Ep. 503: Summer Tech News Overload

Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better

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!

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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)