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Tech news doesn't take a vacation. We've got a ton of stories to get caught up on this week, including Apple Public Betas, World Emoji Day, and the Tea dating app breach. No main topic, just a bunch of random tech stories that we think you should know about so you can get out there and tech better! Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00) Bluetti to the rescue (05:00) MAIN TOPIC: Too much news this week Apple releases public betas of its new software updates with Liquid Glass (08:10) Apple introduces AppleCare One, streamlining coverage into a single plan with incredible value (11:40) The $2,000/week summer camps aiming to cure teens of phone addiction (14:35) World Emoji Day 2025: Top 10 emoji in the U.S. (17:55) Not News? "The 100 Best Podcasts of All Time" (21:15) DAVE'S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Screenshot to Capture Text (26:05) JUST THE HEADLINES: (30:40) 'Chuck E. Cheese' handcuffed and arrested in Florida on charges of using a stolen credit card Sony is fighting climate change by scaling back PS5 performance The Nintendo Switch 2 is the fastest selling gaming hardware in history George Lucas makes Comic-Con debut with first look at his "Temple to the People's Art" museum Apple announces $500 million commitment to buying American magnets Elon Musk confirms Tesla has signed a $16.5 billion chip contract with Samsung Electronics Man awarded $12,500 after Google Street View camera captured him naked in his yard in Argentina TAKES: bitchat mesh, Jack Dorsey's Bluetooth messaging app, debuts on the App Store (34:10) Arizona woman sentenced to 8.5 years for running North Korean laptop farm (41:10) Replit's CEO apologizes after its AI agent wiped a company's code base in a test run and lied about it (42:45) Tea dating app breach bigger than previously thought, company says (44:45) BONUS ODD TAKE: Draw a Fish! (48:50) PICKS OF THE WEEK: Dave: Onn microSD Express Card for Nintendo Switch 2 (50:55) Nate: Magnetic Pocket Phone Tripod Foldable Compatible with Magsafe for iPhone 15/14/13/12 Plus Pro Max Series, Upgrade Mini Cell Phone Tripod Mount Handle Smartphone Desk Stand Travel All in One (54:05) Ramazon Purchase of the Week (58:20)