Buzz Out Loud
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Molly Wood, Tom Merritt and producer Jason Howell give you their daily take on what's happening in tech news throughout the week. Listeners can email us at buzz@cnet.com or call 1-800-616-CNET to leave a message, and be a part of the show. Visit the blog at http://bol.cnet.com.
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Buzz Out Loud 855: The iPhone changes everything
Download Now · | Tue, 18 Nov 2008 19:40
On today's show, Brian Cooley announces that he's made the switch...I mean, the big switch. He bought an iPhone. The world briefly stopped rotating, and when it resumed, we laid down the smack on poor Jerry Yang, the Justice Department, the XM-Sirius merger, and subsequent channel flipping, and some poor guy who thought it was a good idea to call our show. Good times! Listen now: Download today's podcast EPISODE 855 Yahoo's Jerry Yang to step down, as a search for new CEO commences http://kara.allthingsd.com/20081117/yahoos-jerry-yang-to-step-down-as-a-search-for-new-ceo-commences/ Jerry...
Buzz Out Loud 854: Death to the Moon
Download Now · | Mon, 17 Nov 2008 19:53
We thought about calling this podcast graves in space, or delicious Yak, or Jason makes the earth move. But soup_n_salad in the chat room nailed it. A new company wants to send 5,000 capsules full of cremated remains to the moon for burial. Natali and Jason think this is littering, essentially. I think they gotta go somewhere and the Moon has space. We also talk about the new Asus phone, Flash on Windows mobile, and more. Listen now: Download today's podcast EPISODE 854 Obama can’t use his BlackBerry http://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/16/us/politics/16blackberry.html Asus phone http://gizmodo.com/5090348/asus-announces-800mhz-worlds-fastest-smartphone http://www.reghardware.co.uk/2008/11/17/asus_p565/ Google...
Buzz Out Loud 853: The Netbook and the girl
Download Now · | Fri, 14 Nov 2008 19:40
On today's Buzz Out Loud, sage dating tips from a bunch of old married people. Meanwhile, Microsoft launches an online store where you can go buy things if you like to pay more than you have to; a girl offers to pimp your start-up for a mere $75 a day and we give her about a million dollars worth of grief; and Google loves the iPhone more than Android--at least for now! Listen now: Download today's podcast EPISODE 853 Microsoft launches online store: Is there deeper meaning here? http://blogs.zdnet.com/BTL/?p=10849 http://news.cnet.com/8301-10805_3-10097239-75.html http://www.pcworld.com/article/153874/microsoft_opens_online_store_im_not_impressed.html PSP...
Buzz Out Loud 852: Tempest in a Twitter teapot
Download Now · | Thu, 13 Nov 2008 19:42
Turns out a lot of people are all too happy to hand over their password to some unknown Web site just to find out if they're popular. Oh, people. When will you learn? Also, Microsoft Live gets a purpose, Valleywag loses its teeth, the BlackBerry Storm gets a release date, and we're all going to become (a) elves in the Wrath of the Lich King or (b) total buffsters on the new EA Sports Active Wii game. Listen now: Download today's podcast Episode 852 BlackBerry Storm gets release date http://www.boygeniusreport.com/2008/11/13/verizon-announces-blackberry-storm-release-date-november-21st-199/ Microsoft...
Buzz Out Loud 851: Boxcar Jack is looking for you at HoboBook.com!
Download Now · | Wed, 12 Nov 2008 19:53
Social networking finally reaches its most underserved niche: the hobos. Look for Tom to officially join the Hobo Nation any day now. In other news of the day, Caroline McCarthy joins us for a rollicking discussion of The Washington Post's war on spam, and Molly most likely gets herself fired from CBS and kicked off TWiT in one fell swoop. So, learn to love Caroline. She might be sticking around. Listen now: Download today's podcast Episode 851 Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1 makes date with U.S.: Black Friday for $799.99 http://www.engadget.com/2008/11/12/sony-ericsson-xperia-x1-makes-date-with-us-black-friday-for-79/ Qualcomm...
Buzz Out Loud 850: Cooley hates space
Download Now · | Tue, 11 Nov 2008 19:52
We try to get all sentimental about the demise of the Mars Phoenix lander, but Brian Cooley ruins it with his outlandish assertions about the uselessness of space. Plus, he loses his mind about the crappiness of the BlackBerry Curve. In sum, a good time is had by all. Listen now: Download today's podcast EPISODE 850 Mars Phoenix Lander completes its mission http://news.cnet.com/8301-13772_3-10092897-52.html http://www.urbanhonking.com/universe/2008/11/interview_marsphoenix.html http://gizmodo.com/5082385/this-is-my-farewell-transmission-from-mars Flat-panel TV shipments begin their...
Buzz Out Loud 849: Who you callin' 'barmaid,' larper?
Download Now · | Mon, 10 Nov 2008 19:29
A friendly member of Buzztown calls up to tell us how he named his Dungeons and Dragons characters after the core Buzz team. It all seems fine and dandy until he gets to Molly. Ahem. Not cool, guy. In actual news today, earbuds can be dangerous to your health (if you use a pacemaker), Circuit City files for Chapter 11, and the iPhone tops the RAZR as the most purchased U.S. consumer handset. Take that, RAZR! Listen now: Download today's podcast EPISODE 849 Your earbuds could stop your pacemaker http://www.newsvine.com/_news/2008/11/09/2091277-music-headphones-can-interfere-with-heart-devices Intel’s...
Buzz Out Loud 848: Delayed gratification
Download Now · | Fri, 07 Nov 2008 21:10
We're getting Windows 7 at the end of 2009! Although Microsoft won't make that official. We're getting USB 3.0! Though not until 2010. Songbird is almost out in a full version. But it's still just a release candidate. Microsoft is going open source! OK, they said they're interested in looking at Webkit. Prostitutes can advertise on Craigslist! But they have to give a phone number and credit card... Man, nothing's quite what it seems today. Listen now: Download today's podcast EPISODE 848 Ballmer rules out new bid for Yahoo http://news.cnet.com/8301-10805_3-10085104-75.html http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-10085861-93.html Microsoft...
Buzz Out Loud 847: Don't stand behind the hologram
Download Now · | Thu, 06 Nov 2008 19:27
The U.S. Army prepares to test and deploy ghost soldiers in MMORPGS and possibly also the real world. They may be decoys, folks, but remember: they're still light-based projections that won't stop a bullet. Also, it appears Apple will finally activate over-the-air podcast downloads for the iPhone and iPod Touch. Which, yeah. Ya think? Geez. Listen now: Download today's podcast EPISODE 847 Hey Microsoft, Yahoo’s for sale--for real this time http://www.crn.com/software/212000962 Obama, McCain campaigns both hacked, files compromised (thanks rpcaldiera) http://it.slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=08/11/05/221222 An...
Buzz Out Loud 846: The subprime software market
Download Now · | Wed, 05 Nov 2008 20:06
Think you've seen the worst of the global financial collapse? Well, you haven't. Microsoft's dipping its toe into subprime software lending, otherwise known as providing free software to start-ups making less than $1 million. We'd call it the "crack dealer" model, but it doesn't have the same current-events gravitas. Also today: we can now officially project that Yahoo is the biggest loser of them all. Sigh. Listen now: Download today's podcast EPISODE 846 No more GooHoo: Google pulls out of ad deal with Yahoo http://googleblog.blogspot.com/2008/11/ending-our-agreement-with-yahoo.html http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-10082800-93.html Yahoo's...
Buzz Out Loud 845: BOL the vote
Download Now · | Tue, 04 Nov 2008 19:51
Hey, here's a thought: a free, open-source video codec that could be universally portable and playable. I'd vote for that, wouldn't you? In other news of the day, Dash stops making hardware to focus on software, Apple brings in an IBM guy to run the iPod division (other than Steve Jobs), and BlackBerry sneaks the Bold into stores today. Yeah, today. There's got to be something wrong with that thing. Listen now: Download today's podcast EPISODE 845 Apple’s iPod chief to step down http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-10082065-37.html Dash Navigation pulls the plug on hardware....
Buzz Out Loud 844: Number one in space junk, USA!
Download Now · | Mon, 03 Nov 2008 21:39
First if you're a U.S. citizen, then go vote on Tuesday. Second, feel the pride of what we suspect to be our country's lead in space junk. We also cover the new Nehalem processor details, uncover a few more details about Windows 7, and of course, give you more details on the space junk that may hit your head tomorrow. I suspect it's the nefarious plot of one candidate or another to keep you from the polls. Listen now: Download today's podcast Episode 844 Intel Core i7 chip reviews arrive–yes, it’s fast http://news.cnet.com/8301-13924_3-10080831-64.html http://slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=08/11/03/1324208 http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20081103-intel-lifts-curtain-on-nehalem-performance-hint-its-fast.html Windows...
Buzz Out Loud 843: Nine legal uses for BitTorrent
Download Now · | Fri, 31 Oct 2008 18:42
We asked. You answered. Our listeners provided not seven, not eight, but nine real legal legitimate uses for BitTorrent. Plus Apple's getting into an old-fashioned spat with IBM. Just like 1979 all over again. Plus Rafe says stop whining about Windows 7. Listen now: Download today's podcast Episode 843 National Novel Writing Month starts tomorrow http://www.nanowrimo.org/ Trojan virus steals bank info http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/7701227.stm http://news.cnet.com/8301-1009_3-10079593-83.html Apple hires top IBM chip designer and blade server guru http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-10079494-37.html More...
Buzz Out Loud 842: Forking Google
Download Now · | Thu, 30 Oct 2008 19:25
Google has joined the OpenID crowd, but just like Microsoft and Yahoo, you can't use the OpenID on Google, but you can use Google credentials other places. Unlike Microsoft and Yahoo though, Google has decided to tweak the OpenID implementation a little to make it better. That means that it's nonstandard and won't work for all standards-compliant OpenID servers. Bullies. We also admire the new DRM-free music store from clothing retailer, Hot Topic. Really. Listen now: Download today's podcast Episode 842 TiVo to stream Netflix http://newteevee.com/2008/10/29/october-surprise-tivo-to-stream-netflix/ http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-10078711-1.html MTV...
Buzz Out Loud 841: Real-time apocalypse
Download Now · | Wed, 29 Oct 2008 18:54
Microsoft is putting Office online. No time soon, but it will happen. Also Netflix will stream movies in HD. Not until mid-November. And only for Xbox Live paying members. But hey, why would we want to satisfy anyone now. Of course, quantum cryptography has also been hacked. So nothing's sacred. You still need to listen, though, to find out why Dolly Parton opposes Google. Listen now: Download today's podcast Episode 841 Microsoft to offer Office online http://news.cnet.com/8301-17939_109-10077535-2.html http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20081028-microsoft-office-will-float-to-the-cloud-with-office-web.html MS...
Buzz Out Loud 840: A box of evil
Download Now · | Tue, 28 Oct 2008 18:58
Hey, this sounds like a good idea! Create an artificial intelligence that's the incarnation of pure evil and immorality. You know, just to "study" it. It'll never get out. (Ugh.) So, that's happening today, along with Microsoft's announcement of its cloud OS, Azure; Chevy determines that hybrid SUVs won't make money no matter how you build them, and Wired tries to say the DMCA has been a good thing. Oh, and in addition to Oprah, Molly likes Martha. Listen now: Download today's podcast EPISODE 840 Microsoft's Azure cloud platform: A guide for the perplexed http://blogs.zdnet.com/microsoft/?p=1671 http://it.slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=08/10/27/220208 http://dev.live.com/blogs/devlive/archive/2008/10/27/421.aspx Authors,...
Buzz Out Loud 839: Is 12 inches too big?
Download Now · | Mon, 27 Oct 2008 18:55
What? What's wrong with you people? We're talking about Netbooks. Dell has a new "Mini" Note, but it's a 12-inch laptop. So, the question is: what is going on in the Netbook world these days? Also, the Internet makes you both smarter AND dumber, Google Earth shows up for iPhone, and Oprah gives out a Kindle discount. And Natali and Molly love Oprah. Deal with it. Listen now: Download today's podcast EPISODE 839 Sling.com launch http://www.techcrunch.com/2008/10/26/slingcom-to-launch-on-november-10/ Google Earth for iPhone/Touch http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-10075543-37.html http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-10075860-37.html iPhone...
Buzz Out Loud 838: Hot troll-on-troll action
Download Now · | Fri, 24 Oct 2008 18:54
On today's show, it appears that the person who caused Apple's stock to drop like a stone on reports of a Steve Jobs heart attack was just "doing it for the lulz." So, he didn't even short-sell the stock? Wow. Stupid trolls. Also, Oprah declares the Amazon Kindle her most favoritest gadget of all time. Wow. Kindle for President? Listen now: Download today's podcast EPISODE 838 Report: Teen planted fake story about Steve Jobs http://news.cnet.com/8301-13579_3-10074401-37.html Will the Kindle Get an Oprah Bump? http://www.nytimes.com/external/gigaom/2008/10/24/24gigaom-will-the-kindle-get-an-oprah-bump-26376.html Gmail...
Buzz Out Loud 837: Barkeep, bring me my anticancer beer!
Download Now · | Thu, 23 Oct 2008 19:13
Comcast offers faster Internet speeds, but doesn't raise its data transfer caps; studies show that gamers aren't that nerdy (ruining future punch lines for generations of comedians); Microsoft goes outside the lines to issue a critical security patch (yikes!); and Samsung tries to entice you to Blu-Ray by offering Netflix streams. Eh? Listen now: Download today's podcast Episode 837 Comcast broadens reach of DOCSIS 3.0, 50Mbps connections http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=a4BqkB8tlV.s http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20081022-comcast-broadens-reach-of-docsis-3-0-50mbps-connections.html http://news.cnet.com/8301-17939_109-10073404-2.html Broadband...
Buzz Out Loud 836: I would rather get in shape than kill hookers
Download Now · | Wed, 22 Oct 2008 19:01
It looks like Wii Fit will outsell Grand Theft Auto IV this year, Apple's already sold 10 million iPhones, people are lining up for the T-Mobile G1 Android phone (much to our surprise), and just when we started to think the economy might be turning around after all, we got the news about Yahoo laying off some 1,400-plus people. Ouch. Listen now: Download today's podcast EPISODE 836 T-Mobile delivers the G1 (aka Android) phone http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-10072545-94.html http://news.cnet.com/2300-1039_3-6247193-1.html Google’s open-source Android now actually open http://news.cnet.com/8301-1001_3-10071093-92.html Yahoo...
Buzz Out Loud 835: EFF the DMCA
Download Now · | Tue, 21 Oct 2008 19:01
Several organizations, including the Electronic Frontier Foundation (aka EFF), sent public letters asking the broadcast networks and YouTube to ease up on the copyright takedown notices. Maybe this campaign season will help shed some light on the issues with the way the Digital Millennium Copyright Act is implemented... as long as it's fixed for all of us and not just politicians. We also get into Sony's new, harsh terms of service, as well as LaLa's move to put your music in the clouds. Listen now: Download today's podcast EPISODE 835 Groups asks YouTube, networks to cool it with...
Buzz Out Loud 834: No like juicy cookies!
Download Now · | Mon, 20 Oct 2008 19:02
There's a new smartphone from LG called the Cookie. It has a little more juice than the Palm Centro. But Natali doesn't like juice in her cookies. But that doesn't mean she doesn't like this smart phone. We also cover the new mobile browsers and Apple's attack ads against Microsoft. Listen now: Download today's podcast EPISODE 834 Mozilla launches mobile browser http://virgintech.blogspot.com/2008/10/mozilla-for-mobile-fennec.html http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20081020-hands-on-fennec-alpha-1-puts-firefox-on-your-handheld.html Opera launches mobile version 9.5 for Symbian http://www.intomobile.com/2008/10/20/opera-mobile-95-beta-now-available-for-symbian-uiq3-too.html Delay...
Buzz Out Loud 833: Adobe, the mad wizards of Orthanc
Download Now · | Fri, 17 Oct 2008 19:26
Anything that nerdy had to come from Tom. And it did. Rafe Needleman joins the cast today to discuss waiting for Windows 7 (Steve Ballmer says it's OK), the fury over FireWire being omitted from the MacBooks reaches a fever pitch--so much so that Steve Jobs himself sends an e-mail in response. His response? A fairly typical, "Sorry, suckers. Upgrade." Listen now: Download today's podcast EPISODE 833 Ballmer: It’s OK to wait for Windows 7 http://news.cnet.com/8301-1001_3-10067641-92.html Microsoft Considers “Instant On” Windows http://tech.slashdot.org/article.pl?sid=08/10/16/1710207 Tool...
Buzz Out Loud 832: Kauai: one big digital converter box
Download Now · | Thu, 16 Oct 2008 18:41
In today's episode, Patrick Norton joins the gang for a rant-a-thon, IMDB turns 18, we're surprisingly not mad about the Android killswitch, Radiohead proves it made a winner with its digital album giveaway, and YouTube gives the Queen the giggles. Listen now: Download today's podcast EPISODE 832 IMDB turns 18 http://news.cnet.com/8301-13772_3-10067397-52.html Android Market has a killswitch, but Google will refund your money if they use it http://gadgets.boingboing.net/2008/10/16/android-market-has-a.html http://news.cnet.com/8301-13505_3-10067543-16.html HTC Dream T-Mobile G1 (black) http://reviews.cnet.com/htc-dream-t-mobile-g1/ FCC...
Buzz Out Loud 831: Marginalized whackjob fringe
Download Now · | Wed, 15 Oct 2008 18:47
Tom couldn't decide whether to go with the "marginalized whackjob" wall paint, or just get a marginalized whackjob fringe. Vote? In other news of the day, the McCain campaign discovers that the DMCA can be ANNOYING! Maybe they'll do something about it once they're back in politics-land! Also, EA says no one cares about DRM except an organized online cabal. We know how well that attitude worked out for the music industry. Listen now: Download today's podcast EPISODE 831 McCain campaign complains about takedown notice procedure http://www.publicknowledge.org/node/1795 http://arstechnica.com/news.ars/post/20081014-mccainpalin-campaign-angry-over-bogus-dmca-takedowns.html http://news.cnet.com/8301-13578_3-10066510-38.html YouTube...
