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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.

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Ep. 486: Back it all up a second!

Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better ·

2025/04/02

A very happy World Backup Day to all who celebrate- and you should! March 31st is World Backup day, so we discuss what you should be backing up and how. Is all your important stuff backed up? Please do it, and remember, One Backup is None Backup! Watch on YouTube! INTRO (00:00) Lumon Terminal Pro (02:10) Nintendo Today! app (03:15) MAIN TOPIC: World Backup Day (09:00) Digital - Backblaze, iCloud, Hard drives Old Photos, videos, keepsakes Life in general - If there is something important, have an

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01:03:56

Ep. 485: DNA Spring Deals

Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better ·

2025/03/26

What happens when the company that has your DNA goes bankrupt? Will 23andme sell off your data, or is it safe? The new Google Pixel 9A is on its way, Gmail upgrades search, and iPhone porch pirates get busted. As always, there is plenty more in the tech world to discuss this week. Get caught up so you can tech better. Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00) SCAM ALERT: Text message toll scam (05:10) The Pixel 9A is a midrange phone that actually looks like a good deal (07:50)

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01:06:52

Ep. 484: Scam Alert! Plus Google Gemini 2.0 Flash and...

Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better ·

2025/03/19

Google has released new Gemini AI models and provides free access to many. We take a look and see what's new and how it rates. We've got some other AI news to cover, including Netflix upscaling A Different World with some not-so-great results. How do you feel about QR code menus at restaurants? We found a study looking at their effect. There's plenty of other tech to get caught up on, as well as some tips and picks to help you tech better. Watch on YouTube! - Visit Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00) The

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01:12:57

Ep. 483: Dangling the Dongle

Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better ·

2025/03/12

Apple released 2 new Macs after the iPads we talked about last week. The ever-popular MacBook Air and the much less popular Mac Studio. We discuss who they are for. After that, we've got some great headlines, tips, picks, and some news stories you should probably know about. Notnerd.com - Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00) TikTok Shop Credit - Get $8 to shop on TikTok (02:00) Daylight Savings Time vs Standard Time (04:35) MAIN TOPIC: New MacBook Air and Mac Studio (10:25) Apple announces MacBook Air with

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01:08:18

Ep. 482: 2 New iPads and more from Apple! Tech news,...

Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better ·

2025/03/05

Apple is on a roll, this week dropping not one but two new iPad models, some cases and watch straps, and some new Beats. No official news on the MacBook Air yet, but it could be coming any day. We also cover other tech news from the week and have some tips and picks to help you tech better. Watch on YouTube! - Visit Notnerd.com or Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00) Notpicks Giveaway Winner (02:30) MAIN TOPIC: New iPads and more from Apple (06:30) Tim Cook - There’s something in the air New M3 iPad Air New

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01:07:27

Ep. 481: Who is Apple's new iPhone 16e for?

Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better ·

2025/02/26

The morning after last week's show, Apple announced their new iPhone 16e, replacing the SE line of iPhones. It has a lot of features, doesn't have others, and has a new price. Who is this phone for? Apple must think there is a market for it, and we break down our thoughts. Speaking of markets, there wasn't one for the Humane AI pin, and they are shutting it down. Plus more tech news, tips, and picks to help you tech better. Watch on YouTube! - Visit Notnerd.com or Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00)

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01:04:21

Ep. 480: AI Video Comes to the Masses... Yikes! Plus...

Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better ·

2025/02/19

Adobe has made AI video free to everyone with Firefly, and YouTube is adding new AI features. Even if it isn't great now, it will only get better from here. Scarlett Johansson wants to put a stop to it now. Is that the right move? She's made a lot of money off CGI in her movies. Plus, we've got some other news to get caught up on so you can get out there and tech better! Watch on YouTube! Notnerd.com Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00) MAIN TOPIC: AI video is here for the masses (08:00) Adobe Firefly now

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01:11:13

Ep. 479: Apple Stuff Incoming! Tech news, tips, and...

Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better ·

2025/02/12

Rumors are heating up for new products from Apple, but today's release was not on our list, the Powerbeats Pro 2. There's plenty of other tech news to get caught up on, like T-Mobile's Starlink messaging service. Plus, we've got some tips and picks to help you tech better! Watch on YouTube! INTRO (00:00) Breaking News: Apple now lets users migrate their purchases between Apple Accounts (05:50) Apple Shared Album Limits and Storage (10:05) Notpicks reviews and giveaway (14:20) MAIN TOPIC: iPhone SE

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01:10:22

Ep. 478: Apple Invites App, Free Super Bowl, and Zuck...

Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better ·

2025/02/05

Lots of invite-related news this week. Apple introduced its new Apple Invites app this morning. Tubi is letting everyone watch the Super Bowl. Zuck is mad that his meetings keep getting leaked. Google invites their employees to leave. We cover that and the rest of the tech news this week that we think is important to the average not nerd. Watch on YouTube! INTRO (00:00) Apple introduces Invites App (05:05) MAIN TOPIC: Super Bowl Time (12:20) How to stream the 2025 Super Bowl in 4K for free on any

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01:20:47

Ep. 477: Is Amazon Prime worth it in 2025? + DeepSeek...

Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better ·

2025/01/29

A few weeks ago, Dave dropped the shocking news that he had canceled Amazon Prime. Last week he hinted that maybe he was back in. For many people, Amazon Prime seems like a no-brainer, but is it? We take a look at what benefits you get for the price. There's also an impressive new AI, DeepSeek, from China that is making headlines. Samsung also had their Unpacked event to announce new technology, and some people got to check out their upcoming Moohan XR headset. Plenty of technology to get caught up

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01:09:35

Ep. 476: A Wild Week in Social Media!

Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better ·

2025/01/22

*Sorry about Nate's echo the first ~35 minutes, we did fix it after that. TikTok Bans, Meta Changes, and Little Red Book? The social media news has been fast and furious lately. We try to get caught up on it if that is even possible. Plus, with CES out of the way, there's plenty of other tech news to get caught up on. All so you can get out there and tech better! Watch on YouTube! INTRO (00:00) MAIN TOPIC: Social Media Madness (03:10) TikTok “Ban” - CapCut - Marvel Snap Conspiracies - Migration to

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01:13:02

Ep. 475: We Did CES and Survived to Talk About It!

Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better ·

2025/01/15

Lots of visuals, you probably want to watch this on YouTube! Our Fact Finding Mission is complete! Describing the scale of CES is difficult, but we tried our best. We checked it all out, from massive booths to small tables and everything in between. There was literally every type of technology you could imagine, some that solved a problem and some that did not make any sense or solve any real problems. We have plenty of content to share, so make sure you follow along. **If this episode feels

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26:19

Ep. 474: The 1st Day of Our 1st CES!

Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better ·

2025/01/09

After 9 years of talking about going we finally made it to CES in Las Vegas. Tuesday was one long day of travel and exploring the show, but we got back to the room and went live to talk about it. We will be at the show until Friday, taking it all in to help you tech better. Watch on YouTube!

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58:27

Ep. 473: Honey, I Shrunk Your Bank Account

Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better ·

2025/01/01

PayPal's Honey browser plugin is in deep water this week after YouTuber MegaLag exposed many layers of what sure feels like a scam. We've got a few other tech news stories this week, like the fact that you can call ChatGPT on the phone now; how exciting. Plus, we've got some tips and picks to help you start the new year strong! Watch on YouTube! INTRO (00:00) CES next week (03:10) Apple TV+ announces free streaming weekend for its catalog of originals (04:25) MAIN TOPIC: Honey, I shrunk your bank

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01:02:17

Ep. 472: Apple's Top Apps of 2024

Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better ·

2024/12/24

Tech news has slowed down for the holidays, but 'Tis the Season for Lists. We take a look at Apple's App Store Award winners, as well as the most downloaded apps and games of 2024. TikTok is on the second list but will it survive 2025? We've also got some exciting news alongside our usual tips, picks, and headlines. Watch on YouTube! INTRO (00:00) We’re going to CES! (07:20) MAIN TOPIC: (12:40) Apple honors 2024 App Store Award winners Most downloaded apps and games of 2024 Lawmakers remind Apple

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01:10:13

Ep. 471: Vision Pro, Meta Quest, & Google?

Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better ·

2024/12/18

There has been a lot of VR news lately. We'll get caught up on the world of Nate's Apple Vision Pro, Dave's Meta Quest, and Samsung is getting into the game with Apple. Are you on the VR bandwagon yet? Plus, we've got all of the other segments, tech news, tips, and picks to help you tech better! Watch on YouTube! INTRO (00:00) Amazingly Awkward Christmas Playlist (04:10) MAIN TOPIC: Apple, Meta, Google VR News (10:05) Tim Cook defends Vision Pro’s sales performance with three words Popular

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01:14:17

Ep. 470: AI news from OpenAi, Grok, and Google

Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better ·

2024/12/11

OpenAI is doing 12 Days of AI, Grok has some updates, and Google lets you create AI chess pieces. You can even get an AI podcast of your Spotify Wrapped 2024. We've got some great stories for Just the Headlines. Plus some tips and picks to help you tech better. Watch on YouTube! INTRO (00:00) MAIN TOPIC: ’Tis the AI (06:10) 12 Days of OpenAI ChatGPT Pro coming soon for $200/month, per OpenAI leak Sora is OpenAI’s new video generation tool, here’s everything it can do Marques Brownlee - OpenAI SORA

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01:11:37

Ep. 469: Australia votes to kick kids off social media

Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better ·

2024/12/04

Australia has passed a ban on social media for kids under 16? Will it happen? Should it happen? We do our best to break it down. We've also got plenty of other tech news, tips, and picks to get caught up in this episode. Watch on YouTube! INTRO (00:00) MAIN TOPIC: Should we ban social media for kids? (06:50) Australia passes social media ban for children under 16 TikTok will ban teenagers from using beauty filters Meta’s parenting tips for social media How to be a good digital parent toolkit

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01:10:23

Ep. 468: ChatGPT turns 2, Black Friday continues, X...

Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better ·

2024/11/27

Can you believe ChatGPT is two years old? Can we expect the terrible twos? Are AI years the same as human years? Black Friday is here, even though it seems to have been going on all month. Are there any good deals? A poll shows that X is more balanced politically than ever, can that be true? Plus, we've got plenty more tech news, Just the Headlines, tips, and picks, all to help you tech better! Watch on YouTube! INTRO (00:00) Black Friday is still here (03:40) MAIN TOPIC: ChatGPT turns 2 (12:20)

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01:03:59

Ep. 467: Coke's new AI Ad, Netflix Boxing, Reset...

Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better ·

2024/11/20

Coca-Cola is getting a lot of flack over its new AI Christmas ad. Are AI ads the future? A whole lot of people 'tuned' into Netflix to watch some boxing, how did that go? Instagram has a new reset feature that could be very helpful. Those are just a few of the tech news stories we discuss on this week's show. Enjoy! Watch on YouTube! Visit Notnerd.com INTRO (00:00) Final Cut Pro 11 Released (06:35) MAIN TOPIC: AI Coca-Cola Christmas Ad (10:15) Coca-Cola's New AI-Generated Holiday Ad Slammed as

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