRIPVHS If you would like to help support Notnerd financially, mentally, or physically, don't hesitate to get in touch with us via any of the methods above. Consider any product/app links to be affiliate links.

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! For full show notes, links, and more, visit: https://www.notnerd.com/episode-447-youtube-is-taking-over-tvs-too/ 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: https://notpicks.com - Find links to previous picks of the week https://www.notnerd.com - All things Notnerd info@Notnerd.com Call or text 608.618.NERD(6373) "Producer" and "Agent" - @DrRIPVHS If you would like to help support Notnerd financially, mentally, or physically, don't hesitate to get in touch with us via any of the methods above. Consider any product/app links to be affiliate links.

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. Full show notes, links and more: https://www.notnerd.com/episode-446-what-does-apple-do-to-make-vision-pro-cheaper/ 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 TAKES: - 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) RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (54:40) Find us elsewhere: https://notpicks.com - Find links to previous picks of the week https://www.notnerd.com - All things Notnerd info@Notnerd.com Call or text 608.618.NERD(6373) "Producer" and "Agent" - @DrRIPVHS If you would like to help support Notnerd financially, mentally, or physically, don't hesitate to get in touch with us via any of the methods above. Consider any product/app links to be affiliate links.

Managing passwords is a pain. Luckily, there is a new way to log in called Passkeys and plenty of ways to manage your passwords to help keep you secure. We've also got 2 week's worth of tech news to catch up on, some good tech tips, and picks of the week, all to help you tech better! 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 TAKES: - 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) Find us elsewhere: https://notpicks.com - Find links to previous picks of the week https://www.notnerd.com - All things Notnerd info@Notnerd.com Call or text 608.618.NERD(6373) "Producer" and "Agent" - @DrRIPVHS If you would like to help support Notnerd financially, mentally, or physically, don't hesitate to get in touch with us via any of the methods above. Consider any product/app links to be affiliate links.

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! 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: https://notpicks.com - Find links to previous picks of the week https://www.notnerd.com - All things Notnerd info@Notnerd.com Call or text 608.618.NERD(6373) "Producer" and "Agent" - @DrRIPVHS If you would like to help support Notnerd financially, mentally, or physically, don't hesitate to get in touch with us via any of the methods above. Consider any product/app links to be affiliate links.

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! 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 TAKES: - 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) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: The Spatial App for Meta Quest (43:30) Nate: AUGO Magnetic Screen Door - Self Sealing, Heavy Duty, Hands Free Mesh Partition Keeps Bugs Out - Pet and Kid Friendly - Patent Pending Keep Open Feature - 38 Inch x 83 Inch (48:30) RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (51:35) Find us elsewhere: https://notpicks.com - Find links to previous picks of the week https://www.notnerd.com - All things Notnerd info@Notnerd.com Call or text 608.618.NERD(6373) "Producer" and "Agent" - @DrRIPVHS If you would like to help support Notnerd financially, mentally, or physically, don't hesitate to get in touch with us via any of the methods above. Consider any product/app links to be affiliate links.

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! 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 TAKES: - 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) PICKS OF THE WEEK: 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) RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (01:08:15) Find us elsewhere: https://notpicks.com - Find links to previous picks of the week https://www.notnerd.com - All things Notnerd info@Notnerd.com Call or text 608.618.NERD(6373) "Producer" and "Agent" - @DrRIPVHS If you would like to help support Notnerd financially, mentally, or physically, don't hesitate to get in touch with us via any of the methods above. Consider any product/app links to be affiliate links.

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. Go enter the Notpicks giveaway - https://notpicks.com For full show notes, links, and more, visit: https://www.notnerd.com/episode-440-chatgpt-and-gemini-want-to-be-your-friend/ INTRO (00:00) What's new in AI? (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 TAKES: - 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) PICKS OF THE WEEK: 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) Nate: SEEDEEM Toaster 2 Slice, Stainless Steel Bread Toaster, LCD Display, 7 Shade Setting, 1.4'' Wide Slots, Digital Toaster for Bagel, Defrost, Reheat Function, Removable Crumb Tray, 900W, Silver Metallic (01:04:20) RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (01:07:35) Find us elsewhere: https://notpicks.com - Find links to previous picks of the week https://www.notnerd.com - All things Notnerd info@Notnerd.com Call or text 608.618.NERD(6373) "Producer" and "Agent" - @DrRIPVHS If you would like to help support Notnerd financially, mentally, or physically, don't hesitate to get in touch with us via any of the methods above. Consider any product/app links to be affiliate links.

*Had to blur Apple's video out. Lesson learned. 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. INTRO (00:00) - iPad Air (06:35) - M4 iPad Pro (09:30) - Final Cut Pro 2 and Logic Pro 2 (22:10) - Apple Pencil Pro (31:20) Find us elsewhere: https://notpicks.com - Find links to previous picks of the week https://www.notnerd.com - All things Notnerd info@Notnerd.com Call or text 608.618.NERD(6373) "Producer" and "Agent" - @DrRIPVHS If you would like to help support Notnerd financially, mentally, or physically, don't hesitate to get in touch with us via any of the methods above. Consider any product/app links to be affiliate links.

Well, the reviews are out on the Rabbit R1. How does it compare to the Humane AI Pin or Limitless? Do we really need another gadget to do AI for us? Plus, what's the deal with the TikTok ban? We also announce the winner of our Notpicks giveaway! And all the other tech goodness you've come to expect. For full show notes, links, and more, visit: https://www.notnerd.com/episode-438-another-week-another-ai-gadget-rabbit-r1-tech-tips-picks-and-other-news/ INTRO (00:00) NOTPICKS.COM GIVEAWAY (02:45) Rabbit R1. Is AI in a Box worth it? (11:25) - MKBHD strikes again, “Barely Reviewable” - iJustine is partner with R1, doesn’t say one bad thing about it - AI hardware is like trying to invent the iPod after the iPhone DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Facebook feeds (19:50) JUST THE HEADLINES: (26:30) - US Post Office phishing sites get as much traffic as the real one - Generative AI arrives in the gene editing world of CRISPR - Thermonator, the Flame-Throwing Robot Dog, Can Now Be Yours for $9,420 - Microsoft releases MS-DOS 4 source code on GitHub - Ford just reported a massive loss on every electric vehicle it sold - DJI might get banned next in the US - US teacher charged with using AI to frame principal with hate speech clip - Airline keeps mistaking 101-year-old woman for a 1-year-old TAKES: - Biden signs TikTok ‘ban’ bill into law, starting the clock for ByteDance to divest it - ByteDance prefers TikTok shutdown in US if legal options fail, sources say - Biden campaign plans to keep using TikTok through the election (31:55) - With YouTube Booming, Podcast Creators Get Camera-Ready (38:25) - Google delays third-party cookie demise yet again (43:10) - Police warn of thieves using wifi-jamming tech to disarm cameras, alarms (46:15) BONUS ODD TAKE: BioNumbers - The database of useful biological numbers (48:05) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: SAMSUNG 28-Inch ViewFinity UR55 Series 4K UHD IPS Computer Monitor, HDR10, AMD FreeSync, HDMI 2.0 and DisplayPort 1.2, Bezelless Display, Eye Care, LU28R550UQNXZA, 2023 (55:20) Nate: Shure SM48 Cardioid Dynamic Vocal Microphone with Shock-Mounted Cartridge, Steel Mesh Grille and Integral Pop Filter, A25D Mic Clip, Storage Bag, 3-pin XLR Connector, No Cable Included (SM48-LC) (59:25) RAMAZON PURCHASE (01:04:15) Find us elsewhere: https://notpicks.com - Find links to previous picks of the week https://www.notnerd.com - All things Notnerd info@Notnerd.com Call or text 608.618.NERD(6373) "Producer" and "Agent" - @DrRIPVHS If you would like to help support Notnerd financially, mentally, or physically, don't hesitate to get in touch with us via any of the methods above. Consider any product/app links to be affiliate links.

Over at Meta, Mark Zuckerberg has released the Open-Source Llama 3 and integrated it into Meta AI. He also put it in sunglasses. In related news, has big news about the Quest platform. Then we get on to the rest of the week's tech news, with some great tips and picks to help you tech better! For full show notes, links, and more, visit: https://www.notnerd.com/episode-437-zucks-llama-3-and-meta-ai-tech-tips-picks-and-other-news/ INTRO (00:00) Zuckerberg’s Llama 3, Meta AI, and more (11:30) - What does Meta AI do? The latest upgrade creates images as you type and more. - Introducing Meta Llama 3: The most capable openly available LLM to date - Hugging Face - on a journey to advance and democratize artificial intelligence through open source and open science. - The Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses have multimodal AI now - Meta expands its mixed reality beyond the Quest headsets DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: AirDrop tips (33:15) JUST THE HEADLINES: (42:55) - Biden marked Earth Day by announcing $7 billion in solar power grants - Apple reportedly stops production of FineWoven accessories - Software glitch saw Aussie casino give away millions in cash - Google fires 28 employees after sit-in protest over Israel cloud contract - 96% of US hospital websites share visitor info with Meta, Google, data brokers - Stellarator fusion reactor gets new life thanks to a creative magnet workaround TAKES: - Boston Dynamics unveils new electric Atlas robot (46:40) - Amazon cloud unit kills Snowmobile data transfer truck eight years after driving 18-wheeler onstage (50:00) - Limitless is a new AI tool for your meetings — and an all-hearing wearable gadget (52:00) - Google brings AI-powered editing tools, like Magic Editor, to all Google Photos users for free (55:20) BONUS ODD TAKE: The Fish Doorbell (57:10) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: Delta Emulator for iOS (01:00:55) Nate: USB Type C Extension Cable (01:06:45) RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (01:09:45) Find us elsewhere: https://notpicks.com - Find links to previous picks of the week https://www.notnerd.com - All things Notnerd info@Notnerd.com Call or text 608.618.NERD(6373) "Producer" and "Agent" - @DrRIPVHS If you would like to help support Notnerd financially, mentally, or physically, don't hesitate to get in touch with us via any of the methods above. Consider any product/app links to be affiliate links.

It's that time of year to do some spring cleaning, which includes your tech world as well. Nate came up with the very "helpful" acronym P.F.A.N.T.S.S. to help you think through the aspects of your technology world that could use some attention. Maybe this will be the year that we practice what we preach! After that, we'll get you caught up with what's going on in the world of tech and provide some helpful tips and picks so that you can tech better! For full show notes, links, and more, visit: https://www.notnerd.com/episode-436-spring-cleaning-your-tech-consider-your-p-f-a-n-t-s-s/ INTRO (00:00) Spring Cleaning Your P.F.A.N.T.S.S. (09:40) - Physical - Files - Apps - Notifications - Time - Subscriptions - Security DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Photo album duplicates (31:30) JUST THE HEADLINES: (36:25) - Apple alerts users in 92 nations to mercenary spyware attacks - Taylor Swift Songs Return to TikTok - Walmart will deploy robotic forklifts in its distribution centers - Microsoft starts testing ads in the Windows 11 Start menu - The Motion Picture Association has big plans to crack down on movie piracy again - Chechnya is banning music that's too fast or slow - Computer scientist wins Turing Award for seminal work on randomness TAKES: - Humane AI Pin review: not even close (37:45) - Macs with AI-focused M4 chip launching this year (41:25) - April’s Patch Tuesday Brings Record Number of Fixes (44:05) BONUS ODD TAKE: Neal.fun - Who Was Alive? (45:50) PICKS OF THE WEEK: - Dave: Gemini 2 - Duplicate File Finder (50:25) - Nate: Udio.com - AI Music Generation (53:15) RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (59:10) Find us elsewhere: https://notpicks.com - Find links to previous picks of the week https://www.notnerd.com - All things Notnerd info@Notnerd.com Call or text 608.618.NERD(6373) "Producer" and "Agent" - @DrRIPVHS If you would like to help support Notnerd financially, mentally, or physically, don't hesitate to get in touch with us via any of the methods above. Consider any product/app links to be affiliate links.

We all have a lot of data online, is there any chance of getting rid of our digital footprint? We've got a couple services that claim to help, but is it a hopeless endeavor? If it is, we follow that with some very helpful websites in other areas. Then it's on to a whirlwind of tech news, tips, and picks to help you tech better. For full show notes, links, and more, visit: https://www.notnerd.com/episode-435-erasing-your-digital-footprint/ INTRO (00:00) Can you delete yourself from the internet? (07:15) - Joindeleteme.com - Your personal data is yours again - Deleteme.com - Discover & control your digital footprint - Justdeleteme.xyz - A directory of direct links to delete your account from web services Actually helpful websites: (22:00) - IlovePDF.com - Every tool you need to work with PDFs in one place - BookPecker.com - 14,509 books summarized in 5 bullet points - 12ft.io - Browse a cleaner web! - FMHY.net - free media heck yeah - Alltop.com - Top news for any topic DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Quickly scroll back down in Photos for iOS (32:30) JUST THE HEADLINES: (36:00) - The Internet Archive just backed up an entire Caribbean island - President Biden is now posting into the fediverse - San Francisco's light rail to upgrade from floppy disks - First patient receives cell therapy that turns lymph node into tiny liver - Trash from the International Space Station may have hit a house in Florida - NASA picks 3 companies to help astronauts drive around the moon - White House directs NASA to create time standard for the moon TAKES: - Apple opens the App Store to retro game emulators (40:00) - 9 of the 10 most-watched streaming programs are reruns (42:35) - Roku explores taking over HDMI feeds with ads (45:20) - Google rolling out Find My Device network for Android (47:25) BONUS ODD TAKE: 37 Heaven! (48:35) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: Mobapad M6S Joycons (52:10) Nate: 100 PCS Adhesive Cable Clips (Small, White&Black), Upgraded Wall Wire Holder Cord Organizer for Cable Management Under Desk, Light Clips Hooks for LED, Car Dash Cam, USB Cable (57:15) RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (59:30) Find us elsewhere: https://notpicks.com - Find links to previous picks of the week https://www.notnerd.com - All things Notnerd info@Notnerd.com Call or text 608.618.NERD(6373) "Producer" and "Agent" - @DrRIPVHS If you would like to help support Notnerd financially, mentally, or physically, don't hesitate to get in touch with us via any of the methods above. Consider any product/app links to be affiliate links.

In the last 7 months, Nate and Isla have watched @MrBeast videos over 1000 times. Who is MrBeast and why is he the biggest YouTuber on the planet? We'll do our best to explain his complicated world and convince you to be a fan! Plus we'll have our usual tech news, picks, and tips to help you tech better! For full show notes, links, and more, visit: https://www.notnerd.com/episode-434-the-fascinating-world-of-mrbeast/ INTRO (00:00) April Fools Day - MKBHD, Big Bite® Hot Dog Sparkling Water (01:30) MrBeast (07:35) - Who is MrBeast? - The videos - Philanthropy - Feastables - Biggest game show ever on Amazon Prime DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Apple note link color (41:55) JUST THE HEADLINES: (46:45) - SWAT team raids innocent family over stolen AirPods, inaccurate 'FindMy' app tracking - Facebook snooped on users’ Snapchat traffic in secret project - Scientists turn to AI to make beer taste even better - A faster spinning Earth may cause timekeepers to subtract a second from world clocks - Nigerian woman faces jail time for Facebook review of tomato sauce - The Pirate Bay’s oldest torrent is now 20 years old - Arizona's Governor Signs Bill Making Pluto the Official State Planet TAKES: - Sam Bankman-Fried gets 25 years in prison for fraud and money laundering at FTX, ordered to pay $11B in forfeiture (50:30) - Gmail turns 20 (51:30) - Canva acquires Affinity to fill the Adobe-sized holes in its design suite (52:35) - Amazon ditches ‘Just Walk Out’ checkouts at its grocery stores (54:40) - AT&T says personal data from 73 million current and former account holders leaked onto dark web (57:45) BONUS ODD TAKE: FreeBlockbuster.org (59:55) Find us elsewhere: https://notpicks.com - Find links to previous picks of the week https://www.notnerd.com - All things Notnerd info@Notnerd.com Call or text 608.618.NERD(6373) "Producer" and "Agent" - @DrRIPVHS If you would like to help support Notnerd financially, mentally, or physically, don't hesitate to get in touch with us via any of the methods above. Consider any product/app links to be affiliate links.

Nate's on spring break with a horrible internet connection, but we're trying to make sense of the latest government legal action against Apple. Big government is going after big tech, and the US DoJ is the latest example. Plus we've got some other tech news, tips, and picks to bring your way. For full show notes, links, and more, visit: https://www.notnerd.com/episode-433-big-tech-vs-big-government/ INTRO (00:00) World Backup Day March 31st (03:30) Big Tech vs. Big Government - The United States DoJ is suing Apple (05:30) - How painful are all of these fines? (12:20) - Apple, Meta, Google Probed by EU Under New Digital-Competition Law (14:50) - The EU’s Digital Markets Act (16:05) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Charge iPhone Battery Faster in Airplane Mode (18:05) JUST THE HEADLINES: (20:35) - In 2022, ringtone sales still managed to generate $11 million - Ron DeSantis signs bill requiring parental consent for kids under 16 to hold social media accounts - Tennessee becomes first US state with law protecting musicians from AI - Nicholas Hawkes, 39, becomes first in England to be jailed for cyber flashing - Commercial Bank of Ethiopia glitch lets customers withdraw millions - Reddit shares rise 30% to start week after social media company’s IPO - Formula 1 chief appalled to find team using Excel to manage 20,000 car parts TAKES: - Apple using multiple AI sources for the backend and providing an Apple-ish front end (23:30) - Trump’s Truth Social valued at more than $9bn as it goes public in New York (24:25) - Watch Neuralink’s first human subject demonstrate his brain-computer interface (25:50) BONUS ODD TAKE: Tunnel to the other side of the world (27:35) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: HGST - WD Ultrastar DC HC520 HDD | HUH721212ALE601 | 12TB 7200RPM SATA 6Gb/s 256MB Cache 3.5-Inch | ISE 512e | Helium Data Center Internal Hard Disk Drive Renewed (34:10) Nate: Native Instruments Traktor 8-Inch DJ Cable for iPad/iPhone (38:15) RAMAZON PURCHASE (42:10) Find us elsewhere: https://notpicks.com - Find links to previous picks of the week https://www.notnerd.com - All things Notnerd info@Notnerd.com Call or text 608.618.NERD(6373) "Producer" and "Agent" - @DrRIPVHS If you would like to help support Notnerd financially, mentally, or physically, don't hesitate to get in touch with us via any of the methods above. Consider any product/app links to be affiliate links.