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Next week is Apple's big event to unveil the new iPhone, but we found plenty to talk about in the tech world this week. Besides a range of tech news, we've got some great tips and picks to help you tech better!

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Intro (00:00)

Followup:

• Apple Event (04:20)
• iPhone 14 Pro Max tops global smartphone shipments as people shun budget phones for top-end devices (06:30)
• The tropical island with the hot domain name (09:15)
• WordPress now has a 100-year domain registration option (10:40)

Dave’s Pro Tip of the Week: Turning off offload unused apps (12:55)

Just the headlines: (17:00)

• Microsoft is killing WordPad in Windows after 28 years
• Lidl recalls Paw Patrol snacks after website on packaging displayed *adult material*
• Silicon Valley elites show off renderings of exclusive new city they want to build in the Bay Area
• FCC says “too bad” to ISPs complaining that listing every fee is too hard

Takes:

• Inside the Apple Vision Pro labs (19:40)
• Pentagon’s new UFO website lets you explore declassified sightings info (22:45)
• IRS can’t find millions of sensitive tax records: watchdog (25:35)
• Benevolent hackers clear stalking spyware from 75,000 phones (27:45)
• PH tech breach letter (29:00)

Bonus Odd Take: Fish doorbells! Historic sandwiches! 50 of the weirdest, most wonderful corners of the web – picked by an expert (30:30)

Picks of the Week: 

Dave: FULAIM X5 Wireless Lavalier Microphone System, Lavalier Lapel Mic with 18H Battery Life Charging Case for DSLR Cameras/iPhone/Android/Live Streaming (33:30)

Nate: Laya’s Horizon via Netflix Gaming (42:50)

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