Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better

Author: Nate Heath and David Baehler

Putting a "not nerd" filter on nerdy things. Each week we cover topics related to a better technology experience, including practical tech news, tips and tricks. Nate and David aim to filter through all the tech news to bring you just the stuff you need to know.
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Ep. 538: Apple's 50th Birthday, World Backup Day, and More!
Episode 538
Tuesday, 31 March, 2026

Apple has been around for 50 years now. They have been celebrating and reminiscing about the last 50 years of Thinking Different. But don't let that overshadow World Backup Day, because you know, One Backup in None Backup. We get you caught up on what's going on in tech, while having a good time doing it. Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00) Happy World Backup Day! (06:20) MAIN TOPIC: Apple Turns 50 (15:30) Apple hosts 50th anniversary celebrations around the world Apple: The First 50 Years book now available How Apple became Apple: The definitive oral history of the company's earliest days Rank Apple's top 50 Products Apple's $700 Mac Pro Wheels kit discontinued along with Mac Pro DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Folders in Bookmark Bar (29:15) JUST THE HEADLINES: (35:10) Jupiter's lightning may have the force of nuclear weapons Melania Trump welcomes humanoid robot at White House summit Stephen Colbert to write next 'Lord of the Rings' movie after leaving late night Rogue AI triggers serious security incident at Meta Ziff Davis to sell Ookla and Downdetector to Accenture as part of $1.2 billion deal CBS news shutters radio service after nearly a century Hermès now sells $1,250 Magsafe chargers wrapped in calfskin leather WITHIN REACH! Dave 3-2, this is round 6 Dave Goes First (37:50) TAKES: OpenAI shutting down Sora video app, Disney drops plans for $1 Billion investment (45:40) Netflix raises subscription costs again (47:15) BONUS ODD TAKE: Toast Spinner (50:20) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: PKCELL 20 Pack CR2450 Battery CR 2450 3V Lithium Battery, 5-Year Shelf Life,High Capacity, Long Lasting Power, Mercury-Free (54:15) Nate: STAEDTLER Triplus Micro Mechanical Pencils (#2) 0.5mm lead, Retractable with Twist Eraser, Ergonomic Triangular Grip for Writing, Drawing & Drafting, 3-Pack - June Gold 640 Pieces, 0.5 mm HB #2 Lead Refills, 160 Pieces Per Dispenser, Fine Thickness, Break Resistant Lead/Graphite (Pack of 4 Dispensers) (58:25) Guest Pick: Hey Grandma - EZVALO 5-Pack Under Cabinet Lighting, 2400mAh Motion Sensor Light, LED Closet Lights Wireless, 6500K Dimmable, Timer, Magnetic, with Remote Control for Kitchen, Closet, Stair (01:00:45)