People are doing amazing things with AI, and we try to stay positive with Notnerd. But this week, there are a handful of news stories about AI that aren’t so glamorous. But don’t worry, we have a good time discussing them, plus all the normal fun you show up for.
INTRO (00:00)
Apple OS 26.5s are out (04:00)
MAIN TOPIC: The not-so-flashy AI News Stories of the week (06:15)
- Google Chrome’s silent 4GB AI download problem
- Google says hackers used AI to develop a major security flaw
- Digg tries again, this time as an AI news aggregator
- Apple agrees to pay iPhone owners $250 million for not delivering AI Siri
- Apple’s camera-equipped AirPods reach late testing in AI device push
- Silicon Valley bets $200M on AI data centers floating in the ocean
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Transform Text With Apple Notes (24:10)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (29:20)
- Humanoid robot becomes Buddhist monk in South Korea
- Pentagon begins releasing new files on UFOs
- Match invests $100 million in Grindr rival Sniffies
- Apple now requires verification for education discounts
- Amazon turns its logistics empire into a new business, taking on UPS and FedEx in freight and shipping
- Honda patents fake clutch for electric motorcycles
- 10 people called police to report Bigfoot sighting in Ohio
WITHIN REACH! Dave’s up 6-4, Round 11, Dave goes first (31:45)
TAKES:
- GM cutting hundreds of salaried IT workers as it trims costs, evaluates needs (40:05)
- Microsoft Patch Tuesday May 2026 Edition (43:35)
BONUS ODD TAKE: Crocheted Technology (48:05)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: Brach’s Classic Jelly Beans, Candy, Assorted Flavors, Bulk Bag, 54 oz (2 ct) (56:45)
