{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Episode 449: The State of Podcasting in 2024","description":"Podcasts are a big deal, but are they still a big deal? What's new in podcasting? What do the numbers look like? We will discuss that and then get into all the other tech news this week. We've got a rousing round of Just the Headlines, and plenty of other witty banter to help you get out there and tech better. Watch on YouTube! INTRO (00:00) MAIN TOPIC: The State of Podcasts (04:50)  Podcasts now support comments on Spotify; should Apple do the same?  Podcast Statistics &amp;amp; Industry Trends 2024: Listens, Gear, &amp;amp; More 12 Top Podcasting Industry Trends In 2024 DAVE\u2019S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Disable \u201cShare Across Devices\u201d (23:50) JUST THE HEADLINES: (29:10) Japanese cafe uses robots controlled by paralysed people  Microsoft unveils a large language model that excels at encoding spreadsheets  Dune-inspired upgrade for spacesuits allow astronauts to recycle urine into water  Amazon says it hit a goal of 100% clean power. Employees say it\u2019s more like 22%  German Navy to replace aging 8-inch floppy drives with an emulated solution for its anti-submarine frigates  Nike is killing the app for its $350 self-tying sneakers  Whataburger app becomes unlikely power outage map after Houston hurricane TAKES:  Samsung Galaxy Unpacked products and AI (30:55)  Apple Approves First Retro PC Emulator for iPhone, iPad, and Vision Pro (34:05)  Apple Vision Pro unlikely to hit 500K sales this year says IDC - Apple CEO Tim Cook uses Vision Pro every day (35:55)  Microsoft Patch Tuesday, July 2024 Editon (37:05)  AT&amp;amp;T paid a hacker $370K to delete stolen phone records (38:25) BONUS ODD TAKE: Wiby Search Engine (40:30) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: SmallRig Tripod for iPhone Desktop Mini Tripod - Aluminum Alloy 20 inches\/ 50 cm with 360 Degree Ball Head, 1\/4 inch Quick Shoe Plate for Vlogging DSLR Camera Video, Load up to 11 pounds-3033 (43:25) Nate: MySit Office Chair Armrest Replacement Arm Pads Universal 4&quot; 5.5&quot; Mounting Hole (Set of 2) Black (46:00) RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (49:05) Find us elsewhere: https:\/\/notpicks.com https:\/\/notnerd.com https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/c\/Notnerd https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/n0tnerd https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/n0tnerd\/ info@Notnerd.com ","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\/32174872\/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\/item\/32174872"}