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Ep. 472: Apple's Top Apps of 2024
Manage episode 457235041 series 1090990
Tech news has slowed down for the holidays, but 'Tis the Season for Lists. We take a look at Apple's App Store Award winners, as well as the most downloaded apps and games of 2024. TikTok is on the second list but will it survive 2025? We've also got some exciting news alongside our usual tips, picks, and headlines.
INTRO (00:00)
We’re going to CES! (07:20)
MAIN TOPIC: (12:40)
Apple honors 2024 App Store Award winners
Most downloaded apps and games of 2024
Lawmakers remind Apple it must remove TikTok from the App Store next month
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: How to use Genmoji on iPhone (24:55)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (30:25)
Almost 800 arrested over Nigerian crypto-romance scam
Driverless bus service in Scotland to be withdrawn due to lack of interest
TP-Link faces possible US ban as hijacked routers fuel Chinese attacks
We’re about to fly a spacecraft into the Sun for the first time
Recent panic over black plastic started with a math error
TAKES:
YouTube is letting creators opt in to allowing third-party AI training (35:10)
AirPods turn 8 (37:40)
Your AirTag’s battery will last for up to 10 years with Elevation Lab’s new TimeCapsule Enclosure (39:40)
Nearly 500,000 power bank chargers sold on Amazon recalled due to fire and burn hazard - Anker issues recall for three Bluetooth speakers due to fire risk - stop using them now (41:15)
BONUS ODD TAKE: NASA Rocket Engine Fireplace - 8 Hours in 4K (44:15)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Nate: Sony ZV-1F Vlog Camera for Content Creators and Vloggers Black (51:45)
RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway!
Find us elsewhere:
https://notpicks.com - Find links to previous picks of the week
https://www.notnerd.com - All things Notnerd
200 episodes
Manage episode 457235041 series 1090990
Tech news has slowed down for the holidays, but 'Tis the Season for Lists. We take a look at Apple's App Store Award winners, as well as the most downloaded apps and games of 2024. TikTok is on the second list but will it survive 2025? We've also got some exciting news alongside our usual tips, picks, and headlines.
INTRO (00:00)
We’re going to CES! (07:20)
MAIN TOPIC: (12:40)
Apple honors 2024 App Store Award winners
Most downloaded apps and games of 2024
Lawmakers remind Apple it must remove TikTok from the App Store next month
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: How to use Genmoji on iPhone (24:55)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (30:25)
Almost 800 arrested over Nigerian crypto-romance scam
Driverless bus service in Scotland to be withdrawn due to lack of interest
TP-Link faces possible US ban as hijacked routers fuel Chinese attacks
We’re about to fly a spacecraft into the Sun for the first time
Recent panic over black plastic started with a math error
TAKES:
YouTube is letting creators opt in to allowing third-party AI training (35:10)
AirPods turn 8 (37:40)
Your AirTag’s battery will last for up to 10 years with Elevation Lab’s new TimeCapsule Enclosure (39:40)
Nearly 500,000 power bank chargers sold on Amazon recalled due to fire and burn hazard - Anker issues recall for three Bluetooth speakers due to fire risk - stop using them now (41:15)
BONUS ODD TAKE: NASA Rocket Engine Fireplace - 8 Hours in 4K (44:15)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Nate: Sony ZV-1F Vlog Camera for Content Creators and Vloggers Black (51:45)
RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway!
Find us elsewhere:
https://notpicks.com - Find links to previous picks of the week
https://www.notnerd.com - All things Notnerd
200 episodes
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