Tuesday is Election Day in the USA, but as “The Most Non-Partisan Tech Podcast on the Internet,” this episode serves as a reprieve from the endless election coverage and breaking news. We discuss Nate’s new iPad, the week’s tech news, helpful tips and picks, and other random ramblings.

INTRO (00:00)

New M4 Macbook Pros (02:55)

Black Friday is already here (06:35)

MAIN TOPIC: Nate’s new iPad and the state of iPads (08:35)

DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Track Election Results with Apple News and Live Activity (20:20)

JUST THE HEADLINES: (23:20)

• Reddit is profitable for the first time ever
• Fired employee allegedly hacked Disney World’s menu system to alter peanut allergy information
• Uranus’ moon Miranda may have an ocean beneath its surface
• Colorado agency improperly posted passwords for its election system online
• Meta’s plan for nuclear-powered AI data center thwarted by rare bees
• Researchers spot black hole eating stuff at over 40x the theoretical limit

TAKES

• Apple acquires photo editing app maker Pixelmator (26:15)
• Mom is Texting: Teachers say parents are a daily distraction during class (29:45)
• OpenAI launches its Google challenger, ChatGPT Search (32:10)
• Russian court fines Google $20,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000 – decillion (34:10)
• Call of Duty’s massive filesize drives peak internet usage (37:10)

BONUS ODD TAKE: A collection of 2000+ science images from the NIH (40:25)

PICKS OF THE WEEK:

Dave: Crank That Clicker (cookie clicker games) for Panic’s PlayDate handheld console (43:15)

Nate: Neewer Magnetic Flexible Phone Holder with 1/4 Screw Adapter, Mini Bendable Tripod Stand Selfie Stick Compatible with MagSafe iPhone Samsung Android Cellphones for Handlebar/Treadmill/Stroller, GP-19 (48:15)

RAMAZON PURCHASE – Giveaway! (52:55)