Episode 427: It's Pronounced Temu, Not Temu - Tech News, Tips, and Picks!

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!

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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)

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