Ep. 490: YouTube at 20 + other tech news

They grow up so fast! YouTube turns 20, the Apple Watch turns 10, and Slate announces their new modular EV. We catch up on all the big tech news from the last week, while having a good time and helping you get better at tech.

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INTRO (00:00)

Nintendo Switch 2 Preorders (01:05)

Apple Watch launched 10 years ago (04:30)

MAIN TOPIC: YouTube Turns 20! (08:30)
- YouTube Says It Now Hosts More Than 20 Billion Videos
- Nate’s first YouTube video - Feb 16, 2006

DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Window management in MacOS Sequoia (18:25)

JUST THE HEADLINES: (27:20)
- Starbucks opens its first 3D-printed store
- The world’s biggest zipper maker is developing a self-propelled zipper
- China shares rare Moon rocks with US despite trade war
- Milwaukee police consider trade: 2.5 million mugshots for free facial recognition access
- Microsoft offers underperformers cash to quit
- Employee monitoring app leaks 21 million screenshots in real time
- Old Nest thermostats are about to become dumb

TAKES:
- Slate announces modular EV (30:10)
- Google Maps is launching tools to help cities analyze infrastructure and traffic (35:25)
- Facebook is just Craigslist now (38:15)

BONUS ODD TAKE: Write a letter to your future self (47:00)

PICKS OF THE WEEK:

Dave: Stop The Madness Pro (49:20)

Nate: 4in1 Multi-functional Magnetic Selfie Stick, Mini size, Foldable Storage, Magnetic Phone holder, Phone Triangle Holder, Camera Grip, Vlog Life Photography Tool, Comes with Selfie Remote Control, Compatible with iPhone 16/15/14/13 Series (54:55)

RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (58:35)

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