Ep. 479: Apple Stuff Incoming! Tech news, tips, and picks too.

Rumors are heating up for new products from Apple, but today's release was not on our list, the Powerbeats Pro 2. There's plenty of other tech news to get caught up on, like T-Mobile's Starlink messaging service. Plus, we've got some tips and picks to help you tech better!

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INTRO (00:00)

Breaking News: Apple now lets users migrate their purchases between Apple Accounts (05:50)

Apple Shared Album Limits and Storage (10:05)

Notpicks reviews and giveaway (14:20)

MAIN TOPIC: iPhone SE 4? Not yet (19:25)
- Powerbeats Pro 2…
- New Apple products launching this week?

DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: How to use Apple’s “Invite” app - Invite for next week’s show (26:50)

JUST THE HEADLINES: (37:05)
- Google pulls incorrect Gouda stat from its AI Super Bowl ad
- Bald eagle officially declared US national bird after 250 years
- Twisted graphene sheets reveal ‘unconventional’ superconductivity governed by quantum geometry
- Google removes pledge to not use AI for weapons from website
- Developer runs Doom on $50 Apple Lightning to HDMI adapter
- Jeep introduces pop-up ads that appear every time you stop
- French train passenger fined $155 for using phone on speaker

TAKES:
- T-Mobile’s Starlink messaging service is now free to try, even if you aren’t on T-Mobile (40:45)
- Consumer electronics from China getting more expensive as tariffs bite (44:45)
- Microsoft is cracking down on people upgrading to Windows 11 on unsupported hardware (47:55)
- iOS 18.3.1 includes fix for actively exploited vulnerability (49:50)
- Microsoft Patch Tuesday February 2025 (50:25)

BONUS ODD TAKE: Explore Live Cams (51:50)

PICKS OF THE WEEK:

Dave: TimeCapsule for AirTag (54:45)

Nate: Snap Grip Luxe (59:55)

RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (01:04:50)