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- Published: Nov 13, 09In 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 smartphoneVerizon tests sendding RIAA copyright noticesWith $1.25 billion, can AMD finally compete?O
- Published: Nov 12, 09In 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 settlementUniversities reject Kindle over inaccess
- Published: Nov 11, 09Are 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
- Published: Nov 10, 09In 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 mor
- Published: Nov 9, 09On 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 S
- Published: Nov 6, 09eBay will move forward with selling its stake in Skype, the company said Friday, now that a licensing dispute over the software that underlies Skype's service has been settled. eBay will get $1.9 billion in cash in the deal, which will close by the end of the year.Also on the podcast: Smartphone sales rise, the Motorola Droid has its coming out party, more charges in the Galleon insider trading case, and Google aims to be less "creepy." Listen now:Download today's podcast Today's stories:eBay's
- Published: Nov 5, 09Known for using brilliant engineers, complex algorithms, and speedy servers to organize online information in a simple and accessible way, Google is learning how to add the human touch to its repertoire as customers look for answers that can't be found on an FAQ. CNET News reporter Tom Krazit talks about what the search giant is doing to improve the customer experience and why that task is getting more difficult. That, plus other headlines of the day, on Thursday's CNET News Daily Podcast. Li
- Published: Nov 4, 09Today's tech update includes a new antitrust lawsuit filed again Intel, a legal challenge to Barnes & Noble's Nook e-reader, AT&T sues Verizon over commercials, and more.Listen now:Download today's podcast Today's stories:N.Y. antitrust suit accuses Intel of briberySpring Design seeks injunction barring Nook salesAT&T vs. Verizon: There's a lawyer for thatComcast earnings climb 22 percentMicrosoft cuts 800 more jobsMicrosoft makes over the MSN butterflyImages: MSN through the yearsTwitter transl
- Published: Nov 3, 09Black Friday will be here in mere weeks, but the extended warranty business runs year round. What are some things to watch out for, and do you really need to buy a warranty for some of the smaller ticket items? We get CNET News reporter (and fellow CNET News Daily Podcast host) Erica Ogg in the studio to give us a breakdown on tech warranties, along with what gadgets you should and shouldn't buy one of these warranties for. We also talk about Best Buy's upcoming video service, batteries made out
- Published: Nov 2, 09Forrester Research says that while retail sales will probably be flat this holiday season, online sales are expected to reach $44.7 billion, an 8 percent jump over last year.Seventy-two percent of retailers questioned said they expect holiday sales to increase over last year. And the customer experience may be improved as well. Online retailers may also show a new focus on customer engagement and service.Also on the podcast: The Wii is losing ground, Amazon has finished its acquisition of Zap
- Published: Oct 30, 09Motorola has been desperate for a hit phone since the Razr. The Droid, powered by Android 2.0, and available beginning next week, could be the beginning of a comeback for the handset maker, says CNET's Maggie Reardon. She talks about the importance of the Droid's exclusive contract with Verizon, and why it could be the key to its success.Also on today's podcast: Sony suffers another bad quarter, ICANN makes one of the biggest changes to the Internet in 40 years, Facebook gets a huge judgment aga
- Published: Oct 29, 09Automakers don't want people to feel like driving electric means radical changes. CNET News reporter Martin LaMonica talks about what they're doing to make the transition easier for consumers. That, plus Sprint continues to bleed customers, Nintendo unveils a supersized version of the DSi, and much more. Listen now:Download today's podcast Today's stories:Sprint losses and customer defections continueMotorola sees small third-quarter profitAmazon lets shoppers pay with a phraseDSi LL: Nintendo s
- Published: Sep 12, 08A year after being surprised by upstart budget brands like Vizio and Olevia, the big names in TV have fought back. Samsung showed it too could play their game, and developed its own line of budget model TVs, which have helped it return to dominance......
- Published: Sep 11, 08The CTIA Wireless show in San Francisco is in full swing and CNET editors have gotten their hands on lots of newly unveiled hardware like the LG Logic and HTC Touch Pro. Hear CNET senior editor Kent German's assessment of the offerings and new......
- Published: Sep 10, 08The fall CTIA wireless show kicked off Wednesday with a slew of new phones and mobile services, including the first clamshell-shaped BlackBerry and Verizon's first 3G handset. Check out our full coverage here. A trial switch to digital TV may not......
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