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

Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better

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.

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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 11th-Gen iPad

Apple introduces new spring time colored cases and watch bands

Beats unveils limited edition Solo 4 with ‘playful, nostalgic aesthetic’

Apple expected to announce new M4 MacBook Air tomorrow

DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Zoom out the selfie camera, expand the frame, plus more! (20:00)

JUST THE HEADLINES: (28:50)

Antiaging pill for dogs clears key FDA hurdle

Meta is firing about 20 employees for leaking information

DoorDash paying drivers $17 million for stolen tips

Amazon surpasses Walmart in revenue for the first time

Fiverr wants gig workers to offload some of their work to AI

Nokia is putting the first cellular network on the moon

Sanas taps AI to change call center workers’ accents in real time

Indian cinema chain sued by film-goer over lengthy pre-film ads

TAKES:

Everything you need to know about Alexa+, Amazon's new generative AI assistant (31:00)

Microsoft releases a Copilot app for Mac and Microsoft Copilot just shared a script to activate Windows 11 for free and Microsoft is shutting down Skype for Teams (36:40)

US firm Firefly scores its first moon landing with Blue Ghost spacecraft (40:25)

Not news: Apple delays major iOS 19 feature announcement (42:45)

BONUS ODD TAKE: http://ismycomputeron.com/ (44:50)

PICKS OF THE WEEK:

Dave: Insta360 Flow 2 Pro Grey - Foldable AI Phone Gimbal, Track in 200+ Apps with Apple DockKit, Multi-Person Tracking, 360º Pan Tracking, Built-in Tripod/Selfie Stick, iPhone/Android Portable Stabilizer (46:45)

Nate: CanKeeper 3-In-1 - FITS 12oz, 16oz and Slim Cans - Keep Your Can Cold For Hours - Double Walled and Vacuum Insulated Can Cooler - Lid Keeps Cold In, Dirt Out Maple (56:55)

RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (01:01:00)