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  • Ep. 502: Can we stop AI Slop? Second Attempt

    Ep. 502: Can we stop AI Slop? Second Attempt
    2025/07/23
    AI is amazing, and it continues to improve every day. However, with that, there are many people who create content solely for the sake of creating content and attempt to game the system. YouTube and Facebook are looking to rein that in. Additionally, we have a lot of tech news to catch up on after our unusual 500th episode and then drastically short episode 501. Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00) The ep. 501 incident - Portable car jump starter (03:25) 4 new subscribers! (07:15) Alaska Airlines resumes - after IT outage (08:25) MAIN TOPIC: Can we stop AI Slop? (10:30) YouTube prepares crackdown on ‘mass-produced’ and ‘repetitive’ videos, as concern over AI slop grows Following YouTube, Meta announces crackdown on ‘unoriginal’ Facebook content Rock band with more than 1 million Spotify listeners reveals it’s entirely AI-generated — down to the musicians themselves DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Travel Tech, traveling light (18:45) JUST THE HEADLINES: (24:55) China hosts first fully autonomous AI robot football match These tiny lasers are completely edible You can now rent a flesh computer grown in a British lab Netflix Says 50 Percent of Global Users Now Watch Anime UK police dangle 75 million pounds to digitize its VHS tape archives “Vibe Coder” who doesn’t know how to code keeps winning hackathons in San Francisco Microsoft to stop using engineers in China for tech support of US military Japan sets new internet speed record — it's 4 million times faster than average US broadband speeds Candy Crush maker King lays off 200 staff, replacing many with AI tools they built AI note takers are increasingly outnumbering humans in workplace video calls Hackers can remotely trigger the brakes on American trains and the problem has been ignored for years Chuck E. Cheese launches new arcade concept for adults Russian basketball player arrested in ransomware case despite being "useless with computers" LISTENER MAIL: Todd: Maybe setting up browser profiles and how they work? Right now, I have 4 Google accounts I’m juggling in different windows, and they all sign each other out, and it’s hard to manage. (29:25) TAKES: Everything Samsung Announced at Its Summer Galaxy Unpacked Event (36:05) Not News: A foldable iPhone could be slightly thicker than Samsung’s latest offering (38:40) Microsoft Patch Tuesday, July 2025 Edition - Microsoft fix targets attacks on SharePoint Zero Day (40:15) Belkin ending support for most of its Wemo smart home accessories (43:20) BulletVPN shuts down, killing lifetime members' subscriptions (45:55) BONUS ODD TAKE: Coldplay Canoodlers (50:20) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: Saramonic Air 2-Person Universal Micro Wireless Microphone System with Lavaliers, 3.5mm/USB-C Output/Headphone Out/Charging Case/Noise Canceling/Magnetic Mounting (53:35) Nate: Wood Blocks by Staple Games - Ryan Trahan #50states St. Judes (56:20) RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway (01:01:35)
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    1 時間 6 分
  • Ep. 501: Well, that was Crazy... Ended after 12 Minutes

    Ep. 501: Well, that was Crazy... Ended after 12 Minutes
    2025/07/16

    For the first time in 500+ episodes, we had to end the show due to an emergency. Nate received a text a few minutes in and then tried to figure out what to do. We had a great show planned that we will probably just save for next week. However, this was quite exciting, and we did get to discuss Prime Day and Bitcoin before ending it. Heck, Nate didn't even get to turn his hat around. Please don't comment that you like the new shorter format. ;) Update: Nate was able to get his car going, and we are home safe and sound.

    Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com

    INTRO (00:00)

    Amazon Prime Day - We've recently noticed an increase in customers reporting fake emails about Amazon Prime membership subscriptions - Amazon Scams (02:05)

    DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Bounce your light (04:20)

    CryptoWatch - Dave sells all Bitcoin, Bitcoin hits record high (08:20)
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    13 分
  • Ep. 500: Quintcenticast - A Futurespective!

    Ep. 500: Quintcenticast - A Futurespective!
    2025/07/09

    We're switching things up a bit for our 500th episode. All the fun, a lot fewer tech stories. We've talked a lot of tech for a long time, and we are so grateful for the opportunity to help you tech better. Here's to 500 more, or something.

    A great one to Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com

    INTRO (00:00)

    Notnerd Bingo Card from Episode 100 (06:30)

    Backwards Episode?

    MAIN TOPIC: 500 is just the beginning (09:30)

    DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Like, subscribe, and comment (25:45)

    JUST THE BYLINES: (28:05)

    BY Verne Kopytoff - Senior Editor, Tech - July 5, 2025 at 2:10 PM EDT

    By Jowi Morales published July 3, 2025

    By Rya Jetha - Published Jul. 05, 2025 • 6:00am

    Rebecca Szkutak - 10:01 AM PDT · July 1, 2025

    Marcus Mendes - Jul 4 2025 - 7:29 am PT

    Alex Longley - Bloomberg News - June 24, 2025 9:28 AM, EDT

    July 1, 2025 Brian Fagioli

    SKIPPIN’ MOST THE TAKES:

    Apple Podcasts - 20 Years 20 podcasts we love (31:55)

    PICKS OF THE WEEK:

    Our first ones from Episode 43: ICANN Haz Photos? - Oct 6th 2016 (38:25)

    Nate: Feedly - Follow Your Favorite Sites (40:10)

    Sidestep: Dave’s Travel Tech (42:00)

    Dave: Getting Things Done - David Allen (46:00)

    Wrike - Project Management (48:25)

    Amazon Prime Day! (49:45)

    Quitch Mosquito Bite Itch Relief Patch, After Bite Insect Bite Treatment, Anti Itch Cream Alternative, Insect Bite Relief, Cruise, Travel and Camping Essential for Kids (50:30)
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    58 分
  • Ep. 499: Thanks AI, That Plant Doesn't Exist! and more tech news

    Ep. 499: Thanks AI, That Plant Doesn't Exist! and more tech news
    2025/07/02
    Does that plant even exist? Is that how I take care of plants? AI is all over the place these days. Years ago, tech news used to slow down in the summer. But that's no longer the case. We will get you caught up with as much as we can to help you tech better. Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00) Anker issues new global recall for five power bank models over fire hazard (05:25) Microsoft makes Windows 10 security updates FREE for an extra year — but there's a catch, and you might not like it (06:25) MAIN TOPIC: Thanks AI, that plant doesn’t exist (09:05) AI-generated images of fake, otherworldly-looking houseplants are proliferating online and misleading consumers, as AI slop extends to plant care advice How ChatGPT and other AI tools are changing the teaching profession DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Audio messages or Press and hold “+” to bring up gallery (15:30) JUST THE HEADLINES: (21:10) Call center workers are tired of being mistaken for AI To spam AI chatbots, companies spam Reddit with AI-generated posts Nintendo yanks Switch 2 from Amazon in pricing dispute Microsoft’s new AI tool outperforms doctors 4-to-1 in diagnostic accuracy X11 fork Xlibre released for testing on systemd-free Artix Linux Google Chrome browser gets ‘highest score ever’ on Speedometer Performance Test FAA to eliminate floppy disks used in air traffic control systems - Windows 95 also being phased out TAKES: The F1 movie is a cinema smash hit, on track to outperform combined box office of all previous Apple originals films (23:50) This Week in Denmark: Danish military using robotic sailboats for surveillance in Baltic and North seas (28:50 Microsoft Authenticator is ending support for passwords (33:10) China breaks RSA encryption with a quantum computer, threatening global data security (34:50) BONUS ODD TAKE: Arbitrary Awards (36:30) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: Bombas Slippers (38:35) Nate: APEXEL Universal Phone Rig Video Kit. Aluminum Handheld Smartphone Vlogging Cage with Rechargeable Handle Wireless Bluetooth Shutter, Phone Stabilizer for Videomaker Compatible with iPhone/Android. (41:50) RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (45:40)
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    53 分
  • Ep. 498: Where did the 16 billion passwords come from? And some more pleasant tech news

    Ep. 498: Where did the 16 billion passwords come from? And some more pleasant tech news
    2025/06/25
    It makes for a great headline saying that 16 billion passwords were leaked. Was this some new massive data breach? What should you do about it? We take a look. We've got plenty of other tech news, tips, and picks to get you caught up on this week so you can get out there and tech better! Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00) It’s not just Prime Video: Max shows 50% more ads now (06:45) MAIN TOPIC: 16 Billion with a B Passwords Leaked (09:20) 16 Billion Apple, Facebook, Google And Other Passwords Leaked No, the 16 billion credentials leak is not a new data breach haveibeenpwned.com Please use passkeys, a password manager, and 2FA! DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Schedule Text Message, Send Later on iOS (18:55) JUST THE HEADLINES: (25:35) Applebee’s and IHOP plan to introduce AI in restaurants Axolotl discovery brings us closer than ever to regrowing human limbs A mathematician calculated the size of a giant meatball made of every human Scientists once hoarded pre-nuclear steel; now we’re hoarding pre-AI content Record DDoS pummels site with once-unimaginable 7.3Tbps of junk traffic Iran bans officials from using internet-connected devices Scientists create 'world's smallest violin' TAKES: Introducing Oakley Meta Glasses, a New Category of Performance AI Glasses (28:30) macOS Tahoe beta drops FireWire support (36:05) Project Indigo - a computational photography camera app from Adobe (38:55) Why Denmark is dumping Microsoft Office and Windows for LibreOffice and Linux (43:30) BONUS ODD TAKE: Catleidoscope and Catcordian! (46:50) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: Lytro Camera (48:45) Nate: Ryan Trahan YouTube Channel (56:40) RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (01:03:35)
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    1 時間 8 分
  • Ep. 497: 23andWho, Trump Phones, Anker Recall, and more tech news!

    Ep. 497: 23andWho, Trump Phones, Anker Recall, and more tech news!
    2025/06/18
    The 23andMe saga continues, the Trump Organization announces phones and cell plans, and beloved Anker has a recall. After Apple's WWDC and our special episode last week, there's plenty of tech news to get caught up on this week. Time to tech better! Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00) Dave Plays Games - iPhone can be used as a Nintendo Switch 2 webcam (05:00) WWDC Followup (08:55) MAIN TOPIC: 23andWho (15:05) 23andMe's founder Anne Wojcicki wins bid for bankrupt DNA testing firm Regeneron Pharmaceuticals to buy 23andMe and its data for $256 million 23andMe says 15% of customers asked to delete their genetic data since bankruptcy DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Sort by recently added in photos plus more. (19:20) JUST THE HEADLINES: (26:25) An experimental new dating site matches singles based on their browser histories Barbie goes AI as Mattel teams with OpenAI to reinvent playtime with artificial intelligence China shuts down AI tools during nationwide college exams Volvo debuts new Internet of Things seatbelt design Amazon doubles Prime Video ads to 6 minutes per hour The IRS tax filing software TurboTax is trying to kill just got open sourced Scientists in Japan develop plastic that dissolves in seawater within hours TAKES: Trump Mobile launches: What to know about the T1 Phone, 47 calling and data plan (29:50) Disney, NBCU sue Midjourney over copyright infringement (35:20) Microsoft Patch Tuesday, June 2025 Edition (37:00) Anker is recalling over 1.1 million power banks due to fire and burn risks (40:45) Meta found a new way to track android users covertly via Facebook & Instagram (44:05) BONUS ODD TAKE: Old iPhone Simulator (50:25) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: Nintendo Switch 2 (52:50) Nate: Re-pick Amazon Basics 50-inch Lightweight Portable Camera Mount Tripod Stand with Bag, for Travel Photography, Champagne - https://www.notnerd.com/episode-124-stealing-the-spotlight/ (54:50) RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (59:25)
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    1 時間 6 分
  • Ep. 496: Apple WWDC 25 Keynote Recap - Liquid Glass, Apple Intelligence, and more

    Ep. 496: Apple WWDC 25 Keynote Recap - Liquid Glass, Apple Intelligence, and more
    2025/06/09

    Apple kicked off its Worldwide Developers Conference this morning. WWDC is the event where developers are educated and the public is informed about all the new features coming to their various operating systems this fall. We discuss the announcements, what we're excited about, and what confuses us.

    Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com

    INTRO (00:00)

    Apple Intelligence (03:15)

    Liquid Glass (04:40)

    iOS 26 (10:40)

    WatchOS 26 (21:55)

    tvOS 26 (22:30)

    macOS 26, Tahoe (24:30)

    visionOS 26 (31:45)

    iPadOS 26 (34:55)
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    45 分
  • Ep. 495: The iPhone is still on top, WWDC, and more

    Ep. 495: The iPhone is still on top, WWDC, and more
    2025/06/04

    The Apple iPhone is still doing just fine in worldwide sales. Apple hosts its WWDC next week, will their announcements be enough to quiet the critics? We discuss that and so much more this week to help you get out there and tech better.

    Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com

    INTRO (00:00)

    Nate’s Garage Sale (03:35)

    MAIN TOPIC: The iPhone is still on top (09:05)

    iPhone 16 Leads Global Smartphone Sales in Q1 2025

    WWDC Next Week

    Apple explains how the App Store keeps users safe in big-number ways

    DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Cellular settings on iPhone (14:45)

    JUST THE HEADLINES: (23:35)

    China just held the first-ever humanoid robot fight night

    The CIA secretly ran a Star Wars fan site

    Amazon purges billions of product listings in cost-cutting drive

    Discord’s new currency pays users to interact with ads

    Usage of semicolons in English books down almost half in two decades

    Victoria’s Secret takes down website after security incident

    Netflix will try a TikTok-like feed on its mobile app

    TAKES:

    Microsoft wants Windows Update to handle all apps (27:25)

    North Korea infiltrates U.S. remote jobs - with the help of everyday Americans (30:35)

    BONUS ODD TAKE: Roomba Quest (36:00)

    PICKS OF THE WEEK:

    Dave: Magnetic Tripod for iPhone 12/13/14/15/16 & MagSafe Cases | Handy Phone Stand | 20 N52 Magnets Inside, Cold Shoe Mount, 1/4" Screw & Foldable Hook (39:10)

    Nate: Newmowa Black Magnetic Phone Vlog Selfie Monitor Screen, 1080P Wireless Recording, Using Phone Rear Camera for Selfie Vlog Live Stream TikTok, Compatible with iPhone (45:50)

    RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (49:30)
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    53 分