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The HotSpot

The HotSpot 01/26/2010

by Jonathan Downin in Games745 days ago

Mass Effect 2 is easily the biggest release this week, but if you in the mood for some lighter fare and have a Wii, No More Heroes 2 may be up your alley. Just be ready for some misogyny in the mix. The guys are also talking about the official delay of the PS3 Motion Controller and they feel like it and Project Natal seem like they would be better off releasing in 2011. The HotSpot crew are the last to touch on the NPD’s top 10 best selling game of all time which we talked about on this week’s CastMedium Podcast. This leads into some...

TWiT

TWiT 232: Bread and Circuses

by Jon Cole in Tech746 days ago

TWiT starts off in a fairly predicatable manner, namely with a little bit of talk about the Nexus One.  Equally predictable is conversation about the upcoming Apple conference, though Jason Calacanis adds some insight by suggesting some television/movie-driven motivations that could be the logical conclusion of technologies like the Apple TV and Mac Mini. Next up is an editorial from CNN’s Bruce Schneier stating that the U.S. government is to blame for forcing Google to create a back door into Gmail, effectively giving Chinese hackers a fast-track...

CastMedium Podcast

CastMedium Podcast 021 – 01.25.10

by Jonathan Downin in Games, Movies, Tech746 days ago

This week’s episode kicks off with Casey Hudson’s many appearances on podcasts last week. We then move on to the NPD Group’s top 10 best selling games of all time. Wii Play– disqualified. Mass Effect 2′s Cerberus Network strikes us as a good way to combat used game sales in a way that is inoffensive and fair to consumers. Get ready for a lengthy 20 minute discussion of the tablet that is expected to be announced at the Apple event on Wednesday, January 27th at 10am PST. Jon and I try to contain our excitement as Erik...

Joystiq Podcast

Joystiq Podcast 124 – Origami bazooka edition

by Jonathan Downin in Games748 days ago

It’s a Dark Void extravaganza this week– and not in a good way. Capcom’s latest starts the podcast, but things quickly move onto Mass Effect 2, with much more positive commentary. Justin is playing it for review, but he can’t say much about it due to embargoes. Chris brings up the “potential” Apple tablet announcement that is set for the 27th, since rumors of EA being courted and the gaming press has been invited, but Justin is disinterested and refuses to spend more then $1000 on anything. We will see if he...

MacBreak Weekly

MacBreak Weekly 176: Don’t Touch Me There

by Jonathan Downin in Tech752 days ago

The rumors were right– partially, for now. The long rumored Apple Tablet took a huge step towards being an actual thing this week with Apple announcing that they will be having a special event on Tuesday, January 27th. The invitation that they have sent out regarding the event reads “Come see our latest creation.” This almost has to be a tablet announcement at this point, and atypically, many in the games press have been invited as well. This has lead some to believe that games will play a big role in the new device. Leo, Andy...

MacBreak Weekly

MacBreak Weekly 174: Is 10 Inches Enough?

by Jonathan Downin in Tech765 days ago

Google’s Nexus One starts the discussion this week. It is fair to say that everyone is surprised about the details surrounding this launch, but the pervading opinion is that is isn’t incredibly significant. The meat of the cast is all centered around the tablet. It has been almost accepted as fact that Apple will introduce a tablet at the end of the month, with rumors pointing to the 26th and 27th of the month. There is a lot of good speculation here, but with everyone expecting something completely fresh and new, the stakes have been...

Engadget Podcast 174 – 12.12.2009

by Jonathan Downin in Tech790 days ago

This week’s discussion starts with talk of Dell’s Adamo inspired Vostro V13. It takes most of the style of the Adamo and brings into a palatable price range. Joshua’s Nook review is up, and he liked it, but the consensus here is that e-ink just has too many limitations and won’t be around long. There are more rumors flying around about a potential Apple tablet, but the source is dubious at best. The guys have gotten their hands on a Joojoo and Joshua is fairly positive on it. The hardware is solid, and the software seems...

TWiT 214: Live From Caracas

by Jonathan Downin in Tech865 days ago

It’s back to the classic group of TWiTs this week with Patrick Norton and Kevin Rose. Google’s Sidewiki project is not getting a positive response from Leo. He argues that this is bad for site owners as they lose control of the discussion around their content. USB 3.0 and Intel’s Light Peak lead into a discussion about SSDs and Leo shares his experience. Tablet talk also sneaks in with Courier and the mythical Apple tablet. Kevin talks about the code-share Digg has with Facebook using the open source project Casandra. Since Twitter...

Engadget Podcast 162 – 09.04.2009

by Jonathan Downin in Tech889 days ago

It’s a phone-heavy show this week, but the guys are starting out with Toshiba’s entry into the tablet market.  It’s almost like Toshiba is trying to cash-in on the Apple tablet rumors, but with a device based on Windows Mobile 6.0 they will have a hard time convincing anyone that it is worth their money.  In other Toshiba news, they are finally putting out a Blu-ray player in wake of their failed HD-DVD format. Sony is introducing the first entry in years to their VAIO X line with a notebook that is less than half an inch thick...

MacBreak Weekly 155: When You’re Ready to Compromise, Call Me

by Jonathan Downin in Tech898 days ago

With Mac OS 10.6 Snow Leopard a mere 3 days away, it is a big topic this week.  While Leo doesn’t want to spend too much time on it since next week’s episode will probably be nothing but impressions, Andy does speculate on the motivation for Apple to reduce the disk space imprint of the new OS.  He surmises that it may have something to with Apple wanting to accommodate for SSDs, possibly for the forthcoming tablet.  Also, don’t miss the Snow Leopard application compatibility Wiki. Apple has released 2 new “Get a Mac”...

Engadget Podcast 159 – 08.14.2009

by Jonathan Downin in Tech910 days ago

The first big topic of the week is the Zune HD.  It seems like Microsoft’s new media player may just transform their perception in the market place.  Paul shares his experience with the device and heralds the soft-keyboard.  Staying on the Microsoft front, the guys discuss the final version of Windows 7 and it sounds like almost everyone is happy, if not impressed with it. Dell has been letting loose with their recent product announcements.  They have a new net-top style PC that they are playing close to the vest, along with a a refresh...

Mobcast

Mobcast Episode 015

by Jonathan Downin in Games914 days ago

Another week of 4 topic with 4 guys and there are some good ones here, but unfortunately, it sounds like they recorded it in a cave somewhere.  If you can get through the sound quality there is some good conversation though. After quickly touching upon least favorite genres, the conversation moves onto the rumors of an Apple tablet that is centered around gaming.  While the conclusion is that this is unlikely, there is no doubt that gaming will be an important part of the potential device.  It is hard not to be excited by the prospect of a really...

MacBreak Weekly 152: It’s In Airplane Mode

by Jonathan Downin in Tech920 days ago

The Google Voice app story continues to be a big issue in the tech world.  The FCC is now involved and the latest development is the departure of long-time Apple board member, Google’s CEO Eric Schmidt.  The speculation is that this is related to the FCC investigation, but Apple insists that this is just due to the converging markets of the two companies. The Apple tablet seems almost certain at this point.  Everyone agrees, it is coming before March, and many expect a September announcement with an October release.  The rumored $699 –...

gdgt weekly 049

by Jonathan Downin in Tech925 days ago

The rumored Apple tablet continues to dominate discussion in the tech world.  Ryan feels like it will be atypical of Apple if it does actually get announced any time soon.  This is true, but with so many credible sources it seems almost guaranteed by next spring.  The rumors of Verizon fast-tracking their LTE service in preparation for such a device is particularly interesting. Sprint has been losing a lot of customers recently.  This is particularly troubling since this points out the fact that the Palm Pre has not been their iPhone.  This...

MacBreak Weekly 151: Unresponsive When Sweaty

by Jonathan Downin in Tech927 days ago

The tablet rumors are going strong again and the latest is that it could release as soon as September.  The rumors are coming from a lot of sources, but the strongest is coming out of AppleInsider. There is a lot of speculation about many aspects of the tablet with Leo surmising that it may come out with Verizon wireless service as has been rumored.  The real meat of the discussion centers around the operating system of the machine.  All 3 of the guys come to mutual conclusion that it will probably be a built-up iPhone rather than a stripped-down...

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    Episode 092 - PTW ahoy!
    Games, tech, and the usual, for the last time. Hello Podcast Thing Weekly.

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