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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CNET News Daily Podcast: Blackberry hacked, 4chan blocked, iPad unwanted
Published: 2010-02-08 15:34:00 Think your BlackBerry is immune from the security threats you've been hearing about on other smartphones? A Veracode researcher has demonstrated spyware that allows someone to steal a stranger's contact list, read text messages in real time, and track the location of the phone. The smartphone's vulnerability can be turned off, but researcher Tyler Shields says the problem is that, on the BlackBerry, "The security models are inadequate because they trust by default." Also: China busts hacker ring; Jobs' keynote dims iPad enthusiasm; Endeavour blasts off to deliver new window to space station; and more. Listen now: Download today's podcast
Today's stories: BlackBerry has spyware risk too, researcher says Verizon blocked some 4chan sites China breaks up Black Hawk hacking ring PayPal suspends service in India Survey: Majority of people don't want an iPad Nook back on sale Linux founder endorses Google's Nexus One Bids are in for AOL's sale of ICQ--it's down to 'UN' of 4 buyers Israeli gas stations to swap Better Place car batteries Endeavour streaks into space in final night flight
CNET News Daily Podcast: FBI asks ISPs to track site visits
Published: 2010-02-05 15:28:00 The FBI wants ISPs to keep records of sites visited by customers for up to two years, the Justice Department isn't happy with the Google Books settlement, the Large Hadron Collider revs up for its longest run yet, and we've got ways to beat Super Bowl withdrawal, all in today's podcast. Listen now: Download today's podcast
Today's stories: FBI wants to keep track of sites you visit DoJ not pleased with latest Google Book agreement Smartphones zoom in record 2009 Hadron collider ready for lengthy run Facebook takes over its display ads from Microsoft Best virtual ways to play your own Super Bowl
CNET Daily Podcast: Sony earnings call brings good news, mild mocking
Published: 2010-02-04 15:54:00 While Sony had a good financial news in its earnings call Thursday, its CFO also made a comment that has some in the blogosphere mildly ridiculing the company. CNET consumer reporter Erica Ogg explains what he said and why some tech blogs are mocking it. Listen now: Download today's podcast
Today's stories: U.S. House passes cybersecurity research bill Billions to be spent on smart-grid cybersecurity Air Force taps IBM for secure cloud Lenovo hits stride in third quarter Sony sales, earnings bounce back Remember when Sony was the innovator? AT&T green-lights Sling Player on iPhone Robonaut 2: The offspring of GM and NASA Happy Birthday, The Sims
CNET News Daily Podcast: A government warning on cybersecurity
Published: 2010-02-03 16:01:00 A government warning on cybersecurity, the debate over Flash vs. HTML5, and how to control a light with your mind. Get those stories and more of tech's top headlines in today's daily news podcast. Listen now: Download today's podcast
Today's stories: Government warns of looming cyberthreats Twitter reveals torrent scam details IBM to buy health care software firm Global video game sales fell 7 percent in 2009 Comcast rides broadband, voice subscriber gains AOL beats Wall Street's low expectations HTML vs. Flash: Can a turf war be avoided? WoW auction house app coming to iPhone Want light? Just think about it
CNET News Daily Podcast: Chrome OS tablet mock-ups excite
Published: 2010-02-02 15:48:00 The Web is buzzing about some mock-ups from Google that depict modified versions of the Chrome OS running on tablet form factor hardware. While still very early on in development, the designs have shown some insight on where Google is with the yet-to-be-released operating system, which is due out later this year. Find out more about what the mock-ups show, and some of today's other top stories by tuning into today's show. Listen now: Download today's podcast
Today's stories: Google shows off Chrome OS tablet ideas Twitter resets passwords after phishing attack Film studio blames money woes on economy, tech Office 2010 hits the release candidate stage Microsoft investigating Windows 7 battery issue New Facebook craze can violate terms of service Report: Google planning app store for businesses NTT DoCoMo to show off 4G handset
CNET News Daily Podcast: Amazon dumps Macmillan books, temporarily
Published: 2010-02-01 16:27:00 Book seller Amazon and book publisher Macmillan have been engaged in a battle over the pricing of electronic books. It has resulted in Amazon removing all Macmillan books from Amazon, including print titles. To help us understand what's going on with this issue, CNET's David Carnoy joins us from our New York office. Also: Steve Jobs speaks out against Google and Adobe; Robots evolve; Qwest turns off, then on, ISP service for accused copyright stealer; and more. Listen now: Download today's podcast
Today's stories: Amazon agrees to higher prices in e-book dispute Short on cash, Wikileaks suspends operations AT&T 3G version of Nexus One coming Microsoft tries to reinvent the bar code Grandma endures wrongful ISP piracy suspension Report: Jobs says 'don't be evil' mantra is BS Colbert starts iPad campaign at the Grammys Robots evolve to learn cooperation, hunting
CNET News Daily Podcast: Is Cash for Caulkers getting closer?
Published: 2010-01-29 15:20:00 We should know within several weeks whether Cash for Caulkers, a proposed multibillion dollar program designed to create jobs and lower homeowners' energy bills, will become law. CNET reporter Martin LaMonica has more on the program and who's getting onboard. Listen now: Download today's podcast
Today's stories: T-Mobile data issues hit Nexus One owners Congressional sites defaced after Obama speech Gates promises $10 billion for vaccines Energy-harvesting rubber could power phones At Vancouver Olympics, straw battles sun, rain 'Home Star' program to plug home energy retrofit
CNET News Daily Podcast: Good financial news for three tech companies
Published: 2010-01-28 16:57:00 AT&T, Nokia, and Netflix all report good earnings news; Facebook gets dinged on privacy again; space shuttle Endeavour gets cleared for launch; and more of today's top headlines. Listen now: Download today's podcast
Today's stories: Canadian official launches new probe into Facebook Endeavour cleared for Feb. 7 launch Ferrari set to unveil hybrid 'Stealth' wind turbine blade may end radar problem AT&T profits up 25 percent on wireless growth Nokia rides smartphone gains in fourth quarter 1.1 million new subscribers boost Netflix earnings $1 million for first perfecto in MLB 2K10
CNET News Daily Podcast: Apple iPad makes its debut
Published: 2010-01-27 15:54:00 After endless rumors and speculation, Apple finally unveils its tablet. CNET reporter Erica Ogg was on hand for the announcement in San Francisco and she details the device. Plus, Oracle's acquisition of Sun is now official. Listen now: Download today's podcast
Today's stories: Apple's iPad: What you need to know Oracle buys Sun, becomes hardware company Oracle sues Rimini Street, alleges 'massive theft' China: Law-abiding Android phones are OK Police set up Olympics e-crime teams PS3 has landed at Hong Kong airport
CNET News Daily Podcast: Apple earnings jump 50 percent
Published: 2010-01-26 16:18:00 Today's podcast is full of statistical goodness. Besides the latest numbers from Monday's Apple earnings call (spoiler: they're good), we've got new numbers on AMD's gains on PC chip shipments, as well as the continued growth of digital camera and virtual goods sales going into 2010. Listen in to get the scoop. Listen now: Download today's podcast
Today's stories: Apple earnings jump 50 percent Google prepares 3G fix for Nexus One Google Voice finally on iPhone--in the browser RIAA in pickle over Jammie Thomas ruling Attackers sent Google workers IMs from 'friends' AMD gains as PC chip shipments hit record FAA wants to know Boeing 747-8 is hack-proof Virtual goods continue to make (real) serious money Digital camera sales rebound expected in 2010
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