Episode 455: Elon Musk Space Rescue Mission

Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better

Another day, another major data breach. Reported as 3 billion records and actually being released back in April, hackers stole a lot of information on most people in the US, Canada, and the UK. We'll examine what happened and explain how you can check how much of your data is now out there. Once past that joyous story, we'll get into all the other tech news along with some tips and picks to help you tech better!

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INTRO (00:00)

Apple officially announces iPhone 16 event for September 9: ‘It’s Glowtime’ (04:15)

MAIN TOPIC: Lost in Space (07:35)

Boeing Starliner returning empty as NASA turns to SpaceX to bring astronauts back from ISS

Humanity has about six months to purchase 8 billion ape costumes for the ultimate prank.

DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Show and Tell - Meta Ray-Ban Glasses (14:40)

JUST THE HEADLINES: (20:25)

Microsoft backtracks on deprecating the 39-year-old Windows Control Panel

Linux market share hits record high at 4.45%

Second human to receive Neuralink brain chip uses it to play Counter-Strike 2

Instagram is adding a Myspace-like ‘song on profile’ feature

Trump promotes family’s new crypto platform, ‘The Defi-ant Ones’

Crayola trademarks the 'slightly earthy' smell of its crayons

Hackers Are Targeting Tour De France Riders’ Fancy Electric Shifters

TAKES:

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov arrested at French airport (23:35)

Zuckerberg says he regrets caving to White House pressure on content (28:05)

Nintendo shutting down Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp App (31:25)

A YouTube video really can remove water from your iPhone (33:20)

BONUS ODD TAKE: Suno AI Song Creation - Nate’s iPhone Song Creation (36:55)

PICKS OF THE WEEK:

Dave: BLUETTI Portable Power Station EB3A, 268Wh LiFePO4 Battery Backup w/ 2 600W (1200W Surge) AC Outlets, Recharge from 0-80% in 30 Min., Solar Generator for Outdoor Camping (Solar Panel Optional) (47:40)

Nate: Jinkies (56:50)

RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (61:15)

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