Ep. 517: The Robots are here, kinda

Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better

The 1X Neo home robot has been everywhere this week, cooking, cleaning, and having problems. Will the dream of the Jetsons come true, and we'll all have a Rosey to take care of us? We don't think so, but they will only get better from here. Plus, we've got plenty of other tech news to get caught up on from Apple, Canva, Nvidia, and more. We've also got some tips and picks to help you get out there and tech better!

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INTRO (00:00)

Apple OS 26.1s are out (04:25)

Apple launches rich new web interface for the App Store (05:50)

Quarterly Results (08:35)

MAIN TOPIC: Neo Robot wants to be in your home (09:00)

1X Neo is a $20,000 home robot that will learn chores via teleoperation

Can I Turn A Robot Into A MasterChef?

DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Currency converter in Apple Calculator app (17:30)

JUST THE HEADLINES: (22:45)

Withings launches iPhone-connected urine reader that goes in your toilet

New China law fines influencers if they discuss 'serious' topics without a degree

Nvidia takes $1 billion stake in Nokia

Nvidia becomes world's first 5 trillion dollar company

Someone snuck into a Cellebrite Microsoft Teams call and leaked phone unlocking details

Three decades after Clippy, Microsoft launches AI Mico

Mathematical proof debunks the idea that the universe is a computer simulation

TAKES:

Apple One gets new colorful logo following Apple TV rebrand (25:50)

Affinity is now an all-in-one free app with native Canva integration (32:45)

YouTube TV loses ESPN, ABC and other Disney channels (35:05)

Security & Privacy: Two Windows vulnerabilities, one a 0-day, are under active exploitation - iOS 26.1 and iPadOS 26.1 bring multiple critical security fixes; here's the full list (37:55)

BONUS ODD TAKE: https://playclassic.games (40:35)

PICKS OF THE WEEK:

Dave: Slickwraps Wood Series (44:10)

Nate: NEEWER Wireless Lavalier Microphone for iPhone Android Tablet PC Laptop 131ft/40m Range Noise Cancellation Omnidirectional Mic for Vlogging Live Streaming (1x RX + 2x TX), KM23 (48:00)

RAMAZON PURCHASE OF THE WEEK (51:25)