Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better
Nate Heath and David Baehler
Putting a "not nerd" filter on nerdy things. Each week we cover topics related to a better technology experience, including practical tech news, tips and tricks. Nate and David aim to filter through all the tech news to bring you just the stuff you need to know.
- 59 minutes 1 secondEp. 521: More Folds, More Better?
Apple is still working on releasing a folding phone, but Samsung is adding more folds to theirs. But Apple has some good news in the smartphone world this week. We've got some great Just the Headlines, tips, and picks, all to help you tech better!
Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com
INTRO (00:00)
Black Friday, Cyber Monday, Cyber Week Update (02:25)
MAIN TOPIC: Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold phone (07:20)
Apple iPhone shipments to beat Samsung for the first time in 14 years, report says (12:00)
DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Assign Action Button (18:55)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (27:10)
Austria's rebel nuns refuse to give up Instagram to stay in their convent
Crime rings enlist hackers to hijack trucks
ChatGPT is going to start showing you ads
A Windows update broke login button, and Microsoft's advice is to click where it used to be
MKBHD is shutting down his iPhone wallpaper app
More than half of new articles on the internet are being written by AI
Australia spent $62 million to update its weather web site and made it worse
TAKES:
Netflix quietly drops support for casting to most TVs (30:55)
Apple AI chief John Giannandrea to step down (33:40)
India orders Apple to pre-install an undeletable state security app on iPhones (38:40)
BONUS ODD TAKE: Stone Simulator – Just Be a Rock (41:35)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: Kernel Season's Popcorn Seasoning Mini Jars Variety Pack, 0.9 Ounce (Pack of 8) (45:30)
Nate: Shashibo Shape Shifting Box (50:00)
RAMAZON PURCHASE OF THE WEEK (53:50)
3 December 2025, 4:33 am - 1 hour 9 minutesEp. 520: Apple App Awards Finalists, Tech News, & More Gift Ideas
Apple announced their 45, yes 45, finalists for the App Store Awards. We take a look at what made the list and see if we used any of them. Apple also had another new limited edition product this week and released some interesting details about 3D printing Apple Watches. Just the Headlines has some gems this week, and of course, we have some tech tips. We also add a few new entries to the Gadget Gift Guide!
Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com
INTRO (00:00)
Apple launches second limited-edition iPhone accessory (02:35)
MAIN TOPIC: Apple announces finalists for the 2025 App Store Awards (05:10)
DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Sections in Apple Reminders (22:45)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (30:00)
Robots in your bloodstream could deliver drugs with greater precision
London thieves gave stolen phones back when they weren't iPhones
British Army will use Call of Duty to train soldiers
Magician forgets password to his own hand after RFID chip implant
Quantum teleportation between photons from two distant light sources achieved
More than 60 US and Canadian police units now use Boston Dynamics' robot dog
Rapper 50 Cent, adjusted for inflation, is 109 Cent
LISTENER MAIL: Matt - Looking for advice on a gimbal for both DSLR and Smartphone (32:45)
Matt's Drumming About YouTube Channel
TAKES:
Gmail can read your emails and attachments to power "smart features" (42:10)
Mapping the future with 3D-printed titanium Apple Watch cases (45:30)
This 'iPhone 17 vs 16 vs 15 vs 14 vs 13 vs 12' speed test video is a must-watch (48:05)
BONUS ODD TAKE: PhotoFunia - From Hey Grandma (52:20)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: Apple AirTags (55:55)
Nate: AirPods (58:40)
RAMAZON PURCHASE OF THE WEEK (01:05:35)
26 November 2025, 4:23 am - 1 hour 6 minutesEp. 519: 2025 Gadget Gift Guide for Geeks
We all have that one person on our holiday list who already seems to have everything. Whether they're a full-on tech geek or just impossible to shop for, we dug through YEARS of Notnerd picks to bring you the ultimate list of gadgets, gear, and oddball gifts — perfect for anyone. 💡 Some gifts are seriously useful. 🤪 Some are just weird and fun. 🔥 All of them are awesome. Before you start holiday shopping, check out our Gadget Gift Guide — and make your gift-giving life WAY easier. Plus, as always, we've got the week's tech news and tips to help you get out there and tech better!
Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com
INTRO (00:00)
iPhone Pocket did not make our list (05:10)
YouTube TV and Disney reach deal ending the two-week blackout (06:30)
Cloudflare outage disrupts internet (07:20)
MAIN TOPIC: 2025 Gadget Gift Guide for Geeks (08:35)
BLUETTI Portable Power Station EB3A (09:25)
Ambient Weather WS-2902 WiFi Smart Weather Station (11:10)
Ear Wax Removal Endoscope Otoscope (12:50)
Anker Nano 3-in-1 Portable iPhone Charger (14:00)
Babelio Travel White Noise Machine (16:50)
Magnetic Tripod for iPhone (17:55)
Apple Watch Power Bank (20:05)
TP-Link Tapo 1080P Indoor Security Camera (21:05)
Neewer Selfie Quad Pod (23:20)
WOLFBOX MF100 Electric Air Duster (24:55)
OneSnap Magnetic Wireless Charger (27:30)
GoveeLife E-Ink Bluetooth Thermometer Hygrometer (28:25)
Tyvek Mighty Wallet (30:20)
Anker MagSafe Charger Stand (31:40)
Knork (35:15)
Kasa Matter Smart Outdoor Plug (36:10)
Jinkies from Nerdwax (40:20)
OREiN Matter Smart Light Bulb (41:55)
DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: More space on iPad screens (45:05)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (50:30)
Russia's AI robot falls seconds after being unveiled
Red Dead Redemption is coming to iOS next month
Miami is testing a self-driving police car that can launch drones
AI-generated song "Walk my Walk" tops country music chart
TiVo stops selling DVRs, exiting the hardware business after 26 years
An AI podcasting machine is churning out 3,000 episodes a week
US ends penny-making run after more than 230 years
TAKES:
Only half the homes in America have cable TV anymore (52:25)
2B email addresses and 1.3B passwords compromised in multiple data breaches (54:35)
BONUS ODD TAKE: Space Type Generator (56:30)
RAMAZON PURCHASE OF THE WEEK (59:25)
19 November 2025, 4:37 am - 1 hour 9 secondsEp. 518: iPhone Pocket? and what is going on at Meta?
Were you a fan of the iPod Socks and have a lot of money burning a hole in your pocket? Then the iPhone Pocket might be for you. Also, what is going on over at Meta? Are they reading all your messages for AI? How much are they making from scam ads? What are the chances Elon gets his $1T payday? Plus plenty more tech news to get caught up on, and some great tips and picks to help you tech better.
Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com
INTRO (00:00)
Apple launches iPhone Pocket: a limited edition designer strap accessory (02:40)
MAIN TOPIC: What's going on at Meta? (07:40)
Is Meta really reading your DMs?
Leaked documents show Meta makes billions from scam ads
Mark Zuckerberg is excited to add more AI content to all your social feeds
Chan Zuckerberg Initiative shifts focus to AI and science
Tesla shareholders approve new $1 trillion pay package for Musk
DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Tinted Liquid Glass (21:15)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (27:30)
The Louvre's video surveliance password was Louvre
Google plans secret AI military outpost on tiny island overrun by crabs
SpaceX disables 2,500 Starlink terminals allegedly used by Asian scam centers
Logitech open to adding an AI agent to board of directors, CEO says
China launches stealth jet from electomagnetic catapult aircraft carrier
Alien worlds may be able to make their own water
Grand Theft Auto 6 delayed again to November 2026
TAKES:
YouTube TV blackout is costing Disney an estimated $4.3 million per day in lost revenue (30:25)
Nintendo Store app launches on iPhone (31:50)
OpenAI sued for trademark infringement over Sora's 'Cameo' feature (34:35)
Meta is killing off the external Facebook Like button (37:30)
Commercial spyware "Landfall" ran rampant on Samsung phones for almost a year (39:00)
Microsoft November 2025 Patch Tuesday (40:20)
BONUS ODD TAKE: Super Mario Bros. Remastered (42:05)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Nate: Temdan Magnetic iwatch Charger Portable Wireless Charger for Apple Watch 1200mAh Power Bank Camping Travel Essentials for Series 10/9/8/7/6/Se/5/4/3/2/1/Ultra/Ultra 2-Black - Episode 385: Live from Dongletown (50:55)
RAMAZON PURCHASE OF THE WEEK (55:15)
12 November 2025, 4:38 am - 56 minutes 51 secondsEp. 517: The Robots are here, kinda
The 1X Neo home robot has been everywhere this week, cooking, cleaning, and having problems. Will the dream of the Jetsons come true, and we'll all have a Rosey to take care of us? We don't think so, but they will only get better from here. Plus, we've got plenty of other tech news to get caught up on from Apple, Canva, Nvidia, and more. We've also got some tips and picks to help you get out there and tech better!
Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com
INTRO (00:00)
Apple OS 26.1s are out (04:25)
Apple launches rich new web interface for the App Store (05:50)
Quarterly Results (08:35)
MAIN TOPIC: Neo Robot wants to be in your home (09:00)
1X Neo is a $20,000 home robot that will learn chores via teleoperation
Can I Turn A Robot Into A MasterChef?
DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Currency converter in Apple Calculator app (17:30)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (22:45)
Withings launches iPhone-connected urine reader that goes in your toilet
New China law fines influencers if they discuss 'serious' topics without a degree
Nvidia takes $1 billion stake in Nokia
Nvidia becomes world's first 5 trillion dollar company
Someone snuck into a Cellebrite Microsoft Teams call and leaked phone unlocking details
Three decades after Clippy, Microsoft launches AI Mico
Mathematical proof debunks the idea that the universe is a computer simulation
TAKES:
Apple One gets new colorful logo following Apple TV rebrand (25:50)
Affinity is now an all-in-one free app with native Canva integration (32:45)
YouTube TV loses ESPN, ABC and other Disney channels (35:05)
Security & Privacy: Two Windows vulnerabilities, one a 0-day, are under active exploitation - iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1 bring multiple critical security fixes; here's the full list (37:55)
BONUS ODD TAKE: https://playclassic.games (40:35)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: Slickwraps Wood Series (44:10)
RAMAZON PURCHASE OF THE WEEK (51:25)
5 November 2025, 4:39 am - 1 hour 3 minutesEp. 516: Wolf and Wizard Talk Tech
We're all dressed up and talking tech. Samsung released its new Galaxy XR to compete with the Apple Vision Pro. We discuss our thoughts on the devices and the AR/VR industry as well. There's plenty of other tech to get caught up on, like Elon Musk's new Grokopedia. Get caught up so you can get out there and tech better.
Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com
INTRO (00:00)
Apple hits $4 Trillion market value, joining Nvidia and Microsoft (05:00)
Report: 'Virtually No Demand' for iPhone Air (06:35)
MAIN TOPIC: Samsung Galaxy XR (08:20)
Samsung takes on Apple's Vision Pro with new Galaxy XR headset
Vision Pro M5 vs Galaxy XR – Apple finally meets a match?
DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Apple Focus modes (19:15)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (29:30)
Internet archive celebrates 1 Trillion web pages archived
Jaguar Land Rover hack cost UK economy an estimated $2.5 Billion
California is about to run out of license plate numbers
Coca-Cola's new hydrogen-powered vending machine doesn't need a power outlet
Astronomers discover hidden moon orbiting Uranus
Apple Vision Pro now made in Vietnam
Scientists invented an entirely new way to refrigerate
TAKES:
Reddit sues over 'industrial-scale' scraping of user comments (34:00)
Elon Musk launches Grokipedia to compete with online encyclopedia Wikipedia (36:30)
Meta launches 'ghost posts' that disappear after 24 hours on Threads (38:25)
Eight Sleep adds 'outage mode' to smart beds after AWS problems left them frozen (42:45)
BONUS ODD TAKE: Leo Labs Low Orbit Satellite Visualization (44:00)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: Cookie Clicker (50:25)
RAMAZON PURCHASE OF THE WEEK (59:15)
29 October 2025, 3:54 am - 1 hour 7 minutesEp. 515: Apple M5 & F1, AWS, and 67
The day after last week's show, Apple announced its new M5 chip alongside a new Vision Pro, MacBook Pro, and iPad Pro. AWS had a major outage that took down good chunks of the internet. The Louvre had horrible security. All that and so much more to cover this week, so you can get out there and tech better.
Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com
INTRO (00:00)
MAIN TOPIC: Apple M5 and F1 (05:40)
Apple announces M5 chip and new Vision Pro, MacBook Pro, iPad Pro
Apple and Formula 1 ink 5 year exclusive U.S. streaming deal worth about $750 million
Apple and NBCUniversal introduce the Apple TV and Peacock Bundle
Apple's stock price reaches new all-time high
DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Get a Callback Reminder for a Missed Call (21:05)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (24:45)
Paxos mistakenly issues $300 Trillion of PayPal Stablecoin, exceeding global currency supply
Steve Jobs to be honored on 2026 American Innovation $1 Coin
Charmin announces new toilet paper roll designed to last up to a month
Kohler unveils a camera for your toilet
DOJ seizes $15 billion in bitcoin from massive 'pig butchering' scam based in Cambodia
Laywer caught using AI while explaining to court why he used AI
The Numbers Six and Seven Are Making Life Hell for Math Teachers
LISTENER MAIL: Don't use your work email for personal stuff PSA (31:00)
TAKES:
AWS services recover after daylong outage hits major sites (33:10)
Veritas AI program for high schools (38:55)
Louvre heist raises decades old questions about museum security - How the Louvre jewelry heist unfolded (41:45)
BONUS ODD TAKE: 50 unedited photos so confusing they don't look real (45:30)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
RAMAZON PURCHASE OF THE WEEK (01:01:35)
22 October 2025, 4:12 am - 1 hour 2 minutesEp. 514: Fall Apple Drop
We got a teaser for a new MacBook, the Lakers are coming to Vision Pro, Apple TV+ has a new name, and the Clips app is going away. You forgot about the Clips app, didn't you? There's even more Apple news to cover and a wide range of other tech news to discuss. Plus some great tips and picks to help you get out there and tech better!
Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com
INTRO (00:00)
Portland Retro Gaming Expo (04:00)
I tracked Amazon's Prime Day prices. We've been played (05:20)
Sora 2 App Fun (07:30)
MAIN TOPIC: Apple Stuff (15:20)
Greg Joswiak teases new Macbook Pro
Have a Vision Pro? Immersive Lakers games are coming
Apple TV+ being rebranded as Apple TV
Apple's Clips app discontinued
Time's 2025 300 best inventions of the year includes AirPods Pro 3
DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Pin Albums to top of Apple Music Library (24:20)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (28:05)
Germany to allow police to shoot down drones
Rubik's Cube gets a $299 update, complete with IPS screens and its own apps
Find My iPhone enabled police to catch gang smuggling 40,000 phones to China
Denver hosts 31-mile run where racers have to constantly consume Taco Bell
California law forces Netflix, Hulu to turn down ad volumes
Ferrari announces its first electric sports car, promising real engine noises - sort of
The Moon is rusting — thanks to 'wind' blown all the way from Earth
LISTENER MAIL: Can individual folders or files be locked, outside of putting the whole computer behind a passcode/Face ID? On Mac - Notes, Encrypto, Disk Utility (31:15)
TAKES:
Netflix is launching party games for the living room with iPhone integration (38:20)
Microsoft Patch Tuesday October 2025 (39:20)
Discord support breach may have exposed photo IDs for millions of users (42:40)
BONUS ODD TAKE: Vintage Macintosh Programming Book Library (45:10)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
RAMAZON PURCHASE OF THE WEEK (56:10)
15 October 2025, 3:30 am - 1 hour 1 minuteEp. 513: Sora, Shopping, and Spotify from OpenAI
OpenAI has had another big week. The Sora AI social media app is going viral. Does anyone have an invite to send? They also had their Dev Day and are announcing numerous tie-ins, including Etsy, Shopify, and Spotify. Their Jony Ive physical product? We'll have to wait on that. We discuss all of that, plus lots of other tech news to get caught up on, and some tips and picks to help you tech better!
Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com
INTRO (00:00)
New iPhones see 'stronger than expected' demand with one exception (02:25)
We used to talk a lot about apps, but there is just so many now (06:30)
MAIN TOPIC: Sora, Shopping, and Spotify from OpenAI (08:30)
Weird Sora 2 videos from the new viral AI app
ChatGPT can now interact with multiple apps, including Spotify, Canva, and Figma
Everything OpenAI announced at DevDay 2025: Agent Kit, Apps SDK, ChatGPT, and more
OpenAI's first device with Jony Ive could be delayed due to 'technical issues'
DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: SongShift is now built into Apple Music (19:05)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (27:05)
Scientists grow mini human brains to power computers
Japan is running out of its favorite beer after ransomware attack
AI is not killing jobs, US study finds
Lufthansa to cut 4,000 jobs as airline turns to AI to boost efficiency
MLB approves robot umpires for 2026 as part of challenge system
LimeWire acquires Fyre Festival
Flying cars crash into each other at Chinese air show
TAKES:
A bullet crashed the internet in Texas (32:25)
Tigers-Red Sox clash on Apple TV+ will feature live game footage on new iPhone 17 Pro (34:00)
Yahoo nears deal to sell AOL to Italy's Bending Spoons for $1.4 billion, sources say (37:05)
Amazon Prime Big Deal Days (39:20)
BONUS ODD TAKE: https://offline.church/ (43:10)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
RAMAZON PURCHASE OF THE WEEK (56:20)
8 October 2025, 2:51 am - 1 hourEp. 512: Amazon Fall Event - New Products and Alexa+ AI
Today, Amazon held its fall product event. With Prime Big Deal Days next week, they showed off new speakers, Kindles, cameras, and more. We try to make sense of all the products unveiled, as well as Amazon's Alexa+ AI. Plenty of other tech news to get caught up on as well, with Nvidia making big moves and, of course, a Stan Lee AI hologram. We've got some great tips, tricks, and picks to help you get out there and tech better.
Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com
INTRO (00:00)
Spotify now directly integrates with DJ software (02:40)
MAIN TOPIC: Amazon Alexa+ & New Fall Products (05:35)
Everything announced at Amazon's product-packed September Event
Amazon October Prime Deal Days
DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Spacialify any photo in Photos (19:05)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (22:40)
Shoplifters could soon be chased down by drones
Elon Musk's xAI offers Grok to federal government for 42 cents
Apple CEO Tim Cook meets Pikachu during Japan visit
Samsung confirms plan to make foldable displays for "Major American Company"
Artificial light has essentially lengthened birds' day
Spotify announces new AI safeguards, says it's removed 75 million 'spammy' tracks
Scientists find that ice generates electricity when bent
LISTENER MAIL: Wes - What does AI in a TV mean? LG AI TVs (26:25)
TAKES:
New Stan Lee AI hologram makes its debut at LA Comic Con (33:00)
Nvidia's $100 billion OpenAI deal showcases chipmaker's growing investment portfolio (35:40)
Tile security flaws can let both the company and stalkers track your location (38:15)
BONUS ODD TAKE: I'm Not a Robot - Neal.Fun (42:05)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: Snap Grip 4 by OhSnap! (48:05)
RAMAZON PURCHASE OF THE WEEK (57:25)
1 October 2025, 3:33 am - 56 minutes 22 secondsEp. 511: New Meta Glasses with Screens, TikTok US Version, Nate's new iPhone, and more!
Lots of tech news to discuss this week. Zuckerberg announced some updates to the Meta glasses lineup, but the live demo didn't work so great. The TikTok US separation deal may finally be nearing completion. Most importantly, Nate has his new iPhone 17 Pro and is ready to discuss. That and so much more, all to help you get out there and tech better.
Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com
INTRO (00:00)
Nates New iPhone 17 Pro (03:30)
Best OS 26 Tahoe Feature for Brave Browser (10:50)
MAIN TOPIC: Meta has new glasses (12:05)
Meta Connect 2025: the 6 biggest announcements
Watch the Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses fail in Mark Zuckerberg's painful live demo
DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: De-glassify iOS 26 (21:55)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (28:00)
The Wizard of Oz is grossing $2M a day at the Sphere
A New Solar Panel Shield Made From Onion Peels Outlasted Industry Plastics in Tests
Interlune signs $300M deal to harvest Helium03 for quantum computing from the moon
Scandal rocks international stone skipping contest
Librarians are being asked to find AI-hallucinated books
Astronomers discover previously unknown quasi-moon near Earth
Taliban leader bans Wi-Fi in an Afghan province to 'prevent immorality'
TAKES:
TikTok's algorithm to be licensed to US joint venture led by Oracle and Silver Lake (30:20)
By some measures, TikTok has grown bigger than Facebook or Instagram in the US (31:35)
Online marketplace Fiverr to lay off 30% of workforce in AI push (34:20)
BONUS ODD TAKE: Meet the 2025 Ig Nobel Prize winners (39:20)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: Itsycal (42:45)
Nate: iPhone 17 Pro (46:50)
RAMAZON PURCHASE OF THE WEEK (52:10)
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