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Archive for September, 2009

AppJudgment // Episode 23

Posted by Alan Henry on September 30th, 2009

This week’s second AppJudgment brings us something new and special! Each of the AppJudgment hosts gets 30 seconds to pitch an app review! Find out which ones make the cut! AppJudgment // Episode 23 [ episode notes | HD video download ]

Diggnation // Episode 222

Posted by Alan Henry on September 30th, 2009

On this week’s Diggnation, Kevin and Alex share some not-so-useful zombie survival tactics, MIT students manage to take some awesome space shots with a balloon, a Johns Hopkins student kills a burglar with a samurai sword, and much more. Diggnation // Episode 222 [ episode notes | revision3 audio download | ttvf audio download ]

HD Nation // Episode 12

Posted by Alan Henry on September 30th, 2009

On this week’s HD Nation, Patrick and Robert discuss Top Gear coming to the US in HD, but we’re still woefully waiting for BBC America in HD, The Wizard of Oz for free, invisible speakers, pushing for more energy efficient HDTVs, and much much more. HD Nation // Episode 12 [ episode notes | HD [...]

MacBreak Weekly // Episode 160

Posted by Alan Henry on September 30th, 2009

On this week’s MacBreak Weekly, Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Merlin Mann, and Gina Trapani gather around to make up this week’s panel! Together they discuss more rumors around an Apple tablet, iPhone exclusivity ends in the UK, Apple re-hires one of the engineers behind the Newton, and more. MacBreak Weekly // Episode 160 [ episode [...]

Lab Rats // Episode 190

Posted by Alan Henry on September 29th, 2009

On this week’s Lab Rats, Andy and Sean discuss the new iPod Nano and it’s video recording features, and whether or not it’ll replace the Flip series of hand-held, USB digital cameras! Lab Rats // Episode 190 [ episode notes and download links ]

MacBreak // Episode 242

Posted by Alan Henry on September 29th, 2009

On this week’s MacBreak, Steve and Mark get back into Motion to show you how to do alpha transitions. MacBreak // Episode 242 [ episode notes | HD video download ]

This Week at Gears and Widgets…

Posted by Alan Henry on September 28th, 2009

Last week over at my regular technology news and commentary blog, Gears and Widgets… [ Spinning Gears :: What’s Wrong with Good Reviews? (or, Why Snark is the Mind-Killer) ] [ Lifehacker: Rejuvenate Your Workspace with These Office Supply Favorites ] [ New iPhone/iPod Touch Designs from Gelaskins ]

AppJudgment // Episode 22

Posted by Alan Henry on September 28th, 2009

This week’s first AppJudgement takes us back to the iPhone, where the gang takes a look at the iPhone app for KCRW Radio at Santa Monica Community College! AppJugement // Episode 22 [ episode notes | HD video download ]

This Week in Tech [TWiT] // Episode 214

Posted by Alan Henry on September 28th, 2009

On this week’s TWiT, Leo Laporte, Patrick Norton, Kevin Rose, and John C. Dvorak make up the panel. Together they discuss Google’s 11th birthday, Google’s new Sidewiki project, Twitter gets a round of substantial funding, and much much more. This Week in Tech [TWiT] // Episode 214 [ episode notes | aol radio audio download [...]

Digg Reel // Episode 90

Posted by Alan Henry on September 28th, 2009

On this week’s Digg Reel, a 56-year-old virgin, John Stewart tears up Glenn Beck, a girl throws a foul ball back into play, and stormtroopers remember 9/11 in their own way. Digg Reel // Episode 90 [ episode notes | HD video download ]

Pixel Perfect with Bert Monroy // Episode 145

Posted by Alan Henry on September 28th, 2009

On this week’s Pixel Perfect, Bert shows us how to make a psuedo-3D sign using Photoshop and Illustrator! Pixel Perfect with Bert Monroy // Episode 145 [ episode notes | HD video download ]

This Week in Fun // Episode 36

Posted by Alan Henry on September 26th, 2009

On this week’s TWiF, Martin and Sarah talk about driving while texting, being gay on Facebook – literally, metal detectors, and more! This Week in Fun // Episode 36 [ episode notes | audio download ]

FLOSS Weekly // Episode 88

Posted by Alan Henry on September 26th, 2009

On this week’s FLOSS Weekly, Randal and Jono chat with the man himself, Linus Torvalds – original inventor of the Linux kernel, the man after whom Linux was named! They discuss Linus’ recent assertions that Linux is far from the slim and trim kernel that he and other envisioned when creating it, and discuss whether [...]

Windows Weekly // Episode 124

Posted by Alan Henry on September 26th, 2009

On this week’s Windows Weekly, Paul and Leo discuss Office 2010 web apps, whether Windows 7 is ready for the enterprise, and more. Windows Weekly // Episode 124 [ episode notes | audio download ]

AppJudgment // Episode 21

Posted by Alan Henry on September 25th, 2009

On this week’s final AppJudgment, a look at the Camerabag app for the iPhone and iPod Touch! CameraBag is an app that allows you to do photo tweaking and retouching right on your iPhone or iPod! Find out whether it’s worth the $1.99 to download! AppJudgment // Episode 21 [ episode notes | HD video [...]

Tekzilla // Episode 107

Posted by Alan Henry on September 25th, 2009

On this week’s Tekzilla, the FCC is gunning for enforcable Net Neutrality (and why it’s a GOOD thing!), whether your keyboard is bound to get you Swine Flu, iFixit has it’s new iPod teardowns, and much much more! Tekzilla // Episode 107 [ episode notes | HD video download ]

Security Now! // Episode 215

Posted by Alan Henry on September 25th, 2009

On this week’s Security Now, Leo and Steve discuss some security maxims – you know, commonly accepted guidelines and best practices – why they’re important, why you should follow them, and what they all mean. Security Now! // Episode 215 [ episode notes | audio download ]

net@night // Episode 119

Posted by Alan Henry on September 24th, 2009

On this week’s net@night, Sarah and Leo chat with Chrys Bader and Daniel Rhodes, founders of Vidly, a service ideal for those who want to share video on Twitter! net@night // Episode 119 [ episode notes | audio download ]

CrankyGeeks // Episode 185

Posted by Alan Henry on September 24th, 2009

On this week’s Crankygeeks, John C and Sebastian Rupley are joined again by Cade Metz and Dan Goodin to talk about the week’s tech news. Among the topics? The ongoing non-debate over Apple and Google Voice, the Free Software Foundation and their “Windows 7 is Evil” campaign, whether Intel and Apple are eventually going to [...]

AppJudgment // Episode 20

Posted by Alan Henry on September 23rd, 2009

On this week’s second episode of AppJudgement, a look at the NPR news app for the iPhone! Is it worth the download to get up to date and offline news from an amazing news source? Find out! AppJudgment // Episode 20 [ episode notes | HD video download ]