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Apple released 2 new Macs after the iPads we talked about last week. The ever-popular MacBook Air and the much less popular Mac Studio. We discuss who they are for. After that, we've got some great headlines, tips, picks, and some news stories you should probably know about.
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INTRO (00:00)
TikTok Shop Credit - Get $8 to shop on TikTok (02:00)
Daylight Savings Time vs Standard Time (04:35)
MAIN TOPIC: New MacBook Air and Mac Studio (10:25)
Apple announces MacBook Air with M4 chip and a price cut
Appleās new M4 MacBook Air is the rare product Iād recommend to everyone
Apple unveils new Mac Studio, the most powerful Mac ever, featuring M4 Max and new M3 Ultra
DAVEāS PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Restart Your Device (24:00)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (31:35)
Firmware update bricks HP printers, makes them unable to use HP cartridges
Volkswagen to bring back physical buttons to all vehicles
NASA uses GPS on the moon for the first time
Denmark postal service to stop delivering letters
New Zealandās $16 billion public health system runs on a single Excel sheet
Fortnite coming to iPhones in Brazil as Apple is forced to allow sideloading
King Charles releasing his own Apple Music playlist
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YouTube Premium Lite: Watch your favorite creators ad-free (35:40)
TCL's premium TV shipments more than double year-on-year, overtaking LG (42:35)
Bank of America warns Social Security numbers, IDs, and other sensitive customer data potentially exposed in third-party document destruction blunder (47:00)
BONUS ODD TAKE: nobody.live - streams with nobody watching (48:25)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: Fantasy Hike (54:05)
Nate: Wireless Bluetooth Remote Control, 2025 New Remote Control Page Turner Bluetooth Scroller Ring, Short Video and Music Camera Shutter Remote Controller Scrolling Ring Black (01:01:05)
RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (01:05:50)
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Apple is on a roll, this week dropping not one but two new iPad models, some cases and watch straps, and some new Beats. No official news on the MacBook Air yet, but it could be coming any day. We also cover other tech news from the week and have some tips and picks to help you tech better.
Watch on YouTube! - Visit Notnerd.com or Notpicks.com
INTRO (00:00)
Notpicks Giveaway Winner (02:30)
MAIN TOPIC: New iPads and more from Apple (06:30)
Tim Cook - Thereās something in the air
New M3 iPad Air
New 11th-Gen iPad
Apple introduces new spring time colored cases and watch bands
Beats unveils limited edition Solo 4 with āplayful, nostalgic aestheticā
Apple expected to announce new M4 MacBook Air tomorrow
DAVEāS PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Zoom out the selfie camera, expand the frame, plus more! (20:00)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (28:50)
Antiaging pill for dogs clears key FDA hurdle
Meta is firing about 20 employees for leaking information
DoorDash paying drivers $17 million for stolen tips
Amazon surpasses Walmart in revenue for the first time
Fiverr wants gig workers to offload some of their work to AI
Nokia is putting the first cellular network on the moon
Sanas taps AI to change call center workersā accents in real time
Indian cinema chain sued by film-goer over lengthy pre-film ads
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Everything you need to know about Alexa+, Amazon's new generative AI assistant (31:00)
Microsoft releases a Copilot app for Mac and Microsoft Copilot just shared a script to activate Windows 11 for free and Microsoft is shutting down Skype for Teams (36:40)
US firm Firefly scores its first moon landing with Blue Ghost spacecraft (40:25)
Not news: Apple delays major iOS 19 feature announcement (42:45)
BONUS ODD TAKE: http://ismycomputeron.com/ (44:50)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: Insta360 Flow 2 Pro Grey - Foldable AI Phone Gimbal, Track in 200+ Apps with Apple DockKit, Multi-Person Tracking, 360Āŗ Pan Tracking, Built-in Tripod/Selfie Stick, iPhone/Android Portable Stabilizer (46:45)
Nate: CanKeeper 3-In-1 - FITS 12oz, 16oz and Slim Cans - Keep Your Can Cold For Hours - Double Walled and Vacuum Insulated Can Cooler - Lid Keeps Cold In, Dirt Out Maple (56:55)
RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (01:01:00)
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The morning after last week's show, Apple announced their new iPhone 16e, replacing the SE line of iPhones. It has a lot of features, doesn't have others, and has a new price. Who is this phone for? Apple must think there is a market for it, and we break down our thoughts. Speaking of markets, there wasn't one for the Humane AI pin, and they are shutting it down. Plus more tech news, tips, and picks to help you tech better.
Watch on YouTube! - Visit Notnerd.com or Notpicks.com
INTRO (00:00)
Southwest Airlines is now telling people not to play music and videos on speakerphone as part of their preflight instructionsā¦ (02:35)
MAIN TOPIC: iPhone 16E (07:55)
Apple announces iPhone 16E
18 features missing from the iPhone 16E
DAVEāS PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: iPhone Music Haptics (29:00)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (38:05)
Asus continues fragrant device trend with an aromatic mouse
Scented products cause indoor air pollution on par with car exhaust
Indiaās āHuman Calculator Kidā shatters 6 world records in a single day
YouTube plans lower-priced, ad-free version of paid video tier
Microsoft unveils Majorana 1, the worldās first quantum processor powered by topological qubits
Apple says Severance has become its most popular show ever, overtaking Ted Lasso
California takes steps toward officially recognizing Bigfoot
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Humane is shutting down the AI Pin and selling its remnants to HP (42:00)
Apple announces $500B US investment plan, adding 20K jobs (44:55)
Microsoft quietly launched a free ad-supported Office App, and no one noticed (47:35)
BONUS ODD TAKE: Untranslatable Dictionary (50:25)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: Mini Spider Prank Box - Surprise Wooden Gag Gift, Perfect for Birthday, April Fools Day, Harmless Joke with Rubber Spider, Startling & Reusable Prank Kit (54:25)
Nate: Girl Scout Cookies from Isla (58:45)
RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (01:02:20)
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Adobe has made AI video free to everyone with Firefly, and YouTube is adding new AI features. Even if it isn't great now, it will only get better from here. Scarlett Johansson wants to put a stop to it now. Is that the right move? She's made a lot of money off CGI in her movies. Plus, we've got some other news to get caught up on so you can get out there and tech better!
Watch on YouTube!
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INTRO (00:00)
MAIN TOPIC: AI video is here for the masses (08:00)
Adobe Firefly now lets anyone create 5-second AI video in 1080p HD
YouTube Shorts adds Veo 2 so creators can make GenAI videos
Scarlett Johansson calls for deepfake ban after AI video goes viral (No link on purpose)
DAVEāS PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Record weight with Siri (24:20)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (34:00)
Nintendo loses trademark battle with a Costa Rican grocery store
Most men would marry their AI girlfriends if it were legal
The IRS Is Buying an AI Supercomputer From Nvidia
Lawsuit accuses Meta of training AI on torrented 82TB dataset with millions of pirated books
TikTok returns to Apple and Google app stores in the US
The Apple TV app is now available on Android
Disney Plus loses 700,000 subscribers following price increase
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Apple just built an adorable robot lamp, a sneak peek into robotics work (38:35)
ColorWare now selling M4 Mac mini with special edition retro beige or matte jet black design (41:20)
How 3D-printed parts changed the NASCAR Cup Series (45:45)
BONUS ODD TAKE: Air Sickness Bag Virtual Museum (48:30)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: WOLFBOX MF100 Electric Air Duster-150000RPM Super Power Cordless Air Duster, Rechargeable Brushless Motor Durable Blower, 3-Gear Adjustable Dust Blower for Computer, Keyboard, Outdoor, House and Car (51:45)
Nate: Unjumbly Baseball Cap Storage, Hat Carrier Travel Case with Carrying Handle and Adjustable Shoulder Strap, Hat Organizer Holder Bag for 6 Baseball Caps, Hat Travel Case Ideal for Travel & Home Storage (56:30)
RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (58:50)
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Rumors are heating up for new products from Apple, but today's release was not on our list, the Powerbeats Pro 2. There's plenty of other tech news to get caught up on, like T-Mobile's Starlink messaging service. Plus, we've got some tips and picks to help you tech better!
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INTRO (00:00)
Breaking News: Apple now lets users migrate their purchases between Apple Accounts (05:50)
Apple Shared Album Limits and Storage (10:05)
Notpicks reviews and giveaway (14:20)
MAIN TOPIC: iPhone SE 4? Not yet (19:25)
Powerbeats Pro 2ā¦
New Apple products launching this week?
DAVEāS PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: How to use Appleās āInviteā app - Invite for next weekās show (26:50)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (37:05)
Google pulls incorrect Gouda stat from its AI Super Bowl ad
Bald eagle officially declared US national bird after 250 years
Twisted graphene sheets reveal āunconventionalā superconductivity governed by quantum geometry
Google removes pledge to not use AI for weapons from website
Developer runs Doom on $50 Apple Lightning to HDMI adapter
Jeep introduces pop-up ads that appear every time you stop
French train passenger fined $155 for using phone on speaker
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T-Mobileās Starlink messaging service is now free to try, even if you arenāt on T-Mobile (40:45)
Consumer electronics from China getting more expensive as tariffs bite (44:45)
Microsoft is cracking down on people upgrading to Windows 11 on unsupported hardware (47:55)
iOS 18.3.1 includes fix for actively exploited vulnerability (49:50)
Microsoft Patch Tuesday February 2025 (50:25)
BONUS ODD TAKE: Explore Live Cams (51:50)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: TimeCapsule for AirTag (54:45)
Nate: Snap Grip Luxe (59:55)
RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (01:04:50)
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Lots of invite-related news this week. Apple introduced its new Apple Invites app this morning. Tubi is letting everyone watch the Super Bowl. Zuck is mad that his meetings keep getting leaked. Google invites their employees to leave. We cover that and the rest of the tech news this week that we think is important to the average not nerd.
Watch on YouTube!
INTRO (00:00)
Apple introduces Invites App (05:05)
MAIN TOPIC: Super Bowl Time (12:20)
How to stream the 2025 Super Bowl in 4K for free on any Apple device
Every angle covered: nearly 250 Sony cameras set to capture Super Bowl LIX
Kendrick Lamar takes over Apple Arcade hit ahead of Super Bowl halftime performance
NFL QB Jayden Daniels uses VR to train
MLS Season Pass announces free promos with T-Mobile and Comcast, new Sunday night games
DAVEāS PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Scan documents for free on iOS recap (24:40)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (34:50)
Meta memo threatening to fire leakers is immediately leaked; Zuck says it sucks
Microsoft Paint gets Copilot button for generative AI features
The average American spent 2.5 months on their phone in 2024
Anthropic AI asks job applicants not to use AI in job applications
That AI-restored Beatles song won Grammy for Best Rock Performance
Apple now has more than 2.35 billion active devices worldwide
Netflix is making a Little House on the Prairie reboot
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Google offers āvoluntary exitā to all US platforms and devices employees (38:20)
OpenAI is losing money on its pricey ChatGPT Pro plan, CEO Sam Altman says (41:05)
Time to delete? The most invasive apps list includes some of your favorites (45:15)
BONUS ODD TAKE: Caffeine Calculator (52:10)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: Rene Ritchie YouTube Channel (56:10)
Nate: 3M Double Sided Mounting Tape VHB 0.5" x 15.4 Ft 0.025in Thick Black 5925 Heavy Duty Foam Tape Strong Adhesive for Car DĆ©cor Home Office Logos (59:30)
RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (01:02:25)
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A few weeks ago, Dave dropped the shocking news that he had canceled Amazon Prime. Last week he hinted that maybe he was back in. For many people, Amazon Prime seems like a no-brainer, but is it? We take a look at what benefits you get for the price. There's also an impressive new AI, DeepSeek, from China that is making headlines. Samsung also had their Unpacked event to announce new technology, and some people got to check out their upcoming Moohan XR headset. Plenty of technology to get caught up on this week to help you get out there and tech better!
Watch on YouTube!
INTRO (00:00)
Followup: Nateās pick from last week (04:05)
MAIN TOPIC: Is Amazon Prime worth it in 2025? (06:50)
Dave dumped Prime but couldnāt stay away?
Amazon Prime membership fees
Prime membership benefits
DAVEāS PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: (37:50)
iOS 18.3 Update
Apple āIntelligenceā on by default
JUST THE HEADLINES: (47:40)
Vandals in Southern California attack Waymo driverless taxi
Report of newly-discovered asteroid turns out to be a Tesla Roadster
eBay sellers asking $2k to $50k for iPhones with TikTok installed
Subaru security vulnerability allowed millions of cars to be tracked, unlocked, and started
Meta officially starts showing ads on Threads
Netflix raises prices again
Solar-charging backpacks are helping children to read after dark
Sony ends production of Blu-ray media, MiniDiscs, and MiniDV cassettes
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Chinaās DeepSeek hits #1 on App Store, shocks AI researchers, sends US tech shares tumbling - Jevons AI Paradox (51:10)
OpenAI introduces Operator to perform web tasks for you (57:10)
Everything Samsung announced at the Galaxy S25 Unpacked event - Samsung Moohan XR headset (58:40)
Microsoft Patch Tuesday, January 2025 (01:02:45)
BONUS ODD TAKE: Stimulation Clicker Neal.fun (01:04:00)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: Anker Nano 3-in-1 Portable iPhone Charger, 10,000mAh Power Bank with Built-in USB-C Cable and Foldable Wall Plug, 30W Max Battery Pack, Travel Essentials for iPhone 16/15 Series, Galaxy, MacBook (01:09:35)
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 (01:15:55)
RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (01:18:45)
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*Sorry about Nate's echo the first ~35 minutes, we did fix it after that.
TikTok Bans, Meta Changes, and Little Red Book? The social media news has been fast and furious lately. We try to get caught up on it if that is even possible. Plus, with CES out of the way, there's plenty of other tech news to get caught up on. All so you can get out there and tech better!
Watch on YouTube!
INTRO (00:00)
MAIN TOPIC: Social Media Madness (03:10)
TikTok āBanā - CapCut - Marvel Snap
Conspiracies - Migration to Meta Servers, TikTok is CIA psyop
Little Red Book
Meta Community Notes
Instagram 3 minute reels
Meta announces a new CapCut rival called Edits
X and Bluesky launch dedicated video feeds on the back of TikTok uncertainty
Bluesky is getting its own photo-sharing app, Flashes
DAVEāS PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Hair conditioner as lotion, empty your pockets in the TSA line, use your horn. (25:30)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (32:25)
China to host worldās first human-robot marathon
Donald and Melania Trump launch a pair of meme coins
China to build thorium molten-salt reactor in 2025
Intel suffers worst year since 1971 IPO
Sonos CEO steps down following disastrous app redesign
Instagram begins randomly showing users ai-generated images of themselves
AI beats human experts at distinguishing American whiskey from Scotch
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Apple Promotes Severance Season 2 with Lumon Industries pop up at Grand Central Terminal (37:40)
Nintendo launches Switch 2 Trailer (41:00)
Watch Duty, the crucial wildfire tracking app (45:25)
How U.S. Forces and NASA could Inadvertently be Spying for China (47:55)
Trump pardons, Ross Ulbricht, creator of Silk Road (53:55)
BONUS ODD TAKE: Infinite Craft by Neal iOS app - Episode 426: Vision Quest Pro (55:10)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: Insta360 Go 3S (57:25)
Nate: TikTok - Crown Qu Selfie Stick Tripod (01:02:19)
RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (01:05:00)
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Lots of visuals, you probably want to watch this on YouTube!
Our Fact Finding Mission is complete! Describing the scale of CES is difficult, but we tried our best. We checked it all out, from massive booths to small tables and everything in between. There was literally every type of technology you could imagine, some that solved a problem and some that did not make any sense or solve any real problems. We have plenty of content to share, so make sure you follow along.
**If this episode feels frantic, it is the only way to talk about CES. We'll be back to our "normal" less-frantic episode format next week, to be honest, our brains are a bit fried after CES.
ONLY TOPIC: CES
2.5 Million Square Feet
141K+ Attendees
4500+ Exhibitors
1442 Startups
300+ Fortune 500 companies
If you want to explore the map, visit https://exhibitors.ces.tech/8_0/floorplan/?hallID=OO
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After 9 years of talking about going we finally made it to CES in Las Vegas. Tuesday was one long day of travel and exploring the show, but we got back to the room and went live to talk about it. We will be at the show until Friday, taking it all in to help you tech better.
Watch on YouTube!
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PayPal's Honey browser plugin is in deep water this week after YouTuber MegaLag exposed many layers of what sure feels like a scam. We've got a few other tech news stories this week, like the fact that you can call ChatGPT on the phone now; how exciting. Plus, we've got some tips and picks to help you start the new year strong!
Watch on YouTube!
INTRO (00:00)
CES next week (03:10)
Apple TV+ announces free streaming weekend for its catalog of originals (04:25)
MAIN TOPIC: Honey, I shrunk your bank account (05:35)
MegaLag - Exposing the Honey Influencer Scam
Honey controversy, explained: Why a YouTuber claims coupon-finder is 'exploiting' influencers
DAVEāS PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Set Apple Notes to locked (16:10)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (27:20)
New research shows AI strategically lying
Could a sponge made from squid bones help remove microplastics?
LEAPāÆ71 hot fires advanced Aerospike rocket engine designed by computational AI
Encyclopedia Britannica is now an AI company
Scientists observe 'negative time' in quantum experiments
Massive Volkswagen data leak exposed 800,000 EV ownersā movements
Drinking tea and coffee linked to lower risk of head and neck cancer in study
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OpenAI makes ChatGPT available for phone calls and texts (31:35)
App Store has hundreds of āriskyā apps rated as appropriate for kids (36:15)
The 7 Coolest Mathematical Discoveries of 2024 (39:15)
Massive Marriott and Starwood data breaches require 13 fixes, says the FTC (43:25)
BONUS ODD TAKE: The Microscope Museum (44:40)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: Hogwarts Legacy (46:50)
Nate: Beast Games on Amazon Prime (50:35)
RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (56:35)
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Tech news has slowed down for the holidays, but 'Tis the Season for Lists. We take a look at Apple's App Store Award winners, as well as the most downloaded apps and games of 2024. TikTok is on the second list but will it survive 2025? We've also got some exciting news alongside our usual tips, picks, and headlines.
Watch on YouTube!
INTRO (00:00)
Weāre going to CES! (07:20)
MAIN TOPIC: (12:40)
Apple honors 2024 App Store Award winners
Most downloaded apps and games of 2024
Lawmakers remind Apple it must remove TikTok from the App Store next month
DAVEāS PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: How to use Genmoji on iPhone (24:55)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (30:25)
Almost 800 arrested over Nigerian crypto-romance scam
Driverless bus service in Scotland to be withdrawn due to lack of interest
TP-Link faces possible US ban as hijacked routers fuel Chinese attacks
Weāre about to fly a spacecraft into the Sun for the first time
Scientists and engineers produce world's first carbon-14 diamond battery with potential lifespan of thousands of years
Recent panic over black plastic started with a math error
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YouTube is letting creators opt in to allowing third-party AI training (35:10)
AirPods turn 8 (37:40)
Your AirTagās battery will last for up to 10 years with Elevation Labās new TimeCapsule Enclosure (39:40)
Nearly 500,000 power bank chargers sold on Amazon recalled due to fire and burn hazard - Anker issues recall for three Bluetooth speakers due to fire risk - stop using them now (41:15)
BONUS ODD TAKE: NASA Rocket Engine Fireplace - 8 Hours in 4K (44:15)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: AINOPE Car USB Charger Multi Port, 108W Fast USB C Car Charge PD 36W & QC3.0 Cigarette Lighter Car Travel Essentials for Long Trips Kids with 5FT Cable for iPhone 16 15 Pro Max 14/iPad/Samsung S24 (47:15)
Nate: Sony ZV-1F Vlog Camera for Content Creators and Vloggers Black (51:45)
RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway!
Find us elsewhere:
https://notpicks.com - Find links to previous picks of the week
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There has been a lot of VR news lately. We'll get caught up on the world of Nate's Apple Vision Pro, Dave's Meta Quest, and Samsung is getting into the game with Apple. Are you on the VR bandwagon yet? Plus, we've got all of the other segments, tech news, tips, and picks to help you tech better!
Watch on YouTube!
INTRO (00:00)
Amazingly Awkward Christmas Playlist (04:10)
MAIN TOPIC: Apple, Meta, Google VR News (10:05)
Tim Cook defends Vision Proās sales performance with three words
Popular Science Innovation of the Year - Apple Vision Pro
Simply Piano now lets you learn to play through Apple Vision Pro ā no keyboard required
ResMed debuts ergonomic head strap for Vision Pro
Blackmagic debuts $30,000 3D camera for capturing video for Vision Pro
Apple Vision Pro has completely changed how Porsche unveils sports cars in two ways
Latest Meta Quest 3 update includes a major visual overhaul, and improved PCVR
This Vision Pro clone from Samsung and Google is good news for Apple users
DAVEāS PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Return of the volume slider on the Lock Screen (28:30)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (34:00)
Scrabble star wins Spanish world title ā despite not speaking Spanish
X gains a faster Grok model and a new āGrok buttonā
Startup will brick $800 emotional support robot for kids without refunds
LG stops making Blu-ray players
Australia struggling with oversupply of solar power
Grubhub just sold for $650 million. Four years ago it was worth $7.3 billion
YouTube TV Hikes Price $10 to $82.99
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Tips pour in over 5,000 drone sightings. Reason to worry? Government says no (40:20)
Artificial intelligence is helping archaeologists unlock Earthās oldest secrets (44:00)
T-Mobile opens registration for Starlink direct-to-cell satellite service beta launch (45:55)
An official statement from Peak Design regarding privacy (46:55)
BONUS ODD TAKE: Open the microwave door game (49:15)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: Bambu Lab A1 Combo (52:15)
Nate: 32 Inch Webcam Stand Camera Mount, Upgraded Thick Base Flexible Gooseneck Camera Stand Desk Webcam Mount Clamp for Logitech Webcam C930e C930 C920 C922x C922 Brio 4K C925e C615, Gopro Hero 8 7 6 5 4 (01:00:25)
RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (01:03:05)
Find us elsewhere:
https://notpicks.com - Find links to previous picks of the week
https://www.notnerd.com - All things Notnerd
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OpenAI is doing 12 Days of AI, Grok has some updates, and Google lets you create AI chess pieces. You can even get an AI podcast of your Spotify Wrapped 2024. We've got some great stories for Just the Headlines. Plus some tips and picks to help you tech better.
Watch on YouTube!
INTRO (00:00)
MAIN TOPIC: āTis the AI (06:10)
12 Days of OpenAI
ChatGPT Pro coming soon for $200/month, per OpenAI leak
Sora is OpenAIās new video generation tool, hereās everything it can do
Marques Brownlee - OpenAI SORA Review
Grokās new āAuroraā image generator is back, and rolling out to everyone on X
Google GenChess
DAVEāS PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Transfer from android to iPhone (25:30)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (35:25)
Hawk Tuah memecoin dumps 90% amid backlash over controversial launch
Nike-owned NFT wearables startup RTFKT is winding down
Walmart buys Vizio for $2.3 Billion specifically for SmartCast Ads
US appeals court upholds law forcing sale or ban of TikTok
Vancouver family honors late son by sending his ashes to space on Celestis mission
Mercedes is working on "solar paint" that could drastically reduce the need for charging
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Appleās Passwords app now has a Firefox extension for Mac (40:45)
The Touch Barās loyal fans have made a standalone successor inspired by Apple (42:50)
Spotify Wrapped 2024 launches with AI Podcast powered by Googleās NotebookLM (47:45)
U.S. officials urge Americans to use encrypted apps amid unprecedented cyberattack (50:30)
BONUS ODD TAKE(S):
DeadFred Genealogy Photo Archive (52:50)
Vintage Hand-Drawn VHS Labels (58:05)
Project IMG_0001 (01:00:10)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: Anker MagSafe-Compatible iPhone 16 Wireless Charging Stand, MagGo 3 in 1 Wireless Charging Station, Qi2 Certified 15W Wireless Charger, Desk Accessory, for iPhone 16/15/14/13/12, Apple Watch, AirPods (01:02:50)
Nate: My Classic-Retro Console (01:05:50)
RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (01:09:15)
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Australia has passed a ban on social media for kids under 16? Will it happen? Should it happen? We do our best to break it down. We've also got plenty of other tech news, tips, and picks to get caught up in this episode.
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INTRO (00:00)
MAIN TOPIC: Should we ban social media for kids? (06:50)
Australia passes social media ban for children under 16
TikTok will ban teenagers from using beauty filters
Metaās parenting tips for social media
How to be a good digital parent toolkit
Pessimists Archive
DAVEāS PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Control Center- Stop the automatic moving of items (20:55)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (32:15)
āBrain rotā named Oxford Word of the Year 2024
For moon missions, researchers test a 3D-printable, waterless concrete
Amid Europeās energy crisis, this Dutch tulip farmer is swapping gas for heat from Bitcoin mining
ISPs offer such excellent customer service they donāt need regulating, say ISPs
NYC's Museum of Ice Cream sued after man claims injury jumping into sprinkle pool
Scientists baffled as orcas seem to revive an 80s trend: dead salmon hats
TAKES
Heartwarming Apple holiday video showcases AirPods Pro 2 hearing aid feature (43:00)
300-foot high Wallace & Gromit animation created on iPhone 16 on show at Appleās UK campus (45:40)
Nintendo relaunches Animal Crossing on iPhone as paid game with no in-app purchases (48:35)
Yes, that viral LinkedIn post you read was probably AI-generated (51:40)
BONUS ODD TAKE: InfiniteStroll.com (57:25)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: Bicycle Prestige Waterproof Plastic Playing Cards, Red & Blue (01:01:05)
Nate: Cellhelmet Car Dash Mount With Fast Wireless Charging Pad & Magnetic (01:05:10)
RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (01:09:45)
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Can you believe ChatGPT is two years old? Can we expect the terrible twos? Are AI years the same as human years? Black Friday is here, even though it seems to have been going on all month. Are there any good deals? A poll shows that X is more balanced politically than ever, can that be true? Plus, we've got plenty more tech news, Just the Headlines, tips, and picks, all to help you tech better!
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INTRO (00:00)
Black Friday is still here (03:40)
MAIN TOPIC: ChatGPT turns 2 (12:20)
Happy 2nd birthday, ChatGPT! Here are 5 ways you've already changed the world
Fixing AIās energy crisis
FutureTools Collects & Organizes All The Best AI Tools So YOU Too Can Become Superhuman! - Matt Wolfe
DAVEāS PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Tap to translate in Messages (20:45)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (26:20)
Earthās āmini moonā may have been a chunk of our actual moon
Billie Eilish again named Apple Musicās artist of the year
Wiz acquires Dazz for $450M to expand its cybersecurity platform
Minecraft enters real world with $110m global theme park deal
Starbucks forced to pay its baristas manually because of a ransomware attack on third-party software
AI-powered robot leads uprising, talks a dozen showroom bots into āquitting their jobsā in āterrifyingā security footage
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Shazam tops 100 billion song recognition milestone (28:10)
Pew Research says X is an extremely balanced platform (31:55)
Two hiking with 150 lbs of 'new gear' and 5 gallons of water rescued on 14,505-foot peak - Portlandia Get the Gear (38:40)
Teach mode, Rabbit's tool for automating R1 tasks, is now available to all users (43:25)
China wiretaps Americans in worst hack in our nationās history (47:20)
BONUS ODD TAKE: Retro 80ās versions of company logos (48:30)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: SMALLRIG Memory Card Case Holder Anti-Shock Anti-Fall and Scratch Suitable for SD/Micro SD/SIM Cards for Photography Enthusiasts - 2832B (52:15)
Nate: King Ma 1080P iPhone Mini Monitors Sync Rear Camera Selfie Screen for iPhone Vlog Selfie Monitor Screen with Magnetic Clip & Bluetooth Remote for Vlog Live Stream TikTok (56:35)
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Coca-Cola is getting a lot of flack over its new AI Christmas ad. Are AI ads the future? A whole lot of people 'tuned' into Netflix to watch some boxing, how did that go? Instagram has a new reset feature that could be very helpful. Those are just a few of the tech news stories we discuss on this week's show. Enjoy!
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INTRO (00:00)
Final Cut Pro 11 Released (06:35)
MAIN TOPIC: AI Coca-Cola Christmas Ad (10:15)
Coca-Cola's New AI-Generated Holiday Ad Slammed as 'Soulless' and 'Embarrassing': 'This Is Such Slop'
Coca Colaās AI-Generated Ad Controversy, Explained
Toys āRā Us AI-generated ad controversy explained
DAVEāS PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Turn off auto app install on iOS devices (18:50)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (22:55)
A.I. chatbots defeated doctors at diagnosing illness
Threads grew by a Bluesky this month
Ukraine, US to partner on developing small modular nuclear reactors for reconstruction
Multiple emus on the loose in South Carolina ā while 8 escaped lab monkeys also still large
New Pentagon report on UFOs includes hundreds of new incidents but no evidence of aliens
Fake bear commits insurance fraud
Researchers are trying to reinvent the wheel
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Netflix says 60M households worldwide watched Paul-Tyson (28:00)
Why Everyone Is Now Watching Podcasts on YouTube (33:50)
Are your Instagram recommendations a mess? You can now start from scratch (37:15)
Appleās new home hub could be the smart home kit youāve been dreaming of (39:20)
Yes, the 10 worst passwords still include āpasswordā and āsecretā (42:50)
BONUS ODD TAKE: 10,946: a Year-Long Post-It Note Animation (46:15)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: Tomb Raider Remastered (50:40)
Nate: Kasa Apple HomeKit Outdoor Smart Plug, 2 Sockets, IP64 Weather Resistance for Outdoor String Lights, Compatible with Siri, Alexa & Google Home, Long Wi-Fi Range, 2.4G Wi-Fi Only, ETL Certified (54:55)
RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (59:20)
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Over the last week, Bitcoin and many other cryptocurrencies have gone up significantly. Please don't take our investment advice, but we will examine the increase and how the election impacted it. It was a pretty slim week in tech news, but we found some interesting stories to cover and a rousing round of Just the Headlines. Also, we have some great tips and picks to help you tech better!
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INTRO (00:00)
MAIN TOPIC: CryptoWatch (02:45)
Bitcoin touches record-high $85K, adds almost $20K in a week
DAVEāS PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Navigating Google Workspace on the Web (10:35)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (19:55)
FDA forces Costco to recall 80,000 pounds of butter because packaging did not say it ācontains milkā
NASA investigates laser-beam welding in a vacuum for in-space manufacturing
LG's new stretchable display can grow by 50%, bendy panels can be deformed into new form factors
Apple Music is publishing a $450 hardcover book celebrating its 100 Best Albums
Intel brings back workersā free coffee, seeking to stem morale decline
Boeing reportedly considers selling off its space business
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iOS 18.1 added a new āInactivity Rebootā security feature for iPhone (24:05)
iOS 18.2 fixes one of the most annoying aspects of the new Photos app (28:05)
Microsoft wants $30 to let you keep using Windows 10 securely for another year (31:00)
Databreach.com emerges as an alternative to HaveIBeenPwned (36:50)
BONUS ODD TAKE: The Quilt Index (40:10)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: Stouchi 4 Packs Airtag Holder Key Ring with Soft TPU Case, Stainless Steel Invisible Slim Keychain Compatible with Airtag 2021 Finder Items, Dog, Key, Backpacks Air Tag Accessories (42:40)
Nate: ESR for iPad Air 11 Inch Case M2, iPad Air 6th/5th/4th Gen , Powerful Magnetic Attachment, Slim Trifold Stand Case, Supports Pencil Pro&Pencil USB-C, Durable Protection, Grey (47:40)
RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (51:55)
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Tuesday is Election Day in the USA, but as "The Most Non-Partisan Tech Podcast on the Internet," this episode serves as a reprieve from the endless election coverage and breaking news. We discuss Nate's new iPad, the week's tech news, helpful tips and picks, and other random ramblings.
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INTRO (00:00)
New M4 Macbook Pros (02:55)
Black Friday is already here (06:35)
MAIN TOPIC: Nateās new iPad and the state of iPads (08:35)
DAVEāS PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Track Election Results with Apple News and Live Activity (20:20)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (23:20)
Reddit is profitable for the first time ever
Fired employee allegedly hacked Disney Worldās menu system to alter peanut allergy information
Uranus' moon Miranda may have an ocean beneath its surface
Colorado agency improperly posted passwords for its election system online
Metaās plan for nuclear-powered AI data centre thwared by rare bees
Researchers spot black hole eating stuff at over 40x the theoretical limit
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Apple acquires photo editing app maker Pixelmator (26:15)
Mom is Texting: Teachers say parents are a daily distraction during class (29:45)
OpenAI launches its Google challenger, ChatGPT Search (32:10)
Russian court fines Google $20,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 - decillion (34:10)
Call of Dutyās massive filesize drives peak internet usage (37:10)
BONUS ODD TAKE: A collection of 2000+ science images from the NIH (40:25)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: Crank That Clicker (cookie clicker games)
For Panicās PlayDate handheld console (43:15)
Nate: Neewer Magnetic Flexible Phone Holder with 1/4 Screw Adapter, Mini Bendable Tripod Stand Selfie Stick Compatible with MagSafe iPhone Samsung Android Cellphones for Handlebar/Treadmill/Stroller, GP-19 (48:15)
RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (52:55)
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Apple is finishing October with a bang. Monday brought the official release of Apple Intelligence with iOS 18.1 and also for iPads and Macs. Apple also announced a new iMac with an M4 processor on Monday. Tuesday brought the new, smaller, redesigned Mac Mini with M4. What will Wednesday bring? Good chance of MacBook Pros. Plus, there's other tech news to catch up on and some tips and picks to help you tech better!
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INTRO (00:00)
Vote (04:10)
MAIN TOPIC: Trick or Treat? Apple Intelligence and new Macs (06:50)
Apple Intelligence is available today on iPhone, iPad, and Mac
iOS 18.2 with new Apple Intelligence features coming in December, Apple confirms
Apple updates the iMac with new colors and an M4 chip
Apple announces redesigned Mac Mini with M4 chip
DAVEāS PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Select the camera type by long long-holding camera icon in the Control Center (22:20)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (27:30)
Britain to axe up to 1.5m lampposts
Researchers say an AI-powered transcription tool used in hospitals invents things no one ever said
NASA reveals prototype telescope for gravitational wave observatory
San Franciscoās Muniās rail system will spend $212 million to upgrade from floppy disks
Hacker returns $19.3 million to drained US government crypto wallet
DTrace for Linux comes to Gentoo
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McDonaldās restaurants finally have a solution to their busted McFlurry machine problem (29:20)
Astropad Launches 'Bookcase' for Turning an iPhone Into an E-Reader (31:30)
Vimeo brings spatial video sharing to everyone with new Apple Vision Pro app (35:00)
Astronauts return from nearly eight months on ISS after Starliner problems (36:45)
Adobe made its painting app completely free to take on Procreate (38:00)
BONUS ODD TAKE: Kasso - Bonkers Japanese Skateboarding Show (39:45)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: Mic Cover Foam Microphone Windscreen, Condenser Microphone Size A, 1 Pack (41:05)
Nate: SmallRig 51" Cell Phone Selfie Stick Tripod with Wireless Remote, Aluminum Portable Cellphone Tripod Freely 10 Meters Bluetooth Remote Control Tripod for iPhone 16 Pro Max/15/14 Pro/14/13, Samsung S22/ S23 Ultra/Android Smartphone via TikTok (43:20)
RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (50:25)
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