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PODCAST

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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01:04:37

Ep. 537: Meta Horizon Worlds - Does VR still have...

Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better ·

2026/03/25

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

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Ep. 536: More Apple Stuff + tech news, tips, and more

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2026/03/18

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

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01:00:18

Ep. 535: The Magical MacBook Neo + tech news, tips,...

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2026/03/11

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

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01:08:45

Ep. 534: Shiny New Apples + tech news, tips, and more

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2026/03/04

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

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01:03:51

Ep. 533: Social media isn't addictive... creators say...

Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better ·

2026/02/25

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

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01:01:18

Ep. 532: Get the Flock away from Ring + more tech...

Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better ·

2026/02/18

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

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01:11:47

Ep. 531: AI & The Big Game + more tech news and tips

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2026/02/11

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

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58:57

Ep. 530: Apple's Billions with a B + more tech news...

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2026/02/04

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

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56:26

Ep. 529: TikTok is finally a US company, kinda + tech...

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2026/01/28

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

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58:20

Ep. 528: A Decade of Helping You Tech Better, is that...

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2026/01/21

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

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Ep. 527: CES 2026 Recap, We Survived!

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2026/01/14

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

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Ep. 526: Day 1 of CES in Las Vegas!

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2026/01/07

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

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Ep. 525: Christmas downed and Vegas bound - Tech news...

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2025/12/31

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

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Ep. 524: The Christmas Show

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2025/12/24

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

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01:00:54

Ep. 523: The State of AI - Bust, Boom, or Bologna?

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2025/12/18

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

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58:49

Ep. 522: The Apples are a Changing + Tech News & More

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2025/12/10

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

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Ep. 521: More Folds, More Better?

Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better ·

2025/12/03

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

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01:09:32

Ep. 520: Apple App Awards Finalists, Tech News, &...

Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better ·

2025/11/26

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

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01:06:10

Ep. 519: 2025 Gadget Gift Guide for Geeks

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2025/11/19

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

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01:00:09

Ep. 518: iPhone Pocket? and what is going on at Meta?

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2025/11/12

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

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