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  • Ep. 524: The Christmas Show

    Ep. 524: The Christmas Show
    2025/12/24

    The tech news has definitely slowed for the holidays, so we've got a fun, abbreviated Christmas show for you tonight. There's still some tech to talk about, but some fun surprises as well. Merry Christmas!

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

    INTRO (00:00)

    MAIN TOPIC: 2025 Night Before Christmas Tech Version (02:40)

    DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Find photos by Maps (07:00)

    JUST THE HEADLINES: (12:25)

    Samsung is putting Google Gemini AI into your refrigerator, whether you need it or not

    Confused Waymos stopped in intersections during San Francisco power outage

    White House website mysteriously streams personal finance YouTube creator

    The Oscars are moving to YouTube in 2029

    Trump's social media business is merging with a nuclear fusion company

    Google AI summaries are ruining the livelihoods of recipe writers

    James Webb Space Telescope confirms 1st 'runaway' supermassive black hole

    BONUS ODD TAKE: NORAD Tracks Santa (17:15)

    PICKS OF THE WEEK: Favorite Christmas foods (19:30)

    Dave:

    Mashed potato's

    Ham

    Charcuterie

    Apple pie

    Muddy Buddies

    Nate:

    Egg Nog

    Cheese Log

    Fruit Cake

    Pecan Pie

    Peanut butter cookies with Hershey kisses

    RAMAZON PURCHASE OF THE WEEK (27:00)

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  • Ep. 523: The State of AI - Bust, Boom, or Bologna?

    Ep. 523: The State of AI - Bust, Boom, or Bologna?
    2025/12/18
    Just weeks ago, OpenAI declared a code red. This week, they are rolling out announcements of new partnerships all over the place. Where does AI go from here? Will it bust or continue to grow. We discuss a bunch of interesting stories on the AI front. Plus we get you caught up on other tech news and have some tips and picks to help you get out there and tech better. Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00) Amazingly Awkward Christmas Playlist (02:40) MAIN TOPIC: The State of AI: bust, boom, or bologna? (04:35) Sam Altman issues 'code red' at OpenAI as ChatGPT contends with rivals The Architects of AI Are TIME's 2025 Person of the Year Adobe Announces Image and PDF Integration with ChatGPT The Walt Disney Company and OpenAI Reach Landmark Agreement to Bring Beloved Characters from Across Disney's Brands to Sora Disney Accuses Google of Using AI to Engage in Copyright Infringement on 'Massive Scale' Apple Music is coming to ChatGPT, OpenAI announces Not lovin' it: McDonald's pulls AI-generated Christmas ad after social media backlash DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Selectively Copy Messages Text (22:55) JUST THE HEADLINES: (28:15) Merriam-Webster's 2025 word of the year is 'slop' Rubio stages font coup: Times New Roman ousts Calibri Authorities intercept drone carrying crab legs, Old Bay seasoning, weed for prison inmates Russia continues tech crackdown by blocking Snapchat, FaceTime access Texas sues TV makers for taking screenshots of what people watch RAM is so expensive, Samsung won't even sell it to Samsung Hollywood director found guilty of blowing $11 million Netflix budget on crypto and Ferraris TAKES: Robot vacuum Roomba maker files for bankruptcy after 35 years (34:15) SpongeBob and PowerWash Simulator headline today's six additions to Apple Arcade (37:35) BONUS ODD TAKE: Alien Baby Name Generator (42:10) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: Insta360 X5 8K 360 Action Cam (47:15) Nate: INKEE GC12 Portable LED Photography Light Wand,Bi Color Magnetic Handheld Video Wand Stick 2700K-6500K,2500mAh Built-in Rechargable Inflatable Light for Video Recording Dimmable Camera Light Tube (50:55) https://notpicks.com/2025-gadget-gift-guide-for-geeks/ (54:20) RAMAZON PURCHASE OF THE WEEK (55:55)
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  • Ep. 522: The Apples are a Changing + Tech News & More

    Ep. 522: The Apples are a Changing + Tech News & More
    2025/12/10
    Some staffing changes near the top at Apple were announced this week, with Alan Dye, design guy, moving to Meta getting a lot of press. But many say good riddance. There was also plenty of other tech news dropping this week, we try to get you caught up with what you need to know. Of course, we have some great tips for you and even a special guest during our picks of the week. All so you can get out there and tech better! Gadget Gift Guide for Geeks Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00) After Apple refusal, Indian government completes U-turn on mandatory iPhone app (03:00) MAIN TOPIC: Apple Design is a changing (04:45) Apple design executive Alan Dye poached by Meta in major coup Apple design boss Alan Dye departing for Meta Alan.app Apple announces executive transitions Apple chief Johny Srouji confirms he isn't going anywhere DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Get a Callback Reminder for a Missed Call (13:10) JUST THE HEADLINES: (19:10) End-to-end encrypted smart toilet camera is not actually end-to-end encrypted Cloudflare says it has fended off 416 billion AI bot scrape requests in five months Amazon starts testing 'ultra-fast' 30-minute deliveries Woman hailed as hero for smashing man's Meta smart glasses on subway All of Russia's Porsches were bricked by a mysterious satellite outage HBO Max forgot to remove a 'vomit hose' crew member in Mad Men 4K Oregon sportswear giant Columbia pledges to give 'the company' to anyone who can prove the Earth is flat TAKES: YouTube introduces its own version of Spotify Wrapped for videos (21:30) Even Microsoft's retro holiday sweaters are having Copilot forced upon them (26:35) Bending Spoons to acquire Eventbrite in $500M all-cash deal (30:00) Netflix agrees to buy Warner Bros. in an $82.7-billion deal that will transform Hollywood (32:05) Microsoft December 2025 Patch Tuesday (34:55) BONUS ODD TAKE: An online collection of found cassette tapes (36:25) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: Headlamp Rechargeable 2PCS, 230° Wide Beam Head Lamp LED with Motion Sensor for Adults - Camping Accessories Gear, Waterproof Head Light Flashlight for Hiking, Running, Repairing, Fishing, Cycling (39:30) Nate: Bambu Lab A1 Mini 3D Printer, Support Multi-Color 3D Printing, Set Up in 20 Mins, High Speed & Precision, Full-Auto Calibration & Active Flow Rate Compensation, ≤48 dB Quiet FDM 3D Printers (44:00) Gadget Gift Guide for Geeks RAMAZON PURCHASE OF THE WEEK (52:35)
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  • Ep. 521: More Folds, More Better?

    Ep. 521: More Folds, More Better?
    2025/12/03

    Apple is still working on releasing a folding phone, but Samsung is adding more folds to theirs. But Apple has some good news in the smartphone world this week. We've got some great Just the Headlines, tips, and picks, all to help you tech better!

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

    INTRO (00:00)

    Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Cyber Week Update (02:25)

    MAIN TOPIC: Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold phone (07:20)

    Apple iPhone shipments to beat Samsung for the first time in 14 years, report says (12:00)

    DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Assign Action Button (18:55)

    JUST THE HEADLINES: (27:10)

    Austria's rebel nuns refuse to give up Instagram to stay in their convent

    Crime rings enlist hackers to hijack trucks

    ChatGPT is going to start showing you ads

    A Windows update broke login button, and Microsoft's advice is to click where it used to be

    MKBHD is shutting down his iPhone wallpaper app

    More than half of new articles on the internet are being written by AI

    Australia spent $62 million to update its weather web site and made it worse

    TAKES:

    Netflix quietly drops support for casting to most TVs (30:55)

    Apple AI chief John Giannandrea to step down (33:40)

    India orders Apple to pre-install an undeletable state security app on iPhones (38:40)

    BONUS ODD TAKE: Stone Simulator – Just Be a Rock (41:35)

    PICKS OF THE WEEK:

    Dave: Kernel Season's Popcorn Seasoning Mini Jars Variety Pack, 0.9 Ounce (Pack of 8) (45:30)

    Nate: Shashibo Shape Shifting Box (50:00)

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  • Ep. 520: Apple App Awards Finalists, Tech News, & More Gift Ideas

    Ep. 520: Apple App Awards Finalists, Tech News, & More Gift Ideas
    2025/11/26

    Apple announced their 45, yes 45, finalists for the App Store Awards. We take a look at what made the list and see if we used any of them. Apple also had another new limited edition product this week and released some interesting details about 3D printing Apple Watches. Just the Headlines has some gems this week, and of course, we have some tech tips. We also add a few new entries to the Gadget Gift Guide!

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

    INTRO (00:00)

    Apple launches second limited-edition iPhone accessory (02:35)

    MAIN TOPIC: Apple announces finalists for the 2025 App Store Awards (05:10)

    DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Sections in Apple Reminders (22:45)

    JUST THE HEADLINES: (30:00)

    Robots in your bloodstream could deliver drugs with greater precision

    London thieves gave stolen phones back when they weren't iPhones

    British Army will use Call of Duty to train soldiers

    Magician forgets password to his own hand after RFID chip implant

    Quantum teleportation between photons from two distant light sources achieved

    More than 60 US and Canadian police units now use Boston Dynamics' robot dog

    Rapper 50 Cent, adjusted for inflation, is 109 Cent

    LISTENER MAIL: Matt - Looking for advice on a gimbal for both DSLR and Smartphone (32:45)

    FeiyuTech [Official] SCORP

    EUCOS 62" Phone Tripod

    Insta360 X3

    Matt's Drumming About YouTube Channel

    TAKES:

    Gmail can read your emails and attachments to power "smart features" (42:10)

    Mapping the future with 3D-printed titanium Apple Watch cases (45:30)

    This 'iPhone 17 vs 16 vs 15 vs 14 vs 13 vs 12' speed test video is a must-watch (48:05)

    BONUS ODD TAKE: PhotoFunia - From Hey Grandma (52:20)

    PICKS OF THE WEEK:

    Dave: Apple AirTags (55:55)

    Nate: AirPods (58:40)

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  • Ep. 519: 2025 Gadget Gift Guide for Geeks

    Ep. 519: 2025 Gadget Gift Guide for Geeks
    2025/11/19
    We all have that one person on our holiday list who already seems to have everything. Whether they're a full-on tech geek or just impossible to shop for, we dug through YEARS of Notnerd picks to bring you the ultimate list of gadgets, gear, and oddball gifts — perfect for anyone. 💡 Some gifts are seriously useful. 🤪 Some are just weird and fun. 🔥 All of them are awesome. Before you start holiday shopping, check out our Gadget Gift Guide — and make your gift-giving life WAY easier. Plus, as always, we've got the week's tech news and tips to help you get out there and tech better! Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00) iPhone Pocket did not make our list (05:10) YouTube TV and Disney reach deal ending the two-week blackout (06:30) Cloudflare outage disrupts internet (07:20) MAIN TOPIC: 2025 Gadget Gift Guide for Geeks (08:35) BLUETTI Portable Power Station EB3A (09:25) Ambient Weather WS-2902 WiFi Smart Weather Station (11:10) Ear Wax Removal Endoscope Otoscope (12:50) Anker Nano 3-in-1 Portable iPhone Charger (14:00) Babelio Travel White Noise Machine (16:50) Magnetic Tripod for iPhone (17:55) Apple Watch Power Bank (20:05) TP-Link Tapo 1080P Indoor Security Camera (21:05) Neewer Selfie Quad Pod (23:20) WOLFBOX MF100 Electric Air Duster (24:55) OneSnap Magnetic Wireless Charger (27:30) GoveeLife E-Ink Bluetooth Thermometer Hygrometer (28:25) Tyvek Mighty Wallet (30:20) Anker MagSafe Charger Stand (31:40) Knork (35:15) Kasa Matter Smart Outdoor Plug (36:10) Jinkies from Nerdwax (40:20) OREiN Matter Smart Light Bulb (41:55) DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: More space on iPad screens (45:05) JUST THE HEADLINES: (50:30) Russia's AI robot falls seconds after being unveiled Red Dead Redemption is coming to iOS next month Miami is testing a self-driving police car that can launch drones AI-generated song "Walk my Walk" tops country music chart TiVo stops selling DVRs, exiting the hardware business after 26 years An AI podcasting machine is churning out 3,000 episodes a week US ends penny-making run after more than 230 years TAKES: Only half the homes in America have cable TV anymore (52:25) OceanGate Titan sub's camera found mostly intact with SanDisk SD card still holding images and videos (53:25) 2B email addresses and 1.3B passwords compromised in multiple data breaches (54:35) BONUS ODD TAKE: Space Type Generator (56:30) RAMAZON PURCHASE OF THE WEEK (59:25)
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  • Ep. 518: iPhone Pocket? and what is going on at Meta?

    Ep. 518: iPhone Pocket? and what is going on at Meta?
    2025/11/12
    Were you a fan of the iPod Socks and have a lot of money burning a hole in your pocket? Then the iPhone Pocket might be for you. Also, what is going on over at Meta? Are they reading all your messages for AI? How much are they making from scam ads? What are the chances Elon gets his $1T payday? Plus plenty more tech news to get caught up on, and some great tips and picks to help you tech better. Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00) Apple launches iPhone Pocket: a limited edition designer strap accessory (02:40) MAIN TOPIC: What's going on at Meta? (07:40) Is Meta really reading your DMs? Leaked documents show Meta makes billions from scam ads Mark Zuckerberg is excited to add more AI content to all your social feeds Chan Zuckerberg Initiative shifts focus to AI and science Tesla shareholders approve new $1 trillion pay package for Musk DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Tinted Liquid Glass (21:15) JUST THE HEADLINES: (27:30) The Louvre's video surveliance password was Louvre Google plans secret AI military outpost on tiny island overrun by crabs SpaceX disables 2,500 Starlink terminals allegedly used by Asian scam centers Logitech open to adding an AI agent to board of directors, CEO says China launches stealth jet from electomagnetic catapult aircraft carrier Alien worlds may be able to make their own water Grand Theft Auto 6 delayed again to November 2026 TAKES: YouTube TV blackout is costing Disney an estimated $4.3 million per day in lost revenue (30:25) Nintendo Store app launches on iPhone (31:50) OpenAI sued for trademark infringement over Sora's 'Cameo' feature (34:35) Meta is killing off the external Facebook Like button (37:30) Commercial spyware "Landfall" ran rampant on Samsung phones for almost a year (39:00) Microsoft November 2025 Patch Tuesday (40:20) BONUS ODD TAKE: Super Mario Bros. Remastered (42:05) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: Otamatone Classic Ninja [Officially Licensed] Japanese Character Electronic Musical Instrument Portable Synthesizer from Japan Maywa Denki for Children Kids and Adults Gift (44:15) Nate: Temdan Magnetic iwatch Charger Portable Wireless Charger for Apple Watch 1200mAh Power Bank Camping Travel Essentials for Series 10/9/8/7/6/Se/5/4/3/2/1/Ultra/Ultra 2-Black - Episode 385: Live from Dongletown (50:55) RAMAZON PURCHASE OF THE WEEK (55:15)
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  • Ep. 517: The Robots are here, kinda

    Ep. 517: The Robots are here, kinda
    2025/11/05

    The 1X Neo home robot has been everywhere this week, cooking, cleaning, and having problems. Will the dream of the Jetsons come true, and we'll all have a Rosey to take care of us? We don't think so, but they will only get better from here. Plus, we've got plenty of other tech news to get caught up on from Apple, Canva, Nvidia, and more. We've also got some tips and picks to help you get out there and tech better!

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

    INTRO (00:00)

    Apple OS 26.1s are out (04:25)

    Apple launches rich new web interface for the App Store (05:50)

    Quarterly Results (08:35)

    MAIN TOPIC: Neo Robot wants to be in your home (09:00)

    1X Neo is a $20,000 home robot that will learn chores via teleoperation

    Can I Turn A Robot Into A MasterChef?

    DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Currency converter in Apple Calculator app (17:30)

    JUST THE HEADLINES: (22:45)

    Withings launches iPhone-connected urine reader that goes in your toilet

    New China law fines influencers if they discuss 'serious' topics without a degree

    Nvidia takes $1 billion stake in Nokia

    Nvidia becomes world's first 5 trillion dollar company

    Someone snuck into a Cellebrite Microsoft Teams call and leaked phone unlocking details

    Three decades after Clippy, Microsoft launches AI Mico

    Mathematical proof debunks the idea that the universe is a computer simulation

    TAKES:

    Apple One gets new colorful logo following Apple TV rebrand (25:50)

    Affinity is now an all-in-one free app with native Canva integration (32:45)

    YouTube TV loses ESPN, ABC and other Disney channels (35:05)

    Security & Privacy: Two Windows vulnerabilities, one a 0-day, are under active exploitation - iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1 bring multiple critical security fixes; here's the full list (37:55)

    BONUS ODD TAKE: https://playclassic.games (40:35)

    PICKS OF THE WEEK:

    Dave: Slickwraps Wood Series (44:10)

    Nate: NEEWER Wireless Lavalier Microphone for iPhone Android Tablet PC Laptop 131ft/40m Range Noise Cancellation Omnidirectional Mic for Vlogging Live Streaming (1x RX + 2x TX), KM23 (48:00)

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