Ep. 513: Sora, Shopping, and Spotify from OpenAI

Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better

OpenAI has had another big week. The Sora AI social media app is going viral. Does anyone have an invite to send? They also had their Dev Day and are announcing numerous tie-ins, including Etsy, Shopify, and Spotify. Their Jony Ive physical product? We'll have to wait on that. We discuss all of that, plus lots of other tech news to get caught up on, and some tips and picks to help you tech better!

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INTRO (00:00)

New iPhones see 'stronger than expected' demand with one exception (02:25)

We used to talk a lot about apps, but there is just so many now (06:30)

MAIN TOPIC: Sora, Shopping, and Spotify from OpenAI (08:30)

Weird Sora 2 videos from the new viral AI app

ChatGPT can now interact with multiple apps, including Spotify, Canva, and Figma

Everything OpenAI announced at DevDay 2025: Agent Kit, Apps SDK, ChatGPT, and more

OpenAI's first device with Jony Ive could be delayed due to 'technical issues'

DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: SongShift is now built into Apple Music (19:05)

JUST THE HEADLINES: (27:05)

Scientists grow mini human brains to power computers

Japan is running out of its favorite beer after ransomware attack

AI is not killing jobs, US study finds

Lufthansa to cut 4,000 jobs as airline turns to AI to boost efficiency

MLB approves robot umpires for 2026 as part of challenge system

LimeWire acquires Fyre Festival

Flying cars crash into each other at Chinese air show

TAKES:

A bullet crashed the internet in Texas (32:25)

Tigers-Red Sox clash on Apple TV+ will feature live game footage on new iPhone 17 Pro (34:00)

Yahoo nears deal to sell AOL to Italy's Bending Spoons for $1.4 billion, sources say (37:05)

Amazon Prime Big Deal Days (39:20)

BONUS ODD TAKE: https://offline.church/ (43:10)

PICKS OF THE WEEK:

Dave: Samsung EVO Select microSDMemory Card + Adapter, 512GB microSDXC, Up-to 160 MB/s, 4K UHD, UHS-I, C10, U3, V30, A2, for Mobile Phone, Smartphones, Nintendo-Switch, and Tablets (47:55)

Nate: Ergonomic Office Chair with Tilt-Lock, Home Office Desk Chair with Auto Lumbar Support, High Back Mesh Desk Chair with Adjustable Headrest, Swivel Task Chair or Study Room Bedroom,Light Gray (50:45)

RAMAZON PURCHASE OF THE WEEK (56:20)