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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.

As we often discuss, AI is moving fast. Many people say that Apple is getting left behind. Well, this week, Apple's AI plan is becoming clearer. There's plenty of other tech news to discuss, like the looming TikTok ban, Walmart's selling the MacBook Air, and the tech layoffs continue. We also have some witty humor, pro tips, and picks for your enjoyment. For full show notes, links, and more, visit: https://www.notnerd.com/episode-432-siri-ously-apples-ai-story INTRO (00:00) About that TikTok ban (03:45) Apple and AI - Apple Is in Talks to Let Google Gemini Power iPhone AI Features (06:00) - Apple acquires startup DarwinAI as AI efforts ramp up (08:10) - Apple researchers achieve breakthroughs in multimodal AI as company ramps up investments (11:50) - Nvidia’s GTC 2024 Keynote - Blackwell, NVLink Switch, NIM, Project GROOT (16:25) CryptoWatch: - Ethereum network finishes cost-cutting Duncan software upgrade (18:20) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Measure AR (20:40) JUST THE HEADLINES: (27:25) - ASCII art elicits harmful responses from 5 major AI chatbots - Cisco completes $28 Billion acquisition of Splunk - Playing thriving reef sounds on underwater speakers ‘could save damaged corals’ - Monopoly Go hits $2B in revenue just 10 months after launch - Neil Young Says His Music Is Returning to Spotify - xAI is releasing the weights and architecture of their 314 billion parameter Mixture-of-Experts model, Grok-1 - Games are coming to LinkedIn - Google DeepMind’s latest AI agent learned to play Goat Simulator 3 - McDonald's IT systems outage impacts restaurants worldwide TAKES: - Walmart brings the M1 MacBook Air to its shelves for $699 (29:30) - Apple Vision Pro used in UK spinal fusion operation (34:45) - Laid-off techies face ‘sense of impending doom’ with job cuts at highest since dot-com crash (36:20) - Automakers are sharing consumers’ driving behavior with insurance companies (40:20) BONUS ODD TAKE: The Great Toilet Rebrand (45:30) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: TP-Link Tapo Pan/Tilt Security Camera for Baby Monitor, Pet Camera w/ Motion Detection, 1080P, 2-Way Audio, Night Vision, Cloud & SD Card Storage, Works with Alexa & Google Home Tapo C200 (49:20) Nate: Television by Sandwich (54:25) RAMAZON PURCHASE (59:50) 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.

Dave comes through with a great ProTip about AirTags that neither of us knew about, that's rare. No new iPads yet. Rivian announced their new EVs. We've got some follow-up on Crypto Watch. Plus some great tips and picks to help you tech better! For full show notes, links, and more, visit: https://www.notnerd.com/episode-431-the-airtag-tip-we-didnt-even-know/ INTRO (00:00) Rivian R2, R3, and R3X launch event: the EV company’s more affordable SUVs are here (03:30) CryptoWatch: - OG Bitcoiner sold 1000 BTC that were mined in 2010 (09:30) - Take A Look At The Top 10 Meme Coins For 2024 And Chase Those 100x Returns (12:00) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Share Airtag Location (16:40) JUST THE HEADLINES: (22:10) - Pentagon Review Finds No Evidence of Alien Cover-Up - Linux Passes 4% Desktop Market Share - MIT Scientist Raises $53 Million to Deploy AI for Dentists - United Plane Veers Off Runway in Third Boeing Incident This Week - 5,800 pounds of batteries tossed off the International Space Station in 2021 fell to Earth last week TAKES: - Oscars 2024: Netflix Wins Just One Award and Apple Shut Out After Streamers Combine for 32 Nominations (25:35) - Zuck roasts the Apple headset again (31:40) - Teachers are embracing ChatGPT-powered grading (34:40) - Patch Tuesday, March 2024 Edition (37:05) BONUS ODD TAKE: Neal.fun Space Elevator (40:15) PICKS OF THE WEEK: - Dave: Sony 4K HD Video Recording FDRAX33 Handycam Camcorder (43:30) - Nate: Anker Nano Power Bank with Built-in Foldable USB-C Connector, 5,000mAh Portable Charger 22.5W, for iPhone 15/15 Plus/15 Pro/15 Pro Max, Samsung S22/23 Series, Huawei, iPad Pro/Air, AirPods, and More (48:40) RAMAZON PURCHASE (53:40) 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.

Bitcoin hit an all-time high today, and we're trying to figure out why. Will it keep going up? Who knows. We were also hoping for some big iPad news this week, but Apple released some other stuff instead. Then we get into the rest of the tech news, some pro tips, and our picks of the week, enjoy! For full show notes, links, and more, visit: https://www.notnerd.com/episode-430-why-is-crypto-going-up/ INTRO (00:00) CryptoWatch - Bitcoin hits record high. Here's what's driving up the price (03:05) - Bitcoin euphoria is back as investors prepare for the quadrennial ‘halving’ (07:00) - 4 Reasons to Buy Coinbase Stock Like There's No Tomorrow (10:00) - Apple launches new 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Air with M3 chip, support for two external displays, faster Wi-Fi (12:20) - Apple refreshes iPhone cases and watchbands (20:35) - iOS 17.4 brings podcast transcripts (21:50) - Tech worker's wife says she didn't want Apple Vision Pro in wedding pictures (23:25) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Special lists in Reminders app (25:30) JUST THE HEADLINES: (29:05) - Winklevoss Twins’ Start-Up Will Pay Burned Customers $1B - Self-pay gas station pumps break across NZ as software can’t handle Leap Day - Elon Musk sues OpenAI and Sam Altman over ‘betrayal’ of nonprofit AI mission - Carmakers Must Bring Back Buttons, Says Europe - Facebook, Threads and Instagram back online after 2-hour outage - Sergey Brin says Google ‘definitely messed up’ Gemini image launch - Unhoused man accused of trying to steal a Waymo self-driving car in downtown L.A. TAKES: - Call-Center Firm Sinks on Klarna Claims AI Is Doing Agents’ Jobs (31:05) - HP wants you to pay up to $36/month to rent a printer that it monitors (34:50) - Apple says iPhone 15 batteries have a longer lifespan than initially thought (38:50) - Portland Unipiper facing uphill battle after Facebook hack (41:00) Bonus Odd Take: Old’aVista - The most powerful guide to the old internet (43:55) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: Elebase USB to USB C Adapter 4 Pack (46:35) Nate: CapCut Video Creation (50:55) 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.

Today is the 26th day of the Apple Vision Pro being available. We start the show by discussing our experiences with it and some of the other talking points out there. We also have other news to discuss, especially Google Gemini's AI issues. Plus, we've got some great tips and picks to help you tech better! For full show notes, links, and more, visit: https://www.notnerd.com/episode-429 INTRO (00:00) THE AVP 26 DAYS IN: - Nate’s experience (03:05) - Dave’s experience (10:50) - Vision Pro Return rate (17:00) - Over 1000 native apps for Vision Pro (23:20) - Crackgate screen issues (25:20) - Build price estimates (27:30) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Swipe up to close apps (31:50) JUST THE HEADLINES: (39:00) - Apple Upgrades iMessage With PQ3 Quantum Computer-Resistant Encryption Protocol - AT&T Will Issue $5 Reimbursements For 12-Hour Outage - Doom Is Now Playable On A $2,000+ Lawnmower Because Why Not - Man in Backyard Talks to Orbiting Astronaut Using Homemade Antenna - NASA Streams Cat Video From Deep, Deep Space - Apple cancels plans to build an electric car - Wendy’s planning Uber-style ‘surge pricing’ where burger prices fluctuate based on demand TAKES: - Google’s Gemini has some serious bias issues (41:45) - ChatGPT goes temporarily “insane” with unexpected outputs, spooking users (48:40) - Apple releases speedy Sports App (49:55) - Fat Patch Tuesday, February 2024 Edition (52:50) - Vending machine error reveals secret face image database of college students (54:00) Bonus Odd Take: A faithful recreation of Tetris on the Electronic 60 original (56:20) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: Xbox Wireless Controller – Starfield Limited Edition Series X|S, One, and Windows Devices (58:35) Nate: South Chicago Packing Wagyu Beef Tallow, 42 Ounces, Paleo-friendly, Keto-friendly, 100% Pure Wagyu (01:03:40) 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.

Nate just got back to town from Social Media Marketing World in San Diego. There was a lot of AI talk there so he recaps some of what is here now and what is coming in AI and how we use it. There's also more stories about AI, because it is moving fast. Besides AI, we've got the other tech stories you might care about and some great tips and picks to help you tech better. For full show notes, links, and more, visit: https://www.notnerd.com/episode-428 INTRO (00:00) FOLLOWUP: - Social Media Marketing World 2024 (2:20) - OpenAI’s Sora creates 1-minute videos from text (16:25) - Nvidia Overtakes Alphabet, One Day After Eclipsing Amazon (20:15) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Background Sounds in iOS (23:30) JUST THE HEADLINES: (29:35) - Thanks to Machine Learning, Scientist Finally Recover Text From The Charred Scrolls of Vesuvius - After trying the Vision Pro, Mark Zuckerberg says Quest 3 ‘is the better product, period’ - Your AI Girlfriend Is a Data-Harvesting Horror Show - Starlink's Laser System Is Beaming 42 Million GB of Data Per Day - Google Joins Satellite Mission To Scan Globe for Methane Leaks TAKES: - Walmart to buy TV maker Vizio for $2.3 billion in move to grow its ad business (31:50) - Apple Officially Warns Users To Stop Putting Wet iPhones in Rice (35:25) - Insider steals 79,000 email addresses at work to promote own business (38:15) - Wyze camera outage allowed some users to spy inside others’ homes (40:30) Bonus Odd Take: Things Unexpectedly Named After People (44:50) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: Car Jump Starter, BUTURE 1500A Peak 13800mAh Portable Car Battery Starter up to 7.0L Gas/5.5L Diesel Engines Auto Battery Booster Pack with Smart Safety Jumper Cable, Fast Outputs 3.0 (50:30) Nate: “Not Pick” 2024 Upgraded Version - Apple Watch Magnetic Fast Charger to USB-C Cable 1M/Portable [Apple MFi Certified] Magnetic Wireless Charging Compatible with Apple Watch Series 9/8/7/6/SE/5/4/3/2 - White (55:00) RAMAZON PURCHASE (58:00) 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.

Super Bowl ads are a thing. Disney is getting into the Fortnite game. iTunes is really going away this time. Plus, there is so much more in the world of technology to discuss. Plus, we've got tips and picks to help you tech better. Enjoy! For full show notes, links, and more, visit https://www.notnerd.com/episode-427 Intro (00:00) Followup: - Superb Owl thoughts - The Tech Company Super Bowl Ads of 2024 - Best 2024 Super Bowl commercials: All 59 ranked according to USA TODAY Ad Meter (04:35) - Disney Invests $1.5 Billion in ‘Fortnite’ Developer Epic Games: ‘Our Biggest Foray Into the Game Space Ever,’ Iger Says (09:30) - ESPN, Fox and Warner Team Up to Create Sports Streaming Platform (12:30) - Grammarly lays off 230 employees as part of a ‘business restructuring’ (14:50) - Google rebrands Bard chatbot as Gemini, rolls out paid subscription (17:50) Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Quickly send photos in Messages (19:45) Just the headlines: (22:20) - Mob sets Waymo car ablaze in San Francisco - Ring video doorbell customers angry at 43% price hike - Americans lost record $10 billion to fraud in 2023, FTC warns - In a first for Uber since becoming a public company, an annual profit - Alaska Air CEO says loose bolts found in ‘many’ Boeing Jets - Snap is recalling and refunding every drone it ever sold - Should you flush with toilet lid up or down? Study says it doesn’t matter Takes: - Apple Officially Splits iTunes for Windows Into Apple Music, TV, and Devices Apps (27:30) - MS-DOS and Windows 3.11 still run train dashboards at German railway — company listed admin job for 30-year-old operating system (29:10) - Fraudulent app impersonating LastPass currently available in Apple App Store (32:15) - 3 million smart toothbrushes were not used in a DDoS attack after all, but it could happen (33:50) Bonus Odd Take: Sandtris (35:35) Picks of the Week: Dave: UNCN Wide Microwave Heating pad with Washable Cover 9 * 15" Microwavable Hot Pad for Neck Shoulder, Cramps, Back Pain Relief, Cordless Warm Compress Weighted Moist Heat Pack for Aches, Unscented (38:50) Nate: sarlar Hard Carrying Case Compatible with Meta Oculus Quest 2/Quest 3 Original/Elite Version VR Gaming Headset and Touch Controllers Accessories, Suitable for Travel and Home Storage (41:55) 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 got his new Apple Vision Pro, and we discuss the pickup, setup, and the first few days of spatial computing. Then, we get into the latest tech news, some great tech tips, and our picks of the week. Joe Rogan is getting paid. Taylor Swift and Justin Bieber's music is off TikTok, Facebook stock went crazy, and plenty more. For full show notes, links, and more, visit: https://www.notnerd.com/episode-426-vision-quest-pro/ Intro (00:00) Followup: - Apple Vision Pro Pickup and Use (01:00) - Hulu is cracking down on password sharing, just like Disney Plus and Netflix (28:15) - FTX scraps plan to revive exchange and will repay billions to customers (30:50) Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Apple Watch Mirroring (32:15) Just the headlines: (35:20) - Inert nuclear missile found in US man's garage - Apple declares last MacBook Pro with an optical drive obsolete - Mathematicians finally solved Feynman’s “reverse sprinkler” problem - Ex-IRS contractor sentenced to 5 years in prison for leaking Trump's tax records - Doom Runs on E. Coli Bacteria Now - Could We Fight Global Warming With A Giant Umbrella in Outer Space? Takes: - Joe Rogan Gets New Spotify Deal Worth Up to $250 Million (37:25) - Universal Music’s War on TikTok: Behind the Battle Plan (39:40) - Meta’s $197 Billion Surge Is Biggest in Stock-Market History (42:10) - 23andMe’s Fall From $6 Billion to Nearly $0 (44:25) - Finance worker pays out $25 million after video call with deepfake ‘chief financial officer’ (45:35) Bonus Odd Take: Infinite Craft - Neal.fun (47:10) Picks of the Week: Dave: SmallRig Super Camera Clamp Mount, Double Ball Head Magic Arm Adapter, Fence/Desk/Tripod Mount for Monitor/Light/Camera, for Insta360, for Gopro 1138 (50:15) Nate: 2nd Generation Portable Travel Bidet by GUSTYLE, IPX6 Waterproof Electric Bidet Sprayer with Automatic Decompression Film and Nozzle 180 Degree Adjustment 140ml (52:20) Ramazon™ purchase (57:15) 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.

We try to make sense of all the regulatory changes Apple is making and why most of it won't be used. But it is the Mac's 40th birthday, so let's celebrate. Plenty of other tech news to get caught up on and some great tips and picks to help you tech better. Enjoy! For full show notes, links, and more, visit: https://www.notnerd.com/episode-425 Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Record your passwords somewhere! (00:00) Followup: - The first release of Internet Explorer (1995) is closer in time to the Apollo 11 moon landing (1969) than now (11:50) - Tech layoffs balloon in January as Wall Street rally lifts Alphabet, Meta, Microsoft to records (13:40) - Amazon Prime Video ads start from today – up to 3.5 mins per hour (18:15) - Microsoft closes a loophole that created Taylor Swift deepfakes (22:35) - The deepfake era of US politics is upon us (24:00) - Following lawsuit, rep admits “AI” George Carlin was human-written (26:10) Just the headlines: (28:30) - NYC first to designate social media as environmental toxin - Amazon Ring stops letting police request footage in Neighbors app after outcry - Fossil is quitting smartwatches - LG Washing Machine Found Sending 3.7 GB of Data a Day - Google Maps can now navigate inside tunnels - Apple captures the top spot in China smartphone market - Iconic Kim Kardashian: Hollywood mobile game shutting down after a decade Takes: - Apple regulatory changes - Apple details how it plans to comply with the EU’s Digital Markets Act (31:30) - Apple opens App Store to game streaming services (37:10) - Apple revises US App Store rules to let developers link to outside payment methods, but it will still charge a commission (38:20) - The Oregon DMV took in $11.5 million in 2019 by selling your information (41:20) - iPhone apps secretly harvest data when they send you notifications (45:00) Bonus Odd Take: Happy 40th birthday, Macintosh (49:00) Picks of the Week: Dave: SmallRig P200 Led Video Light Panel, 10" Key Light 2500-6500K, 98+ CRI, 192 Led Beads 2000 Lux, for Streaming, Home Studio, Zoom Meeting, Video Conferencing, Photography 4065 (54:40) Nate: Samoas - Girl Scout Cookie Time - Support (58:15) Ramazon™ purchase (01:04:45) 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.

Before the Apple Vision Pro is in people's hands next week, we've got plenty of tech goodness to hold you over. Samsung Unpacked happened with their focus on AI. Pokemon adjacent Palworld is a hit. NASA finally opened a canister of dust from an asteroid. All that and so much more, enjoy! For full show notes, links, and more, visit: https://www.notnerd.com/episode-424 Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: BCC: Blind Carbon Copy to prevent multiple reply-all emails (00:00) Followup: - Bluetti 600W vs Anker 300W- can be used as UPS (09:10) - Dead 8GB drive #onebackupisnonebackup (10:35) - Amazon is eliminating hundreds of jobs at Prime Video and MGM Studios (14:50) - Google Assistant is removing these 17 features (17:20) - Apple might have sold up to 180,000 Vision Pro headsets over pre-order weekend (19:15) Just the headlines: (25:00) - Google now admits it could collect data in Chrome's Incognito mode - SpaceX's new direct-to-cell Starlink satellites relay their 1st text messages - Chicago Public Schools lost over $20 million in electronics in one year, report says - GameStop bails on crypto gaming, killing NFT marketplace - Luminate's 2023 report: the global music industry passed 4T streams in 2023, a new record and up 34% YoY; Taylor Swift accounted for one in every 78 US streams Takes: - Samsung Unpacked 2024 recap: Galaxy AI, S24 Ultra, Smart Ring, and more (27:45) - Palworld is a hit, and it’s easy to see why (31:35) - Nasa finally unlocks canister of dust from 4.6bn-year-old asteroid (34:15) - HP CEO evokes James Bond-style hack via ink cartridges (36:35) - Mother of all breaches reveals 26 billion records (38:35) Bonus Odd Take: Apparently PETA makes video games (41:35) Picks of the Week: Dave: RG35XX Plus Handheld Game Console with Storage Bag, 3.5 in IPS Screen Linux OS 3300mAH Battery 64G TF Card with 5500+ Games, Support HDMI TV Output 5G WiFi Bluetooth 4.2 Gray, 64G (44:50) Nate: YaFex Water Dental Flosser Teeth Pick - Cordless Portable Oral Irrigator Rechargeable Collapsible Mini Irrigation Cleaner with Case, 4 Modes, with DIY, IPX7 Waterproof Travel Floss for Teeth Cleaning (51:20) 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.

**The first 3:55 of the live show have been erased into the ether due to an audio issue. We tried to cover what was released at CES this year, but it all seems expensive or does not solve any problems we have. Hopefully, we'll be there next year to bring you the good stuff. Dave starts the show off with a helpful protip to make space on your iPhone, and we've got some great picks at the end, enjoy! For full show notes, links, and more, visit: https://www.notnerd.com/episode-423 Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Keep up with storage management on iOS (00:00) Followup: - Notnerd 8th-anniversary - Episode 1: Define Notnerd/ 17th anniversary of iPhone announcement (11:50) - Microsoft launches Copilot Pro for $20 per month per user (15:15) - Cryptowatch - Traders flock to US crypto products after spot ETF Bitcoin approvals (18:25) - SEC’s X account compromise was ‘not due to any breach of X’s systems,’ company says (22:05) Just the headlines: (23:50) - AI girlfriend bots are already flooding OpenAI’s GPT store - Lazy use of AI leads to Amazon products called “I cannot fulfill that request” - 'Technical glitch' in payroll software sparks riots in Papua New Guinea - Japan startup eyes fusion laser to shoot down space junk from ground - Volkswagen says it’s putting ChatGPT in its cars for ‘enriching conversations’ - AI-Generated George Carlin Drops Comedy Special Takes: - The best tech gadgets at CES 2024 (26:20) - The weirdest tech and gadgets at CES 2024 (41:30) - These are the most dangerous products from CES 2024, according to privacy and environmental advocates (44:50) Bonus Odd Take: Rigged Coin Flip (47:40) Picks of the Week: Dave: GoveeLife E-Ink Bluetooth Thermometer Hygrometer, Smart Digital Indoor Wireless Temperature Humidity Sensor with Alert, Free Data Storage Export, for Home Room Greenhouse Wall, 1 Pcak with Battery (49:00) Nate: 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 (52:50) Ramazon™ purchase (57:25) 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.

Apple finally gave us some details on the Feb. 2 release of Apple Vision Pro, mostly to steal the thunder from CES 2024. On top of that, Apple got some major props when an iPhone survived a fall from Alaska Airlines Flight 1282. A lot of fun news, tips, picks, and randomness on this week's show; enjoy! For full show notes, links, and more, visit: https://www.notnerd.com/episode-422 Intro (00:00) Followup: - Apple Vision Pro launches on February 2, preorders next week (08:55) - Amazon captured 29% of online orders before Christmas (21:40) - Microsoft’s Copilot app is now available on iOS (26:50) Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Merge Google Photos and Apple Photos (30:55) Just the headlines: (43:10) - Is LinkedIn becoming the hottest new dating site? - Mexican cartel provided wifi to locals – with threat of death if they didn’t use it - Law firm that handles data breaches was hit by data breach - New Jersey used Covid relief funds to buy banned Chinese surveillance cameras - ChatGPT bombs test on diagnosing kids’ medical cases with 83% error rate - Chief executive of collapsed crypto fund HyperVerse does not appear to exist Takes: - This iPhone fell out of Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 (44:55) - The latest Xbox Series S supports physical formats, and by that I mean bread (48:45) - Clicks keyboard for iPhone (50:15) - Meet Link History, Facebook’s new way to track the websites you visit (55:05) Bonus Odd Take: 1 dimensional PacMan (58:45) Picks of the Week: - Dave - Moukey Audio Mixer Line Mixer, DC 5V, 6-Stereo Ultra, Low-Noise 6-Channel for Sub-Mixing, Ideal for Small Clubs or Bars, As Guitars, Bass, Keyboards Mixer, 2021 New Version-MAMX2 (01:00:25) - Nate - KeySmart Nano Pliers, Mini Pocket Keychain Pliers that fit inside KeySmart, Ideal for Fishing, Camping and other indoor and outdoor uses Stainless Steel (01:06:45) Ramazon™ purchase (01:10:00) 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.

2023 has just come to a close, and we take this episode to look back at some of the biggest stories, best tips, and favorite picks from the past 52 episodes. We also discussed what's on the horizon for 2024 in the world of technology and beyond. We are very grateful for all the support this last year and looking forward to bringing you another 52 great episodes this year. For full show notes, links, and more visit: https://www.notnerd.com/episode-421 Intro (00:00) Unofficial Banter: - Nate’s Hat - Dave’s Mug Starbucks Hawaii Followup: - Elon Musk, Twitter/X, Space, Tesla - Since Elon Musk’s Twitter purchase, firm reportedly lost 72% of its value (11:25) - Chinese Spy Balloon - U.S. intelligence officials determined the Chinese spy balloon used a U.S. internet provider to communicate (15:55) - SBF and FTX - U.S. drops plan to prosecute convicted SBF for over $100M in unlawful campaign donations (18:00) - AI - Researchers have a magic tool to understand AI: Harry Potter (19:35) - What do we think is ahead? (25:40) Best of 2023 Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: - Scanning Document into Files and Notes on iOS (33:50) - Copy and Paste Photo Edits (38:00) - Indent List in Apple Notes and Reminders (41:15) Just the headlines: (43:30) - Linux is the only OS to support diagonal PC monitor mode — dev champions the case for 22-degree-rotation computing - Vizio agrees to pay $3 million for alleged ‘false’ refresh rate claims - Multiple Mickey Mouse horror movies announced as Steamboat Willie enters public domain - After 34 Years, Someone Finally Beat Tetris - ‘No Laughing Matter:’ Clowns sue Clowns.com for wage theft Bonus Odd Take: Grand Illusions YouTube Channel (45:45) Picks of the Week: - iPhone 15 Pro Max Check-in (50:20) - Dave: - FULAIM X5 Wireless Lavalier Microphone System (58:35) - Apple Watch Ultra (01:02:40) - Sony Alpha ZV-E10 (01:03:55) - Nate: - CERAKOTE Ceramic Headlight Restoration Kit (01:07:00) - Augtarlion Aluminum Telescoping Ladder (01:08:10) - AirPods Pro USB-C (01:12:05) 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.

We've got hot egg nog (and ranch nog) talk this week to wash down all the tech news there is to cover. Comcast has a major breach. Royal Match is taking over Candy Crush, and you might want to wait to order your new Aston Martin for the new CarPlay. All that and some great pro tips and tech picks throughout! For full show notes, links, and more, visit: https://www.notnerd.com/episode-420/ Intro (00:00) Followup: - Episode 77: Stanky Bean (16:00) - Christmas Gifts (17:40) - Puzzle game ‘Royal Match’ dethrones ‘Candy Crush’ from top of app store (19:50) - X Community Notes (21:25) - Aston Martin, Porsche Preview Bespoke Apple CarPlay Interfaces (26:00) Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: If you received electronics as gifts for the holidays, here’s what you should do first (29:00) Just the headlines: (37:15) - Comcast Xfinity data breach affects over 35 million people - Beeper says it’s done trying to bring iMessage to Android after month-long ‘cat and mouse’ game with Apple - Mystery of the missing International Space Station tomato finally solved - Vibrating pill may give dieters a feeling of fullness, study suggests - Meta Quest Pro now has tongue tracking Takes: - Car buyer hilariously tricks Chevy AI bot into selling a Tahoe for $1, ’no takesies backsies’ (40:20) - Apple announces new ‘contingent pricing’ feature for App Store subscriptions (42:50) - Apple’s Infinite Loop store permanently closing next month (44:30) - He stole hundreds of iPhones and looted people’s life savings. He told us how (47:10) Bonus Odd Take: Egg Nog - A project (51:35) Picks of the Week: - Dave: iFixit Mako Driver Kit - 64 Precision Bit Set for Electronics Repair (57:00) - Nate: SHASHIBO Shape Shifting Box - Award-Winning, Patented Fidget Cube w/ 36 Rare Earth Magnets - Transforms Into Over 70 Shapes, Download Fun in Motion Toys Mobile App (Original Series - Elements) (01:01:25) Ramazon™ purchase (01:04:25) 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.

We brought some festiveness to the episode as we discussed the week's tech news. Plenty of sidesteps, tips, picks, and we even helped "Producer Todd" decide what to have for dinner. Listen in so you can get out there and tech better. For full show notes, links, and more visit: https://www.notnerd.com/episode-419 Intro (00:00) Followup: - Andrew “The Annihilator” Ngai won his 3rd straight Microsoft Excel Championship (08:55) - Google’s app store ruled an illegal monopoly, as a jury sides with Epic Games (12:45) - Security robot will patrol part of downtown Portland (17:30) - Microsoft Patch Tuesday, December 2023 Edition (20:10) Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Sleep Focus on iOS lock screen (22:10) Just the headlines: (27:00) - Adobe abandons $20 billion acquisition of Figma - Wendy’s expanding use of AI chatbot to take orders at drive-thrus - SBF’s lawyer says his client was the ‘worst’ ever under cross-examination - Microsoft Office is finally available on Meta Quest headsets - Stop planting trees, says guy who inspired world to plant a trillion trees Nate’s Amazingly Awkward Christmas Playlist - Apple Music - Spotify Takes: - Apple to halt Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 sales in the US this week (35:20) - Apple now sells the AirPods Pro USB-C case by itself — for $99 (38:55) - Netflix releases viewing numbers for first time (40:30) - Your smart TV knows what you are watching (43:55) Bonus Odd Take: Matryoshka Dolls (52:00) Picks of the Week: - Dave: TP-Link Tapo Matter Supported Smart Plug Mini (56:55) - Nate: Meross Smart Plug Mini, 15A & Reliable Wi-Fi, Support Apple HomeKit, Siri, Alexa, Echo, Google Assistant and Nest Hub, App Control, Timer, No Hub Needed, 2.4G WiFi Only, 4 Pack (59:55) Ramazon™ purchase (01:04:35) 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.

Google and Facebook released new AI products, the GTA 6 trailer is here, and Beeper is here, then it's not, then it is. As we roll into the holidays, there's plenty of tech news to get caught up on. Plus, we've got some helpful tips, picks of the week, and epic driveway cam footage. All so you can get out there and tech better! For full show notes, links, and more, visit: https://www.notnerd.com/episode-418 Intro (00:00) Followup: - Google’s best Gemini demo was faked (04:20) - Gmail’s AI-powered spam detection is its biggest security upgrade in years (07:35) - Meta publicly launches AI image generator trained on your Facebook, Instagram photos (10:00) - Filmic’s entire staff laid off by parent company Bending Spoons - Ryan Reynolds invested in Bending Spoons (12:10) Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Don’t Leave it Behind with Find My (16:00) Val on the driveway cam! (20:20) Just the headlines: (25:10) - Verizon Gave Phone Data to Armed Stalker Who Posed as Cop Over Email - Tucker Carlson Launches His Own Network, And It's Gonna Cost Ya - Elon Musk restores Alex Jones’s X account after taking a poll of users - Amazon launches free AI classes in bid to win talent arms race - Nintendo cancels Japanese Esports events following threats to staff and spectators - Can humans have babies in space? SpaceBorn United wants to find out - Thieves rob DC Uber Eats driver, reject stolen Android phone for not being iPhone Takes: - GTA 6: Rockstar officially unveils first trailer, breaks YouTube record (27:30) - Beeper? I Hardly Knew Her. - There’s a new iMessage for Android app — and it actually works (worked) - Apple responds to the Beeper iMessage saga: ‘We took steps to protect our users’ (31:55) - Lenovo Chromebox Micro brings Chrome OS to new markets (35:45) - Sen. Wyden wants Apple and Google to be honest about government access to push notifications (41:50) - Your mobile password manager might be exposing your credentials on Android (45:35) Bonus Odd Take: Windows Dialog Box - Kamogo (47:45) Picks of the Week: Dave: OREiN Matter Smart Light Bulbs Reliable WiFi Light Bulb with Matter A19 E26 LED Color Changing Light Bulbs 60W Equi 800LM CRI90 Work with Alexa/Google Home/Apple Home/SmartThings/Siri 6Pack (55:05) Nate: SanDisk 256GB Ultra Dual Drive USB Type-C - USB-C, USB 3.1 - SDDDC2-256G-G46,Black (1:00:40) Ramazon™ purchase (1:04:00) 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.

Your police department probably scared you for no reason, and Apple is trying to make you cry. Besides that, we've got the rest of the week's tech news, some pro tips, great picks, and a lot of side steps this week. All to help you get out there and tech better! For full show notes, links, and more, visit: https://www.notnerd.com/episode-417 Intro (00:00) Followup: - Pay no attention to the police–NameDrop is perfectly safe for kids (04:20) - Apple’s The Lost Voice video (08:50) - Amazon calls on rival SpaceX to launch Internet satellites (10:10) - Temu parent company PDD sees big sales surge (12:05) - Crypto Watch: Bitcoin surges past $42K (15:55) Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: iOS Check-in (18:35) Just the headlines: (25:20) - After 151 years, Popular Science will no longer offer a magazine - Sports Illustrated published articles by fake, ai-generated writers, now deleted - Dollar Tree hit by third-party data breach impacting 2 million people - Threads finally lets you delete your account separately from Instagram - A plane fueled by fat and sugar has crossed the Atlantic Ocean - Kiss says farewell to live touring, becoming first US band to go virtual and become digital avatars Takes: - Apple’s best of 2023 (29:50) - Microsoft’s Windows XP Ugly Sweater (35:40) - USPS text scams that Chelsea got (38:35) - Facebook watches teens online as they prep for college (42:15) Bonus Odd Take: Taylor Swift’s website in 2002 (48:55) Picks of the Week: Dave: Anker Soundcore 2 Portable Bluetooth Speaker with 12W Stereo Sound, Bluetooth 5, Bassup, IPX7 Waterproof, 24-Hour Playtime, Wireless Stereo Pairing, Speaker for Home, Outdoors, Travel (50:45) Nate: Apple USB-C to 3.5 mm Headphone Jack Adapter (56:40) Ramazon™ purchase (60:30) 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.

This episode is packed with ProTips and picks, with a side of tech news. Even with Thanksgiving and Black Friday/Cyber Monday madness we still found some stories to get you caught up with what is going on in the world of tech. For full show notes, links, and more visit: https://www.notnerd.com/episode-416 Intro (00:00) Followup: - Black Friday - Cyber Monday (07:25) - Fuzzy Feelings | Apple Holiday Film (09:18) - Amazon will officially merge Comixology with Kindle in December (11:45) - Google News removing magazines, including the ones you paid for, in December (15:00) Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Translate Text from the Photo App (17:25) Just the headlines: (20:50) DRIVEWAY CAM - Amazon to Stop Selling Seven Eyedrops After F.D.A. Warning - Google Maps' New Color Scheme Draws Criticism Online - A NASA Spacecraft Could Carry Your Name to Jupiter in 2024 - NASA's Psyche spacecraft just fired a laser 10 million miles away in deep space - Hyundai to Be First Automaker to Sell New Cars on Amazon - Elon Musk Sues Media Matters for ‘Knowingly and Maliciously’ Misrepresenting Amount of Antisemitic Content on X Takes: - Time - The best inventions of 2023 (22:55) - The Strange $55 Million Saga of a Netflix Series You’ll Never See (27:10) - Dbrand says Casetify ripped off its X-ray skins and now there's a lawsuit (30:25) - Windows Hello fingerprint security tests failed on top three laptops (33:25) Bonus Odd Take: Ian MacLarty - Game Developer (37:30) Picks of the Week: Dave: Anker 777 Thunderbolt Docking Station (Apex, 12-in-1, Thunderbolt 4), Max 90W Charging for Laptop, 20W Power Delivery, Single 8K, Triple 4K Display, 10Gbps Data, Ethernet, Audio, SD (39:45) Nate: Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation) Wireless Ear Buds with USB-C Charging, Up to 2X More Active Noise Cancelling Bluetooth Headphones, Transparency Mode, Adaptive Audio, Personalized Spatial Audio (44:25) Ramazon™ purchase (52:15) 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.

Wow, this one was all over the place. We discuss various current tech news, technical difficulties, and pro tips, and we have the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards. Humane announced its AI Pin, and we discuss the usefulness of this type of product, AI or not. For full show notes, links, and more visit: https://www.notnerd.com/episode-414 Intro (00:00) Followup: - The OpenAI Keynote (07:45) - Hollywood actors strike ends with a deal that will impact AI and streaming for decades (11:50) - Spotify brings audiobooks offering to US subscribers (13:30) - Apple iPhone Spatial Video arrives in beta and looks amazing on Vision Pro (15:55) Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Use the Tips app on iOS (21:15) Just the headlines: (26:15) - WeWork seeks bankruptcy protection in stunning fall for a company once valued close to $50 billion - Washington DC gives residents free AirTags to help track stolen cars - After luring customers with low prices, Amazon stuffs Fire TVs with ads - Las Vegas Sphere reports $98.4 million loss; CFO quits - Nintendo is making a live-action Zelda movie Takes: - Humane officially launches the AI Pin, its OpenAI-powered wearable (32:05) - Sony just changed photography FOREVER With The a9 III (37:50) - A quick look back at the official announcement of Microsoft Windows 1.0 40 years ago today (42:45) - Microsoft pulls OneDrive update that would quiz you before letting you quit (45:45) - Online retail hack selling miniature replicas (51:00) Bonus Odd Take: 2023 Winners and Finalists of the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards (55:50) Picks of the Week: - Dave: BitCam from the Iconfactory - Episode 207: Safely Landing the Segue (58:25) - Nate: Orion App from Lux and HDMI Capture Adapter (64:15) Find us elsewhere: https://notpicks.com https://www.notnerd.com https://ratethispodcast.com/notnerd https://www.tiktok.com/@notnerdpod https://www.twitter.com/n0tnerd/ https://www.instagram.com/n0tnerd https://www.facebook.com/n0tnerd/ info@Notnerd.com Call or text 608.618.NERD(6373) "Producer" @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.

Sam Altman and OpenAI had a crazy weekend, Apple surprisingly announced RCS support coming to iMessage, and Microsoft celebrated 20 years of Patch Tuesday. We discuss all that and then plenty of tech news you probably actually care about. We've also got the great picks, tips, and technical difficulties you've come to love. For full show notes, links, and more visit: https://www.notnerd.com/episode-415 Intro (00:00) Followup: - OpenAI fires Sam Altman, Microsoft hires him, 500 employees threaten to quit (04:00) - Apple announces RCS standard coming to Messages (10:55) - Nothing Chats brings iMessages to Android, but is a mess (13:40) - Microsoft Celebrates 20 years of Patch Tuesday (15:05) - Microsoft Patch Tuesday, November 2023 Edition (15:40) Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Quickly swipe between web pages on Safari for iOS (17:10) Just the headlines: (20:15) - Users Can't Speak to Viral AI Girlfriend CarynAI Because CEO Is in Jail for Arson - Prison phone company leaked 600K users’ data and didn’t notify them, FTC says - Google Paid $8 Billion To Make Its Apps Default On Samsung Phones - Windows is now an app for iPhones, iPads, Macs, and PCs - “Hallucinating” AI models help coin Cambridge Dictionary’s word of the year Takes: - SpaceX Starship rocket lost in second test flight (22:05) - NASA astronaut’s tool bag lost in space is visible with binoculars (22:55) - Wireless Power Consortium releases Qi v2.0 wireless charging standard (24:35) - Microsoft Ignite 2023 (26:30) - Samsung says hackers accessed customer data during year-long breach (28:35) Bonus Odd Take: DAK and the Golden Age of Gadget Catalogs (30:45) Picks of the Week: Black Friday (34:15) Dave: Zoom H6 All Black Handheld Recorder (Renewed) (38:05) Nate: Neewer CM28 Professional Wireless Lavalier Microphone with Charging Case, 1 Click Noise Canceling, Internal 4GB Storage for 9Hrs of 48KHz 16 Bit Uncompressed Audio for Vlog, Broadcast, Interview (41:30) Ramazon™ purchase (45:45) 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.