The 23andMe saga continues, the Trump Organization announces phones and cell plans, and beloved Anker has a recall. After Apple’s WWDC and our special episode last week, there’s plenty of tech news to get caught up on this week. Time to tech better!
INTRO (00:00)
Dave Plays Games – iPhone can be used as a Nintendo Switch 2 webcam (05:00)
WWDC Followup (08:55)
MAIN TOPIC: 23andWho (15:05)
- 23andMe’s founder Anne Wojcicki wins bid for bankrupt DNA testing firm
- Regeneron Pharmaceuticals to buy 23andMe and its data for $256 million
- 23andMe says 15% of customers asked to delete their genetic data since bankruptcy
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Sort by recently added in photos plus more. (19:20)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (26:25)
- An experimental new dating site matches singles based on their browser histories
- Barbie goes AI as Mattel teams with OpenAI to reinvent playtime with artificial intelligence
- China shuts down AI tools during nationwide college exams
- Volvo debuts new Internet of Things seatbelt design
- Amazon doubles Prime Video ads to 6 minutes per hour
- The IRS tax filing software TurboTax is trying to kill just got open sourced
- Scientists in Japan develop plastic that dissolves in seawater within hours
TAKES:
- Trump Mobile launches: What to know about the T1 Phone, 47 calling and data plan (29:50)
- Disney, NBCU sue Midjourney over copyright infringement (35:20)
- Microsoft Patch Tuesday, June 2025 Edition (37:00)
- Anker is recalling over 1.1 million power banks due to fire and burn risks (40:45)
- Meta found a new way to track android users covertly via Facebook & Instagram (44:05)
BONUS ODD TAKE: Old iPhone Simulator (50:25)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: Nintendo Switch 2 (52:50)
Nate: Re-pick Amazon Basics 50-inch Lightweight Portable Camera Mount Tripod Stand with Bag, for Travel Photography, Champagne – https://www.notnerd.com/episode-124-stealing-the-spotlight/ (54:50)
RAMAZON PURCHASE – Giveaway! (59:25)
