CNET.com http://bol.cnet.com/ 2008 CNET.com Molly Wood and Tom Merritt 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. buzz@cnet.com (BuzzOutLoud) buzz@cnet.com (BuzzOutLoud) en-us no Buzz Out Loud from CNET gives you a unique take on what's happening in tech news this week. Molly Wood and Tom Merritt 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. http://www.cnet.com/i/pod/images/bolaudio_300x.jpg http://bol.cnet.com/ technology,bacn,gadget,internet,security,mp3,cell,camera,apple,microsoft,google,electronic Technology CNET.com buzz@cnet.com Tue, 20 May 2008 20:45:14 GMT Tue, 20 May 2008 20:45:14 GMT http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.bole.052008/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_052008.mp3 buzz@cnet.com Today in "we have actual tech news to report" tech news, Netflix's new box hits the price sweet spot, Napster is offering 6 million DRM-free MP3s (deja-vu?), and Gizmodo! Confirms! The 3G! iPhone! Release! Date! Netflix's new box hits the price sweet spot, Napster is offering 6 million DRM-free MP3s (deja-vu?), and Gizmodo! Confirms! The 3G! iPhone! Release! Date! Today in "we have actual tech news to report" tech news, Netflix's new box hits the price sweet spot, Napster is offering 6 million DRM-free MP3s (deja-vu?), and Gizmodo! Confirms! The 3G! iPhone! Release! Date! No Tom Merritt, Molly Wood and Jason Howell http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_052008.mp3 33:30 cnet, Apple, TV, Netflix, Roku, DRM, Napster, MP3, iPhone, 3G, Microsoft, Windows, BBC, Steve Ballmer, Neutrinos, photons, Nintendo, Wii, ring back tones Podcasts Tue, 20 May 2008 20:45:14 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.bole.051908/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_051908.mp3 buzz@cnet.com Actual tech news today! For example, Microsoft is re-wooing Yahoo, Nintendo is stomping through the console market like Godzilla in Mario's Kart, the first public Firefox 3 candidate is now available, and Apple is trying to win direct downloads for the new iPhone. Oh, and if our caller from UPS is to be believed, those iPhones might be starting to arrive in stores right now! (Dear CBS: send pie!) Microsoft is re-wooing Yahoo, Nintendo is stomping through the console market like Godzilla in Mario's Kart, and some UK shops are tracking you via your cell phone. (Dear CBS: send pie!) Actual tech news today! For example, Microsoft is re-wooing Yahoo, Nintendo is stomping through the console market like Godzilla in Mario's Kart, the first public Firefox 3 candidate is now available, and Apple is trying to win direct downloads for the new iPhone. Oh, and if our caller from UPS is to be believed, those iPhones might be starting to arrive in stores right now! (Dear CBS: send pie!) No Tom Merritt, Molly Wood and Jason Howell http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_051908.mp3 40:22 cnet, microsoft, yahoo, facebook, google, e-mail, nintendo, wii, sony, ps3, ps2, psp, best buy, fcc, dtv, windows, ars technica, firefox 3, apple, zoho Podcasts Mon, 19 May 2008 18:15:10 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.bole.051608/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_051608.mp3 buzz@cnet.com Somehow today's show ended with Jason Howell challenging Paul Shaffer to a duel at Shalin's suggestion. We don't know. It's Friday. In other news, Cox and Comcast are the biggest BitTorrent blockers in the world, we spoil the entire plotline of Battlestar Galactica (sorry!), and we get deep inside the JDome. Plus: VIDEO! Somehow today's show ended with Jason Howell challenging Paul Shaffer to a duel at Shalin's suggestion. We don't know. It's Friday. Somehow today's show ended with Jason Howell challenging Paul Shaffer to a duel at Shalin's suggestion. We don't know. It's Friday. In other news, Cox and Comcast are the biggest BitTorrent blockers in the world, we spoil the entire plotline of Battlestar Galactica (sorry!), and we get deep inside the JDome. Plus: VIDEO! No Tom Merritt, Molly Wood and Jason Howell http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.bole.051608/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_051608.mp3 33:19 cnet, comcast, bittorrent, facebook, google, friend connect, riaa, jammie thomas, microsoft, olpc, windows, xp, guitar hero 4, amazon, kindle, tivo, jdome, darpa, Paul Shaeffer Podcasts Fri, 16 May 2008 23:00:42 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.bole.051508/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_051508.mp3 buzz@cnet.com In today's episode, Leo Laporte drops in (and out) to discuss the future of CNET, the future of Yahoo, and lack of future we'll all have if the Air Force doesn't stop trying to build a real-life Skynet. Also, Leo points out why we should probably all delete our Plaxo accounts, Nintendo gets patent trolled, and can we leave Twitter? At least for one day? In today's episode, Leo Laporte drops in (and out) to discuss the future of CNET, the future of Yahoo, and lack of future we'll all have if the Air Force doesn't stop trying to build a real-life Skynet. In today's episode, Leo Laporte drops in (and out) to discuss the future of CNET, the future of Yahoo, and lack of future we'll all have if the Air Force doesn't stop trying to build a real-life Skynet. Also, Leo points out why we should probably all delete our Plaxo accounts, Nintendo gets patent trolled, and can we leave Twitter? At least for one day? No Tom Merritt, Molly Wood and Jason Howell http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_051508.mp3 42:06 cnet, cbs, cnet, yahoo, plaxo, air force, comcast, at&t, 3g, nintendo, aliph, jawbone 2, twitter, semantic web, microsoft, windows, xp sp3 Podcasts Thu, 15 May 2008 23:00:42 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.bole.051408/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_051408.mp3 buzz@cnet.com It's episode 724, wherein we argue, but in a happy way, MySpace wins a $234 million antispam judgment they'll probably never collect, and Google blurs faces in Street view, maybe just to be nice. Also, it turns out seniors are more acutely aware of the passing of time (or they hate commercials more than the youngsters do) and Qtrax makes four improbable deals. Episode 724, wherein we argue, but in a happy way, MySpace wins a $234 million antispam judgment they'll probably never collect, and Google blurs faces in Street view, maybe just to be nice. It's episode 724, wherein we argue, but in a happy way, MySpace wins a $234 million antispam judgment they'll probably never collect, and Google blurs faces in Street view, maybe just to be nice. Also, it turns out seniors are more acutely aware of the passing of time (or they hate commercials more than the youngsters do) and Qtrax makes four improbable deals. No Tom Merritt, Molly Wood and Jason Howell http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_051408.mp3 34:18 cnet, myspace, spam, gm, windows, microsoft, xp, vista, windows 7, google, street view, dvr, universal, qtrax, ipass, wi-fi, verizon, mozilla, limo, semantic, uptake, philadelphia, muni wi-fi, death cab for cutie, apple, iphone, rogers Podcasts Wed, 14 May 2008 18:43:33 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.bole.051308/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_051308.mp3 buzz@cnet.com The military has proposed creating their own botnet to help combat cyberfoes. Kevin Poulsen at Wired thinks this is idiotic. We think there's a certain amount of mad genius to it, and debate the points. Meanwhile 6 million Chileans had their personal data leaked to the Internet. Don't worry it's not all shock and awe. Harvard says violent video games are A-OK! Shoot 'em up, kids! The military has proposed creating their own botnet to help combat cyberfoes. The military has proposed creating their own botnet to help combat cyberfoes. Kevin Poulsen at Wired thinks this is idiotic. We think there's a certain amount of mad genius to it, and debate the points. Meanwhile 6 million Chileans had their personal data leaked to the Internet. Don't worry it's not all shock and awe. Harvard says violent video games are A-OK! Shoot 'em up, kids! No Tom Merritt, Molly Wood and Jason Howell http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_051308.mp3 42:00 cnet, microsoft, windows, xp sp3, dell, hp, xps, alienware, apple, iphone, hbo, itunes, charter, air force, botnet, google, youtube, worldwide telescope Podcasts Tue, 13 May 2008 19:25:12 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.bole.051208/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_051208.mp3 buzz@cnet.com In today's show, we learn that the future lets us print our own drugs, and robots will drive our sailboats for us. Sailboats? Sailboats. Also, Gmail has a new spam problem, the BlackBerry Bold could be the new iPhone of Summer 2008, and the Rolling Stones have rolled their way right off of eMusic. Bummer. In today's show, we learn that the future lets us print our own drugs, and robots will drive our sailboats for us. Sailboats? Sailboats. In today's show, we learn that the future lets us print our own drugs, and robots will drive our sailboats for us. Sailboats? Sailboats. Also, Gmail has a new spam problem, the BlackBerry Bold could be the new iPhone of Summer 2008, and the Rolling Stones have rolled their way right off of eMusic. Bummer. No Tom Merritt, Molly Wood and Jason Howell http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_051208.mp3 33:25 cnet, china, twitter, gmail, powerset, semantic web, wikipedia, blackberry, at&t, apple, iphone, amazon unbox, amazon, tivo, hd, windows, xp sp3, microsoft, rolling stones, emusic, bsd, mac Podcasts Mon, 12 May 2008 18:43:20 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.bole.050908/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_050908.mp3 buzz@cnet.com Plus old PowerBook power supplies are sparking up a storm. It's scary legal day today between the Pro-IP act and the Los Angeles County copyright laws. At least R2D2 can safely project legitimate DVD movies on our walls. Even if they're prison walls. It's scary legal day today between the Pro-IP act and the Los Angeles County copyright laws. Plus old PowerBook power supplies are sparking up a storm. It's scary legal day today between the Pro-IP act and the Los Angeles County copyright laws. At least R2D2 can safely project legitimate DVD movies on our walls. Even if they're prison walls. No Tom Merritt, Molly Wood and Jason Howell http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_050908.mp3 29:40 cnet, pro-ip act, microsoft, windows, xp sp3, antitrust, apple, powerbook, ibook, nokia, gta, r2d2 Podcasts Fri, 09 May 2008 18:58:24 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.bole.050808/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_050808.mp3 buzz@cnet.com Announcing the launch of our new dating podcast, Lovin' Out Loud! Also, Microsoft may or may not build content filtering into the Zune, by which we mean "probably will." Also, should judges decide the intent of technology in awarding boffo-sized judgments against P2P search engines? And on that note, we're off to order some pizza online. Announcing the launch of our new dating podcast, Lovin' Out Loud! Also, Microsoft may or may not build content filtering into the Zune, by which we mean "probably will." Announcing the launch of our new dating podcast, Lovin' Out Loud! Also, Microsoft may or may not build content filtering into the Zune, by which we mean "probably will." Also, should judges decide the intent of technology in awarding boffo-sized judgments against P2P search engines? And on that note, we're off to order some pizza online. No Tom Merritt, Molly Wood and Jason Howell http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_050808.mp3 40:50 cnet, internet archive, microsoft, zune, apple, itunes, nbc, copyright, drm, torrentspy, ea, electronic arts, casio, g-shock, windows, microsoft, xp, linux, asus, eee 900, google, street view, papa john's, nasa, comcast Podcasts Thu, 08 May 2008 18:28:55 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.bole.050708/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_050708.mp3 buzz@cnet.com There's a lot of storage headed your way in the coming years. A lotta, in fact. We'd even go so far as to say it's a yotta. Byte. In other news, no one in the tech industry will be taking a vacation between June 15 and July 12, due to the second coming of the iPhone, and Archbishop Desmond Tutu is getting behind a more democratic music industry. Try that one on for size, RIAA. There's a lot of storage headed your way in the coming years. A lotta, in fact. We'd even go so far as to say it's a yotta. Byte. There's a lot of storage headed your way in the coming years. A lotta, in fact. We'd even go so far as to say it's a yotta. Byte. In other news, no one in the tech industry will be taking a vacation between June 15 and July 12, due to the second coming of the iPhone, and Archbishop Desmond Tutu is getting behind a more democratic music industry. Try that one on for size, RIAA. No Tom Merritt, Molly Wood and Jason Howell http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_050708.mp3 26:34 cnet, comcast, sprint, clearwire, wimax, at&t, apple, iphone, malware, limewire, p2p, mp3, mpeg, desmond tutu, ps3, sony, xbox 360, microsoft, taketwo, grand theft auto, gta4, ea, electronic arts, steven spielberg, boom blox Podcasts Wed, 07 May 2008 19:24:29 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.bole.050608/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_050608.mp3 buzz@cnet.com We could tell you not to worry, but then you'd email us and tell us why you should. So, new rule. Always worry. And the HTC Touch Diamond ain't all that, but we're not saying the 3G iPhone is going to be all that, either. Don't get your hopes up. This is turning into an Eeyore sort of day, isn't it? Here's some good news: Zune 2.5 offers TV downloads! So ... Yay! We could tell you not to worry, but then you'd email us and tell us why you should. So, new rule. Always worry. And the HTC Touch Diamond ain't all that. We could tell you not to worry, but then you'd email us and tell us why you should. So, new rule. Always worry. And the HTC Touch Diamond ain't all that, but we're not saying the 3G iPhone is going to be all that, either. Don't get your hopes up. This is turning into an Eeyore sort of day, isn't it? Here's some good news: Zune 2.5 offers TV downloads! So ... Yay! No Tom Merritt, Molly Wood and Jason Howell http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_050608.mp3 35:49 cnet, vodafone, telecom italia, iphone, apple, zune, microsoft, zune card, zune marketplace, itunes, nbc, mcafee, yahoo, htc, 3g, washington post, columbia, amazon, s3 Podcasts Tue, 06 May 2008 18:24:37 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.bole.050508/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_050508.mp3 buzz@cnet.com Yo' momma is so fat. How fat is she? She's so fat she has two Wiis, one for each ... ok, never mind. In other news, Microsoft walked out on Yahoo. Is it for good this time? What does it mean for you? (As usual, a big fat nothing, unless you're a Yahoo stockholder.) Also, on the deathwatch today: E3, Cuba's ban on home computers, and Google audio CAPTCHA. Yo' momma is so fat. How fat is she? She's so fat she has two Wiis, one for each ... ok, never mind. In other news, Microsoft walked out on Yahoo. Is it for good this time? Yo' momma is so fat. How fat is she? She's so fat she has two Wiis, one for each ... ok, never mind. In other news, Microsoft walked out on Yahoo. Is it for good this time? What does it mean for you? (As usual, a big fat nothing, unless you're a Yahoo stockholder.) Also, on the deathwatch today: E3, Cuba's ban on home computers, and Google audio CAPTCHA. No Tom Merritt, Molly Wood and Jason Howell http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_050508.mp3 38:43 cnet, microsoft, yahoo, microhoo, grand theft auto 4, apple, cuba, spam, xobni, outlook, google, captcha, e3, nintendo, wii, wii fit, memristor Podcasts Mon, 05 May 2008 19:17:19 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.bole.050208/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_050208.mp3 buzz@cnet.com There's still time for us to strike entrepreneurial gold, we talk "malicious circuits," and Microsoft blah blah blah blah. Also, Popcorn Hour starts shipping its magical streaming box of wonder and it looks like we're in store for some wiener whistles. There's still time for us to strike entrepreneurial gold, we talk "malicious circuits," and Microsoft blah blah blah blah. There's still time for us to strike entrepreneurial gold, we talk "malicious circuits," and Microsoft blah blah blah blah. Also, Popcorn Hour starts shipping its magical streaming box of wonder and it looks like we're in store for some wiener whistles. No Tom Merritt, Molly Wood and Jason Howell http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_050208.mp3 32:07 cnet, microsoft, yahoo, xbox 360, popcorn, a-100 hd, xm, sirius, pro ip act, hard disk crusher, retro sabotage Podcasts Fri, 02 May 2008 18:48:49 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.bole.050108/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_050108.mp3 buzz@cnet.com As in, stick a fork in the Pidgin forking controversy, because it's forking ridiculous. Also, iTunes Store gets same-day DVD releases and memristors make their debut. In other news, we do get a whiff of vapor, but the possibilities for the new Sezmi set-top box have us pretty fired up, nevertheless. As in, stick a fork in the Pidgin forking controversy, because it's forking ridiculous. Also, iTunes Store gets same-day DVD releases and memristors make their debut. As in, stick a fork in the Pidgin forking controversy, because it's forking ridiculous. Also, iTunes Store gets same-day DVD releases and memristors make their debut. In other news, we do get a whiff of vapor, but the possibilities for the new Sezmi set-top box have us pretty fired up, nevertheless. No Tom Merritt, Molly Wood and Jason Howell http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_050108.mp3 31:03 cnet, tunes, dvd, memristor, microsoft, sezmi, yahoo, asus, eee pc, hd dvd, blu-ray, sony, pidgin, hot dog Podcasts Thu, 01 May 2008 18:27:03 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.bole.043008/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_043008.mp3 buzz@cnet.com Somehow, DR. M has proven himself so diabolically clever that we kind of love him. In other news, will the next iPhone be unlocked, sell for $199 with AT&T contract, cure malaria, wash your dishes, and defeat Kasparov? It will if you believe the rumors. We like to believe them. It's a happy fantasy world. Also, Wikipedia is broken. Where have you heard that before? Oh, yeah. Here. Somehow, DR. M has proven himself so diabolically clever that we kind of love him. In other news, $199 iPhone 2? Somehow, DR. M has proven himself so diabolically clever that we kind of love him. In other news, will the next iPhone be unlocked, sell for $199 with AT&T contract, cure malaria, wash your dishes, and defeat Kasparov? It will if you believe the rumors. We like to believe them. It's a happy fantasy world. Also, Wikipedia is broken. Where have you heard that before? Oh, yeah. Here. No Tom Merritt, Molly Wood and Jason Howell http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_043008.mp3 42:40 cnet, at&t, iphone, apple, microsoft, riaa, ps3, sony, wikipedia, doj, myspace, dvr, reiser, linux, google, vista Podcasts Wed, 30 Apr 2008 18:29:19 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.bole.042908/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_042908.mp3 buzz@cnet.com There can be only one (see Highlander II, you n00bs) MMORPG that makes you clean your room. And we have found it. Chore Wars. Also, iPhone comes to Canada and we go green: new Prius talk, disappearing ink to save on energy and people, and how to stop buying CDs (uh, once the labels get on board). We unveil the MMORPG to end all MMORPGs: Chore Wars. Cleaning the kitchen has never been so epic. Also, iPhone comes to Canada! There can be only one (see Highlander II, you n00bs) MMORPG that makes you clean your room. And we have found it. Chore Wars. Also, iPhone comes to Canada and we go green: new Prius talk, disappearing ink to save on energy and people, and how to stop buying CDs (uh, once the labels get on board). No Tom Merritt, Molly Wood and Jason Howell http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_042908.mp3 31:32 cnet, microsoft, windows, xp sp3, psystar, apple, OQO, prius, ford, hdtracks, flac, aiff, wb, ebay, wigix, holographic storage, eula, malware, chorewars Podcasts Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:31:23 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.bole.042808/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_042808.mp3 buzz@cnet.com Dell, HP, and Lenovo will offer Windows XP as a "pre-downgrade," as a convoluted way to get you out of having to buy Windows Vista. Hear that, Microsoft? The bell tolls for you. Speaking of "For Whom the Bell Tolls," Metallica is considering all the "Internet options" for its upcoming album (that includes hoping people on the Internet will buy it). Dell, HP, and Lenovo will offer Windows XP as a "pre-downgrade," as a convoluted way to get you out of having to buy Windows Vista. Hear that, Microsoft? The bell tolls for you. Dell, HP, and Lenovo will offer Windows XP as a "pre-downgrade," as a convoluted way to get you out of having to buy Windows Vista. Hear that, Microsoft? The bell tolls for you. Speaking of "For Whom the Bell Tolls," Metallica is considering all the "Internet options" for its upcoming album (that includes hoping people on the Internet will buy it). No Tom Merritt, Molly Wood and Jason Howell http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_042808.mp3 31:20 cnet, podcast, GTA IV, Mario Kart, Microsoft, Yahoo, Windows XP, Windows Vista, downgrade Podcasts Mon, 28 Apr 2008 18:06:29 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.bole.042508/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_042508.mp3 buzz@cnet.com Brian Cooley fills in for Molly and Jason ( tall order). We also meet his kitten Moneypenny, unfortunately she doesn't say much. Even when we talked about kitten captcha. Oh well. Brian Cooley fills in for Molly and we get to meet his cat. Sort of. Brian Cooley fills in for Molly and Jason ( tall order). We also meet his kitten Moneypenny, unfortunately she doesn't say much. Even when we talked about kitten captcha. Oh well. No Tom Merritt, Molly Wood and Jason Howell http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_042508.mp3 36:37 cnet, Yahoo, YOS, Apple, Storm worm, Skype Podcasts Fri, 25 Apr 2008 18:20:10 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.bole.042408/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_042408.mp3 buzz@cnet.com Ok, the Internet, that was pretty cool. But molten jets of metal hurled through space to destructive effect? I mean, is someone keeping an eye on these DARPA guys or what? In other news today, a DirecTV/DISH conspiracy of awesome proportion, Android coming to T-Mobile this year, and Samsung fanboys prove they are the fanboyest of them all. OK, the Internet, that was pretty cool. But molten jets of metal hurled through space to destructive effect? I mean, is someone keeping an eye on these DARPA guys or what? Ok, the Internet, that was pretty cool. But molten jets of metal hurled through space to destructive effect? I mean, is someone keeping an eye on these DARPA guys or what? In other news today, a DirecTV/DISH conspiracy of awesome proportion, Android coming to T-Mobile this year, and Samsung fanboys prove they are the fanboyest of them all. No Tom Merritt, Molly Wood and Jason Howell http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_042408.mp3 35:52 cnet, hacker, FBI, spying, Ballmer, Windows XP, Windows Vista, SP2, Ninetendo, Wii Podcasts Thu, 24 Apr 2008 18:06:52 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.bole.042308/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_042308.mp3 buzz@cnet.com We explain Live Mesh, the Ninth Circuit tries to explain why customs can search your laptop without any reason at all, and eBay (yawn) sues Craigslist over some (yawn) stock stuff. Also, Apple buys a chip-maker and that story leads to wild speculation about chips and such. No, really. It's a tech show. Haven't you heard this show before? We explain Live Mesh, the Ninth Circuit tries to explain why customs can search your laptop without any reason at all, and eBay (yawn) sues Craigslist over some (yawn) stock stuff. We explain Live Mesh, the Ninth Circuit tries to explain why customs can search your laptop without any reason at all, and eBay (yawn) sues Craigslist over some (yawn) stock stuff. Also, Apple buys a chip-maker and that story leads to wild speculation about chips and such. No, really. It's a tech show. Haven't you heard this show before? No Tom Merritt, Molly Wood and Jason Howell http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_042308.mp3 35:49 cnet, live mesh,msn music,drm,apple,intel,atom,powerpc,ebay,craigslist,sony,gracenote,twitter,rc airplane,captcha,buzz town center Podcasts Wed, 23 Apr 2008 18:51:55 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.bole.042208/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_042208.mp3 buzz@cnet.com Mii parades, Sony Home, and growing new limbs. Slow news days make for the best shows of all. Oh, and FCC Chairman Kevin Martin says evidence points to widespread blocking, Netflix's CEO says the company will charge a slight premium for Blu-Ray discs, and Stephen Hawking says primitive alien life is either likely, or rampant on Earth. Mii parades, Sony Home, and growing new limbs. Slow news days make for the best shows of all. Mii parades, Sony Home, and growing new limbs. Slow news days make for the best shows of all. Oh, and FCC Chairman Kevin Martin says evidence points to widespread blocking, Netflix's CEO says the company will charge a slight premium for Blu-Ray discs, and Stephen Hawking says primitive alien life is either likely, or rampant on Earth. No Tom Merritt, Molly Wood and Jason Howell http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_042208.mp3 32:37 cnet, fcc,comcast,mircosoft,xp sp 3,vista,sony,bmg,nokia,home,ps3,netflix,blu-ray,yahoo,webware,webware 100,stephen hawking,tivo Podcasts Tue, 22 Apr 2008 18:46:12 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.bole.042108/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_042108.mp3 buzz@cnet.com The Russians have canceled their space tourism program, because space is too serious to monetize. Also, Skype offers unlimited long-distance on ... phones. VOIP is so dead. You heard it here first. In other news, Microsoft bonanza: Windows predictions, welcoming ethical hackers, and burning down your house. The Russians have canceled their space tourism program, because space is too serious to monetize. Also, Skype offers unlimited long-distance on ... phones. VOIP is so dead. The Russians have canceled their space tourism program, because space is too serious to monetize. Also, Skype offers unlimited long-distance on ... phones. VOIP is so dead. You heard it here first. In other news, Microsoft bonanza: Windows predictions, welcoming ethical hackers, and burning down your house. No Tom Merritt, Molly Wood and Jason Howell http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_042108.mp3 35:39 cnet, skype,google,microsoft,apple,britannica,wikipedia,cnn,hack,vista,windows 7,xbox 360,zune,audible,twitter,paypal,safari,space tourism Podcasts Mon, 21 Apr 2008 18:40:56 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.bole.041808/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_041808.mp3 buzz@cnet.com AT&T threatens that the Internet is going to run out by 2010, and apparently, it's because everyone's watching Gossip Girl online. Luckily, the CW has caught on to the danger and is pulling Gossip Girl offline so the hordes won't keep watching it on their Website. Because that would be just plain dangerous. Also, Microsoft, Nintendo, and Sony are all number one! Just ask them! AT&T threatens that the Internet is going to run out by 2010, and apparently, it's because everyone's watching Gossip Girl online. AT&T threatens that the Internet is going to run out by 2010, and apparently, it's because everyone's watching Gossip Girl online. Luckily, the CW has caught on to the danger and is pulling Gossip Girl offline so the hordes won't keep watching it on their Website. Because that would be just plain dangerous. Also, Microsoft, Nintendo, and Sony are all number one! Just ask them! No Tom Merritt, Molly Wood and Jason Howell http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_041808.mp3 33:24 cnet, at&t,paypal,microsoft,safari,apple,blockbuster,facebook,beacon,comcast,fcc,net neutrality,gossip girl,cw,nintendo,sony,harvard,edward lorenz,chaos theory,twitter Podcasts Fri, 18 Apr 2008 18:46:32 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.bole.041708/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_041708.mp3 buzz@cnet.com In the news today, Safari saves your bacon with a hole-patching update, and NASA says it's better at math than teen-agers (which we fervently hope is true). Yahoo and Google get closer to a deal, which we fervently hope is just going to happen, already, so we can quit speculating, and we're planning our summer road trip to Pittsburgh. Safari saves your bacon with a hole-patching update, and NASA says it's better at math than teen-agers (which we fervently hope is true). In the news today, Safari saves your bacon with a hole-patching update, and NASA says it's better at math than teen-agers (which we fervently hope is true). Yahoo and Google get closer to a deal, which we fervently hope is just going to happen, already, so we can quit speculating, and we're planning our summer road trip to Pittsburgh. No Tom Merritt, Molly Wood and Jason Howell http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_041708.mp3 40:41 cnet, nasa,asteroid,yahoo,google,microsoft,psystar,nbc,apple,itunes,safari,asus m70,twitter Podcasts Thu, 17 Apr 2008 18:21:33 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.bole.041608/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_041608.mp3 buzz@cnet.com I have never had so much fun reading a legal response than I did the note from the head of Blue Jeans Cables to Monster Cable. See the episode for the full story. We also determine that politicians across the world are nuts, and I'm not good math. Monster tried to shake down Blue Jeans Cables and got smacked down instead. Plus it's crazy law Wednesday! I have never had so much fun reading a legal response than I did the note from the head of Blue Jeans Cables to Monster Cable. See the episode for the full story. We also determine that politicians across the world are nuts, and I'm not good math. No Tom Merritt, Molly Wood and Jason Howell http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_041608.mp3 38:34 cnet, comcast,p2p,psystar,apple,leopard,bluejeans cable,monster cable,wifi,isp,doctorow,whaling,pharming,phishin,nasa,dtv,boy scouts Podcasts Wed, 16 Apr 2008 18:22:44 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.bole.041508/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_041508.mp3 buzz@cnet.com If Flickr's not buying doughnuts for the world, then Tom's not buying. But he's in San Francisco, so he won't have to buy his own doughnut anyway. It's a doughnut paradox. Also, Psystar lays down the smack on Apple's OS X EULA and really, we only care about one thing today: rocket racing. For real. Rockets. Racing. Awesome. If Flickr's not buying doughnuts for the world, then Tom's not buying. But he's in San Francisco, so he won't have to buy his own doughnut anyway. It's a doughnut paradox. If Flickr's not buying doughnuts for the world, then Tom's not buying. But he's in San Francisco, so he won't have to buy his own doughnut anyway. It's a doughnut paradox. Also, Psystar lays down the smack on Apple's OS X EULA and really, we only care about one thing today: rocket racing. For real. Rockets. Racing. Awesome. No Tom Merritt and Molly Wood http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_041508.mp3 33:54 cnet, psystar,apple,monopoly,twitter,microsoft,windows xp,xp sp3,amazon,itunes,flickr,doughnut,xbox 360,myspace,iron man,hybrid Podcasts Tue, 15 Apr 2008 18:16:03 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.bole.041408/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_041408.mp3 buzz@cnet.com Yes, Microsoft has come clean and admitted that they design User Account Control, the little popups that happen when you install software for instance, were in fact designed to annoy you. They hoped it would make software better. IO don't think it worked. Also Rafe gets Blockblustery and we take on Virgin Media's load of Bullocks. Microsoft admits they designed the User Account Control to annoy you. But they meant well! Yes, Microsoft has come clean and admitted that they design User Account Control, the little popups that happen when you install software for instance, were in fact designed to annoy you. They hoped it would make software better. IO don't think it worked. Also Rafe gets Blockblustery and we take on Virgin Media's load of Bullocks. No Tom Merritt and Molly Wood http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_041408.mp3 44:05 cnet, psystar,openmac,apple,clone,vista,microsoft,uac,virgin media,net neutrality,blockbuster,citcuit city,dvr,iptv,fcc,best buy,itunes,safari,boy scout Podcasts Mon, 14 Apr 2008 18:26:23 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.bole.041108/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_041108.mp3 buzz@cnet.com Flickr-haters get free donuts. If that's what you get for hating, sign us up! Also, Gartner hates on Windows, and no one gets any donuts for that. Europe rejects plans to criminalize file-sharing, offering donuts in the form of broad exemptions for fair use, and Network Solutions gets a big, fat donut hole for putting ads on your sub-domains. Flickr-haters get free donuts. If that's what you get for hating, sign us up! Also, Gartner hates on Windows, and no one gets any donuts for that. Flickr-haters get free donuts. If that's what you get for hating, sign us up! Also, Gartner hates on Windows, and no one gets any donuts for that. Europe rejects plans to criminalize file-sharing, offering donuts in the form of broad exemptions for fair use, and Network Solutions gets a big, fat donut hole for putting ads on your sub-domains. No Tom Merritt and Molly Wood http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_041108.mp3 36:29 cnet, meetup,boy scouts,apple,safari,windows,microsoft,gartner, Podcasts Fri, 11 Apr 2008 18:59:04 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.bole.041008/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_041008.mp3 buzz@cnet.com Yahoo and Microsoft bring Google, AOL, and News Corp into the ring for a pretty awesome merger-mania that we sincerely hope involves the gratuitous use of Spandex. Sunday, Sunday, Sunday on Pay-Per View! That darned RSA conference continues to scare the sneezes out of us by demonstrating how taking down a national power grid is trivially easy. (Insert nervous giggle here.) We guess it's good to know? Yahoo and Microsoft bring Google, AOL, and News Corp into the ring for a pretty awesome merger-mania that we sincerely hope involves the gratuitous use of Spandex. Yahoo and Microsoft bring Google, AOL, and News Corp into the ring for a pretty awesome merger-mania that we sincerely hope involves the gratuitous use of Spandex. Sunday, Sunday, Sunday on Pay-Per View! That darned RSA conference continues to scare the sneezes out of us by demonstrating how taking down a national power grid is trivially easy. (Insert nervous giggle here.) We guess it's good to know? No Tom Merritt and Molly Wood http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_041008.mp3 39:00 cnet, yahoo,microsoft,aol,virus,ibm,cpu,last.fm,amazon,blockbuster,iptv,fcc,zune guy,zune,safari,apple Podcasts Thu, 10 Apr 2008 18:23:53 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.bole.040908/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_040908.mp3 buzz@cnet.com It's episode 699, in which we coin a new phrase, "swang pong." You figure it out. Also, video on Flickr and bad news about promotional CDs (and goblins). And if you live in the U.S., it's time to feel good about yourselves and your Internet. A new European study says it's one of the best in the world. Who'da thunk? Episode 699, in which we coin a new phrase, "swang pong." You figure it out. Also, video on Flickr and bad news about promotional CDs (and goblins). It's episode 699, in which we coin a new phrase, "swang pong." You figure it out. Also, video on Flickr and bad news about promotional CDs (and goblins). And if you live in the U.S., it's time to feel good about yourselves and your Internet. A new European study says it's one of the best in the world. Who'da thunk? No Tom Merritt and Molly Wood http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_040908.mp3 40:34 cnet, flickr,wal-mart,drm-free,sonybmg,warner,pixar,3d,walt mossberg,apple,iphone,3g,hp,mini-note,rick astley Podcasts Wed, 09 Apr 2008 18:48:03 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.bole.040808/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_040808.mp3 buzz@cnet.com Today, Buzz is on your side, with such gems of wisdom as "don't shop at Staples," "bacon will kill you," and "how to opt out of Beacon." I guess that last one is pretty helpful. In other news of the day, we refuse to talk about the Google App thing, unless you can prove to us why we should. Thanks in advance. Today, Buzz is on your side, with such gems of wisdom as "don't shop at Staples," "bacon will kill you," and "how to opt out of Beacon." Today, Buzz is on your side, with such gems of wisdom as "don't shop at Staples," "bacon will kill you," and "how to opt out of Beacon." I guess that last one is pretty helpful. In other news of the day, we refuse to talk about the Google App thing, unless you can prove to us why we should. Thanks in advance. No Tom Merritt and Molly Wood http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_040808.mp3 31:14 cnet, google,app engine,internet safety,download tax,windows 7,bill gates,microsoft,icann,godaddy,nintendo,wii,xbox 360,star wars,mysong,smell-o-vision Podcasts Tue, 08 Apr 2008 18:01:02 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.bole.040708/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_040708.mp3 buzz@cnet.com In the news today, men are scamming and being scammed online, Jerry Yang (Yahoo) and Steve Ballmer (Microsoft) are getting nasty (in a legal-sounding way), the official Craigslist blog calls the unofficial Craigslist blog a deceptive text-ad-runner, and we ladies are just over here in the corner being nice to each other. Er, except the ones with the AVPR1a gene. In the news today, men are scamming and being scammed online, and Yahoo and Microsoft are getting nasty (in a legal-sounding way). In the news today, men are scamming and being scammed online, Jerry Yang (Yahoo) and Steve Ballmer (Microsoft) are getting nasty (in a legal-sounding way), the official Craigslist blog calls the unofficial Craigslist blog a deceptive text-ad-runner, and we ladies are just over here in the corner being nice to each other. Er, except the ones with the AVPR1a gene. No Tom Merritt and Molly Wood http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_040708.mp3 38:35 cnet, yahoo,microsoft,walt mossberg,apple,iphone,3g,pizza.com,bill gates,windows 7,vista,blog,bell,isp,scrabble,scrabulous,facebook,craigslist Podcasts Mon, 07 Apr 2008 18:24:47 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.bole.040408/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_040408b.mp3 buzz@cnet.com Happy frakkin' Friday! BSG is back, we're recording in a studio other than our own, and Madonna sleeps with her BlackBerry. Ew. Also today, Craig cracks down on a Craigslist blog and a UK ISP fights back against the filtering machine. Happy frakkin' Friday! BSG is back, we're recording in a studio other than our own, and Madonna sleeps with her BlackBerry. Ew. Happy frakkin' Friday! BSG is back, we're recording in a studio other than our own, and Madonna sleeps with her BlackBerry. Ew. Also today, Craig cracks down on a Craigslist blog and a UK ISP fights back against the filtering machine. No Tom Merritt and Molly Wood http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_040408b.mp3 33:35 cnet, craigslist,verizon,700mhz spectrum,riaa,isp,myspace,xohm,madonna,blackberry,dune Podcasts Fri, 04 Apr 2008 20:28:02 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.bole.040308/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_040308.mp3 buzz@cnet.com It turns out that if you give a rabbit enough coffee, it won't get dementia. And neither will you! Long story. We'll explain. In other news, Apple is now the number one retailer in the United States and Comcast launches 50Mbps broadband in Minneapolis/St. Paul, which actually launches us into a big Comcast rant. Sorry, Comcast. It turns out that if you give a rabbit enough coffee, it won't get dementia. And neither will you! It turns out that if you give a rabbit enough coffee, it won't get dementia. And neither will you! Long story. We'll explain. In other news, Apple is now the number one retailer in the United States and Comcast launches 50Mbps broadband in Minneapolis/St. Paul, which actually launches us into a big Comcast rant. Sorry, Comcast. No Tom Merritt and Molly Wood http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_040308.mp3 34:19 cnet, apple,wal-mart,myspace,comcast,50mbps,new york,big apple,green,at&t,iphone,centro,xbox 360,microsoft,ibm,linden labs,second life,caffeine,amazon,google,skype Podcasts Thu, 03 Apr 2008 18:06:08 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.bole.040208/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_040208.mp3 buzz@cnet.com It's zombie-preparedness day, and may we suggest you also prepare yourself for a barrage of rumors of the eBay and Blu-Ray variety. Also, today, Amazon reaches right inside Molly's brain and launches shopping via text-message (hello, impulse purchase heaven!), and one listener defends the sacred honor of the Chevy Nova. It's zombie-preparedness day, and may we suggest you also prepare yourself for a barrage of rumors of the eBay and Blu-Ray variety. It's zombie-preparedness day, and may we suggest you also prepare yourself for a barrage of rumors of the eBay and Blu-Ray variety. Also, today, Amazon reaches right inside Molly's brain and launches shopping via text-message (hello, impulse purchase heaven!), and one listener defends the sacred honor of the Chevy Nova. No Tom Merritt and Molly Wood http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_040208.mp3 41:07 cnet, riaa,p2p,ebay,skype,google,amazon,xbox 360,microsoft,blu-ray,sony,emi,intel,imac,apple,ebay,vista,itunes,deutsche telekom,t-mobile,engadget mobile,nokia,n810,wimax Podcasts Wed, 02 Apr 2008 18:25:42 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.bole.040108/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_040108.mp3 buzz@cnet.com Except for this one part right at the end, but other than that, this is a strictly joke-free experience. Well, we make a couple of bad jokes, but that's not April's fault. In the actual news today, Windows may be suffering on the enterprise end, we can't find a good reason for Scribd, and we confess that we think computers should do the driving. Except for this one part right at the end, but other than that, this is a strictly joke-free experience. Well, we make a couple of bad jokes, but that's not April's fault. Except for this one part right at the end, but other than that, this is a strictly joke-free experience. Well, we make a couple of bad jokes, but that's not April's fault. In the actual news today, Windows may be suffering on the enterprise end, we can't find a good reason for Scribd, and we confess that we think computers should do the driving. No Tom Merritt and Molly Wood http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_040108.mp3 29:19 cnet, podcast, Google, April Fool's, Storm Worm, Windows, Apple Podcasts Tue, 01 Apr 2008 18:02:32 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.bole.033108/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_033108.mp3 buzz@cnet.com Chumby is the wave of the future, Shine is ... shiny? And tomorrow is Molly's Day Without Google--and maybe yours, too. In other news, if you can call it that, Adobe changes its Photoshop Express terms of service, while the rest of the Internet keeps theirs the same. Chumby is the wave of the future, Shine is ... shiny? And tomorrow is Molly's Day Without Google--and maybe yours, too. Chumby is the wave of the future, Shine is ... shiny? And tomorrow is Molly's Day Without Google--and maybe yours, too. In other news, if you can call it that, Adobe changes its Photoshop Express terms of service, while the rest of the Internet keeps theirs the same. No Tom Merritt and Molly Wood http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_033108.mp3 38:57 cnet, yahoo,shine,microsoft,vista,photoshop express,adobe,facebook,dtv,creative,x-fi,xbox 360,chumby,u2,livenation Podcasts Mon, 31 Mar 2008 19:24:28 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.bole.032808/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_032808.mp3 buzz@cnet.com In the future, we will love the cockroaches, because they bring the WiFi. Sadly, autonomous death-bots will make life unliveable, and that's assuming the Large Hadron Collider hasn't turned us all into strangelets. In happier news, the music industry is floating a plan to tax everyone who uses the Internet so they can prop up the decaying corpse of their business plan! What a fun day. In the future, we will love the cockroaches, because they bring the WiFi. Sadly, autonomous death-bots will make life unliveable, and that's assuming the Large Hadron Collider hasn't turned us all into strangelets. In the future, we will love the cockroaches, because they bring the WiFi. Sadly, autonomous death-bots will make life unliveable, and that's assuming the Large Hadron Collider hasn't turned us all into strangelets. In happier news, the music industry is floating a plan to tax everyone who uses the Internet so they can prop up the decaying corpse of their business plan! What a fun day. No Tom Merritt and Molly Wood http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_032808.mp3 36:04 cnet, riaa,p2p,mpaa,wimax,amazon,leopard,apple,macbook air,hack,dell,blu-ray Podcasts Fri, 28 Mar 2008 18:02:48 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.bole.032708/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_032708.mp3 buzz@cnet.com The combination of foolish corporate admins and folks who don't read very well actually helps save animals. It's a story about do not reply. And it's a good one. In other news, Comcast and BitTorrent reach a surprising deal that benefits both of them. We boggled, as well. The combination of foolish corporate admins and folks who don't read very well actually helps save animals. Who'da thunk? The combination of foolish corporate admins and folks who don't read very well actually helps save animals. It's a story about do not reply. And it's a good one. In other news, Comcast and BitTorrent reach a surprising deal that benefits both of them. We boggled, as well. No Tom Merritt and Molly Wood http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_032708.mp3 31:28 cnet, podcast, comcast, bittorent, Apple, adobe, iPhone, Bug Labs Podcasts Thu, 27 Mar 2008 17:59:18 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.bole.032608/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_032608.mp3 buzz@cnet.com Please, someone, make a Mousetronauts show. We're begging you. In other news, cell phones on airplanes appear to be coming to European airspace near you. Comcast and Time Warner are lining up behind WiMax, and South Park is coming online -- for free! Please, someone, make a Mousetronauts show. We're begging you. In other news, cell phones on airplanes appear to be coming to European airspace near you. Please, someone, make a Mousetronauts show. We're begging you. In other news, cell phones on airplanes appear to be coming to European airspace near you. Comcast and Time Warner are lining up behind WiMax, and South Park is coming online -- for free! No Tom Merritt and Molly Wood http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_032608.mp3 37:10 cnet, mousetronauts, tivo,comcast,comcast,time warner,wimax,motorola,adwords,google,xbox live,windows,microsoft,xp sp3,vista,nvidia,asustek,eee pc,gps,south park Podcasts Wed, 26 Mar 2008 18:44:06 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.bole.032508/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_032508.mp3 buzz@cnet.com I like that photo of you that you posted on Facebook. You know, the private one? Yeah. I saw it. It was pretty cool, although I'd never wear that T-shirt again if I were you. In other news, Netflix DVDs are coming late! The end of the world is nigh! Also, the DOJ approves the XM-Sirius merger and Sony BMG wants to get on your iPod in a decidedly non-rootkit way. I like that photo of you that you posted on Facebook. You know, the private one? Yeah. I saw it. I like that photo of you that you posted on Facebook. You know, the private one? Yeah. I saw it. It was pretty cool, although I'd never wear that T-shirt again if I were you. In other news, Netflix DVDs are coming late! The end of the world is nigh! Also, the DOJ approves the XM-Sirius merger and Sony BMG wants to get on your iPod in a decidedly non-rootkit way. No Tom Merritt and Molly Wood http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_032508.mp3 41:20 cnet, netflix,xm,sirius,fcc,clear channel,microsoft,yahoo,citigroup,elvis costello,vinyl,facebook,security,myspace,google,windows live,opensocial,red sox,directv,wi-fi,vista sp1,ajax,livebook,bebo Podcasts Tue, 25 Mar 2008 18:50:35 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.bole.032408/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_032408.mp3 buzz@cnet.com I think we're going to have to call WiMax dead. After all, the CEO of a WiMax network said it's a "disaster." Ouch. In other news, Sony decided it's not cool to charge $50 to get rid of something you never wanted to begin with, Comcast maybe does and maybe doesn't want to put a camera in your set-top box, and Tom's gonna win himself an XPrize. I think we're going to have to call WiMax dead. After all, the CEO of a WiMax network said it's a "disaster." Ouch. I think we're going to have to call WiMax dead. After all, the CEO of a WiMax network said it's a "disaster." Ouch. In other news, Sony decided it's not cool to charge $50 to get rid of something you never wanted to begin with, Comcast maybe does and maybe doesn't want to put a camera in your set-top box, and Tom's gonna win himself an XPrize. No Tom Merritt and Molly Wood http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_032408.mp3 40:49 cnet, sony,bloatware,crapware,mozilla,safari,apple,fbi,rick roll,wimax,comcast,x prize,university of pennsylvania,microsoft,vista sp1,xp sp3,google,ryerson Podcasts Mon, 24 Mar 2008 18:30:40 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.bole.032108/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_032108.mp3 buzz@cnet.com Veronica's back, and we do spend quite a bit of time talking about DRM, patent law, the 700 MHz wireless spectrum auction winners and other tech topics. However we finished on someting of a low note regarding fiber. Veronica's back, and we do spend quite a bit of time talking tech. However we finished on someting of a low note regarding fiber. Veronica's back, and we do spend quite a bit of time talking about DRM, patent law, the 700 MHz wireless spectrum auction winners and other tech topics. However we finished on someting of a low note regarding fiber. No Tom Merritt and Molly Wood http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_032108.mp3 33:52 cnet, DRM, bit torrent, wireless auction, Google, Verizon, fiber Podcasts Fri, 21 Mar 2008 18:04:02 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.bole.032008/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_032008.mp3 buzz@cnet.com HTC has subtly referenced Phil Dick by naming their forthcoming Android phone Dream. But is it a replicate? We'll never know. And of course Google is crumbling because their search traffic grew. You heard that right. We'll explain that theory and attempt to debunk it on the show. HTC's forthcoming Android phone will be called Dream. Wake up folks, Android's coming! HTC has subtly referenced Phil Dick by naming their forthcoming Android phone Dream. But is it a replicate? We'll never know. And of course Google is crumbling because their search traffic grew. You heard that right. We'll explain that theory and attempt to debunk it on the show. No Tom Merritt and Molly Wood http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_032008.mp3 35:32 cnet, comscore,google,adobe,flash,apple,iphone,cablevision,cablecard,bittorrent,canad's next great prime minister,p2p,android,htc,speria x1,superconducter,cyborg Podcasts Thu, 20 Mar 2008 18:18:00 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.bole.031908/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_031908.mp3 buzz@cnet.com Dell heard the supposition that they might have a high rate of returns on solid state drives and came out swinging. Nuh-uh! sums up their response. Amazon once again correctly leaked a product release date. How do they get away with that? And of course the 700 MHz spectrum auction is over. Did you win? Let us know! Dell comes out harsh against the idea that their solid state drives are defective. And Vist SP 1 hits the shelves. Dell heard the supposition that they might have a high rate of returns on solid state drives and came out swinging. Nuh-uh! sums up their response. Amazon once again correctly leaked a product release date. How do they get away with that? And of course the 700 MHz spectrum auction is over. Did you win? Let us know! No Tom Merritt and Molly Wood http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_031908.mp3 34:40 cnet, amazon,microsoft,vista sp1,fcc,700mhz auction,dell,ssd,adobe,flash,apple,iphone,toshiba,hd dvd,google,beatles,guitar hero,usps,arthur c. clark,cablecard Podcasts Wed, 19 Mar 2008 18:35:24 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.bole.031808/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_031808.mp3 buzz@cnet.com Well we did something we may regret. We allowed a caller to propose on the show. It was sweet, but then we found out it wasn't even the first proposal from that guy to Kristin. Anyway, other than romantic moments, we also had a lot of flash drive discussion, some economic lessons on volume-selling, and a spate of Microsoft news. Our first Buzz Out Loud proposal. And maybe our last if the flood starts. Well we did something we may regret. We allowed a caller to propose on the show. It was sweet, but then we found out it wasn't even the first proposal from that guy to Kristin. Anyway, other than romantic moments, we also had a lot of flash drive discussion, some economic lessons on volume-selling, and a spate of Microsoft news. No Tom Merritt and Molly Wood http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_031808.mp3 41:37 cnet, apple,yahoo,microsoft,amazon,vista sp1,ssd,intel,six-core,iphone,friendfeed,twitter,bigdog Podcasts Tue, 18 Mar 2008 18:33:50 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.bole.031708/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_031708.mp3 buzz@cnet.com TiVo copy protection strikes at the very heart of CableCARD ... and, uh, TiVo. So, maybe they should reconsider going along with that whole HBO lockdown plan, eh? We also learn about how Hulu, Phorm, BT, Google, and everyone else on earth is tracking down all our personal information all the time. Bummer. Featuring Randall Bennett from CNET's The 404 podcast. Enjoy all 55 minutes (hey, I warned you!). TiVo copy protection strikes at the very heart of CableCARD ... and, uh, TiVo. Also, this is a long show, but it's a good one. TiVo copy protection strikes at the very heart of CableCARD ... and, uh, TiVo. So, maybe they should reconsider going along with that whole HBO lockdown plan, eh? We also learn about how Hulu, Phorm, BT, Google, and everyone else on earth is tracking down all our personal information all the time. Bummer. Featuring Randall Bennett from CNET's The 404 podcast. Enjoy all 55 minutes (hey, I warned you!). No Tom Merritt and Molly Wood http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_031708.mp3 53:04 cnet, bt,phorm,yahoo,buzz,google,microsoft,yahoo,firefox 3,flickr,limewire,sweden,isp,p2p,tivo,hbo,cablecard,comcastrush limbaugh Podcasts Mon, 17 Mar 2008 19:03:07 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.bole.031408/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_031408.mp3 buzz@cnet.com Today is 3/14, also known as Pi day, and all we can think about is celebrating by eating large amounts of apple pie. Verizon seems to be warming up to P2P technology, and the music industry is proposing a monthly fee for ISPs to offset the cost of piracy. Do you think the RIAA deserves a slice? Today is 3/14, also known as Pi day, and all we can think about is celebrating by eating large amounts of apple pie. Today is 3/14, also known as Pi day, and all we can think about is celebrating by eating large amounts of apple pie. Verizon seems to be warming up to P2P technology, and the music industry is proposing a monthly fee for ISPs to offset the cost of piracy. Do you think the RIAA deserves a slice? No Tom Merritt and Molly Wood http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_031408.mp3 37:37 cnet, pi,verizon,trend micro,sweden,p2p,p4p,google,android,apple,iphone,mark cuban,blog,battlebots,photobucket,riaa,isp,hulu,sony,microsoft,xbox 360,blu-ray,ps3 Podcasts Fri, 14 Mar 2008 19:54:54 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.bole.031308/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_031308.mp3 buzz@cnet.com Rafe Needleman joins us today for a rant on the MPAA, an explanation of basic economics, musings on mergers in the videogame industry, and managing write times for solid-state hard drives. Jason and I sit back and bask. Rafe Needleman joins us today for a rant on the MPAA, an explanation of basic economics, musings on mergers in the videogame industry, and managing write times for solid-state hard drives. Jason and I sit back and bask. Rafe Needleman joins us today for a rant on the MPAA, an explanation of basic economics, musings on mergers in the videogame industry, and managing write times for solid-state hard drives. Jason and I sit back and bask. No Tom Merritt and Molly Wood http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_031308.mp3 40:31 cnet, aol,bebo,mpaa,p2p,blu-ray,xbox 360,disney,itunes,apple,ea,take-two,gibson,activision,directv,microsoft,windows 7 Podcasts Thu, 13 Mar 2008 18:22:53 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.bole.031208/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_031208.mp3 buzz@cnet.com Hackers have figured out how to hack devices implanted into human hearts. This makes us think, nee demand, that a Jonathan Coulton song and XKCD comic should take up this theme. Plus the hackers aren't done with you yet. They've already hacked iPhone 2.0 software before it's even released. You go clever hackers! Just hands off my heart. On today's show you'll learn how to hack a human heart... and the iPhone 2.0 software. Hackers have figured out how to hack devices implanted into human hearts. This makes us think, nee demand, that a Jonathan Coulton song and XKCD comic should take up this theme. Plus the hackers aren't done with you yet. They've already hacked iPhone 2.0 software before it's even released. You go clever hackers! Just hands off my heart. No Tom Merritt and Molly Wood http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_031208.mp3 36:26 cnet, youtube,yahoo,aol,time warner,divx,stage6,intel,nettop,ipod,nano,apple,beatles,itunes Podcasts Wed, 12 Mar 2008 19:41:08 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.bole.031108/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_031108.mp3 buzz@cnet.com Hulu's coming Wednesday! Ars Technica says it's lame. Beatles on iTunes! Michael Jackson says no. Sprint's super-fast data! For HTC Mogul only. Get the picture? In other bummer news, Tom's on an airplane, but the good news is that the good ship Jollycast covers nicely. Uh. We hope. Hulu's coming Wednesday! Ars Technica says it's lame. Beatles on iTunes! Michael Jackson says no. Sprint's super-fast data! For HTC Mogul only. Get the picture? Hulu's coming Wednesday! Ars Technica says it's lame. Beatles on iTunes! Michael Jackson says no. Sprint's super-fast data! For HTC Mogul only. Get the picture? In other bummer news, Tom's on an airplane, but the good news is that the good ship Jollycast covers nicely. Uh. We hope. No Tom Merritt and Molly Wood http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_031108.mp3 28:55 cnet, hulu,michael jackson,beatles,apple,itunes,lionsgate,eu,google,doubleclick,sprint,evdo rev a,wal-mart,linux,macbook air,linux chaser Podcasts Tue, 11 Mar 2008 18:29:25 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.bole.031008/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_031008.mp3 buzz@cnet.com HD VMD is making its mainstream debut as the next NEXT-generation high-def DVD format. We're tired of war. But we like the low prices, yes, we do. In other tech news today, the Beatles may finally be coming to iTunes (for real this time) and the TSA doesn't believe the MacBook Air is a real laptop. HD VMD is making its mainstream debut as the next NEXT-generation high-def DVD format. We're tired of war. But we like the low prices, yes, we do. HD VMD is making its mainstream debut as the next NEXT-generation high-def DVD format. We're tired of war. But we like the low prices, yes, we do. In other tech news today, the Beatles may finally be coming to iTunes (for real this time) and the TSA doesn't believe the MacBook Air is a real laptop. No Tom Merritt and Molly Wood http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_031008.mp3 36:05 cnet, beatles,itunes,apple,mpaul mccartney,microsoft,xbox 360,digg,tsa,macbook air,hd vmd,blu-ray,wikileaks,enom,t-ray,mp3,rio,mpman Podcasts Mon, 10 Mar 2008 18:56:16 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.bole.030708/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_030708.mp3 buzz@cnet.com We try to cool it on the proselytizing, while also keeping the iPhone SDK hype to a minimum. Both tasks are incredibly hard. In other news today, the Air Force is going to take charge of the Internet, using the sacred "six Ds" principle. Look out! We try to cool it on the proselytizing, while also keeping the iPhone SDK hype to a minimum. Both tasks are incredibly hard. We try to cool it on the proselytizing, while also keeping the iPhone SDK hype to a minimum. Both tasks are incredibly hard. In other news today, the Air Force is going to take charge of the Internet, using the sacred "six Ds" principle. Look out! No Tom Merritt and Molly Wood http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_030708.mp3 28:25 cnet, apple,iphone,sdk,sprint,nextel,cyber command,t-mobile,google,microsoft,digg,kevin rose,sony,mix08,ballmer,mobitv,howard forums,rutube,youtube,adam corolla Podcasts Fri, 07 Mar 2008 19:37:35 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.bole.030608/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_030608.mp3 buzz@cnet.com Microsoft considers switching its bid for Yahoo to all-cash. Because they have a lot of cash. Bill Gates, on the other hand, is practically a pauper, at least per Forbes' annual billionaire list. In other news, the MPAA turns out to have made record revenues in 2007, erasing any and all sympathy anyone might have left for them. Microsoft considers switching its bid for Yahoo to all-cash. Because they have a lot of cash. Bill Gates, on the other hand, is practically a pauper, per Forbes. Microsoft considers switching its bid for Yahoo to all-cash. Because they have a lot of cash. Bill Gates, on the other hand, is practically a pauper, at least per Forbes' annual billionaire list. In other news, the MPAA turns out to have made record revenues in 2007, erasing any and all sympathy anyone might have left for them. No Tom Merritt and Molly Wood http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_030608.mp3 35:20 cnet, apple,sdk,iphone,vista,vista capable,microsoft,internet explorer 8,acid2,acid3,isp,piracy,circuit city,hd dvd,blu-ray,bill gates,warren buffett,ask.com,apple,microsoft,wikileaks Podcasts Thu, 06 Mar 2008 19:04:39 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.bole.030508/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_030508.mp3 buzz@cnet.com On today's episode, we have a tiny little misunderstanding vis a vis the French language, and also there's some tech news. Specifically, Yahoo might be plotting a way to become the biggest tech giant of them all, some CEOs get serious with the smack-talk, and Ask.com becomes Molly's own personal search engine. Aw, that's sweet. We have a tiny little misunderstanding vis a vis the French language today, and also, there's some tech news. On today's episode, we have a tiny little misunderstanding vis a vis the French language, and also there's some tech news. Specifically, Yahoo might be plotting a way to become the biggest tech giant of them all, some CEOs get serious with the smack-talk, and Ask.com becomes Molly's own personal search engine. Aw, that's sweet. No Tom Merritt and Molly Wood http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_030508.mp3 40:10 cnet, yahoo,aol,time warner,microsoft,google,bill gates,adobe,flash,iphone,apple,ipod,singularity,nine inch nails,nin,ask.com,facebook,aim,fcc,comcast,bittorrent,youtube,evolution of dance,ida,wi-fi,haptics,dungeons & dragons,gygax Podcasts Wed, 05 Mar 2008 19:13:37 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.bole.030408/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_030408.mp3 buzz@cnet.com Google Gears is the project that allows online apps to be used even when you don't have an internet connection. Microsoft is apparently making noises about Silverlight being used offline as well. So apparently offline is really hip again. Good for it! Plus I get nailed with a pricing analogy, and we decide Alex is the new anonymous. With Microsoft and Google making pushes to take online software offline, it has us wondering if everything old is new again. Google Gears is the project that allows online apps to be used even when you don't have an internet connection. Microsoft is apparently making noises about Silverlight being used offline as well. So apparently offline is really hip again. Good for it! Plus I get nailed with a pricing analogy, and we decide Alex is the new anonymous. No Tom Merritt and Molly Wood http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_030408.mp3 40:31 cnet,internet explorer 8,microsoft,isp,nokia,silverlight,google,gears,scrabulous,office live workspace,itunes,apple,myspace,mtv,monster cable Podcasts Tue, 04 Mar 2008 19:51:50 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.bole.030308/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_030308.mp3 buzz@cnet.com Jeremy Jaynes has been sentenced to nine years in prison for trying to sell you Viagra. OK I really don't know if it was Viagra, but he was a spammer, and he got sentenced to jail time. I guess he's the first spammer top get canned. We also talk about Wikileaks getting it's domain name back, pirates cracking Vista and Woz critiquing the line of Apple products. Don't spam people. It's not worth it. Jeremy got nine years in jail. Think about it. Jeremy Jaynes has been sentenced to nine years in prison for trying to sell you Viagra. OK I really don't know if it was Viagra, but he was a spammer, and he got sentenced to jail time. I guess he's the first spammer top get canned. We also talk about Wikileaks getting it's domain name back, pirates cracking Vista and Woz critiquing the line of Apple products. No Tom Merritt and Molly Wood http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_030308.mp3 39:10 cnet, wikileaks,spam,vista,microsoft,audible,drm,nine inch nails,torrent,macbook air,iphone,woz,steve wozniak,jailbreak,apple tv,comcast,realnetworks,scrabulous,shuttleworth,linux,ubuntu Podcasts Mon, 03 Mar 2008 19:21:21 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.bole.022908/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_022908.mp3 buzz@cnet.com Windows Vista may be maligned, enterprise-unfriendly, and seemingly without compatible drivers, but hey, at least it's cheaper! In other not-at-all surprising news, it looks like Apple's iPhone SDK might be a little locked down, they might micromanage the apps that end up on the phone, and don't even get us started on the accessories situation. In sum, your basic Apple stuff. Windows Vista may be maligned, enterprise-unfriendly, and seemingly without compatible drivers, but hey, at least it's cheaper! Windows Vista may be maligned, enterprise-unfriendly, and seemingly without compatible drivers, but hey, at least it's cheaper! In other not-at-all surprising news, it looks like Apple's iPhone SDK might be a little locked down, they might micromanage the apps that end up on the phone, and don't even get us started on the accessories situation. In sum, your basic Apple stuff. No Tom Merritt and Molly Wood http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_022908.mp3 41:42 cnet, microsoft,vista,iphone,ipod,sdk,apple,bluetooth,os x,ps3,sony,nintendo,wii,bbc,rugby,google,napster,kazaa,riaa,robin williams,ted,netscape Podcasts Fri, 29 Feb 2008 19:29:15 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.bole.022808/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_022808.mp3 buzz@cnet.com We nuked Yahoo Live. That's it for that. Anyway, what's the fuss with Google Sites and yeah, when WILL the iPhone get more business friendly? In other news, there just ain't much news today, so we're going to spend some time on baby robots and Sprint's awesome new $100 all-you-can-eat plan. Yep, I said awesome. We nuked Yahoo Live. That's it for that. Anyway, what's the fuss with Google Sites and yeah, when WILL the iPhone get more business friendly? We nuked Yahoo Live. That's it for that. Anyway, what's the fuss with Google Sites and yeah, when WILL the iPhone get more business friendly? In other news, there just ain't much news today, so we're going to spend some time on baby robots and Sprint's awesome new $100 all-you-can-eat plan. Yep, I said awesome. No Tom Merritt and Molly Wood http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_022808.mp3 36:17 cnet, google,google sites,wiki,android,apple,iphone,sprint,mlb,nfl,eu Podcasts Thu, 28 Feb 2008 19:25:10 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.bole.022708/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_022708.mp3 buzz@cnet.com Wikileaks gets some serious legal firepower to help in its domain-name-takedown case, and Comcast is in trouble for hiring seat-fillers. Not at the Oscars, at an FCC hearing. Insult to injury: they totally fell asleep! Oh, and Microsoft has to pay more money to the EU. As usual. Wikileaks gets some serious legal firepower to help in its domain-name-takedown case, and Comcast is in trouble for hiring seat-fillers. Wikileaks gets some serious legal firepower to help in its domain-name-takedown case, and Comcast is in trouble for hiring seat-fillers. Not at the Oscars, at an FCC hearing. Insult to injury: they totally fell asleep! Oh, and Microsoft has to pay more money to the EU. As usual. No Tom Merritt and Molly Wood http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_022708.mp3 34:03 cnet, comcast,fcc,net neutrality,eu,microsoft,wikileaks,google,apple,iphone,sdk,comscore,itunes,wal-mart,intellectual property,internet explorer 8 Podcasts Thu, 28 Feb 2008 00:47:31 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.bole.022608/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_022608.mp3 buzz@cnet.com A "three-fer" means there were three stories about ISP filtering. THREE. Which means ISP is turning into an epidemic, which isn't very cool. Times three. In other news, Apple finally updates the MacBook Pros and Yahoo has decided "Buzz" is cool. But they don't mean our podcast. That means there were three stories about ISP filtering. THREE. Which means it's an epidemic. Which isn't very cool. Times three. A "three-fer" means there were three stories about ISP filtering. THREE. Which means ISP is turning into an epidemic, which isn't very cool. Times three. In other news, Apple finally updates the MacBook Pros and Yahoo has decided "Buzz" is cool. But they don't mean our podcast. No Tom Merritt and Molly Wood http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_022608.mp3 37:48 cnet, youtube,pakistan,icann,network solutions,apple,macbook,macbook pro,itunes,wal-mart,target,isp,net neutrality,copyright,ebay,yahoo,digg,buzz,lessig,yahoo live Podcasts Tue, 26 Feb 2008 19:24:08 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.bole.022508/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_022508.mp3 buzz@cnet.com Electronic Arts isn't taking no for an answer from Take-Two, and Pakistan gives us an object lesson in why censorship is bad: in an effort to block YouTube in that country, they took out YouTube for the entire world (for about two hours) and then got themselves taken offline altogether. Wow. That's a day's work, right there. Electronic Arts isn't taking no for an answer from Take-Two, and Pakistan shows us why censorship is bad: they took out YouTube and their own nationwide Internet. Electronic Arts isn't taking no for an answer from Take-Two, and Pakistan gives us an object lesson in why censorship is bad: in an effort to block YouTube in that country, they took out YouTube for the entire world (for about two hours) and then got themselves taken offline altogether. Wow. That's a day's work, right there. No Tom Merritt and Molly Wood http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_022508.mp3 38:51 cnet, pakistan,google,ip,electronic arts, take-two,bear hug,macbook, apple,iphone,sony,warner bros,blu-ray, hd dvd,toshiba,microsoft,internet explorer 8,adobe,air,twitter,itunes Podcasts Mon, 25 Feb 2008 19:14:21 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.bole.022208/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_022208.mp3 buzz@cnet.com Just in time for the devil's episode, the Elmo doll from hell makes the news today. Also, Microsoft's SP1 accidentally possesses some PCs, the UK is threatening to bring Satan's hammer down on ISPs, and yeah, we know they changed the number from 666 to 616, but at this point, we just can't stop ourselves. The Elmo from hell makes a timely appearance for the devil's episode, while Microsoft's SP1 accidentally possesses some machines. Just in time for the devil's episode, the Elmo doll from hell makes the news today. Also, Microsoft's SP1 accidentally possesses some PCs, the UK is threatening to bring Satan's hammer down on ISPs, and yeah, we know they changed the number from 666 to 616, but at this point, we just can't stop ourselves. No Tom Merritt and Molly Wood http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_022208.mp3 37:53 cnet, microsoft,yahoo,vista,vista sp1,isp,piracy,filevault,bitlocker,lunar challenge,brin,fcc,directv,liberty,news corp,optimus maximus,palm,elmo,digital tv,electronic health records Podcasts Fri, 22 Feb 2008 19:06:49 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.bole.022108/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_022108.mp3 buzz@cnet.com What's the only thing worse than Vista? Vista SP1. In other news, we wonder what the world is coming to, as Microsoft and Sprint both make big, powerful moves toward openness and interoperability. We feel so off-balance and yet strangely thrilled. Also, are social networks totally over? We investigate. We're hoping to get to three miles today ... you'll understand in a bit. Also, what's the only thing worse than Vista? Vista SP1. What's the only thing worse than Vista? Vista SP1. In other news, we wonder what the world is coming to, as Microsoft and Sprint both make big, powerful moves toward openness and interoperability. We feel so off-balance and yet strangely thrilled. Also, are social networks totally over? We investigate. No Tom Merritt and Molly Wood http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_022108.mp3 40:34 cnet, microsoft,open source,sprint,wimax,blu-ray,hd dvd,pentagon,facebook,myspace,bebo,photoshop,google,linux,yahoo,palm,foleo,vista,vista sp1,personal health records,itunes,apple,iphone Podcasts Thu, 21 Feb 2008 19:13:56 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.bole.022008/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_022008.mp3 buzz@cnet.com In today's news, we adopt a turtle, you should send some money to Larry Lessig (or a turtle), and PC gaming lives on! In your brain! No, seriously! A new PC Gaming Alliance combined with a mind-control gaming headset have PC gaming looking cool again. Also, Wii Fit is coming out in the U.S. on May 19, so start your diets then. In today's news, we adopt a turtle, you should send some money to Larry Lessig (or a turtle), and PC gaming lives on! In your brain! No, seriously! In today's news, we adopt a turtle, you should send some money to Larry Lessig (or a turtle), and PC gaming lives on! In your brain! No, seriously! A new PC Gaming Alliance combined with a mind-control gaming headset have PC gaming looking cool again. Also, Wii Fit is coming out in the U.S. on May 19, so start your diets then. No Tom Merritt and Molly Wood http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_022008.mp3 36:18 cnet, lessig,pc gaming alliance,microsoft,wii,wii fit,nintendo,sprint,hd dvd,blu-ray,ebay,scientology,pentagon,source fource Podcasts Wed, 20 Feb 2008 19:38:08 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.bole.021908/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_021908.mp3 buzz@cnet.com Blu-Ray wins, we try to exorcise our studio of its many demons, and speaking of demons, the digital photo frame infestation turns hellish. In other news, we think we've figured out the mystery of What Made Scoble Cry, and much to our surprise, it wasn't "The Bucket List." It just might be a Microsoft-made map of the universe. Cool. Blu-Ray wins, we try to exorcise our studio of its many demons, and speaking of demons, the digital photo frame infestation turns hellish. Blu-Ray wins, we try to exorcise our studio of its many demons, and speaking of demons, the digital photo frame infestation turns hellish. In other news, we think we've figured out the mystery of What Made Scoble Cry, and much to our surprise, it wasn't "The Bucket List." It just might be a Microsoft-made map of the universe. Cool. No Tom Merritt and Molly Wood http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_021908.mp3 48:37 cnet, toshiba,blu-ray,hd dvd,itunes,apple,wikileaks,doubletwist,iphone,insignia,virus,trojan,scoble,worldwide telescope,speedcabling Podcasts Tue, 19 Feb 2008 19:28:25 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.bole.021508/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_021508.mp3 buzz@cnet.com Follow my logic here. The only thing keeping you interested in high-def DVDs might be the format war. What if a war ends and nobody cares? Plus, we predict winners in the console war, and we get a turtle named after us! Yay for turtles! We explore the intriguing hypothesis that if the format war ends, nobody will care about the winner. Follow my logic here. The only thing keeping you interested in high-def DVDs might be the format war. What if a war ends and nobody cares? Plus, we predict winners in the console war, and we get a turtle named after us! Yay for turtles! No Tom Merritt and Molly Wood http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_021508.mp3 38:01 cnet, toshiba,hd dvd,nintendo,wii,sony,ps3,microsoft,xbox 360,revver,google,iphone,r.e.m.,shins,podmaps,apple tv,halle berry Podcasts Fri, 15 Feb 2008 18:22:56 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.bole.021408/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_021408.mp3 buzz@cnet.com Rush Limbaugh is asking Steve Jobs for help with his Mac Pros. Hey, Rush, give us a call! We'll help! In other news, Microsoft is teaching kids how to crack down on their intellectual property before they're even out of knickers. (Knickers? Knickers.) Oh, and Twitter hits the New York Times Fashion and Style section. Apocalypse is nigh. Rush Limbaugh is asking Steve Jobs for help with his Mac Pros. Hey, Rush, give us a call! We'll help! Rush Limbaugh is asking Steve Jobs for help with his Mac Pros. Hey, Rush, give us a call! We'll help! In other news, Microsoft is teaching kids how to crack down on their intellectual property before they're even out of knickers. (Knickers? Knickers.) Oh, and Twitter hits the New York Times Fashion and Style section. Apocalypse is nigh. No Tom Merritt and Molly Wood http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_021408.mp3 35:49 cnet, rush limbaugh,hp,google,yahoo,microsoft,xbox 360,nintendo,wii,nokia,n-gage,youtube,bebo,facebook,star trek,star wars,twitter Podcasts Thu, 14 Feb 2008 19:10:09 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.bole.021308/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_021308.mp3 buzz@cnet.com Not like, @acedtect, pack up your stuff. More like, poor Yahoo folks are getting pink slips this week, and we're totally reliving it with them on Twitter. Weird. Not like, @acedtect, pack up your stuff. More like, poor Yahoo folks are getting pink slips this week, and we're totally reliving it with them on Twitter. Weird. Not like, @acedtect, pack up your stuff. More like, poor Yahoo folks are getting pink slips this week, and we're totally reliving it with them on Twitter. Weird. No Tom Merritt and Molly Wood http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_021308.mp3 45:16 cnet, yahoo,google,news corp,apple,iphone,apple tv,thinkpad x300, ibm,facebook,isp,p2p,drm,xbox 360,microsoft,t-mobile,starbucks,at&t,spore,twitter Podcasts Wed, 13 Feb 2008 19:10:48 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.bole.021208/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_021208.mp3 buzz@cnet.com In the news today, Microsoft says no to Yahoo's no, Verizon says there's no need to degrade P2P traffic, and Bill Gates says no to 8,000 Facebook friend requests. Also, analysts (and Steve Jobs and AT&T's CEO) say a 3G iPhone is coming "soon," which is probably good news for all the BlackBerry owners suffering yet another unexplained critical outage. Get it together, RIM! Microsoft says no to Yahoo's no, Verizon says there's no need to degrade P2P traffic, and Bill Gates says no to 8,000 Facebook friend requests. In the news today, Microsoft says no to Yahoo's no, Verizon says there's no need to degrade P2P traffic, and Bill Gates says no to 8,000 Facebook friend requests. Also, analysts (and Steve Jobs and AT&T's CEO) say a 3G iPhone is coming "soon," which is probably good news for all the BlackBerry owners suffering yet another unexplained critical outage. Get it together, RIM! No Tom Merritt and Molly Wood http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_021208.mp3 37:19 cnet, microsoft,yahoo,verizon,p2p,netflix,xbox,ps3,sony,best buy,hd dvd, blu-ray,t-mobile,3g,android,iphone,apple,flash,rim,blackberry,presidential science debate,bill gates,facebook,tolkein,hobbit,new line cinema,zune Podcasts Tue, 12 Feb 2008 19:19:22 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.bole.021108/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_021108.mp3 buzz@cnet.com Perhaps the tech giants of the world are all hopped up on the Clear, and that's why they're trying to create MicroHoo/GooNet super-teams. Actually, Yahoo isn't on board unless Microsoft sweetens the pot, so Microsoft was forced to go buy Danger while it waits. In other news, we saw some Android but it was the Nokia N96 that really made us drool. A lot. Perhaps the tech giants of the world are all hopped up on the Clear, and that's why they're trying to create Micro-hoo/GooNet super-teams. Perhaps the tech giants of the world are all hopped up on the Clear, and that's why they're trying to create MicroHoo/GooNet super-teams. Actually, Yahoo isn't on board unless Microsoft sweetens the pot, so Microsoft was forced to go buy Danger while it waits. In other news, we saw some Android but it was the Nokia N96 that really made us drool. A lot. No Tom Merritt and Molly Wood http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_021108.mp3 39:11 cnet, yahoo,microsoft,aol,danger,vista,starbucks,at&t,t-mobile,netflix,hd dvd,blu-ray,android,google,cnet,nokia,np6,ovi,twango,polaroid,cbs,march madness Podcasts Mon, 11 Feb 2008 19:00:42 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.bole.020808/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_020808.mp3 buzz@cnet.com By the time you read this, Yahoo--and the world--may know it's fate. However, Steve Ballmer, who likely would call it destiny, says Yahoo will stay around as a brand. What does that mean for poor MSN? And by extension, MSNBC? Will they go the way of Bob? Or Clippy? Only time and a few earnings calls will say for sure. Meanwhile, Congress and the judiciary system in the U.S. are kicking it into high gear in the tech sector. Yahoo may know their fate today, and Ballmer says their destiny is to stay around as a brand. By the time you read this, Yahoo--and the world--may know it's fate. However, Steve Ballmer, who likely would call it destiny, says Yahoo will stay around as a brand. What does that mean for poor MSN? And by extension, MSNBC? Will they go the way of Bob? Or Clippy? Only time and a few earnings calls will say for sure. Meanwhile, Congress and the judiciary system in the U.S. are kicking it into high gear in the tech sector. No Tom Merritt and Molly Wood http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_020808.mp3 43:30 cnet, microsoft,yahoo,vista,ballmer,msn,apple,macbook,iphone,ipod,touch,do-not-call list,facebook,comcast,ask.com,digsby Podcasts Fri, 08 Feb 2008 18:57:58 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.bole.020708/http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_020708.mp3 buzz@cnet.com Sometimes there's just no news. And sometimes there's just rumors of news. Today is an example of the latter. Half the stories today are rumors of somebody coming out with some products or somebody buying somebody else. Plus, we critique my resume. From Google buying Bebo, to Earthlink buying AOL, to ARM processors in Google Android devices, it's rumor central today. Sometimes there's just no news. And sometimes there's just rumors of news. Today is an example of the latter. Half the stories today are rumors of somebody coming out with some products or somebody buying somebody else. Plus, we critique my resume. No Tom Merritt and Molly Wood http://podcast-files.cnet.com/podcast/cnet_buzzoutloud_020708.mp3 47:55 cnet, arm,3g,at&t,google,mobile world congress,earthlink,aol,bebo,openid,tsa,mpaa,riaa,isp,microsoft,xp,vista,holographic display Podcasts Thu, 07 Feb 2008 19:05:56 GMT http://chkpt.zdnet.com/chkpt/1pcast.bole.020