Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better

New Pixel phones and products were announced at the 2025 Made by Google event. But people aren't talking about the phones as much as the format and celebrity overload. After spending a lot of money, is Meta changing their mind on AI already? Subscriptions keep getting more expensive, and according to Google, AI is getting more efficient. That and so much more, all to help you tech better! Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00) FOLLOW-UP: Dave Mint Mobile follow-up (03:40) Meta freezes AI hiring after blockbustor spending spree (05:25) Google to provide Gemini AI tools to federal agencies for 47 cents (06:15) Apple Event - September 9th, 2025 (07:10) MAIN TOPIC: Everything announced at Made by Google 2025: Pixel 10, Pixel Watch 4, & more (10:50) Watch the cringy event Google signs Stephen Curry to pitch its Pixel, health, and AI gear DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK:  Breezing through tens of thousands of photos on iOS (17:50) JUST THE HEADLINES: (22:50) HBO launches new Harry Potter immersive environment on Apple Vision Pro Most air cleaning devices have not been tested on people Serbian scientists experiment with mealworms to degrade polystyrene Solar panels in space ‘could provide 80% of Europe’s renewable energy by 2050’ Bank forced to rehire workers after lying about chatbot productivity, union says Nvidia’s new ‘Robot Brain’ goes on sale US Space Force's secretive X-37B space plane will test quantum alternative to GPS navigation LISTENER MAIL: Wes - Tesla/EVs depreciation - value/technology (27:05) TAKES: Apple TV+ subscription price increasing to $12.99 per month from today (33:35) Google says it dropped the energy cost of AI queries by 33x in one year (35:45) Oregon man accused of operating one of the most powerful attack ‘botnets’ ever seen (37:25) BONUS ODD TAKE: Dodge This (40:35) PICKS OF THE WEEK:  Dave:  Ambient Weather WS-2902 WiFi Smart Weather Station (43:05) Nate: TP-Link AC1200 WiFi Extender, 2025 Wirecutter Best WiFi Extender, 1.2Gbps Home Signal Booster, Dual Band 5GHz/2.4GHz, Up to 1600 Sq.ft and 32 Devices, EasyMesh Compatible, One Ethernet Port (RE315) (51:25) RAMAZON PURCHASE OF THE WEEK (55:35)

China held the first humanoid robot games, and it was...interesting. When will the robots take over? Plus, tons of other tech news to get caught up on. Tune in for some helpful tips and picks too, so you can get out there and tech better. Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00) MAIN TOPIC: China’s Humanoid Robot Games (06:10) Tesla Optimus rival Unitree shines at the ‘World Humanoid Robot Games’ in China DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK:  iOS: How to move apps into folders without going crazy (13:00) JUST THE HEADLINES: (16:35) UK government suggests deleting files to save water Iconic US film company Kodak warns it may go out of business Kodak says it’ll figure things out and won’t shut down Hulu app to be phased out as Disney is ‘Fully Integrating’ service into Disney+ Bezos-backed methane tracking satellite is lost in space Norwegian lotto mistakenly told thousands they were filthy rich after math error US Navy backs right to repair after $13B carrier crew left half-fed by contractor-locked ovens LISTENER MAIL: Hey Grandma - Authenticator apps - We recommend Apple Passwords or Bitwarden. Authy is a decent mobile-only option (19:50) TAKES: Apple launching ‘redesigned Blood Oxygen feature’ on Apple Watch in the U.S. today (29:20) Forget Netflix, Volkswagen locks horsepower behind paid subscription (31:50) Sling TV’s new Day Pass lets you watch live sports and TV for just $5 (34:10) Duolingo's roller-coaster week highlights a crucial risk factor to companies (37:25) BONUS ODD TAKE: Cloudgazing.online (40:50) PICKS OF THE WEEK:  Dave: Govee Hygrometer Thermometer H5075, Bluetooth Indoor Room Temperature Monitor Thermometer with Remote App Control, Notification Alerts, 2 Years Data Storage Export(Only Supports 164ft Bluetooth Range) (44:15) Nate: Anker USB C to USB C Cable (6FT, 2Pack), Type-C 100W Charger Cord Fast Charging for iPhone 16 Series,MacBook Pro 2020,Pixel and More(Black) (48:45) RAMAZON PURCHASE OF THE WEEK (55:15)

Yes, AOL dial-up internet is still a thing, but not for much longer. We reminisce on the "good" old days of the internet and how far we've come. Plus, we had some big news in the AI world this week and so much more. Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00) AI Stuff, should we cover more or less? Let us know in the comments (03:30) MAIN TOPIC: Pour one out for dial-up (05:45) AOL ditching dial-up service, a relic of the internet in the '90s and early '00s AOL Sound Board AOL Wikipedia Net Zero Dialup still kicking - maybe not, but they have a website The Commodore 64 is back DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK:  Shared Photo Albums (17:30) JUST THE HEADLINES: (25:05) Starbucks asks customers in South Korea to stop bringing printers and desktop computers into stores Jellyfish swarm forces French nuclear plant to shut Astrophysicist proposes paperclip-sized spacecraft could travel at lightspeed to a black hole Microsoft sued for discontinuing Windows 10 support Autonomous AI-guided Black Hawk helicopter tested to fight wildfires Xerox buys Lexmark for $1.5 billion as print industry clings to relevance US to expedite plan for nuclear reactor on the moon LISTENER MAIL: Todd - Magnets and computers (28:05) TAKES: Here’s everything OpenAI announced at its GPT-5 event (03:30) OpenAI announces massive US government partnership - Anthropic is giving Claude to the U.S. government for $1 as AI companies try to win key agencies (36:20) Elon Musk’s xAI releases Grok 4 for free globally, challenges OpenAI’s GPT-5 launch (39:25) Reddit will block the Internet Archive (44:45) Microsoft Patch Tuesday August 2025 (46:40) BONUS ODD TAKE: Lex.games (49:25) PICKS OF THE WEEK:  Dave: Amazon Kindle Colorsoft 16 GB (newest model) – With color display and adjustable warm light – No Ads – Black (51:10) Nate: Flat Plug Power Strip Surge Protector, 5ft Ultra Thin Extension Cord with 4 USB Wall Charger(2 USB C Port), 6 Widely-Spaced Outlets Power Strip Compact for Travel, Office, Dorm Room Essentials (White) (54:50) RAMAZON PURCHASE OF THE WEEK (57:15)

Mark Zuckerberg and Meta are betting big on AI and trying to build a dream team. Can they buy their way into AI dominance? Quarterly results are in for most of the tech world, and we don't really care. Google has a bunch of new rules on age and language. That and so much more as we help you tech better! Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00) One month until new iPhones! - Nate’s iPhone Beta Woes (03:05) Quarterly Results from big tech, who cares - Microsoft officially tops $4 trillion in market cap, joining Nvidia in exclusive club (08:25) Bitchat reality check (11:10) MAIN TOPIC: Can Meta buy AI Superintelligence? (12:30) Meta is shelling out big bucks to get ahead in AI. Here’s who it’s hiring Meta’s AI Recruiting Campaign Finds a New Target Mark Zuckerberg says Superintelligence is imminent. What is it? DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK:  Download Offline Maps (25:55) JUST THE HEADLINES: (33:35) U.S. Senators Introduce New Pirate Site Blocking Bill: Block BEARD YouTube loosens profanity rules for monetized videos Cheyenne to host massive AI data center using more electricity than all Wyoming homes combined Elon Musk says he’s bringing back Vine’s archive A luggage service’s web bugs exposed the travel plans of every user Tim Cook has now been Apple’s CEO for longer than Steve Jobs Radioactive wasp nests found near nuclear storage site in South Carolina TAKES: Google starts rolling out ML-powered age estimation in the US - YouTube banned for teens in Australia (36:20) Trump ends de minimis exemption for global low-cost goods - Nintendo Switch Pricing Update (42:30) iOS 26’s new Messages feature has political fundraisers freaking out (46:40) Your public ChatGPT queries are getting indexed by Google and other search engines (47:55) BONUS ODD TAKE: Historical Tech Tree (49:50) PICKS OF THE WEEK:  Dave: Mint Mobile (54:45) Nate: BOYA by M1 Lavalier Microphone for Smartphones Canon Nikon DSLR Cameras Camcorders Audio Recorder PC (01:01:00) Ramazon Purchase of the Week (01:06:55)

Tech news doesn't take a vacation. We've got a ton of stories to get caught up on this week, including Apple Public Betas, World Emoji Day, and the Tea dating app breach. No main topic, just a bunch of random tech stories that we think you should know about so you can get out there and tech better! Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00) Bluetti to the rescue (05:00) MAIN TOPIC: Too much news this week Apple releases public betas of its new software updates with Liquid Glass (08:10) Apple introduces AppleCare One, streamlining coverage into a single plan with incredible value (11:40) The $2,000/week summer camps aiming to cure teens of phone addiction (14:35) World Emoji Day 2025: Top 10 emoji in the U.S. (17:55) Not News? “The 100 Best Podcasts of All Time” (21:15) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK:  Screenshot to Capture Text (26:05) JUST THE HEADLINES: (30:40) 'Chuck E. Cheese' handcuffed and arrested in Florida on charges of using a stolen credit card Sony is fighting climate change by scaling back PS5 performance The Nintendo Switch 2 is the fastest selling gaming hardware in history George Lucas makes Comic-Con debut with first look at his “Temple to the People’s Art” museum Apple announces $500 million commitment to buying American magnets Elon Musk confirms Tesla has signed a $16.5 billion chip contract with Samsung Electronics Man awarded $12,500 after Google Street View camera captured him naked in his yard in Argentina TAKES: bitchat mesh, Jack Dorsey’s Bluetooth messaging app, debuts on the App Store (34:10) Arizona woman sentenced to 8.5 years for running North Korean laptop farm (41:10) Replit's CEO apologizes after its AI agent wiped a company's code base in a test run and lied about it (42:45) Tea dating app breach bigger than previously thought, company says (44:45) BONUS ODD TAKE: Draw a Fish! (48:50) PICKS OF THE WEEK:  Dave: Onn microSD Express Card for Nintendo Switch 2 (50:55) Nate: Magnetic Pocket Phone Tripod Foldable Compatible with Magsafe for iPhone 15/14/13/12 Plus Pro Max Series, Upgrade Mini Cell Phone Tripod Mount Handle Smartphone Desk Stand Travel All in One (54:05) Ramazon Purchase of the Week (58:20)

AI is amazing, and it continues to improve every day. However, with that, there are many people who create content solely for the sake of creating content and attempt to game the system. YouTube and Facebook are looking to rein that in. Additionally, we have a lot of tech news to catch up on after our unusual 500th episode and then drastically short episode 501. Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00) The ep. 501 incident - Portable car jump starter (03:25) 4 new subscribers! (07:15) Alaska Airlines resumes - after IT outage (08:25) MAIN TOPIC: Can we stop AI Slop? (10:30) YouTube prepares crackdown on ‘mass-produced’ and ‘repetitive’ videos, as concern over AI slop grows Following YouTube, Meta announces crackdown on ‘unoriginal’ Facebook content Rock band with more than 1 million Spotify listeners reveals it’s entirely AI-generated — down to the musicians themselves DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK:  Travel Tech, traveling light (18:45) JUST THE HEADLINES: (24:55) China hosts first fully autonomous AI robot football match These tiny lasers are completely edible You can now rent a flesh computer grown in a British lab Netflix Says 50 Percent of Global Users Now Watch Anime UK police dangle 75 million pounds to digitize its VHS tape archives “Vibe Coder” who doesn’t know how to code keeps winning hackathons in San Francisco Microsoft to stop using engineers in China for tech support of US military Japan sets new internet speed record — it's 4 million times faster than average US broadband speeds Candy Crush maker King lays off 200 staff, replacing many with AI tools they built AI note takers are increasingly outnumbering humans in workplace video calls Hackers can remotely trigger the brakes on American trains and the problem has been ignored for years Chuck E. Cheese launches new arcade concept for adults Russian basketball player arrested in ransomware case despite being "useless with computers" LISTENER MAIL: Todd: Maybe setting up browser profiles and how they work? Right now, I have 4 Google accounts I’m juggling in different windows, and they all sign each other out, and it’s hard to manage. (29:25) TAKES: Everything Samsung Announced at Its Summer Galaxy Unpacked Event (36:05) Not News: A foldable iPhone could be slightly thicker than Samsung’s latest offering (38:40) Microsoft Patch Tuesday, July 2025 Edition - Microsoft fix targets attacks on SharePoint Zero Day (40:15) Belkin ending support for most of its Wemo smart home accessories (43:20) BulletVPN shuts down, killing lifetime members' subscriptions (45:55) BONUS ODD TAKE: Coldplay Canoodlers (50:20) PICKS OF THE WEEK:  Dave: Saramonic Air 2-Person Universal Micro Wireless Microphone System with Lavaliers, 3.5mm/USB-C Output/Headphone Out/Charging Case/Noise Canceling/Magnetic Mounting (53:35) Nate: Wood Blocks by Staple Games - Ryan Trahan #50states St. Judes (56:20) RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway (01:01:35)

For the first time in 500+ episodes, we had to end the show due to an emergency. Nate received a text a few minutes in and then tried to figure out what to do. We had a great show planned that we will probably just save for next week. However, this was quite exciting, and we did get to discuss Prime Day and Bitcoin before ending it. Heck, Nate didn't even get to turn his hat around. Please don't comment that you like the new shorter format. ;) Update: Nate was able to get his car going, and we are home safe and sound. Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00) Amazon Prime Day -  We've recently noticed an increase in customers reporting fake emails about Amazon Prime membership subscriptions - Amazon Scams (02:05) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Bounce your light (04:20) CryptoWatch - Dave sells all Bitcoin, Bitcoin hits record high (08:20)

We're switching things up a bit for our 500th episode. All the fun, a lot fewer tech stories. We've talked a lot of tech for a long time, and we are so grateful for the opportunity to help you tech better. Here's to 500 more, or something. A great one to Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00) Notnerd Bingo Card from Episode 100 (06:30) Backwards Episode? MAIN TOPIC: 500 is just the beginning (09:30) DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK:  Like, subscribe, and comment (25:45) JUST THE BYLINES: (28:05) BY Verne Kopytoff - Senior Editor, Tech - July 5, 2025 at 2:10 PM EDT By Jowi Morales published July 3, 2025 By Rya Jetha - Published Jul. 05, 2025 • 6:00am Rebecca Szkutak - 10:01 AM PDT · July 1, 2025 Marcus Mendes - Jul 4 2025 - 7:29 am PT Alex Longley - Bloomberg News - June 24, 2025 9:28 AM, EDT July 1, 2025 Brian Fagioli SKIPPIN’ MOST THE TAKES: Apple Podcasts -  20 Years 20 podcasts we love (31:55) PICKS OF THE WEEK:  Our first ones from Episode 43: ICANN Haz Photos? - Oct 6th 2016 (38:25) Nate: Feedly - Follow Your Favorite Sites (40:10) Sidestep: Dave’s Travel Tech (42:00) Dave: Getting Things Done - David Allen (46:00) Wrike - Project Management (48:25) Amazon Prime Day! (49:45) Quitch Mosquito Bite Itch Relief Patch, After Bite Insect Bite Treatment, Anti Itch Cream Alternative, Insect Bite Relief, Cruise, Travel and Camping Essential for Kids (50:30)

Does that plant even exist? Is that how I take care of plants? AI is all over the place these days. Years ago, tech news used to slow down in the summer. But that's no longer the case. We will get you caught up with as much as we can to help you tech better. Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00) Anker issues new global recall for five power bank models over fire hazard (05:25) Microsoft makes Windows 10 security updates FREE for an extra year — but there's a catch, and you might not like it (06:25) MAIN TOPIC: Thanks AI, that plant doesn’t exist (09:05) AI-generated images of fake, otherworldly-looking houseplants are proliferating online and misleading consumers, as AI slop extends to plant care advice How ChatGPT and other AI tools are changing the teaching profession DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK:  Audio messages or Press and hold “+” to bring up gallery (15:30) JUST THE HEADLINES: (21:10) Call center workers are tired of being mistaken for AI To spam AI chatbots, companies spam Reddit with AI-generated posts Nintendo yanks Switch 2 from Amazon in pricing dispute Microsoft’s new AI tool outperforms doctors 4-to-1 in diagnostic accuracy X11 fork Xlibre released for testing on systemd-free Artix Linux Google Chrome browser gets ‘highest score ever’ on Speedometer Performance Test FAA to eliminate floppy disks used in air traffic control systems - Windows 95 also being phased out TAKES: The F1 movie is a cinema smash hit, on track to outperform combined box office of all previous Apple originals films (23:50) This Week in Denmark: Danish military using robotic sailboats for surveillance in Baltic and North seas (28:50 Microsoft Authenticator is ending support for passwords (33:10) China breaks RSA encryption with a quantum computer, threatening global data security (34:50) BONUS ODD TAKE: Arbitrary Awards (36:30) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: Bombas Slippers (38:35) Nate: APEXEL Universal Phone Rig Video Kit. Aluminum Handheld Smartphone Vlogging Cage with Rechargeable Handle Wireless Bluetooth Shutter, Phone Stabilizer for Videomaker Compatible with iPhone/Android. (41:50) RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (45:40)

It makes for a great headline saying that 16 billion passwords were leaked. Was this some new massive data breach? What should you do about it? We take a look. We've got plenty of other tech news, tips, and picks to get you caught up on this week so you can get out there and tech better! Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00) It’s not just Prime Video: Max shows 50% more ads now (06:45) MAIN TOPIC: 16 Billion with a B Passwords Leaked (09:20) 16 Billion Apple, Facebook, Google And Other Passwords Leaked No, the 16 billion credentials leak is not a new data breach haveibeenpwned.com Please use passkeys, a password manager, and 2FA! DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK:  Schedule Text Message, Send Later on iOS (18:55) JUST THE HEADLINES: (25:35) Applebee’s and IHOP plan to introduce AI in restaurants Axolotl discovery brings us closer than ever to regrowing human limbs A mathematician calculated the size of a giant meatball made of every human Scientists once hoarded pre-nuclear steel; now we’re hoarding pre-AI content Record DDoS pummels site with once-unimaginable 7.3Tbps of junk traffic Iran bans officials from using internet-connected devices Scientists create 'world's smallest violin' TAKES: Introducing Oakley Meta Glasses, a New Category of Performance AI Glasses (28:30) macOS Tahoe beta drops FireWire support (36:05) Project Indigo - a computational photography camera app from Adobe (38:55) Why Denmark is dumping Microsoft Office and Windows for LibreOffice and Linux (43:30) BONUS ODD TAKE: Catleidoscope and Catcordian! (46:50) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: Lytro Camera (48:45) Nate: Ryan Trahan YouTube Channel (56:40) RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (01:03:35)

The 23andMe saga continues, the Trump Organization announces phones and cell plans, and beloved Anker has a recall. After Apple's WWDC and our special episode last week, there's plenty of tech news to get caught up on this week. Time to tech better! Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00) Dave Plays Games - iPhone can be used as a Nintendo Switch 2 webcam (05:00) WWDC Followup (08:55) MAIN TOPIC: 23andWho (15:05) 23andMe's founder Anne Wojcicki wins bid for bankrupt DNA testing firm Regeneron Pharmaceuticals to buy 23andMe and its data for $256 million 23andMe says 15% of customers asked to delete their genetic data since bankruptcy DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK:  Sort by recently added in photos plus more. (19:20) JUST THE HEADLINES: (26:25) An experimental new dating site matches singles based on their browser histories Barbie goes AI as Mattel teams with OpenAI to reinvent playtime with artificial intelligence China shuts down AI tools during nationwide college exams Volvo debuts new Internet of Things seatbelt design Amazon doubles Prime Video ads to 6 minutes per hour The IRS tax filing software TurboTax is trying to kill just got open sourced Scientists in Japan develop plastic that dissolves in seawater within hours TAKES: Trump Mobile launches: What to know about the T1 Phone, 47 calling and data plan (29:50) Disney, NBCU sue Midjourney over copyright infringement (35:20) Microsoft Patch Tuesday, June 2025 Edition (37:00) Anker is recalling over 1.1 million power banks due to fire and burn risks (40:45) Meta found a new way to track android users covertly via Facebook & Instagram (44:05) BONUS ODD TAKE: Old iPhone Simulator (50:25) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: Nintendo Switch 2 (52:50) Nate: Re-pick Amazon Basics 50-inch Lightweight Portable Camera Mount Tripod Stand with Bag, for Travel Photography, Champagne - https://www.notnerd.com/episode-124-stealing-the-spotlight/ (54:50) RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (59:25)

Apple kicked off its Worldwide Developers Conference this morning. WWDC is the event where developers are educated and the public is informed about all the new features coming to their various operating systems this fall. We discuss the announcements, what we're excited about, and what confuses us. Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00) Apple Intelligence (03:15) Liquid Glass (04:40) iOS 26 (10:40) WatchOS 26 (21:55) tvOS 26 (22:30) macOS 26, Tahoe (24:30) visionOS 26 (31:45) iPadOS 26 (34:55)

The Apple iPhone is still doing just fine in worldwide sales. Apple hosts its WWDC next week, will their announcements be enough to quiet the critics? We discuss that and so much more this week to help you get out there and tech better. Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00) Nate’s Garage Sale (03:35) MAIN TOPIC: The iPhone is still on top (09:05) iPhone 16 Leads Global Smartphone Sales in Q1 2025 WWDC Next Week Apple explains how the App Store keeps users safe in big-number ways DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK:  Cellular settings on iPhone (14:45) JUST THE HEADLINES: (23:35) China just held the first-ever humanoid robot fight night The CIA secretly ran a Star Wars fan site Amazon purges billions of product listings in cost-cutting drive Discord’s new currency pays users to interact with ads Usage of semicolons in English books down almost half in two decades Victoria’s Secret takes down website after security incident Netflix will try a TikTok-like feed on its mobile app TAKES: Microsoft wants Windows Update to handle all apps (27:25) North Korea infiltrates U.S. remote jobs - with the help of everyday Americans (30:35) BONUS ODD TAKE: Roomba Quest (36:00) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: Magnetic Tripod for iPhone 12/13/14/15/16 & MagSafe Cases | Handy Phone Stand | 20 N52 Magnets Inside, Cold Shoe Mount, 1/4" Screw & Foldable Hook (39:10) Nate: Newmowa Black Magnetic Phone Vlog Selfie Monitor Screen, 1080P Wireless Recording, Using Phone Rear Camera for Selfie Vlog Live Stream TikTok, Compatible with iPhone (45:50) RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (49:30)

Last week was another wild one in the world of AI news, not the least of which was Jony Ive's IO company being acquired by Sam Altman's OpenAI. They claim to have the next big device in the works. It will probably be something AI. Do we need it? And yes, we also discuss some non-AI news. Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00) Why Amazon is giving surprise refunds for old purchases - and who's getting them (05:35) MAIN TOPIC: Sam Altman and Jony Ive team up to create AI devices (08:30) OpenAI unites with Jony Ive in $6.5B deal to create AI devices Sam & Jony introduce io DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK:  Typing Cursor iOS (19:00) JUST THE HEADLINES: (27:05) Infrared contact lenses allow people to see in the dark, even with their eyes closed The US Treasury unveils its plan to kill the penny Chicago Sun-Times prints summer reading list full of fake AI books Apple Music launches Sound Therapy, a new ‘audio wellness’ feature Instagram’s AI chatbots lie about being licensed therapists X suffers new outage following Oregon data center fire DanaBot malware devs infected their own PCs TAKES: Philips debuts 3D printable components to repair products (29:10) Memorial Day box office record broken with Lilo & Stitch, Mission Impossible movies leading the way (31:35) SIDE STEP: 3D Printing (33:25) Many iPhones stolen in the US and Europe end up in one building in China (40:15) BONUS ODD TAKE: One Square Minesweeper (43:10) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: hula+ MagSafe Phone Holder Portable Mount, Reusable Stand for Shower, Mirror, Kitchen, Window, & Bathroom Compatible with MagSafe Adjustable Rotation for Content, TikTok, Movies & Music (45:35) Nate: 2 PCS Long Lighter, Candle Lighters Electric Lighter, Rechargeable Arc with LED Display, Lighters for Candle Aromatherapy Camping BBQ Gas Stoves-Deep Black (50:00) RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (54:50)

Microsoft Build and Google I/O, each company's annual developer conference, are taking place this week. As with most AI news these days, we can't cover everything they announced, nor would we want to. But what does this runaway train of AI progress mean for you? Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00) File your Siri lawsuit claim (04:05) Fortnite returns to the App Store for iPhone and iPad (06:05) MAIN TOPIC: Microsoft Build and Google I/O (12:10) Microsoft Build 2025: news and announcements from the developer conference Everything Google announced at I/O 2025: Gemini, Search, Android, and more DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK:  Safari remove distracting items (36:25) JUST THE HEADLINES: (44:40) The top fell off Australia’s first orbital-class rocket, delaying its launch HBO Max lives! Max to change its name back after 2 years CERN gears up to ship antimatter across Europe Chinese ‘kill switches’ found hidden in US solar farms NASA engineers fixed some thrusters on Voyager 1 from 15 billion miles away Regeneron Pharmaceuticals to buy 23andMe and its data for $256 million InventWood is about to mass-produce wood that’s stronger than steel TAKES: Airbnb introduces services (46:45) Top tier Adobe Creative Cloud plan increasing to $800 per year (49:35) Microsoft extends Office app support on Windows 10 to 2028 (53:15) KrebsOnSecurity Hit With Near-Record 6.3 Tbps DDoS  (54:35) BONUS ODD TAKE: 10,000 Drum Machines (57:05) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: Zhiyun Molus x100 RGB Cam Mackey (01:00:55) Nate: SMALLRIG Camera Cage for Sony ZV-1 II/ZV-1F / ZV-1 Camera, with Silicone Gel Grip, Cold Shoe Mount (01:06:15) RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (1:08:30)