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Archive for July, 2008

Lab Rats // Episode 131

Posted by Alan Henry on July 29th, 2008

On this week’s Lab Rats, Andy and Sean take on demystifying another technology that we all use but may not understand, the Portable Document Format, or the PDF. What’s it for? Why do people use it? Find out on this week’s Lab Rats! Lab Rats // Episode 131 [ episode notes and download links ]

This Week in Tech [TWiT] // Episode 153

Posted by Alan Henry on July 29th, 2008

On this week’s TWiT, Leo Laporte, John C. Dvorak, Kevin Rose, and Patrick Norton, some of the original TWiTs, gather around the table to talk tech! Among the topics discussed are rumors of a Digg/Google partnership or even takeover, Steve Jobs’ health and whether or not it is even an issue, the tragic end to [...]

Systm // Episode 63

Posted by Alan Henry on July 29th, 2008

On this week’s Systm, Patrick lends a hand with finding DIY ways to make your own Bluetooth speakerphone to install in your car. That way you can keep your hands on the wheel and have a clear conversation at the same time. Systm // Episode 63 [ episode notes | HD video download ]

Pixel Perfect with Bert Monroy // Episode 93

Posted by Alan Henry on July 29th, 2008

On this week’s Pixel Perfect, Bert brings back High Dynamic Range (HDR) expert Ben Willmore in part 2 of his series on how to master the art of HDR photography and photo manipulation! Pixel Perfect with Bert Monroy // Episode 93 [ episode notes | HD video download ]

Tekzilla // Episode 43

Posted by Alan Henry on July 29th, 2008

On this week’s Tekzilla, Veronica gives us her roundup of this year’s absolutely forgettable E3 gaming expo, help with your Digital SLR camera, and a solid chance to win the Tekzilla and NVidia badass gaming rig that the Tekzilla crew is giving away! Tekzilla // Episode 43 [ episode notes | HD video download ]

FLOSS Weekly // Episode 34

Posted by Alan Henry on July 29th, 2008

On this week’s fine episode of FLOSS Weekly, Leo and Randal sit down with Jacob Kaplan-Moss to discuss Django, a Python-based framework for Web design and development with a focus on clean design and pragmatic application building. FLOSS Weekly // Episode 34 [ episode notes | audio download ]

Jumping Monkeys // Episode 56

Posted by Alan Henry on July 29th, 2008

On this week’s Jumping Monkeys, Leo and Megan get together again to chat about parenting in the digital age, including living lean and with fewer possessions for a streamlined lifestyle! They sit down with Dave Bruno – a man trying to rid his life of 100 things by November. Jumping Monkeys // Episode 56 [ [...]

Diggnation // Episode 160

Posted by Alan Henry on July 26th, 2008

Another week, another Diggnation! On this week’s episode, it’s all about pirates! Kevin and Alex chat about The Pirate Bay’s desire to encrypt the net entirely, recently released photos of a crashed B2 stealth bomber, pirates buy more music than most people, and a belgian beer company buys Anheuser-Busch – worst case scenario is the [...]

Digg Reel // Episode 28

Posted by Alan Henry on July 26th, 2008

On this week’s Digg Reel, things are about to get weird. Check out how to beat the claw game, how not to use a drive-through ATM, a crazy biker laying down on his bike while talking on his cell phone, and more. Digg Reel // Episode 28 [ episode notes | HD video download ]

popSiren // Episode 19

Posted by Alan Henry on July 26th, 2008

On this week’s popSiren, Sarah rounds up the news of some newly found footage from Fritz Lang’s classic film, Metropolis, human speech traced back to talking fish, and more! popSiren // Episode 19 [ episode notes | HD video download ]

Windows Weekly // Episode 69

Posted by Alan Henry on July 26th, 2008

On this week’s Windows Weekly, Paul and Leo sit down and chat about Microsoft’s re-organization plans, Microsoft takes a cue from Apple, share their Vista pick of the week, and more. Windows Weekly // Episode 69 [ episode notes | audio download ]

commandN // Episode 141

Posted by Alan Henry on July 26th, 2008

On this week’s commandN, Amber and Will wrap up some of the week’s most webby stories, chat about Studivz, the Nintendo Wii hits the top-selling console mark in the United States, Apple apologizes for a rough MobileMe rollout, why Batman could actually exist, and more. commandN // Episode 141 [ episode notes and download links [...]

Security Now! // Episode 154

Posted by Alan Henry on July 26th, 2008

On this week’s Security Now, Leo and Steve open up the mailbag to read and answer more listener questions. Security Now! // Episode 154 [ episode notes | audio download ]

DL.TV // Episode 242

Posted by Alan Henry on July 26th, 2008

On this week’s DL.TV, 1UP’s Garnett Lee is on the set with Robert Heron to wrap up the announcements and events from this year’s almost forgettable E3. Additionally, they chat with Adobe about Adobe AIR and its functionality, and more, including DL.TV’s video card giveaway! DL.TV // Episode 242 [ episode notes and download links [...]

MacBreak Weekly // Episode 99

Posted by Alan Henry on July 24th, 2008

On this week’s MacBreak Weekly, Leo Laporte, Merlin Mann, Arnold Kim, and Andy Ihnatko gather around to discuss the fate of MacRumors, iPhone 3G woes and cheers, thoughts on an Apple tablet (like we haven’t heard that one before), and more. MacBreak Weekly // Episode 99 [ episode notes | audio download ]

CrankyGeeks // Episode 126

Posted by Alan Henry on July 24th, 2008

On this week’s CrankyGeeks, John C and Sebastian are joined by Dylan Tweney, Senior Editor, Wired News; and Jason Cross, Senior Editor, Extremetech.com to talk tech and get cranky! Together they continue John C’s irrational dislike about the iPhone 3G, chat about Yahoo! settling with Carl Icahn before he managed to take a company sale [...]

MacBreak // Episode 162

Posted by Alan Henry on July 24th, 2008

On this week’s MacBreak, Alex Lindsay and Keith Lang show you how to use Quartz Composer to control time…using sound! MacBreak // Episode 162 [ episode notes | HD video download ]

net@night // Episode 61

Posted by Alan Henry on July 23rd, 2008

Another week, another net@night with Amber and Leo! On this episode, Amber and Leo share some of their favorite Facebook tweaks, WordPress launches a mobile blogging app for the iPhone, a hilarious If Fonts Were People video, and more! net@night // Episode 61 [ episode notes | audio download ]

Internet Superstar // Episode 26

Posted by Alan Henry on July 23rd, 2008

On this week’s very special Internet Superstar, we have a very special white person on the show – Christian Lander – the man behind Stuff White People Like, one of the most hilarious blogs on the web. Enjoy! Internet Superstar // Episode 26 [ episode notes | HD video download ]

Systm // Episode 61

Posted by Alan Henry on July 23rd, 2008

On this week’s Systm, Patrick sits down with robot expert David Calkins to discuss how you can go about building your own bot that looks, sounds and walks like you and can interact with you! The future is now! Systm // Episode 61 [ episode notes | HD video download ]