CNET News Daily Podcast (MP3)
The CNET News team brings you this snappy podcast every weekday, covering everything from privacy to processors, iPods to Intel. Leslie Katz, Erica Ogg, and Jennifer Guevin cover the top technology news of the day, and encourage listeners to be a part of the discussion in the forums. Visit the blog at http://newsdaily.cnet.com.
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10 Episodes of this Podcast:
CNET News Daily Podcast: Nokia's layoffs and Skype's eBay adieu
Published: 2009-11-20 16:21:00 It's been a bad week for Nokia's research and development division, which had more than 300 of its staff laid off this week. The news was a little better for Skype, which detached from its eBay owners and netted a $2.75 billion valuation. Also, Facebook's video hosting is now the third most popular video hosting site on the Web, though it still lags far behind leader YouTube. Hear more about these stories and others in today's episode. Listen now: Download today's podcast
Today's stories: Nokia to lay off up to 330 R&D staffers eBay sets Skype loose at $2.75 billion valuation Facebook becomes third most popular video site Twitter's geotagging API goes live Cisco launches iPhone security app Town to photograph every car that enters and leaves Germ alert: Attack of the killer necktie! HDMI products to get meaningful labels
CNET News Daily Podcast: Meet Chrome OS
Published: 2009-11-19 16:59:00 Today, Google released the source code for its Chrome OS project and gave the public the first real look at how the new operating system for Netbooks will work. CNET reporter Tom Krazit calls in from Google headquarters to give us the scoop. Also in today's podcast: a computer glitch at the FAA caused nationwide flight cancellations and delays; Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer says Windows 7 is selling better than any previous version of Windows; and AOL looks to shed about 2,500 workers and its MapQuest division. Listen now: Download today's podcast
Today's stories: Google releases Chrome OS source code Computer glitch slows U.S. air travel Ballmer: Windows 7 selling like hotcakes AOL: We need to fire 2,500 'volunteers' AOL to sell MapQuest, maybe to Microsoft? Yahoo adds photos, tweets to news search Best Buy starts Black Friday craze a week early Next year's Flip will do Wi-Fi
CNET News Daily Podcast: IBM's work to reverse-engineer the human brain
Published: 2009-11-18 15:16:00 A leading IBM researcher says computers capable of mimicking the human brain's power and efficiency could be just a decade away. CNET News reporter Daniel Terdiman talks about the findings. Plus, Hulu inks its first major music label deal, the Office 2010 beta goes public, and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 breaks even more records than we originally thought. Listen now: Download today's podcast
Today's stories: Modern Warfare 2 tops entertainment industry, not just games Office 2010 beta goes public Who makes the most reliable laptops? Carriers to sell majority of mobile devices by '13 Hulu lands first music label deal Google set to promote Chrome extensions Intel sees opportunities in wind, electric cars IBM: Computing rivaling human brain may be ready by 2019
CNET News Daily Podcast: AOL gets a spin-off target date
Published: 2009-11-17 16:44:00 Eight years after merging with Time Warner, AOL has finally been given a date for when it's being spun off to once again be its own company. We also talk about clean coal in China, the next versions of Adobe's Flash and AIR platforms, as well as the news that Microsoft's next version of Internet Explorer isn't quite ready for a public peek just yet. Two small housekeeping notes: Thanks to everyone who wrote in last week to provide feedback on the CNET News Podcast. It's much appreciated. Also, there was a problem with Monday's episode making it to places like iTunes and other podcasting grabbers. In case it hasn't shown up yet, try refreshing the feed in whatever podcasting software you're using. Listen now: Download today's podcast
Today's stories: AOL to spin off Dec. 9, begin trading Dec. 10 Survey: Third of teens text while driving T-Mobile resumes Sidekick sales Antitrust concerns linger in Google Books deal Adobe releases new Flash, AIR betas Paul Allen diagnosed with cancer Internet Explorer 9 not coming at PDC GE inks deal for 'cleaner coal' in China
CNET News Daily Podcast: Supercomputers and the future of Hulu
Published: 2009-11-16 17:31:00 Supercomputers are in the news again. First Microsoft has a new version of its Excel program that can tear spreadsheets that used to take weeks to calculate, down into a few hours. Then we've got results released early Monday that unveil which company gets to claim its supercomputer as the fastest among the top 500 in the world. We also get CNET News senior writer Greg Sandoval on the phone to talk about what's going on with Hulu, and why it may soon cost you money to watch your favorite TV shows and movies on the popular site. Listen now: Download today's podcast
Today's stories: Judge rules for Apple in Psystar case 'Jaguar' supercomputer races past 'Roadrunner' Cisco boosts bid for Tandberg to $3.41 billion Microsoft testing Excel for supercomputers iPhone app developer quits over approval process Oxford's word of the year? 'Unfriend' Hulu's backers bicker as Web video soars
CNET News Daily Podcast: Dell's big smartphone move
Published: 2009-11-13 15:43:00 In today's podcast: Dell makes its entry into the smartphone category official with the Dell Mini 3, Verizon Communications starts warning music pirates, Advanced Micro Devices' rough road is just beginning, and Office 2010 leaks early online. Please take this short survey to help us make this podcast even better. Listen now: Download today's podcast
Today's stories: Dell unveils Android-based Mini 3 smartphone Verizon tests sendding RIAA copyright notices With $1.25 billion, can AMD finally compete? Office 2010 beta leaks early A CNET Conversation with Eric Schmidt Vega tablet is real
CNET News Daily Podcast: Have Intel and AMD buried the hatchet?
Published: 2009-11-12 15:37:00 In the wake of Thursday's announcement of a $1.25 billion settlement in the long-running disputes between Intel and AMD, CNET News reporter Stephen Shankland talks about whether the hatchet is finally buried, and who (if anyone) is emerging a winner. And please take this (very) short survey to help us make the podcast more of what you're looking for. Listen now: Download today's podcast
Today's stories: Intel to pay AMD $1.25 billion in antitrust settlement Universities reject Kindle over inaccessibility for the blind Yes, it's coming: The Boxee Box Apple ranks 3rd in smartphones, nipping at RIMs heels Expert says Adobe Flash policy is risky NASA launches Web resource for 2012 predictions Twitter issues mulligan on new 'retweet' feature U.S. Army orders bridges made of recycled plastic Even in media mecca, plenty are willing to pirate
CNET News Daily Podcast: No solar power in my backyard, please
Published: 2009-11-11 17:21:00 Are solar and wind the new nuclear? Alternative energy has a lot of support across the country, but when it comes to actually building solar and wind farms, some communities are saying "not in my backyard." Also in today's podcast: Adobe Systems has a 9 percent layoff, Google cuts prices on its photo storage service, and how real a threat is malware planting child porn on your PC? Please help us make the podcast better by taking this quick (we mean it!) survey. Listen now: Download today's podcast
Today's stories: As alternative energy grows, NIMBY turns green Adobe to cut 9 percent of workforce RealNetworks appeals injunction on RealDVD sales A child porn-planting virus: Threat or bad defense? Google cuts Picasa photo storage prices Nokia: Smartphone batteries need 'breakthrough' Is Mozilla's plan for contributions working?
CNET News Daily Podcast: Kindles, Droids, and gadgets for the blind
Published: 2009-11-10 16:05:00 In today's episode, we talk about Amazon's new Kindle software application for PCs, a super cheap Windows 7 laptop that costs about the same price as a copy of the new operating system, and Google's gift of free airport Wi-Fi for the holidays. Also--as mentioned at the end of the podcast, we want your thoughts on how to make the Daily News Podcast even better. If you have a minute, head over to this page and answer a few survey questions. It only takes a minute or two, and will help us make a more enjoyable podcast for you. Listen now: Download today's podcast
Today's stories: Sprint to cut 2,000 to 2,500 jobs Amazon debuts Kindle for PC Initial Motorola Droid sales look good Intel Celeron chip anchors $249 Acer Windows 7 laptop Google's holiday gift: Free airport Wi-Fi Judge bans Twitter from court Intel debuts text reader for the blind
CNET News Daily Podcast: Firefox is five
Published: 2009-11-09 15:15:00 On November 9, 2004, Firefox 1.0 launched to fight the growing dominance of Microsoft's Internet Explorer, the browser that had essentially killed the first major consumer browser, Netscape Navigator. The project, originally named Phoenix to symbolize rebirth from Netscape's ashes, has now clawed its way back to account for nearly a quarter of the browser usage today. It's been an eventful five years. We discuss Mozilla, Firefox, and the future of browsers with CNET News senior writer Stephen Shankland. Also on the podcast: Google buys advertising technology company but may loose content, CPU sales bounce back, and the iPhone gets Rickrolled. Listen now: Download today's podcast
Today's stories: Google to acquire AdMob for $750 million Google may lose WSJ, other News Corp. sites Rickrolling iPhone worm is never gonna give you up Nokia recalls 14 million chargers PC processor shipments break record Nvidia CEO says 'no' to Intel-compatible chip After 5 years, Firefox faces new challenges
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