{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode 419: The One Before Christmas","description":"We brought some festiveness to the episode as we discussed the week's tech news. Plenty of sidesteps, tips, picks, and we even helped &quot;Producer Todd&quot; decide what to have for dinner. Listen in so you can get out there and tech better. Watch on YouTube! Intro (00:00) Followup:  Andrew \u201cThe Annihilator\u201d Ngai won his 3rd straight Microsoft Excel Championship (08:55)  Google\u2019s app store ruled an illegal monopoly, as a jury sides with Epic Games (12:45)  Security robot will patrol part of downtown Portland (17:30)  Microsoft Patch Tuesday, December 2023 Edition (20:10) Dave\u2019s Pro Tip of the Week:&amp;nbsp;Sleep Focus on iOS lock screen (22:10) Just the headlines: (27:00)  Adobe abandons $20 billion acquisition of Figma  Wendy\u2019s expanding use of AI chatbot to take orders at drive-thrus  SBF\u2019s lawyer says his client was the \u2018worst\u2019 ever under cross-examination  Microsoft Office is finally available on Meta Quest headsets  Stop planting trees, says guy who inspired world to plant a trillion trees Nate\u2019s Amazingly Awkward Christmas Playlist -  Apple Music -  Spotify Takes:  Apple to halt Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 sales in the US this week (35:20)  Apple now sells the AirPods Pro USB-C case by itself \u2014 for $99 (38:55)  Netflix releases viewing numbers for first time (40:30)  Your smart TV knows what you are watching (43:55) Bonus Odd Take: Matryoshka Dolls (52:00) Picks of the Week: Dave:  TP-Link Tapo Matter Supported Smart Plug Mini (56:55) Nate: Meross Smart Plug Mini, 15A &amp;amp; Reliable Wi-Fi, Support Apple HomeKit, Siri, Alexa, Echo, Google Assistant and Nest Hub, App Control, Timer, No Hub Needed, 2.4G WiFi Only, 4 Pack (59:55) Ramazon\u2122 purchase (01:04:35)  Find us elsewhere:  https:\/\/notpicks.com https:\/\/www.notnerd.com https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/Notnerd https:\/\/ratethispodcast.com\/notnerd https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@notnerdpod https:\/\/www.twitter.com\/n0tnerd\/ https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/n0tnerd https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/n0tnerd\/ info@Notnerd.com Call or text 608.618.NERD(6373) If you would like to help support Notnerd financially, mentally, or physically, don't hesitate to get in touch with us via any of the methods above. Consider any product\/app links to be affiliate links. ","author_name":"Notnerd Podcast: Tech Better","author_url":"http:\/\/www.notnerd.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/29157823\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/51534d\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/165292508"}