Episode 429: Day 26 of Apple Vision Pro

Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better

Today is the 26th day of the Apple Vision Pro being available. We start the show by discussing our experiences with it and some of the other talking points out there. We also have other news to discuss, especially Google Gemini's AI issues. Plus, we've got some great tips and picks to help you tech better!

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INTRO (00:00)

THE AVP 26 DAYS IN:

Nate’s experience (03:05)

Dave’s experience (10:50)

Vision Pro Return rate (17:00)

Over 1000 native apps for Vision Pro (23:20)

Crackgate screen issues (25:20)

Build price estimates (27:30)

DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Swipe up to close apps (31:50)

JUST THE HEADLINES: (39:00)

Apple Upgrades iMessage With PQ3 Quantum Computer-Resistant Encryption Protocol

AT&T Will Issue $5 Reimbursements For 12-Hour Outage

Doom Is Now Playable On A $2,000+ Lawnmower Because Why Not

Man in Backyard Talks to Orbiting Astronaut Using Homemade Antenna

NASA Streams Cat Video From Deep, Deep Space

Apple cancels plans to build an electric car

Wendy’s planning Uber-style ‘surge pricing’ where burger prices fluctuate based on demand

TAKES:

Google’s Gemini has some serious bias issues (41:45)

ChatGPT goes temporarily “insane” with unexpected outputs, spooking users (48:40)

Apple releases speedy Sports App (49:55)

Fat Patch Tuesday, February 2024 Edition (52:50)

Vending machine error reveals secret face image database of college students (54:00)

Bonus Odd Take: A faithful recreation of Tetris on the Electronic 60 original (56:20)

PICKS OF THE WEEK:

Dave: Xbox Wireless Controller – Starfield Limited Edition Series X|S, One, and Windows Devices (58:35)

Nate: South Chicago Packing Wagyu Beef Tallow, 42 Ounces, Paleo-friendly, Keto-friendly, 100% Pure Wagyu (01:03:40)

RAMAZON PURCHASE: Nope