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Ep. 546: How to check for scams + other tech news and fun times!
May 27, 2026
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| 5/27/26 | ![]() Ep. 546: How to check for scams + other tech news and fun times! | Online scams keep getting better, especially with AI. We've got a tool and some other tips to avoid getting scammed out of your hard-earned money. We also cover other tech news and tips to help you get out there and tech better! Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00) Intel is doing well now (03:05) Pope Leo takes aim at big tech in sweeping encyclical on AI (05:40) MAIN TOPIC: Stop getting scammed (07:25) ~$20.9 billion lost to cyber-enabled scams and fraud reported to the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) — up about 26% from 2024. Over 1 million complaints were filed. Scamwise DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: How to NOT to get Phished from Moonlock (14:20) JUST THE HEADLINES: (28:30) Googling the word "disregard" causes Google's AI to return garbled chatbot ramblings To fill air traffic controller shortage, FAA turns to gamers Spotify to reserve tour tickets for artist 'superfans' in support of live music Ferrari reveals $640,000 EV co-designed by Jony Ive Steve Jobs U.S. commemorative $1 coin goes on sale Samsung chip workers will get an average $340,000 bonus as AI profits soar Colossal Biosciences is growing chickens in a 3D-printed artificial eggshell LISTENER MAIL: Dillon - Why are YouTube ads so bad? Also, Fender PR disaster (32:50) WITHIN REACH! Dave 7-5, Round 13, Dave goes first (47:10) TAKES: Plex announces borderline offensive Lifetime Pass price hike (56:00) This week in tech layoffs (01:00:25) StanChart to cut over 7,000 jobs, boost AI to replace 'lower-value human capital' Meta begins laying off thousands of employees as it transforms around AI Intuit to cut 17% of global jobs to streamline operations, memo shows BONUS ODD TAKE: Theodore's Thick Coins (01:01:40) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: Behringer FLOW 8 8-Input Digital Mixer (01:05:50) Nate: Brightown E26 Rechargeable Light Bulb with Remote Timer and 3 Color Temperatures, Battery Backup Bulb for Sconces and Lamps, E26 Detachable Charging for Non-Hardwired Fixture, Dimmer, 700LM (01:09:20) | — | ||||||
| 5/20/26 | ![]() Ep. 545: Google I/O Keynote recap, plus other tech news and fun times! | Google kicked off its I/O developers conference today with a strange keynote. Nate watched it, so you don't have to. Plus, Apple's WWDC is coming up, and we have some details, and all the other tech goodness you tune in for. Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00) MAIN TOPIC: Google I/O 2026 Keynote (04:30) Google InfiniteScaler Google I/O Keynote releases Introducing Googlebook, designed for Gemini Intelligence WWDC is coming (21:20) Apple announces WWDC 2026 schedule, sends media invites Apple unveils new accessibility features, and updates powered by Apple Intelligence DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Pair AirPods with "anything" (25:10) JUST THE HEADLINES: (32:35) Japan runs out of robot wolves in fight against bears America's Library of Congress officially inducts… the soundtrack for the videogame Doom Cats Lock app for Mac stops your cat from causing keyboard havoc CISA admin leaked AWS GovCloud keys on Github Waymo recalls 3,800 robotaxis after glitch allowed some vehicles to 'drive into standing water' Man who stole Beyonce's hard drives gets five-year sentence EBay rejects GameStop's $56 billion bid as 'neither credible nor attractive' WITHIN REACH! Dave 5-3, Round 12, Nate goes first (37:15) QUICK TAKES: Apple re-releases a sold-out iPhone MagSafe Grip in three new colors (43:30) X accounts are limited to 50 posts and 200 replies a day unless they pay for a blue checkmark (46:55) LinkedIn planning to lay off 5% of staff in latest tech-sector cuts, source says (52:30) BONUS ODD TAKE: Halupedia (55:15) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: PicPak e-ink display (58:15) Nate: Newmowa Magnetic Vlog Selfie Monitor Screen for iPhone, Touchscreen and Zoom Adjustment, Wireless Rear Camera Monitor for Vlog, TikTok, Support 4K 30fps Wireless Recording for iPhone 15/16/17(Grey) (01:04:55) | — | ||||||
| 5/13/26 | ![]() Ep. 544: The Not So Fun AI News, plus other tech news and fun times! | People are doing amazing things with AI, and we try to stay positive with Notnerd. But this week, there are a handful of news stories about AI that aren't so glamorous. But don't worry, we have a good time discussing them, plus all the normal fun you show up for. Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00) Apple OS 26.5s are out (04:00) MAIN TOPIC: The not-so-flashy AI News Stories of the week (06:15) Google Chrome's silent 4GB AI download problem Google says hackers used AI to develop a major security flaw Digg tries again, this time as an AI news aggregator Apple agrees to pay iPhone owners $250 million for not delivering AI Siri Apple's camera-equipped AirPods reach late testing in AI device push Silicon Valley bets $200M on AI data centers floating in the ocean DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Transform Text With Apple Notes (24:10) JUST THE HEADLINES: (29:20) Humanoid robot becomes Buddhist monk in South Korea Pentagon begins releasing new files on UFOs Match invests $100 million in Grindr rival Sniffies Apple now requires verification for education discounts Amazon turns its logistics empire into a new business, taking on UPS and FedEx in freight and shipping Honda patents fake clutch for electric motorcycles 10 people called police to report Bigfoot sighting in Ohio WITHIN REACH! Dave's up 6-4, Round 11, Dave goes first (31:45) TAKES: GM cutting hundreds of salaried IT workers as it trims costs, evaluates needs (40:05) Microsoft Patch Tuesday May 2026 Edition (43:35) BONUS ODD TAKE: Crocheted Technology (48:05) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Nate: TCMKY Hair Clippers for Men Professional Clippers for Men Cordless&Corded Barber Clippers for Hair Cutting & Grooming. Rechargeable Hair Trimmer Kit for Household (Red) (51:55) Dave: Brach's Classic Jelly Beans, Candy, Assorted Flavors, Bulk Bag, 54 oz (2 ct) (56:45) | — | ||||||
| 5/6/26 | ![]() Ep. 543: What in the Social Media Marketing World, plus other tech news and more! | Nate is back from a busy week at Social Media Marketing World, learning about what the top marketers are up to. We discuss some of the takeaways. Plus, there's plenty of other tech news, tips, and picks to get caught up on. And don't worry, the hit game Within Reach is back. Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00) iPhone Crash detected SOS (04:15) Quarterly results are out, who cares (10:20) MAIN TOPIC: State of Social Media Marketing (11:05) DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Apple Music Top Charts (28:10) JUST THE HEADLINES: (34:00) GameStop offers to buy eBay for $56 Billion ChatGPT became so obsessed with goblins that OpenAI had to intervene Robots are building clay homes in Central Texas using dirt from the ground Some children are drawing on fake moustaches to bypass online age checks Oxygen made from Moon dust for first time Apple Vision Pro used in world-first cataract surgery Electrical current might be the key to a better cup of coffee WITHIN REACH! Dave 5-3, this is round 10 Nate Goes First (36:40) TAKES: Bad Apple Rumors (43:10) Apple reportedly questioning whether iPhone should drop MagSafe Apple has reportedly 'stopped work on the Vision Pro' — here's what we know U.S. senators ban themselves from prediction markets trading (48:30) AI agent deletes company's entire database in 9 seconds, then confesses (49:40) BONUS ODD TAKE: Cursor Camp - Neal.fun (50:25) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: I created Star Wars out of Cardboard - Zach King (53:25) Nate: Soda Can Opener Set, 10PCS Easy Tab Opener and Drink Protector with Reusable Complete-Cover Plastic Can Toppers, Fits Coke, Beer & Aluminum Beverage Cans, 5 Colors Lids for Party, BBQ, Camping (56:05) | — | ||||||
| 4/29/26 | ![]() Ep. 542: Predictable Prediction Markets, plus other tech news and more! | We discuss a couple of big stories from the week where insiders made a big profit on the prediction markets. We've discussed Polymarket and Kalshi before, but the concerns are going mainstream. We've also got some other tech news and tips to get caught up on, so you can get out there and tech better. Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00) Social Media Marketing World (02:20) AirPods - One backup is none backup (04:35) MAIN TOPIC: I wouldn't bet on that (07:20) France investigates suspected tampering with weather sensors after Polymarket bets DOJ arrests soldier who made $400,000 betting on Maduro's removal https://polymarket.com/ DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: iOS Photos quick tools access (16:35) JUST THE HEADLINES: (21:05) Fans angry over Pokemon Go champion's disqualification for allegedly shaking the table Study finds a third of new websites are AI-generated Mozilla uses Anthropic's Mythos to fix 271 bugs in Firefox Home security giant ADT data breach affects 5.5 million people Ping-pong robot Ace makes history by beating top-level human players BMW is one step closer to selling you a color-changing car America now has 70% more bookstores than in 2020, says bookshop.org founder TAKES: China blocks Meta's $2 billion takeover of AI startup Manus (24:20) 20,000 job cuts at Meta, Microsoft raise concern that AI-driven labor crisis is here (28:45) BONUS ODD TAKE: Livestream of the Big Bear bald eagle nest (31:40) | — | ||||||
| 4/22/26 | ![]() Ep. 541: Big changes at Apple, plus tech news, tips, more | The rumors were true: Tim Cook is stepping down as Apple's CEO! What does this mean for Apple? Who is taking his place? When will it happen? We take a look at one of the biggest jobs in the world. Plus, we've got all our regular segments to help you tech better. Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00) MAIN TOPIC: Peace out, Tim Apple (04:30) Apple CEO Tim Cook is stepping down Community Letter from Tim DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Scan with Preview on iOS (11:40) JUST THE HEADLINES: (20:35) Robots beat human records at Beijing half-marathon Sneaker company Allbirds plans to pivot to AI YouTube now lets you turn off Shorts Meta is raising the price of the Quest 3 and Quest 3S due to memory price rises made worse by Meta John Deere to pay $99 million in monumental right-to-repair settlement A new computer chip could finally withstand the hellscape of Venus 30 WordPress plugins turned into malware after ownership change Apple removes fake crypto wallet app that stole $9.5 million from Mac users Waymo is offering to help cities fix their potholes WITHIN REACH! Dave 4-3, this is round 9 Dave Goes First (25:45) TAKES: Bluetooth tracker hidden in a postcard and mailed to a warship exposed its location — $5 gadget put a $585 million Dutch ship at risk for 24 hours (32:55) Parents are lining up to pay $100 for Tin Can's screenless, app-free "landline" (35:30) Deezer says 44% of songs uploaded to its platform daily are AI-generated (39:25) BONUS ODD TAKE: Hostile Volume (43:25) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: USB C Docking Station Dual Monitor for MacBook Pro, 16 in 2 USB C Laptop Docking Station Dual Monitor HDMI for MacBook Pro/Air with 2 4K HDMI Display, 6 USB A,USB C, SD&Micro SD,LAN, 87W PD 3.0 (47:10) Nate: meekoo 6 Pcs 11 Inches Stainless Steel Korean BBQ Grill Tongs Japanese Barbecue Tongs for Cooking Portable Kitchenware Home Outdoor Steak Salad Food (52:30) | — | ||||||
| 4/15/26 | ![]() Ep. 540: Kick off your P.F.A.N.T.S.S - Digital Spring Cleaning, and tech news, tips, more | It's time for our 3rd annual P.F.A.N.T.S.S episode. Spring is in the air, and with that comes a time when people like to clean. So Nate came up with a simple acronym to help you think through what might need some attention in your digital and tech world. Plus, we've got tech news, tips, and more to help you tech better! Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00) It's Tax Time (02:30) Stunning Artemis II phone wallpapers (04:15) MAIN TOPIC: Kick off your P.F.A.N.T.S.S. (05:55) Episode 492: Check Your P.F.A.N.T.S.S.! Episode 436: Spring Cleaning Your Tech – Consider Your P.F.A.N.T.S.S. Physical Files Apps Notifications Time Subscriptions Security DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Save money by not being lazy (26:25) JUST THE HEADLINES: (32:15) Meta builds AI version of Mark Zuckerberg to interact with staff Botched IT upgrade ended liquor sales for the entire state of Mississippi Robot birds deployed by park to attract real birds Anthropic asks Christian leaders for help steering Claude's spiritual development AI that bankrupted a vending machine is now running a store in San Francisco Testing suggests Google's AI overviews tells millions of lies per hour WITHIN REACH! Dave 4-2, this is round 8 Nate Goes First (35:05) TAKES: Amazon to end support for older Kindle devices (39:40) Dead Google (41:40) Microsoft Patch Tuesday April 2026 (45:20) BONUS ODD TAKE: Your Life in Weeks (46:55) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: Freetaxusa.com (50:05) Nate: TAKAVU Car Window Cleaning Tool, Windshield Wiper Cleaner with Extendable Long-Reach Handle, 3 Washable Reusable Microfiber Bonnets, Car & Home Inside Interior Exterior Use - Lint Free (Green) (54:45) Guest Pick: Hey Grandma - Xenvo Shutterbug - Camera Shutter Remote Control - Bluetooth Wireless Selfie Button Clicker - Compatible with iPhone, iPad, Android, Samsung, and Google Pixel Cell Phones, Smartphones and Tablets (57:15) | — | ||||||
| 4/8/26 | ![]() Ep. 539: The iPhone has traveled further in space than any other phone, and tech news, tips, more | The Artemis II trip has captured the attention of many this week, and iPhones have captured some of the amazing pictures taken by the crew. Besides space pictures, Apple had its 50th last week with Paul McCartney, and continues to be all over the news. Get caught up on what's going on in technology so you can get out there and tech better! Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00) Paul McCartney closes Apple's 50th with historic full-circle show (03:50) Every iPhone (06:00) MAIN TOPIC: Around the moon (12:05) Artemis delivers some exceptional, high-quality photos of the Moon iPhone 17 Pro Max photos from space NASA Flickr Photos Astronaut Reid Wiseman snaps unbelievable photo of the lunar surface Even Artemis II astronauts have Microsoft Outlook problems DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: iPhone triple-click the side button (21:35) JUST THE HEADLINES: (26:30) You can buy a custom iPhone that has a fragment of Steve Jobs' iconic turtleneck Peter Thiel is betting big on solar-powered cow collars China flies world's first megawatt-class hydrogen turboprop engine Engineer brings Lightning port to iPhone 17 Pro Apple says payments fully blocked in Russia following government diktat Apple sued by three YouTube channels over AI scraping Scientists shocked to find lab gloves may be skewing microplastics data LISTENER MAIL: Unifi wifi access point placement (29:20) WITHIN REACH! Dave 4-2, this is round 7 Nate Goes First (38:45) TAKES: Entire Claude Code CLI source code leaks thanks to exposed map file (43:50) All Google users in the US can now change their Gmail address (50:20) BONUS ODD TAKE: spurious correlations (52:55) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: TERRO Ant Killer Bait Stations T300B - Liquid Bait to Eliminate Ants - Bait System - 12 Count Stations for Effective Indoor Ant Control (55:05) Nate: USB C to 1/4" TRS Audio Stereo Cable, 4FT Type C to 6.35mm 1/4 Male Aux Audio Cord Compatible with iPad Pro/iPhone16/15, Pixel 5XL, Samsung Galaxy S22 for Amplifier, Mixer, Home Theater, Speaker ect (58:45) Guest Pick: Jared - The GameSir Pocket Taco (01:01:20) | — | ||||||
| 4/1/26 | ![]() Ep. 538: Apple's 50th Birthday, World Backup Day, and More! | Apple has been around for 50 years now. They have been celebrating and reminiscing about the last 50 years of Thinking Different. But don't let that overshadow World Backup Day, because you know, One Backup in None Backup. We get you caught up on what's going on in tech, while having a good time doing it. Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00) Happy World Backup Day! (06:20) MAIN TOPIC: Apple Turns 50 (15:30) Apple hosts 50th anniversary celebrations around the world Apple: The First 50 Years book now available How Apple became Apple: The definitive oral history of the company's earliest days Rank Apple's top 50 Products Apple's $700 Mac Pro Wheels kit discontinued along with Mac Pro DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Folders in Bookmark Bar (29:15) JUST THE HEADLINES: (35:10) Jupiter's lightning may have the force of nuclear weapons Melania Trump welcomes humanoid robot at White House summit Stephen Colbert to write next 'Lord of the Rings' movie after leaving late night Rogue AI triggers serious security incident at Meta Ziff Davis to sell Ookla and Downdetector to Accenture as part of $1.2 billion deal CBS news shutters radio service after nearly a century Hermès now sells $1,250 Magsafe chargers wrapped in calfskin leather WITHIN REACH! Dave 3-2, this is round 6 Dave Goes First (37:50) TAKES: OpenAI shutting down Sora video app, Disney drops plans for $1 Billion investment (45:40) Netflix raises subscription costs again (47:15) BONUS ODD TAKE: Toast Spinner (50:20) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: PKCELL 20 Pack CR2450 Battery CR 2450 3V Lithium Battery, 5-Year Shelf Life,High Capacity, Long Lasting Power, Mercury-Free (54:15) Nate: STAEDTLER Triplus Micro Mechanical Pencils (#2) 0.5mm lead, Retractable with Twist Eraser, Ergonomic Triangular Grip for Writing, Drawing & Drafting, 3-Pack - June Gold 640 Pieces, 0.5 mm HB #2 Lead Refills, 160 Pieces Per Dispenser, Fine Thickness, Break Resistant Lead/Graphite (Pack of 4 Dispensers) (58:25) Guest Pick: Hey Grandma - EZVALO 5-Pack Under Cabinet Lighting, 2400mAh Motion Sensor Light, LED Closet Lights Wireless, 6500K Dimmable, Timer, Magnetic, with Remote Control for Kitchen, Closet, Stair (01:00:45) | — | ||||||
| 3/25/26 | ![]() Ep. 537: Meta Horizon Worlds - Does VR still have legs? + tech news, tips, and more | Mark Zuckerberg was all in on VR. He renamed his whole company to Meta because of it. This week, they were going to shut it down; now, maybe it will stay around, kind of. Plus, of course, Apple had some news this week, and so much more to cover, so you can get out there and tech better. Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00) Apple announces WWDC 2026 will take place June 8 to 12 (03:10) Mac OS X launched 25 years ago today: 'The Future of the Mac' (05:15) MAIN TOPIC: Does the future of VR have legs? (10:25) Meta backtracks. Will keep Horizon Worlds VR support "for existing games" DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Live Captions (17:30) JUST THE HEADLINES: (24:25) Amazon plans to test four-legged robots on wheels for deliveries Cyberattack on a car breathalyzer firm leaves drivers stuck The asteroid Ryugu has all of the main ingredients for life Nvidia expects to sell 'at least' $1 Trillion in AI chips by 2028 Samsung ends $2,899 Galaxy Z Trifold sales after just 3 months New Windows 11 bug breaks Samsung PCs, blocking access to C: drive Amazon plans smartphone comeback more than a decade after Fire Phone flop WITHIN REACH! Dave 2-1, this is round 5 Nate Goes First (28:55) TAKES: 50 percent of consumers prefer brands that avoid GenAI content (39:35) PC Gamer recommends RSS readers in a 37MB article that just keeps downloading (44:05) Spigen's new AirPods Pro 3 case is modeled after the original Macintosh mouse (46:55) BONUS ODD TAKE: VHS Slipcover Maker (48:20) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: Lamicall Tablet Floor Stand Holder - [55" Height Adjustable][ Flexible Arm] 5lb Base Tablet Holder, Multi Angle Bed Mount Gifts for 4.7-13" Devices, iPad Pro Air, Tabs, E-Readers, Kindle Accessories (52:40) Nate: KNORK Eco Astrik Lunch Utensil Carry Case, Gray (55:45) | — | ||||||
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| 3/18/26 | ![]() Ep. 536: More Apple Stuff + tech news, tips, and more | Apple is still dominating the news this week. They announced the new AirPods Max 2, acquired a video company, won an Oscar, and more. We've also got some sad news, one of our beloved segments might be forced to end. Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00) MAIN TOPIC: More Apple Stuff (05:25) Apple introduces AirPods Max 2 Compare AirPods Models Apple acquires MotionVFX, maker of popular Final Cut Pro plugins and more Apple Vision Pro is getting the 'World's Most Advanced Flight Simulator' Apple original film F1 wins Oscar for best sound Apple toys with the competition - MacBook Neo offers more single-core performance than any mobile processor from AMD, Intel or Qualcomm DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Find iPhone with Apple Watch WITH BLINKING FLASH (20:05) JUST THE HEADLINES: (23:10) 'Pokémon Go' players unknowingly trained delivery robots with 30 billion images 11M Facebook and Instagram scam accounts zapped, new alerts launched Perplexity inks deal to use CoreWeave's data centers Tennessee grandmother jailed after AI facial recognition error links her to fraud Grammarly says it will stop using AI to clone experts without permission Meta just bought Moltbook, the social network for AI bots Backblaze hosts 314 trillion digits of Pi online and the dataset is massive WITHIN REACH! Dave 2-1, this is round 4 Dave Goes First (26:10) TAKES: Digg's open beta shuts down after just two months, blaming AI bot spam (30:45) Setapp now lets users buy or subscribe to selected apps individually (34:30) Microsoft Patch Tuesday, March 2026 Edition (37:20) BONUS ODD TAKE: The Little Wanderer - A Collective Journey (39:30) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: Temdan Portable Wireless Charger for Apple Watch Magnetic iwatch Charger 1200mah Power Bank Camping Travel Essentials Camping Watch Charger for Series 10/9/8/7/6/Se/5/4/3/2/1/Ultra/Ultra 2-Black (42:10) Nate: AppleCare+ for AirPods (46:15) RAMAZON PURCHASE OF THE WEEK - RIP (53:55) | — | ||||||
| 3/11/26 | ![]() Ep. 535: The Magical MacBook Neo + tech news, tips, and more | The morning after last week's show, Apple confirmed our thoughts, and the rumors, announcing the all-new MacBook Neo. Starting at $599, this laptop packs a punch. We discuss who it's for (spoiler, a lot of people) and what it means for Windows Laptops. Plus, we have plenty of other tech news to get caught up on and all our usual segments, to help you get out there and tech better! Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00) Asteroid 2024 YR4 will not impact the Moon (03:45) MAIN TOPIC: MacBook Neo (06:05) Say hello to MacBook Neo I can't believe it: Apple's $599 MacBook Neo just lit a monstrous fire under the Windows laptop market — Microsoft better be panicking Apple's strange TikTok videos capturing Gen Z's attention DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Set a timer to finish at… (19:20) JUST THE HEADLINES: (24:45) United Airlines can now boot passengers who refuse to use headphones with their devices Seagate just unleashed 44TB hard drives Walgreens testing body-worn cameras for employees Robotic surgery performed remotely on patient 1,500 miles away Hacked Tehran traffic cameras fed Israeli intelligence before strike on Khamenei Florida woman given major jail sentence for illegally selling Microsoft product keys IBM scientists unveil first-ever 'half-mobius' molecule WITHIN REACH! Tied 1-1, this is round 3 (28:10) TAKES: Meta's AI display glasses reportedly share intimate videos with human moderators - A new app alerts you if someone nearby is wearing smart glasses (35:10) Grammarly is using generative AI to provide 'expert' reviews from famous authors and academics (40:20) Anthropic finds 22 Firefox vulnerabilities using Claude Opus 4.6 AI model (42:40) BONUS ODD TAKE: Walkmanland (44:35) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: Small Cream Cheese Spreader Knives Set,Wooden 5in,Stainless Steel Butter Knife Spreader for Cocktail, Condimets, Dips, Appetizers, Jam, Pastry, Sandwich, Toast, Bagel, Charcuterie Board Serving Party Supplies (49:55) Nate: Veken Coffee Canister, Airtight Stainless Steel Kitchen Food Storage Container with Date Tracker and Scoop for Beans, Grounds, Tea, Flour, Cereal, Sugar, 16OZ, Gray (54:05) RAMAZON PURCHASE OF THE WEEK (56:35) | — | ||||||
| 3/4/26 | ![]() Ep. 534: Shiny New Apples + tech news, tips, and more | The rumors were right, Apple is releasing a bunch of new products this week. So far, we have a new iPhone 17e, iPad Air, Studio Display, MacBook Air, and MacBook Pros, and it's only Tuesday. We discuss these products and what Apple might have for the rest of the week. Plus all the regular tech goodness to help you get out there and tech better! Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00) Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra hands-on: I need the Privacy Display feature on my iPhone ASAP (04:10) MAIN TOPIC: New Apple Stuff (06:15) Apple introduces iPhone 17e Apple introduces the new iPad Air, powered by M4 Apple unveils new Studio Display and all-new Studio Display XDR Apple introduces MacBook Pro with all‑new M5 Pro and M5 Max Apple introduces the new MacBook Air with M5 DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Change your login picture on Mac, iCloud (25:30) JUST THE HEADLINES: (32:35) Scientists crack the case of "screeching" Scotch tape Startup plans April launch for a satellite to reflect sunlight to Earth at night Burger King will use AI to check if employees say 'please' and 'thank you' Uber previews its Dubai air taxi service Anthropic's Claude hits No. 1 on Apple's top free apps list after Pentagon rejection South Korean police lose seized crypto by posting password online Sam Altman would like to remind you that humans use a lot of energy, too WITHIN REACH (35:05) TAKES: Kalshi reveals insider trading case against editor for MrBeast - OpenAI fires an employee for prediction market insider trading (41:05) Nano Banana 2: Combining Pro capabilities with lightning-fast speed (44:40) Block shares soar as much as 24% as company slashes workforce by nearly half - EBay is laying off about 800 workers, 6% of global workforce (49:10) BONUS ODD TAKE: https://iambored.fun/ (53:55) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: 24 PCS Magnetic Zip Tie Mounts, Magnetic Cables Clips Organize and Secure Cable Wires with Powerful Multipurpose Cable Ties Mount Base for Electrical Wire (56:10) Nate: Tennedriv Green Soil Moisture Meter for House Plants, Plant Water Meter,Plant Moisture Meter for House Plants and Outdoor Plants, No Batteries Required (01:00:00) RAMAZON PURCHASE OF THE WEEK (01:02:30) | — | ||||||
| 2/25/26 | ![]() Ep. 533: Social media isn't addictive... creators say + tech news, tips, and more | Mark Zuckerberg and other social media bigwigs are on trial, facing questions about whether social media is addictive. This could be the starting point for a much bigger look into the issues with social media. We do our best to keep the discussion fun. Plus, we have a bunch of other tech news to get caught up on, and 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 reportedly plans to unveil at least five new products next week (02:20) Nate vibecoded an app for his Mac! (04:20) MAIN TOPIC: Is social media addictive? Creators say no (08:35) Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri defends platform in landmark trial over social media harms Mark Zuckerberg grilled about underage Instagram users, social media addiction during landmark trial DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: iOS Reachability (16:50) JUST THE HEADLINES: (23:50) China's hottest app of 2026 just asks if you're still alive The Salvation Army opens a digital thrift store on Roblox Email blunder exposes $90 billion Russian oil smuggling ring India tells university to leave AI summit after presenting Chinese robot as its own Thousands of CEOs just admitted AI had no impact on employment or productivity Study of 12,000 EU firms finds AI's productivity gains are real Microsoft says bug causes Copilot to summarize confidential emails WITHIN REACH (28:05) TAKES: Amazon overtakes Walmart to lead the world in sales (36:10) Google releases new low-priced Pixel 10A (39:10) Man accidentally gains control of 7,000 robot vacuums (43:05) BONUS ODD TAKE: (46:00) Drone-a-rama! The best drone shots of the Milan Cortina Olympics Unusual views of the Winter Olympics PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: Anker Zolo USB C Charger Block, 2-Pack 4-Port Wall Adapter with 50W Max Output, 2 USB-C and 2 USB-A, Compact and Stable Design, for iPhone 17/16 Series, MacBook, iPad, Pixel, Galaxy, and More (Black) (53:25) Nate: Milwaukee 48-22-3104 Inkzall Point Marker, Fine, Black, 4-Pack (58:40) RAMAZON PURCHASE OF THE WEEK and bonus (01:01:00) | — | ||||||
| 2/18/26 | ![]() Ep. 532: Get the Flock away from Ring + more tech news and tips | Ring is under some heat for sharing your data, but don't worry, they are still going to look for your dog. Surveillance is everywhere these days. What does that mean for all of us? Plus, we have plenty of other tech news to get caught up on, like the app Nate has wanted for his Apple Vision Pro since day 1. Tune in and tech better! Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00) YouTube launches on Apple Vision Pro (04:15) Apple Announces Special Event in New York, London, and Shanghai on March 4 (07:30) MAIN TOPIC: Ring a ling a ding dong (09:10) Amazon's Ring cancels controversial partnership with tech company Flock amid privacy concerns Have I Been Flocked? deflock DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Show Wifi QR Code (20:10) JUST THE HEADLINES: (26:05) Western Digital is sold out of hard drives for 2026 Sam Bankman-Fried asks for a new trial in FTX crypto fraud case Razer launches limited-edition Boomslang gaming mouse for $1337 T-Mobile will live translate regular phone calls without an app Meta patented an AI that lets you keep posting from beyond the grave Spotify says its best developers haven't written a line of code since December, thanks to AI Sony will ship its final Blu-ray recorders this month TAKES: Apple Podcasts app gaining 'enhanced video podcast experience' in iOS 26.4 (31:20) Tomb Raider reboot launches on iOS and Android (37:50) Anthropic's new model is a pro at finding security flaws (41:25) BONUS ODD TAKE: Bugs Apple Loves (43:10) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: Movo VXR10 Universal Shotgun Mic for Camera (46:45) Nate: NEEWER Basics Magnetic RGB Camera Auxiliary Light, 1.5W Plastic Small Cold Shoe LED Panel Video Photo Fill Lighting for DSLR Action Cam Phone Cage AC024 OSMO Pocket 3 Mount & M21, CRI95+ 500mAh, M23 (50:40) RAMAZON PURCHASE OF THE WEEK (55:35) | — | ||||||
| 2/11/26 | ![]() Ep. 531: AI & The Big Game + more tech news and tips | Millions tuned into the Super Bowl to escape from AI, but the ads were full of it. We'll discuss our thoughts on the ads and maybe the game. Plus, there's plenty of other news to get caught up on, such as a Ferrari with some Apple touches on it, and so much more. Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00) MAIN TOPIC: Super Bowl Ads & AI (06:05) From Svedka to Anthropic, brands make bold plays with AI in Super Bowl ads Super Bowl Ads: Top 10 Most-Liked Commercials Crypto.com CEO buys AI.com domain for $70M Olympics DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Urgent Reminders in Apple Reminders (28:40) JUST THE HEADLINES: (41:30) Amazon delivery drone crashes into North Texas apartment building MrBeast just bought a popular banking app China's Meituan snaps up Dingdong to deepen push into fresh grocery retail Western Digital plots a path to 140 Terabyte hard drivese Spotify plans to sell physical books Hidden car door handles are officially being banned in China Asteroid 2024 YR4 has. 4% chance of hitting the moon LISTENER MAIL: ClearPath payments linked to Lopez v. Apple Settlement as payments reach users (43:55) Apple check signed by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak sells for 4,800x its original value (46:55) TAKES: Jony Ive's Ferrari Luce EV interior and interface design (49:45) AppleUnsold - The Apple products they won't sell you (52:25) Microsoft Patch Tuesday, February 2026 Edition (55:40) BONUS ODD TAKE: Xikipedia (57:10) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: American DJ WMX1 MK2 Wolfmix Powered Standalone DMX LED Lighting Controller (59:00) Nate: OMOTON TP03 [Ultra-Slim] for MagSafe Tripod, 360°Rotating Magnetic Phone Tripod for iPhone 17/16/15 Pro Max Air, Foldable Cell Phone Stand with 1/4" Screw & Hook Fits Vlog, Gym, Travel Essentials (01:02:45) RAMAZON PURCHASE OF THE WEEK (01:07:10) | — | ||||||
| 2/4/26 | ![]() Ep. 530: Apple's Billions with a B + more tech news and tips | Apple made a big acquisition this week, released some big numbers on their quarterly results, and updated the very big number of active devices worldwide this week. Amazon and Spotify also had some big numbers to share this week, one of them not so great. Plus plenty of other tech news, tips, and picks to help you tech better! Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00) Apple Vision Pro launched two years ago today (04:30) 'Reddit for bots' Moltbook (probably) isn't being used to plot an AI uprising (06:40) MAIN TOPIC: Apple's Billions (09:25) Apple acquires Q.ai for a reported $2 billion Apple reveals it has 2.5 billion active devices around the world Apple announces all-time record in revenue, iPhone sales Apple shares trailer for new Top Dogs immersive 'doguseries' coming to Vision Pro DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Persistent proxy icon finder windows (19:35) JUST THE HEADLINES: (25:30) The LEGO Group and Crocs enter multi-year global partnership Scientists create programmable, autonomous robots smaller than a grain of salt SoundCloud data breach impacts 29.8 million accounts Seven of the world's ten best=selling smartphones in 2025 were iPhones An AI toy exposed 50,000 logs of its chats with kids to anyone with a Gmail account Los Angeles aims to ban single-use printer cartridges 'Reverse Solar Panel' generates electricity at night TAKES: Amazon confirms 16,000 job cuts after accidental email (30:20) Amazon shuts down controversial payment method (33:15) Spotify paid out $11B in royalties to music industry in 2025 (37:25) BONUS ODD TAKE: One Minute Park (40:40) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: Twinings Earl Grey Black Tea Individually Wrapped Bags, 100 Count (Pack of 1), Flavoured with Citrus & Bergamot, Caffeinated, Enjoy Hot or Iced, 100 Teabags (45:00) Nate: Memory Foam Replacement Ear Tips Compatible with AirPods Pro 2nd/1st Generation,with Noise Reduction Hole & Built-in dust Guard Screen,for USB-C Charging Case with Cleaner kit -Black (51:10) RAMAZON PURCHASE OF THE WEEK (56:00) | — | ||||||
| 1/28/26 | ![]() Ep. 529: TikTok is finally a US company, kinda + tech news and tips | Apparently, the US TikTok deal is settled, but some seem to be more concerned now. Apple dropped some new AirTags. Plus plenty of other tech news and tips to catch up on this week to help you get out there and tech better. Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00) Apple launches AirTag 2 with improved range, louder speaker, more (02:50) MAIN TOPIC: TikTok is US owned kinda (09:25) TikTok finalizes deal to form new American entity TikTok is now collecting even more data about its users. Here are the 3 biggest changes TikTok in the US is already broken in some ways, here's why Meta announces ads are coming to Threads next week DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Move Lockscreen Widgets to Bottom of Screen (18:30) JUST THE HEADLINES: (23:20) Food delivery robot obliterated by oncoming train in Miami crash New Jersey law requires e-bike drivers to have license, insurance after multiple deadly crashes Television turns 100 Comic-Con bans AI art after artist pushback Weight-loss drugs could save U.S. airlines $580 million per year Almost everyone layed off at Vimeo following Bending Spoons buyout The Samsung Galaxy Z Trifold will cost $2,900 in the US TAKES: T-Mobile activates free cellular Starlink in the US as winter storm rolls in (28:20) There are now more than 1 million ".ai" websites, contributing an estimated $70 million to Anguilla's government revenue last year (33:25) New California law means big changes for photos of homes in real estate listings (35:40) BONUS ODD TAKE: Sandcastles (39:25) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: Hanzim Tea Light Candles with Remote Control (41:05) Nate: Amazon Basic Care 24 Hour Allergy Relief, Cetirizine Hydrochloride Tablets, 10 mg, 300 Count (Packaging may vary) (45:00) RAMAZON PURCHASE OF THE WEEK (47:40) | — | ||||||
| 1/21/26 | ![]() Ep. 528: A Decade of Helping You Tech Better, is that enough? | On episode 500, Nate made a bold challenge: That if we did not reach 1000 subscribers by the 10-year anniversary, it was time to shut down Notnerd. Well, here we are, and it's time to take an honest look at where the show is and what the future looks like. Will this be the last time we help you tech better? Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00) MAIN TOPIC: 10 years and what happens when you post (05:20) Episode 500 - Nate's Challenge Foto Stax Video DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Send Low-Quality Photo Previews - Send Photos Faster (19:00) JUST THE HEADLINES: (22:35) Microplastics from washing clothes could be hurting your tomatoes Matthew McConaughey trademarks himself to fight AI misuse China builds hypergravity machine 2,000X stronger than Earth Israel deploys world's first drone defense laser Roblox's AI-powered age verification is a complete mess AI has made Salesforce engineers more productive, so the company has stopped hiring them Officials showed off a robo-bus in DC, it got hit by a Tesla driver LISTENER MAIL: Producer Todd Voicemail (27:05) TAKES: The US Government just followed through on its ban of DJI drones - and it's so much worse than we thought (31:40) iPhone 17 Pro case offers tribute to original 1984 Macintosh (36:40) Microsoft Patch Tuesday January 2026 Edition (37:50) Windows 11 shutdown bug forces Microsoft into out-of-band damage control (39:45) BONUS ODD TAKE: 360-degree panoramas of the interiors of several Star Trek ships (41:00) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: Maclock WB-8 Wonderboy Innovation Design Co., Ltd. (44:10) Nate: High Fidelity Concert Earplugs for Concerts Musicians,Earplugs for noise reduction,24db Advanced Filter Technology Ear Protection for Music Festivals,DJ's, Nightclub, Drummers - 2 Pairs (Black) (50:15) RAMAZON PURCHASE OF THE WEEK (53:55) | — | ||||||
| 1/14/26 | ![]() Ep. 527: CES 2026 Recap, We Survived! | Our second year at CES is complete. 4 days, thousands of booths, and all kinds of adventures. We will review the good, bad, and weird at CES. Robots and AI tried to dominate, but there were plenty of interesting products and innovations that we don't need to be scared of. Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00) Apple introduces new 'Creator Studio' bundle of apps for $129/year (02:35) Apple picks Google's Gemini AI for its big Siri upgrade (06:50) MAIN TOPIC: CES 2026 Recap (07:55) JUST THE HEADLINES: (42:10) Dead mosquito proboscis used for high-resolution 3D printing nozzle You can now reserve a hotel room on the Moon for $250,000 Disney+ announces vertical video is coming to the app soon Ghana tries to regulate online prophecies Vietnam bans unskippable ads UK company sends factory with 1,000C furnace into space Trump Mobile pushes back release of gold-colored phone More CES Talk (45:25) | — | ||||||
| 1/7/26 | ![]() Ep. 526: Day 1 of CES in Las Vegas! | We're in Vegas for CES, just finished day 1, and took a nice, long walk to our hotel. After 8 hours at the show, we give a quick recap of some highlights from day 1. Plenty more stuff to see this week, and we'll have a full report on all the latest tech next week. Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com | — | ||||||
| 12/31/25 | ![]() Ep. 525: Christmas downed and Vegas bound - Tech news and more | We're recovering from Christmas, ending the year, and getting ready to head to CES in Vegas next week. We have tech news to catch up on 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) We're heading to CES (04:40) MAIN TOPIC: Gift guide results & Christmas (12:15) DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Track Flights Directly via Messages and Spotlight (24:00) JUST THE HEADLINES: (28:20) AI minted more than 50 new billionaires in 2025 Ireland's Diarmuid Early wins world Microsoft Excel championships Some of the DOJ's careful redactions can be defeated with copy and paste Breach forces Ubisoft to take "Rainbow Six Siege" offline New York to require social media platforms to display mental health warnings New NASA boss Isaacman says U.S. will return to the moon within Trump's term Russia plans a nuclear power plant on the moon within a decade TAKES: YouTube shuts down channels using AI to create fake movie trailer watched by millions (32:00) ChatGPT launches a year-end review like Spotify Wrapped (36:00) Spotify music library scraped by pirate activist group (37:30) BONUS ODD TAKE: Floor 796 Project (39:00) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: NEEWER Magnetic RGB Camera Light, 360° Full Color RGB61 Small LED Panel Video Light with 3 Cold Shoe Mounts/CRI 97+/20 Scene Modes/2500K-8500K/2000mAh Portable Recording Photography Selfie Lighting (45:30) Nate: Camping Table Folding Portable Camp Side Table Aluminum Lightweight Carry Bag Beach Outdoor Hiking Picnics BBQ Cooking Dining Kitchen Black Medium (49:15) RAMAZON PURCHASE OF THE WEEK (52:40) https://notpicks.com/2025-gadget-gift-guide-for-geeks/ | — | ||||||
| 12/24/25 | ![]() Ep. 524: The Christmas Show | The tech news has definitely slowed for the holidays, so we've got a fun, abbreviated Christmas show for you tonight. There's still some tech to talk about, but some fun surprises as well. Merry Christmas! Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00) MAIN TOPIC: 2025 Night Before Christmas Tech Version (02:40) DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Find photos by Maps (07:00) JUST THE HEADLINES: (12:25) Samsung is putting Google Gemini AI into your refrigerator, whether you need it or not Confused Waymos stopped in intersections during San Francisco power outage White House website mysteriously streams personal finance YouTube creator The Oscars are moving to YouTube in 2029 Trump's social media business is merging with a nuclear fusion company Google AI summaries are ruining the livelihoods of recipe writers James Webb Space Telescope confirms 1st 'runaway' supermassive black hole BONUS ODD TAKE: NORAD Tracks Santa (17:15) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Favorite Christmas foods (19:30) Dave: Mashed potato's Ham Charcuterie Apple pie Muddy Buddies Nate: Egg Nog Cheese Log Fruit Cake Pecan Pie Peanut butter cookies with Hershey kisses RAMAZON PURCHASE OF THE WEEK (27:00) https://notpicks.com/2025-gadget-gift-guide-for-geeks/ | — | ||||||
| 12/18/25 | ![]() Ep. 523: The State of AI - Bust, Boom, or Bologna? | Just weeks ago, OpenAI declared a code red. This week, they are rolling out announcements of new partnerships all over the place. Where does AI go from here? Will it bust or continue to grow. We discuss a bunch of interesting stories on the AI front. Plus we get you caught up on other tech news and have some tips and picks to help you get out there and tech better. Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00) Amazingly Awkward Christmas Playlist (02:40) MAIN TOPIC: The State of AI: bust, boom, or bologna? (04:35) Sam Altman issues 'code red' at OpenAI as ChatGPT contends with rivals The Architects of AI Are TIME's 2025 Person of the Year Adobe Announces Image and PDF Integration with ChatGPT The Walt Disney Company and OpenAI Reach Landmark Agreement to Bring Beloved Characters from Across Disney's Brands to Sora Disney Accuses Google of Using AI to Engage in Copyright Infringement on 'Massive Scale' Apple Music is coming to ChatGPT, OpenAI announces Not lovin' it: McDonald's pulls AI-generated Christmas ad after social media backlash DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Selectively Copy Messages Text (22:55) JUST THE HEADLINES: (28:15) Merriam-Webster's 2025 word of the year is 'slop' Rubio stages font coup: Times New Roman ousts Calibri Authorities intercept drone carrying crab legs, Old Bay seasoning, weed for prison inmates Russia continues tech crackdown by blocking Snapchat, FaceTime access Texas sues TV makers for taking screenshots of what people watch RAM is so expensive, Samsung won't even sell it to Samsung Hollywood director found guilty of blowing $11 million Netflix budget on crypto and Ferraris TAKES: Robot vacuum Roomba maker files for bankruptcy after 35 years (34:15) SpongeBob and PowerWash Simulator headline today's six additions to Apple Arcade (37:35) BONUS ODD TAKE: Alien Baby Name Generator (42:10) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: Insta360 X5 8K 360 Action Cam (47:15) Nate: INKEE GC12 Portable LED Photography Light Wand,Bi Color Magnetic Handheld Video Wand Stick 2700K-6500K,2500mAh Built-in Rechargable Inflatable Light for Video Recording Dimmable Camera Light Tube (50:55) https://notpicks.com/2025-gadget-gift-guide-for-geeks/ (54:20) RAMAZON PURCHASE OF THE WEEK (55:55) | — | ||||||
| 12/10/25 | ![]() Ep. 522: The Apples are a Changing + Tech News & More | Some staffing changes near the top at Apple were announced this week, with Alan Dye, design guy, moving to Meta getting a lot of press. But many say good riddance. There was also plenty of other tech news dropping this week, we try to get you caught up with what you need to know. Of course, we have some great tips for you and even a special guest during our picks of the week. All so you can get out there and tech better! Gadget Gift Guide for Geeks Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00) After Apple refusal, Indian government completes U-turn on mandatory iPhone app (03:00) MAIN TOPIC: Apple Design is a changing (04:45) Apple design executive Alan Dye poached by Meta in major coup Apple design boss Alan Dye departing for Meta Alan.app Apple announces executive transitions Apple chief Johny Srouji confirms he isn't going anywhere DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Get a Callback Reminder for a Missed Call (13:10) JUST THE HEADLINES: (19:10) End-to-end encrypted smart toilet camera is not actually end-to-end encrypted Cloudflare says it has fended off 416 billion AI bot scrape requests in five months Amazon starts testing 'ultra-fast' 30-minute deliveries Woman hailed as hero for smashing man's Meta smart glasses on subway All of Russia's Porsches were bricked by a mysterious satellite outage HBO Max forgot to remove a 'vomit hose' crew member in Mad Men 4K Oregon sportswear giant Columbia pledges to give 'the company' to anyone who can prove the Earth is flat TAKES: YouTube introduces its own version of Spotify Wrapped for videos (21:30) Even Microsoft's retro holiday sweaters are having Copilot forced upon them (26:35) Bending Spoons to acquire Eventbrite in $500M all-cash deal (30:00) Netflix agrees to buy Warner Bros. in an $82.7-billion deal that will transform Hollywood (32:05) Microsoft December 2025 Patch Tuesday (34:55) BONUS ODD TAKE: An online collection of found cassette tapes (36:25) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: Headlamp Rechargeable 2PCS, 230° Wide Beam Head Lamp LED with Motion Sensor for Adults - Camping Accessories Gear, Waterproof Head Light Flashlight for Hiking, Running, Repairing, Fishing, Cycling (39:30) Nate: Bambu Lab A1 Mini 3D Printer, Support Multi-Color 3D Printing, Set Up in 20 Mins, High Speed & Precision, Full-Auto Calibration & Active Flow Rate Compensation, ≤48 dB Quiet FDM 3D Printers (44:00) Gadget Gift Guide for Geeks RAMAZON PURCHASE OF THE WEEK (52:35) | — | ||||||
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