Technology can be confusing and frustrating. Every week we take a look at the top tech news and discuss what it means to the average person. We also provide Pro Tips and tech picks to help you make the most of the tech all around you. Our goal is to help you tech better!
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Welcome to the Sunflower Conversations, the podcast where we explore the experiences of disabled people with non-visible disabilities through the lens of the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower. This is a space to hear authentic stories from disabled people navigating life with non-visible disabilities such as chronic illness, mental health conditions, neurodivergence, and more. While most episodes focus on lived experience, we also feature occasional insights from experts in healthcare, accessibi ...
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We got a teaser for a new MacBook, the Lakers are coming to Vision Pro, Apple TV+ has a new name, and the Clips app is going away. You forgot about the Clips app, didn't you? There's even more Apple news to cover and a wide range of other tech news to discuss. Plus some great tips and picks to help you get out there and tech better! Watch on YouTub…
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Mental Health with Kelly Winstanley, Mental Heath Matters
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23:36Content warning: In this episode, we are talking about the topic of mental health and refer to self-harm and suicide. If any of the conversation causes you distress and you need to speak to someone, please consider contacting a family member or friend for additional support. However, if you need professional help, please contact NHS 111 option 2 (i…
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Ep. 513: Sora, Shopping, and Spotify from OpenAI
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Autism with Nicole - Australia and New Zealand
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17:21In this episode, Flic Manning chats with inclusion strategist Nicole Marshall on late autism diagnosis, unmasking, and the simple changes that make work humane and effective. • Self-discovery through adult autism diagnosis and identity work • The cost of masking and energy management • Common workplace misconceptions about neurodivergence • Lessons…
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Living with an Ostomy, with Keely Cat-Wells and Nate Hadlock, UOAA
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46:38Nate Hadlock and Cat Keely-Wells, advocates from the United Ostomy Associations of America, join us to address common questions and dispel myths and the stigma about living with an ostomy. Millions of people worldwide have a stoma, yet there is a significant lack of knowledge and awareness about ostomies and the life-saving treatment they provide. …
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Ep. 512: Amazon Fall Event - New Products and Alexa+ AI
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1:00:00Today, Amazon held its fall product event. With Prime Big Deal Days next week, they showed off new speakers, Kindles, cameras, and more. We try to make sense of all the products unveiled, as well as Amazon's Alexa+ AI. Plenty of other tech news to get caught up on as well, with Nvidia making big moves and, of course, a Stan Lee AI hologram. We've g…
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Hearing Loss with Lidia Best, European Federation of Hard of Hearing People
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51:33Lydia Best, President of the European Federation of Hard of Hearing People (EFHOH), shares her personal journey with hearing loss and explains the barriers faced by the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community. We discuss the emotional impact of hearing loss, technological solutions like cochlear implants, and practical ways to create more inclusive comm…
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Ep. 511: New Meta Glasses with Screens, TikTok US Version, Nate's new iPhone, and more!
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56:22Lots of tech news to discuss this week. Zuckerberg announced some updates to the Meta glasses lineup, but the live demo didn't work so great. The TikTok US separation deal may finally be nearing completion. Most importantly, Nate has his new iPhone 17 Pro and is ready to discuss. That and so much more, all to help you get out there and tech better.…
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Dementia with Paul Hoskins and Tim Wilkins, Alzheimer's Society
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40:49Tim Wilkins from the Alzheimer's Society and Paul Hoskins join us to discuss dementia. The stigma and misconceptions around dementia often paint a bleak picture of life after diagnosis. Paul has a different story to tell as he is living with frontotemporal dementia and Alzheimer's. "Some days can be very hard. Some days are a lot easier," Paul expl…
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Ep. 510: Not Just Liquid Glass, Lots of Big Changes in iOS 26! Should you update now?
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1:08:29Monday, Apple released the new versions of all its operating systems. Have you updated yet? There was a lot of news about the new Liquid Glass look, but there are plenty of other changes. Nate and Dave have been using the betas, and we discuss the big changes to iOS and your iPhone in iOS 26. Plus we have plenty of other tech news to get caught up …
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Ep. 509: Awe Dropping Apple iPhone Event Recap - Fall 2025
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42:38We watched the Apple Live Event, was it Awe Dropping? They announced the new AirPods Pro 3, new Apple Watches, the iPhone 17s, and the new iPhone Air. We discuss the announcements and our thoughts on all the products. What are you buying? Do you agree with Nate and Dave's takes? Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00) AirPods…
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Ep. 508: Does Nano Banana put Google on top in AI?
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57:30Google officially released Gemini 2.5 this week, with possibly the best AI name yet, Nano Banana. Many are saying this is now the top dog for image generation and spells the end for Photoshop. At the other end of the spectrum, Taco Bell is rethinking its AI ordering in the drive-thru. Plus, we get you caught up on the rest of the week's tech news. …
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Post-Concussion Syndrome with Catherine - Australia and New Zealand
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21:16In this episode, Flic Manning chats with Catherine Hanna, a proud Sunflower and road safety advocate. Catherine shares her journey with post-concussion syndrome, the misconceptions surrounding an invisible brain injury, and how writing poetry has helped her process trauma and rebuild her identity. • Post-concussion syndrome can occur without hittin…
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ME / CFS with Hollie Christian Brookes, Yawn
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41:44This episode was recorded on Instagram Live. Hollie Christian Brooks joined us to discuss her new play "Yawn: A Chronically Fatigued Play", which draws from her personal experience with ME/CFS to educate audiences about non-visible disabilities and create new connections with the community. We discuss everything, from symptoms and periods to self-d…
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Ep. 507: Google Pixel Event, hosted by Jimmy Fallon
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1:02:26New Pixel phones and products were announced at the 2025 Made by Google event. But people aren't talking about the phones as much as the format and celebrity overload. After spending a lot of money, is Meta changing their mind on AI already? Subscriptions keep getting more expensive, and according to Google, AI is getting more efficient. That and s…
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Chronic illness with with Tasha Sorhaindo, Chronically Marvellous
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31:23Tasha Sorhaindo shares her journey living with multiple chronic health conditions and founding her charity, Chronically Marvellous, that supports individuals with non-visible disabilities. Tasha is autistic and lives with systemic lupus, dilated cardiomyopathy leading to heart failure, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, arthritis and osteoporosis. After being…
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China held the first humanoid robot games, and it was...interesting. When will the robots take over? Plus, tons of other tech news to get caught up on. Tune in for some helpful tips and picks too, so you can get out there and tech better. Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00) MAIN TOPIC: China’s Humanoid Robot Games (06:10)…
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Ep. 505: Time to Upgrade Your AOL Dial-up and more tech tips
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59:36Yes, AOL dial-up internet is still a thing, but not for much longer. We reminisce on the "good" old days of the internet and how far we've come. Plus, we had some big news in the AI world this week and so much more. Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00) AI Stuff, should we cover more or less? Let us know in the comments (03…
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Ep. 504: Can Meta buy AI Superintelligence? Plus other tech news
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1:09:56Mark Zuckerberg and Meta are betting big on AI and trying to build a dream team. Can they buy their way into AI dominance? Quarterly results are in for most of the tech world, and we don't really care. Google has a bunch of new rules on age and language. That and so much more as we help you tech better! Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.…
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ADHD and Hearing Loss with Ant - Australia and New Zealand
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17:19Ant Raje shares his journey of living with ADHD and deafness in one ear, exploring how they impact focus, communication, and identity. He challenges common misconceptions, reflects on the power of empathy, and shares why creating spaces where people feel seen and heard matters more than having all the answers. • Living with both ADHD and hearing lo…
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Tech news doesn't take a vacation. We've got a ton of stories to get caught up on this week, including Apple Public Betas, World Emoji Day, and the Tea dating app breach. No main topic, just a bunch of random tech stories that we think you should know about so you can get out there and tech better! Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com I…
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Ep. 502: Can we stop AI Slop? Second Attempt
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1:05:49AI is amazing, and it continues to improve every day. However, with that, there are many people who create content solely for the sake of creating content and attempt to game the system. YouTube and Facebook are looking to rein that in. Additionally, we have a lot of tech news to catch up on after our unusual 500th episode and then drastically shor…
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Ep. 501: Well, that was Crazy... Ended after 12 Minutes
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12:38For the first time in 500+ episodes, we had to end the show due to an emergency. Nate received a text a few minutes in and then tried to figure out what to do. We had a great show planned that we will probably just save for next week. However, this was quite exciting, and we did get to discuss Prime Day and Bitcoin before ending it. Heck, Nate didn…
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Ep. 500: Quintcenticast - A Futurespective!
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58:02We're switching things up a bit for our 500th episode. All the fun, a lot fewer tech stories. We've talked a lot of tech for a long time, and we are so grateful for the opportunity to help you tech better. Here's to 500 more, or something. A great one to Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00) Notnerd Bingo Card from Episode …
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Murray Golder shares his experience with epilepsy and Personal Independence Payment (PIP), highlighting how this support enables him to continue working full-time while managing his condition safely. Murray explains that his absence seizures, which can cause him to lose awareness for 20 seconds to 2 minutes, can place him in danger as he isn’t cons…
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Ep. 499: Thanks AI, That Plant Doesn't Exist! and more tech news
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52:51Does that plant even exist? Is that how I take care of plants? AI is all over the place these days. Years ago, tech news used to slow down in the summer. But that's no longer the case. We will get you caught up with as much as we can to help you tech better. Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00) Anker issues new global reca…
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Cerebral Palsy and BPD with Laura - Australia and New Zealand
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17:25Laura Pedernuzzo shares her experiences living with multiple disabilities and provides invaluable insights into disability advocacy. She explains how both visible and invisible disabilities shape her daily interactions with the world, highlighting the unique challenges of each. • Living with cerebral palsy creates physical barriers, but the fatigue…
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Ep. 498: Where did the 16 billion passwords come from? And some more pleasant tech news
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1:07:40It makes for a great headline saying that 16 billion passwords were leaked. Was this some new massive data breach? What should you do about it? We take a look. We've got plenty of other tech news, tips, and picks to get you caught up on this week so you can get out there and tech better! Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00…
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Ep. 497: 23andWho, Trump Phones, Anker Recall, and more tech news!
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1:05:41The 23andMe saga continues, the Trump Organization announces phones and cell plans, and beloved Anker has a recall. After Apple's WWDC and our special episode last week, there's plenty of tech news to get caught up on this week. Time to tech better! Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00) Dave Plays Games - iPhone can be used…
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Advocating for the Sunflower with Andrea Cartensen
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9:05Andrea Carstensen, a double Master's student at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and Sunflower Friend. Andrea discovered the Sunflower at Gatwick Airport after moving from the US to the UK for university. As a young person living with non-visible chronic health conditions, she shares her journey from Sunflower lanyard user…
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Ep. 496: Apple WWDC 25 Keynote Recap - Liquid Glass, Apple Intelligence, and more
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44:58Apple kicked off its Worldwide Developers Conference this morning. WWDC is the event where developers are educated and the public is informed about all the new features coming to their various operating systems this fall. We discuss the announcements, what we're excited about, and what confuses us. Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com I…
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Ep. 495: The iPhone is still on top, WWDC, and more
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52:53The Apple iPhone is still doing just fine in worldwide sales. Apple hosts its WWDC next week, will their announcements be enough to quiet the critics? We discuss that and so much more this week to help you get out there and tech better. Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00) Nate’s Garage Sale (03:35) MAIN TOPIC: The iPhone …
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Ep. 494: The next life-changing device is coming from OpenAI & Jony Ive?
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59:45Last week was another wild one in the world of AI news, not the least of which was Jony Ive's IO company being acquired by Sam Altman's OpenAI. They claim to have the next big device in the works. It will probably be something AI. Do we need it? And yes, we also discuss some non-AI news. Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00…
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Stargardt Disease with Erin - Australia and New Zealand
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18:54Erin Philpott shares her journey with Stargardt disease, revealing how she navigated diagnosis as a teenager and now balances motherhood while advocating for invisible disabilities in the workplace and beyond. • Erin faces significant daily challenges with transportation as a legally blind mother to a five-year-old • Often encounters misconceptions…
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Ankylosing Spondylitis with Sean Ewert and Manny Caro, Spondylitis Association of America
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21:42We welcome Sean Ewart and Manny Caro from the Spondylitis Association of America to provide an overview of Spondyloarthritis (SpA), a family of closely related inflammatory diseases that affect millions worldwide yet remain significantly under-recognised and diagnosed. Despite affecting more people than rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, and…
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Ep. 493: Microsoft Build + Google IO = Too Much AI, other tech news
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1:11:55Microsoft Build and Google I/O, each company's annual developer conference, are taking place this week. As with most AI news these days, we can't cover everything they announced, nor would we want to. But what does this runaway train of AI progress mean for you? Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00) File your Siri lawsuit c…
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Multiple Sclerosis with Terri Louise Brown, Talks With MS
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49:16Terri Louise Brown has Relapsing Remitting Multiple Sclerosis (MS), experiencing frequent relapses and daily pain. In this conversation, Terri shares her journey from MS diagnosis at 27 to founding the charity Talks With MS. The charity provides community support for those living with multiple sclerosis. Cultural attitudes in BAME communities can c…
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Ep. 492: Check Your P.F.A.N.T.S.S.! and tech news
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1:00:02It's spring cleaning time around Notnerd, so it's time to pull out everyone's favorite acronym P.F.A.N.T.S.S. and get started. We'll look at the different things in your digital world that you should consider cleaning up. This is mostly for the two of us, especially when we look back to last year's episode. Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpi…
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Ep. 491: Apple Loses to Fortnite and More!
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52:42A judge ruled that Apple must allow third-party payments in the App Store. Thanks to that, Fortnite will be back in the App Store soon. Many other companies were ready to go once this came out, and some big apps like Spotify, Kindle, and Patreon are updating their apps. We've got plenty of other tech news to discuss, and a tip of the week that coul…
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Stroke with Saran - Australia and New Zealand
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18:08Saran Chamberlain shares her journey as a young stroke survivor, from experiencing a life-changing event at 38 to becoming a national advocate for the stroke community. • Initially misdiagnosed as a migraine, the stroke left her entire left side paralysed with no sensation • Saran discusses the challenges of identity shift and the unseen deficits l…
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Ep. 490: YouTube at 20 + other tech news
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1:01:31They grow up so fast! YouTube turns 20, the Apple Watch turns 10, and Slate announces their new modular EV. We get caught up on all the big tech news from the last week, while having a good time and helping you tech better. Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00) Nintendo Switch 2 Preorders (01:05) Apple Watch launched 10 yea…
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Ep. 489: Happy Earth Day + Tech News, Tips, and Fun!
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56:46Happy Earth Day! We'll take a look at what you can do, what Apple is doing, and how saying thank you to AI isn't helping. We've got a great set of Just the Headlines this week. Which one are you curious about? There's plenty more to get caught up on in the world of tech this week and we do our best to break it all down for you, so you can get out t…
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It sure seems like hacks and breaches are intensifying. This week, the man behind Have I Been Pwned was phished, if it can happen to him, it can happen to anyone. Be skeptical of any message you're getting that asks you to log in or do anything else that could compromise you. We've got some other tech news to cover, tips to tech better, and picks t…
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Short Bowel Syndrome, feeding tubes and ostomy bag with Shaylee Raye Hunter
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42:59Join us as we welcome Shaylee Raye Hunter, Miss Petite Utah, who shares her journey as an advocate for women's rights and disability visibility. Shaylee opens up about her personal lived experiences with chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction (CIPO), gastroparesis, and short bowel syndrome. In an open discussion, she shares how she manages her healt…
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Ep. 487: Social Media Marketing World + Tech News & Tips
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1:07:57Nate has returned from Social Media Marketing World in San Diego. He breaks down what the trends are and why AI probably won't ruin social media. We've also got plenty of other tech news to get caught up on and some tips and picks to help you tech better. Watch on YouTube! - Visit Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00) MAIN TOPIC: Social Media Marketing World …
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Autoimmune Diseases and Neurodivergence with Téa - Australia and New Zealand
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14:55Téa Runback shares her personal journey living with multiple invisible disabilities, including autism, ADHD, and a collection of autoimmune conditions, while highlighting the barriers faced in healthcare and employment settings.By Hidden Disabilities Sunflower
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A very happy World Backup Day to all who celebrate- and you should! March 31st is World Backup day, so we discuss what you should be backing up and how. Is all your important stuff backed up? Please do it, and remember, One Backup is None Backup! Watch on YouTube! INTRO (00:00) Lumon Terminal Pro (02:10) Nintendo Today! app (03:15) MAIN TOPIC: Worl…
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What happens when the company that has your DNA goes bankrupt? Will 23andme sell off your data, or is it safe? The new Google Pixel 9A is on its way, Gmail upgrades search, and iPhone porch pirates get busted. As always, there is plenty more in the tech world to discuss this week. Get caught up so you can tech better. Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.co…
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Ep. 484: Scam Alert! Plus Google Gemini 2.0 Flash and the week's tech news, tips, etc.
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1:06:52Google has released new Gemini AI models and provides free access to many. We take a look and see what's new and how it rates. We've got some other AI news to cover, including Netflix upscaling A Different World with some not-so-great results. How do you feel about QR code menus at restaurants? We found a study looking at their effect. There's plen…
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Autoimmune Diseases with Kate Middleton, The Wren Project - Podcasthon episode
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35:31Kate Middleton, CEO of The Wren Project, joins us for a special edition as part of the Podcasthon, which seeks to spotlight thousands of charities. In this episode, Kate shares her personal journey with multiple autoimmune diseases and explains how the body attacks itself instead of viruses. The Wren Project pairs individuals with dedicated volunte…
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