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GBTV #703 (small) | Sling Player on 3G, Nexus One & Droid get Multitouch, eBook Prices Rising, Twitter Makes Popcorn Updated: 2010-02-09 03:43:37 Description: Google advertised during the Superbowl. The ad wasn't new, but it was cute. I asked you guys on Twitter what you thought. Was it worth it for Google to spend this kind of advertising money? Most of you liked the ad and were happy to see it. Some of ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #702 (small) | Olympus PEN E-PL1, Nikon COOLPIX Releases, HP Touchsmart 600, Motorola DEVOUR Updated: 2010-02-05 02:50:21 Description: Lots of camera news today!!! The Olympus E-PL1 is a Micro Four Thirds camera that improves on the first two generations of PEN cameras and has a lower price. Nikon has several releases. The COOLPIX L21 and L22 are point and shoots with ele...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #701 (small) | GZ-HM340 HD Camcorder, Displax Multitouch Film, Thiel SCS4 Loudspeaker & Bryston Components Updated: 2010-02-04 02:40:29 Description: The newest JVC Everio GZ-HM340 camcorder introduces an advanced image stabilization feature that helps to overcome shaky video while walking. Displaxturns any surface into a multitouch input device using a polymer film. We got to spend the w...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #700 (small) | TouchMouse App, Intuos4 Tablet, JooJoo Appeal, GM-1 Drum Kit, Bravia NX800 Updated: 2010-02-03 02:28:02 Description: Logitech released their TouchMouse App. It turns an iPhone or iPod Touch into a multitouch trackpad for a Mac or PC. Wacom's new Intuos4 bluetooth wireless tablet has a range of 33 feet and sells for $400. Fusion Garage, maker of the JooJoo fi...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #699 (small) | Amazon Drama, 80 Port USB Hub, VoIP over 3G, JVC's DLA-SH7NL, Texting Underground Updated: 2010-02-02 02:51:27 Description: Amazon and publisher Macmillan got into a disagreement over what eBooks should cost you. The argument resulted in all Macmillan books being taken off the Amazon store, then put back at a higher price. Will you pay $15 for a digital book? Leave a com...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #698 (small) | Clamshell Projector, iPad Accessories, TouchCam N1, Ford Made a Profit Updated: 2010-01-30 03:54:13 Description: The Clamshell Projector has one of the best press releases ever. Thanks @DavePeterson! Apple is releasing a couple iPad accessories, one of which is a keyboard dock connector. One has a camera connection kit that makes it possible to connec...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #697 (small) | Google Voice back on iPhone, Comcast's 3DTV Channels, Leica M9, Privacy Icon, Puppy Tweets Updated: 2010-01-29 14:59:09 Description: Google has found a way to get Google Voice back on our iPhones using HTML5. Comcast wants to be one of the first ones to offer 3DTV channels with 3D specific programming. Leica announced the M9, which is claimed to be the world's smallest ful...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #696 (small) | Apple iPad Updated: 2010-01-28 06:08:59 Description: Today, Steve Jobs took the stage to satisfy the cravings of thousands of geeks. We've been hearing rumors about the Apple Tablet for well over a year now, and the past month has been sheer torture with all the speculation surrounding this unicorn of...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #695 (small) | AudioTechnica Headphone Amp, TuneCast Transmitter, Oppo Blu-ray Player, Sorenson Squeeze 6, doubleTwist & T-Mobile, Apple Tablet Updated: 2010-01-27 02:46:15 Description: AudioTechnica has a new headphone amp with a built-in iPod doc called the AT-HA35i. The Belkin TuneCast Auto Live FM Transmitter uses location information provided by the iPhone to determine FM settings likely to provide the best transmission ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #694 (small) | Thom Filicia Design & Savant Home Automation Updated: 2010-01-23 01:31:20 Description: Savant and one of my favorite designers, Thom Filicia teamed up to create an amazing showroom in New York. The HVAC system, security system, computer network, lighting and entertainment system are all connected. Everything can be controlled from var...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #693 (small) | Apple Tablet on Verizon, Tablet Face Recognition, Kindle Dev Kit & Free Promotion, Saygus Vphone Updated: 2010-01-21 20:53:05 Description: We've heard it before, but we're getting more concrete information that the Apple Tablet will be subsidized by Verizon. It may also have face recognition with the ability to share the device between all of the family members. Amazon released a Kin...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #692 (small) | Free Shuttle Engines, Windows 7 Support on BootCamp, Silicon Power CF Cards, Qik App Update, Martin Jet Pack, Bill Gates on Twitter Updated: 2010-01-21 00:56:13 Description: NASA is offering free space shuttle engines. Just like an infomercial, all you have to do is pay the cost of shipping. Apple released support for Windows 7 on BootCamp. Finally. Silicon Power announced a 128GB 400X Compact Flash card with writ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #691 (small) | Apple Event, Asus DR750 eReader, Kodak Slice, AirStash, Mahru-Z Updated: 2010-01-20 03:00:53 Description: Apple finally confirmed their January 27th event, where they're expected to announce the Apple Tablet. I'll be live on Ustream at calilive.tv at 10:00 AM Pacific during the event. The AirStash is a new kind of solution for dealing with all your f...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #690 (small) | RCA Airnergy, Mikey, ASUS NX90Jq, Eye-Fi Pro X2, Arc Keyboard, Samsung C9000 Updated: 2010-01-15 04:00:00 Description: The Airnergy WiFi Power Harvester harvests energy from WiFi to charge a battery. The Blue Mikey has been updated with custom capsules for bootlegging loud concerts. It has a line-in jack and USB. The ASUS NX90Jq notebook has Bang & Olufs...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #689 (small) | HDTVs from CES, iType Keyboard & Skype HD Updated: 2010-01-14 02:36:19 Description: The ION iType iPhone Keyboard allows you to type on a full sized keyboard and that text will go into the ION app. There was a lot of HDTV news from CES: Haier Wireless HDTV Panasonic UHDTV LG UHDTV Vizio Ultra-wide HDTV Skype announced Skype ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #688 (small) | eBook Readers Updated: 2010-01-13 05:58:52 Description: A look at the eReaders from CES: Samsung E6 and E101 eBook Reader Plastic Logic Que enTourage eDGe Mirasol Semi-Color Motion Reader Display Skiff Publishing Platform and eReader ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #687 (small) | 3D Technology from CES Updated: 2010-01-11 21:54:26 Description: I saw Avatar on Friday to prepare for this episode. James Cameron says 3D is the future of filmmaking. Do you agree? Samsung showed off a transparent OLED display at CES. 3D glasses could become more stylish with these Gunnar Optiks. The ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #686 (small) | HP & Dell Slate, Sony Blu-ray Player, Sprint Overdrive, A.R. Drone Updated: 2010-01-07 23:28:10 Description: Last night, Microsoft announced Slate PCs in their otherwise disconnected keynote presentation, and pinpointed the HP Slate. Dell is also coming out with their own version. The BDP-S770 Blu-ray player from Sony has an iPhone app already to go so...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #685 (the REAL 685) | OEM Products from Sling Media, Boxee Box Remote, Microsoft CES Keynote Updated: 2010-01-06 20:07:55 Description: Sling Media announced a bunch of new products, but they're all OEM products that you can't get unless your cable provider makes it available. The Boxee Box Remote is awesomeness with a keyboard on the back! We'll be live tonight with coverage...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #685 (small) | WSJ Apple Update, Nexus One Reveal, Light Touch, L5 Remote Updated: 2010-01-06 02:36:00 Description: The Wall Street Journal is reporting that Apple will be shipping the Tablet in March. Google revealed the Nexus One at their press conference today. Watch the video for the specs! You can read Engadget's hands on review here. The Light Touch ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #683 (small) | CES Coverage, Olympus EP-1, ZOMM, Popbox, Touchless Phone Navigation Updated: 2010-01-04 21:59:01 Description: Since we can't make it to CES this year, we'll go live and stay live to cover the news as it happens. Follow me on Twitter for CES updates. I've been testing the Olympus EP-1. The last test before having to send it back was at the Japanese Garde...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #682 (small) | Top 10 Favorite Gadgets List for 2009 Updated: 2010-01-01 23:44:14 Description: This is my Top Ten List of Favorite Gadgets from 2009: 10. Dyson Air Multiplier 9. Olympus E-P1 8. Pogoplug 7. Canon 7D 6. iPhone 3GS (viewer tied for #1) 5. Kindle 2 4. Booklet 3G 3. NeatDesk 2. DroboPro 1. Droid (vi...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #681 (small) | Nokia Booklet 3G Review, Tricaster TCXD300, Adesso Bluetooth Keyboard, CES Coverage Updated: 2009-12-31 00:36:45 Description: I've been playing with Nokia's Booklet 3G for the last couple weeks. It's the only netbook I've ever been able to say I love. Check out my review in the video. I told you about the Tricaster TCXD300 last week, but today I bring you a closer look...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #680 (small) | DirecTV HD 3D Channel, Ford's HD Radio Integration, Le Toaster Vision, i-SOBOT Updated: 2009-12-29 22:48:18 Description: DirecTV is launching an HD 3D channel. They'll be making more details available with their announcement at CES in about a week. Ford is bringing WiFi and HD radio with iTunes tagging to their cars in 2010. They're the only car company I'm aware ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #679 (small) | Apple Tablet Rumors & Event, Eee PC T101MT, Lenovo Remote with Keyboard Updated: 2009-12-28 19:32:07 Description: There are lots of rumors about Apple's unicorn, the Tablet. The Financial Times Tech Blog confirms Apple rented a stage at the Yerba Buena Center for January 26th. Boy Genius has a source that's telling him there definitely is a 7" tablet. Apple al...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Happy Christmas | How to Make Marshmallows from Scratch, Part 1 Updated: 2009-12-24 20:54:39 Description: This Christmas Eve, we're doing something a little different. I learned two things this holiday. I found a recipe for making homemade marshmallows, I learned that they're AMAZING, and that most people didn't know you can make them from scratch very ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Happy Christmas | How to Make Marshmallows from Scratch, Part 2 Updated: 2009-12-25 01:56:52 Description: How to Make Marshmallows from Scratch, Part 2 ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #676 (small) | Tricaster TCXD300, Nexus One, Nook Hands On, One Touchpad per Child Updated: 2009-12-24 01:06:13 Description: Last night was our 3rd Annual Streaming Holiday Party with Geoff Smith. Philip Nelson from NewTek let us borrow the new HD Tricaster (Tricaster TCXD300). It's an amazing improvement over the Tricaster Studio, which we use currently. Jason Chen fr...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #675 (small) | LaCie 2Big, Blu-ray 3D, Notion Ink, Ataque de Panico Updated: 2009-12-18 21:03:05 Description: What is your favorite gadget of 2009? Leave a comment below or @calilewis on Twitter! LaCie's 2Big is a USB 3.0 dual hard disk RAID drive that will be available in capacities up to 4TB. The Blu-ray Association has finilized their specs for Blu-r...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #674 (small) | Type N Walk, Neato Vacuum Robot, Belkin Bluetooth Receiver, McDonald's WiFi, Psystar Injunction Updated: 2009-12-17 01:45:47 Description: The Type N Walk iPhone app is perfect for people like me, who have iPhone Zombieism. It overlays the text you're typing over the camera so you can see what's going on in front of you. The Neato Vacuum competes with the Roomba, and it can map out ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #673 (small) | Nexus One, Philco PC Concept, Stephen Covey's eBook Move, PiixL HTPC Updated: 2009-12-15 18:39:04 Description: The Google Phone is finally about to arrive. It's called the Nexus One and rumor is there will be two versions - an unlocked one and one on the T-Mobile network. The Philco Predicta inspired PC is something I'd love to own. It's just a concept, ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #672 (small) | Cowboy Stadium HD Display in 3D Updated: 2009-12-14 05:49:33 Description: We were invited to the football game at the Cowboy's Stadium, where HDLogix was premiering their technology that turns a 2D picture into 3D live, in real time. The audience wasn't exactly thrilled with it, but it was great to see it in action. Eng...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #671 (small) | Photosynth Updated: 2009-12-12 21:14:43 Description: visited Microsoft in October and got to learn more about their Labs project, Photosynth. David Gedye gave us a tutorial and some tips. Give Photosynth a try for yourself at Photosynth.com, and check out the one from the show below. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Quick Note from Cali Updated: 2009-12-11 23:05:24 Description: Quick Note from Cali ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #670 (small) | Gimbald Air Jet Control, Boxee Box, Simon & Schuster's eBook Plan, Ustream Broadcast App Updated: 2009-12-10 05:34:03 Description: Aaron Becker, Robert Sandheinrick and Timothy Bretl are working on a project called Automated Manipulation of Spherical Objects in Three Dimensions using a Gimbaled Air Jet. It's pretty cool to watch in action! The Throwed Rolls restaurant is here ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #669 (small) | Chrome for Mac & Linux, Vostro V13, JVC Everio, Boxee Box & Beta Updated: 2009-12-09 04:19:25 Description: Google made a few announcements today. Chrome was released in Beta for Mac and Linux. PC users now have extensions . You can download Chrome here: Google Chrome for Mac Google Chrome for Linux Google Chrome for Windows XP, Vista and 7 Dell's ne...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #668 (small) | CrunchPad now the Joo Joo, Google Real Time Search, Google Goggles, Trolley Scooter, Smart Swipe Updated: 2009-12-08 03:10:51 Description: The CrunchPad soap opera continued today when Chandra Rathakrishnan from Fusion Garage held a webcast to tell his side of the story. He said repeatedly there was never a contract in place and gave a demo of the renamed Joo Joo. It's a 12.1" capacit...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #667 (small) | TruePower Outlets, fitPC2 PC, Rocketfish Wireless HD Adapter, 3 Port USB Hub, CrunchPad Soap Opera Updated: 2009-12-05 00:37:09 Description: I love the TruePower AC Outlets with USB Power from FastMac.com. Replace your regular AC outlets with these and add USB power all throughout the house. The fitPC2i is a very small PC (4"x4.5"x1"). It'll run Windows 7, Windows Server or Ubuntu. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #666 (small) Updated: 2009-12-03 18:13:54 Description: I'm not writing about how we decided to deal with the Lord Voldemort of numbers. You'll have to watch! Cali's Shirt Courtesy of Jinx ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #665 (small) | 27" Cinema Display, PogoPlug, Drobo S, Eye-Fi, Kindle Updated: 2009-12-02 05:09:48 Description: Apple's 27" Cinema Display is a great bargain. It's almost as big as the 30" Display, it's LED back-lit, it's thinner, the resolution is almost as high (2560 X 1440) and it costs $100 less than the 30" Cinema Display. PogoPlug makes the files on a ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #664 (small) | Chef Knives, Microplane Grater, Rösle Food Mill, Fissler CookStar, Zojirushi Rice Cooker Updated: 2009-12-01 01:48:38 Description: Foodies know how important a great knife is, and Bob Kramer is the best. Consider upgrading your foodie's kitchen knife this holiday. The Microplane 45002 Medium Ribbon Grater is a good stocking stuffer. Everyone needs a good cheese grater, right...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #663 (small) | NeatDesk, Sunnan Solar Lamp, Kodak Zi8, Gorillapod, Livio Radio Updated: 2009-11-27 23:04:56 Description: The NeatDesk is more of a practical gift, but an awesome one (at least I think so!). It's a digital filing system. You can scan 10 double sided documents, 10 business cards and 10 receipts at the same time or 50 documents. NeatWorks, the included so...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Happy Thanksgiving! Drive Safe! Updated: 2009-11-26 02:37:16 Description: This was shot on the Canon 5D Mark II (may it rest in peace) during our road trip in October. The song is one of my favorite road trip songs, "Drive Away" by Matthew Ebel. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #662 (small) | Casio Exilim, Stuck in Motion, Battlestar Galactica Toaster, Bucky Balls, Neo Cub, Scientific Grill, HD TiVo Updated: 2009-11-25 05:01:01 Description: Casio's Exilim cameras shoot high speed video. There are three, ranging from $299 to $999. They're the EX-F1, the EX-FH20 and the EX-FS10. The reason these are so cool is what you can do with them. Take a look at Trey Ratcliff's Stuck in Motion tech...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #661 (small) | Fretlight Teaching Guitar, GeoSafari Digital Recording Lab, Boe-Bot Robot Kit, Lego MP3 Digital Camera Updated: 2009-11-24 03:34:12 Description: The Fretlight Guitar will help teach kids how to play the guitar and where to put their fingers. Teaching kids about audio is important, and it's a goal the GeoSafari Digital Recording Lab aims to do. With 59 projects, kids can learn about trans...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #660 (small) | Hands on with the Nokia N900 Updated: 2009-11-15 02:41:04 Description: Apparently, I left out an important detail when I've talked about the N900 in anticipation of it's arrival because Neal, my husband who is with me all the time didn't know that the N900 is able to make phone calls. Go figure. Let's start by looking...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #659 (small) | Chrome Mac Beta, Project Natal, Yeti USB, Xbox 802.11n Adapter, Rovi Automotive Solution, New York Meetup Updated: 2009-11-12 05:27:04 Description: Looks like we'll get the beta for Chrome on the Mac by December. If you're using Chrome on a PC, 4.0 was released today. Project Natal from Microsoft looks to be launching late 2010 with a sale price of between $50 and $84, with 14 Natal-ready game...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #658 (small) | Google's Free Wi-Fi, Kindle PC App, Intel Reader, Sparkz, N900 Updated: 2009-11-11 00:12:57 Description: Google's getting in the holiday spirit. They want to provide free WiFi for travelers in 47 airports across the country. The only downside is being asked to download Chrome (do it!) and if you want to set Google as your default search engine. Ama...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #657 (small) | Motorola Droid Review Updated: 2009-11-09 18:53:02 Description: As you know, the hugely anticipated launch of the Motorola Droid was on Friday. I went to a press event held at a Verizon store to get a hands on with the Droid and some footage to share with you guys. Boring, but I'll take what I can get. Surprise,...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #656 (small) | USB Breast Warmer, Droid ERIS, Sony Ericsson Kurara, E-P2 Micro Four-Thirds Camera Updated: 2009-11-06 01:35:03 Description: The USB Breast Warmers may have been created just so engineers could look at women in bras, but I'd like to know if I'm missing something here. We'll be gettting a hands on with the Droid tomorrow. The HTC Droid ERIS is also launching for $99 aft...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #655 (small) | Robomantic, The Movie Updated: 2009-11-05 04:18:18 Description: I was really excited when I first learned about the Robovie-PC, the little Robot with a PC built in. Students at Electro-Communication University in Osaka competed in a princess rescue challenge and demonstrated that a robot can be romantic if you'r...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #654 (small) | TwitterPeek, Atheros AR6003 Chip, HomeFinder, Remote Controlled Tissue Box Updated: 2009-11-04 00:36:25 Description: We've talked about the Peek before, a device dedicated to email. Now they have the TwitterPeek, completely dedicated to Twitter. The idea sounds great! I'm a Twitter addict, but the only issue is, before purchasing a device, I want to know what the ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #653 (small) | RED Epic X and Scarlet, Creative MediaBook, Droid's Lack of Multitouch, Ideum 100" Multitouch Table, iTunes Subscriptions Updated: 2009-11-02 22:50:10 Description: RED gave us some more details on the Scarlet and Epic X cameras. The Scarlet is expected to be popular with independent film producers and the Epic X is capable of 5K video. Creative announced they're working on an eBook Reader called the MediaB...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #652 (small) | Official Droid Details, MSI Multitouch PC, Foldable Kitchen Scale, SCOTTEVEST Updated: 2009-10-29 06:25:07 Description: The Motorola Droid will be released November 6th, and we have more details! It'll be running Android 2.0, with a large customizable screen. It has a 5 megapixel camera and some camera enhancing features. It also has free Google Maps Navigation with ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #651 (small) | Needle Slim HDTV, Vuzix Wrap 310, Vivitar DVR 510, Petman Robot Legs, Windows 7 for Netbooks, The Grammar Devotional Updated: 2009-10-28 04:53:35 Description: ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD In Bed with Chad Vader Updated: 2009-10-24 03:02:37 Description: I ran into Chad Vader on the show floor at Blogworld. For those of you not familiar, he's Darth Vader's younger brother who is a day shift manager at a grocery store called Empire Market. We talk about his goals, his passions, and of course his brot...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD In Bed with Victor Cajiao Updated: 2009-10-22 06:03:12 Description: In Bed with Victor Cajiao Victor Cajiao has been podcasting longer than Neal and I have even known about podcasting, and we started at the beginning, so that means Victor's been around forever! :) We talk about the changes in new media between 2005...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #648 (small) | Apple Updates: Magic Mouse, iMacs, Mac Mini, MacBook Updated: 2009-10-21 04:55:46 Description: Apple pre-empted the Windows 7 Launch with update announcements of their own. The thing I'm excited about the most is the Magic Mouse. It looks kind of like a Mighty Mouse, but it's multi-touch. It'll be available at the end of October. They upda...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #647 (small) | TruLED HDTV, Alex eBook Reader, inPulse SmartWatch, Droid Updated: 2009-10-20 08:42:04 Description: Vizio released the TruLED HDTV. It uses LEDs and has a contrast ratio of 2,000,000:1. The Spring Design Dual Screen eBook Reader is called Alex. Like the Barnes & Noble eReader, it's Android based and allows for full Internet browsing. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD In Bed with Chris Brogan Updated: 2009-10-18 01:42:02 Description: I grabbed Chris Brogan for a chat. He's very popular, and spends a lot of his time trying to help businesses take advantage of social media and integrate it successfully in their business model. We talk about the dos and don'ts of marketing and how ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD In Bed with Don McAllister of Screencasts Online Updated: 2009-10-16 23:26:13 Description: You guys have spoken! I know a lot of you don't like floor interviews when I'm at expos, so we wanted to do any Blogworld interviews at a little different. One of the things I always try to accomplish is to create a comfortable, casual environment. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #644 (small) | B&N eReader, Dyson Bladeless Fan, Wi-Fi Direct, Nikon D3S, Video Monkey Updated: 2009-10-15 05:29:21 Description: Gizmodo has a first peek at the Barnes & Noble eReader. We'll have more info next week, but we can see that it has a multi-touch screen at the bottom, and Gizmodo says it'll be running Android. Dyson showed off their Air Multiplier Fan. It do...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #643 (small) | Sidekick Outage, Nokia Booklet 3G, Google Voice Invites, Xacti Cameras Use iFrame Updated: 2009-10-14 17:38:40 Description: There was an outage on T-Mobile's Sidekick, and they're working hard to restore service and data. If you lost data, T-Mobile is offering you a free month and a $100 gift card, or letting you out of the contract. You can keep up with details at geekb...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #642 (small) | I Like Windows 7 as Much as OS X Updated: 2009-10-10 06:04:03 Description: Kylie likes it. Mossberg likes it. Maximum PC says, "Windows 7 is unquestionably the best version of Windows ... ever." CNET says, "Windows 7 is stable, smooth, and highly polished." Gizmodo gives permission to, "Upgrade without trepidation, people...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #641 (small) | A Tale of Three Cameras Updated: 2009-10-09 01:28:13 Description: I get asked a LOT about the best cameras to buy for this type of shooting or that type of video. On today's Brief, we're taking a look at three different cameras to show the strengths and weaknesses of each. Panasonic HVX200A Great quality camera ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #640 (small) | Kindle Goes International, AT&T Allows VoIP Apps, New Android Phones, doubleTwist Adds Amazon MP3 Store, Gateway One ZX6810 Updated: 2009-10-07 17:55:33 Description: The two complaints I hear most about the Amazon Kindle is the price and that international users can't take advantage of Whispernet. Amazon announced the Internation, GSM version of Kindle is available for pre-order now for $279. The US version has ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #639 (small) | Microsoft's Mice Prototypes, Robovie-PC, Toshiba Cell Regza 55X1 Updated: 2009-10-06 04:52:33 Description: We might get a multi-touch Mighty Mouse from Apple, but Microsoft has their own ideas. In the video, we take a look at the FTIR Mouse, the Orb Mouse, the Cap Mouse, the Side Mouse, and the Arty Mouse. I'm sad to say I bought the Wacom Bamboo Pen...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #545 (small) | Boxee API and Apps, iTunes Variable Pricing, DVD Ripping, Australia's Broadband Initiative Updated: 2009-04-07 20:33:54 Description: Boxee released a new version of the software with a workaround for Hulu, a new API for developers, and a Pandora app and Radio Time app. You can download the new Boxee here. iTunes variable pricing is now active. Amazon is still charging a flat ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #546 (small) | BumpTop Updated: 2009-04-08 18:52:51 Description: BumpTop is a fun and useful Windows download that we covered when it was only a concept. It's now available in two versions, free and Pro ($29). It gets you closer to using your desktop like you use a real desk. You can group and pile documents and ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #547 (small) | Mitsubishi 3D-Ready Displays, W200 Wearable Computer, AK Rock Box, Corsair 256GB SSD, SafeHouse Updated: 2009-04-09 18:32:11 Description: The film industry is very excited about 3D technology, and Mitsubishi announced a new line of 3D-Ready TVs. Glacier Computer built the W200 Wearable Computer, a tiny PC for your wrist that has Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS and it'll run either Windows C...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #548 (small) | MediaSmart Server Firmware Update, iRiver P7, Cube B52 HD, nanoTouch Updated: 2009-04-13 19:16:25 Description: If you have an HP MediaSmart Server ex485 or ex487, there's a firmware upgrade that includes the ability to convert video and stream to an iPhone over WiFi or 3G. The app you need on your iPhone is called iStream. There are two alternatives to an...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #549 (small) | Yowza!! Updated: 2009-04-14 20:39:53 Description: Yowza!! Greg Grunberg is more than a twittering Heroes celebrity, but through Twitter, he was able to make an idea come to life. His idea was Yowza!. It's an iPhone and iPod Touch app that uses your location to find deals near you. If you're out sh...more... 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LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #561 (small) | Ped3 Auto, eFizz HiFi, TriaBeauty, ProPrompter Wing Updated: 2009-05-14 17:57:53 Description: Today's Brief is all about the gadgets I have lying around the GBTV Studios. I've always loved the products from Thoughtout.biz. The latest is the Ped3 Auto. It has suction cups so you can mount it to the windshield or your dashboard to use apps li...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #562 (small) | WolframAlpha, Acer Aspire Netbooks, Toshiba Portege, Casio EX-FS10 Updated: 2009-05-18 19:22:03 Description: We've talked about WolframAlpha before . It soft launched over the weekend. The goal of WolframAlpha is to provide you with answers to your search queries rather than results that will provide you answers. Acer announced two new netbooks, the ...more... 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LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #567 (small) | Vista SP2, Jorge Columbo's iPhone Art, Nokia Ovi Store, Panasonic DMP-BD15, Boxee Dev Challenge Updated: 2009-05-26 18:58:39 Description: Windows Vista Service Pack 2 is available for download. You can get the 32-bit version here, or the 64-bit version here. Jorge Colombo has begun creating iSketches using an iPhone app called Brushes. Instead of setting up an easel in the middle of...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #568 (small) | Zune HD, American Idol Vote Influenced by AT&T?, Mobile Broadband Speed Tests, New Specs for 13" MacBook, DSLR Remote Updated: 2009-05-27 21:22:23 Description: Microsoft has finally announced the Zune HD, meant to compete head to head with the iPod Touch. It'll have an OLED screen, and Internet Explorer browser, and will be using flash memory. The American Idol vote was allegedly influenced by AT&T...more... 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LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #595 (small) | PingWire, Meeting Ticker, Black Wii, Telepresence in the Living Room, Ringtone Feeder Updated: 2009-07-15 06:03:16 Description: Allan Grinshtein was bored on Monday so he decided to write an site called PingWire that shows all the pictures posted to TwitPic in (almost) real time. It was too much for the TwitPic servers to handle, so he switched to YFrog. Warning: may be NSFW...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #596 (small) | Apple Sales Drop, CDs vs. Downloads, EVGA InterView Dual Display, Apollo 11 Realtime Recreation, Two New HD Cameras from Canon Updated: 2009-07-16 18:49:26 Description: A study by The Leading Question says 66% of teens prefer CDs to digital downloads. It may be due to the economic downturn, but Apple's sales dropped 12.4%. The EVGA InterView Dual Display has two 17-inch displaces mounted on each side of a s...more... 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LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #617 (small) | Quickies Updated: 2009-08-24 21:26:33 Description: I'm taking a few days off for a staycation to organize the house, but in the meantime I wanted to share a few clips with you from a recent speech I did in Las Vegas at a private event for Fiserv. In this particular speech, I talked about future tech...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #618 (small) | Yowza Updated: 2009-08-25 21:17:39 Description: Brief 618 is the second segment from my speech in Las Veags for Fiserv. I've covered Yowza on The Brief before but I go into a little more detail about it and show exactly how it works. They're constantly updating the coupons and adding companies. Y...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #619 (small) | SixthSense Updated: 2009-08-27 14:31:22 Description: The third and final segment from my Las Vegas speech for Fiserv is another of Pranav Mistry's projects called SixthSense. 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LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #624 (small) | Amazon 1984 Update, 3-in-1 Battery for iPhones, JournE, JVC GY-HM100U Updated: 2009-09-04 23:28:05 Description: Amazon is still aiming to make up for their mistake with the 1984 debacle. Customers who got their copy of 1984 stripped off their Kindles can choose to get a legally published version of the book redelivered for free or an Amazon gift certificate o...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #625 (small) | PenCam HD Trio, Asus Reader, Spotify, Monopoloy City Streets Updated: 2009-09-08 12:49:36 Description: The PenCam HD Trio from AipTek is a small camera about the size of a sharpie that shoots 720p video. Stills are 5 megapixels and it has a voice recorder. Asus will be showing off their digital reader by the end of the year. Their goal is to make ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #626 (small) | Nokia N97 Review Updated: 2009-09-09 13:00:00 Description: About a month ago, my iPhone shattered. 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LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV 630 (small) | Weather Proof Speakers, Water Proof Shower TV, SÉURA TV Mirrors, CuddleBag Updated: 2009-09-16 01:05:41 Description: Terra was showing off Weather Proof Speakers. They're designed to work in all climates and withstand snow, wind, heat, ice and rain. MB Quart Entertainment has made an entirely water proof TV. It can even be entirely submerged under water, unlike s...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #631 (small) | Media Decor Eclipse Art Lift, Kaleidescape, Control4, AIWX Loudspeakers Updated: 2009-09-18 03:36:31 Description: The Media Decor Eclipse Art Lift covers up displays with a piece of art when it's not in use. The TV is installed in the wall, and you can lower, raise or move the art to one side. You can find different sizes and options at mediadecor.com. If yo...more... 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LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #636 (small) | Vue Personal Video Network Updated: 2009-09-29 22:08:47 Description: You know when I love a product? When it simplifies a process that has historically been complex by just working. The iPhone does that for mobile phones. Drobo does that for redundant storage. The 5D Mark II does that for shooting photos and video w...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #637 (small) | Hanvon, Microsoft Courier Update, Sony CD/DVD Burner, DoubleTwist, Electrocuting Pickles Updated: 2009-10-01 01:10:57 Description: We've all been expecting Apple to release a touch screen tablet, but they may not be the first to market. The Hanvon should hit China later this year. We saw a video showing us Microsoft's Courier last week. This week, we have an update and more...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #638 (small) | Dell Z600, EyeTV App, BlackBerry TiVo App, FOTOBOX, Fastest Blu-ray Burner, Bacon of the Month Club Updated: 2009-10-01 22:20:35 Description: Dell's Z600 is beautiful and brings some new ideas to the top of your lap. EyeTV released an iPhone app that will let you record and watch your recordings. It's $5. BlackBerry users got an app for TiVo, but you'll only be able to schedule and ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #533 (small) | Terrafugia Transition Flying Car, PowerVR SGX543MP, Psystar Open(3), Pandora for BlackBerry, Internet Explorer 8 Updated: 2009-03-20 15:28:28 Description: Terrafugia Transition Flying Car, PowerVR SGX543MP, Psystar Open(3), Pandora for BlackBerry, Internet Explorer 8       ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #530 (small) | Fish Tank PC Part 3 Updated: 2009-03-16 06:37:42 Description: On Brief #530, I finish building the PC in a fish tank, otherwise known as the Aquarium PC Kit from Puget Systems. I finish it out by adding a mild laxative! Here are the components: Aquarium Kit XFX GeForce 9300 mATX Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Pro...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV # 531 (small) | Lenovo Pocket Yoga, Boxee iPhone App, Apple Announcement, EdsJunk.net Updated: 2009-03-17 21:58:24 Description: We've seen pictures of the Lenovo Pocket Yoga, a netbook that can used as a Tablet PC. Is it just a concept, though? The Boxee iPhone Remote Control App has the ability to track your finger movements and control Boxee. Here's a demo thanks to Tap...more... 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LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #515 (small) | LG-X120, HTC Magic, DSC-T900, The Tapster, TinyChat Updated: 2009-02-18 07:05:26 Description: LG Electronics announced the LG-X120 Netbook at Mobile World Congress. You'll be able to access frequently used apps within five seconds of turning your computer on. The HTC Magic will be the second phone to sport Google's Android OS. It has some...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #516 (small) | Hulu & Boxee, 4G, Bushnell HD Torch Flashlight, Samsung Omnia HD Updated: 2009-02-19 19:14:48 Description: Hulu is being taken off Boxee's available content. No one is happy about the decision, but Jason Kilar's approach to the situation is commendable. I get the impression that he realizes having to do this is as boneheaded as we all think it is. A yea...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #517 (small) | How to TweetDeck like a Pro Updated: 2009-02-20 23:06:41 Description: I've been using TweetDeck for a long time, and have been getting a lot of questions about how to get the most out of it. This is a quick tutorial showing the features and shortcuts in TweetDeck. Download TweetDeck Follow Cali on Twitter ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #511 (small) | Mophie Juice Pack Air, LaCinema Black Max, Miro 2.0 Updated: 2009-02-11 05:45:49 Description: Mophie announced the <a href="http://www.mophie.com/products/juice-pack-air" target="_blank">Juice Pack Air</a> that looks more like an iPhone case than what it is...a battery pack. It's the best looking battery pack ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #512 (small) | Savant Systems Updated: 2009-02-12 14:48:50 Description: On Brief 512, we go back to Macworld where we talk about Savant, my favorite home automation system. 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LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #509 (small) | Gibson Robot Guitar Updated: 2009-02-06 07:20:41 Description: We covered the Gibson Robot Guitar when it was announced. Sean Carruthers from Butterscotch.com got to see it do it's thing at CES 2009. David used promocode GB1 to save money at GoDaddy.com when he registered t577.org. You can save money on dom...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #508 (small) | The DSLR Journey Updated: 2009-02-04 15:47:06 Description: Sam from SmugMug gives me a lesson on the Canon 5D Mark II, and shows me how to take my shooting to the next level. You can see Sam's photography at sams.smugmug.com. My favorite photos are from his Moab Gallery. Follow along with my effort to get t...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #505 (small) | The Google Glitch Updated: 2009-01-31 19:09:46 Description: This morning started like a typical morning for me ... with a google search. 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LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #494 (small) | Roboticized Data Center (repost) Updated: 2009-01-13 19:55:25 Description: Layered Tech is one of the top enterprise-level Web hosting companies in the world. Most viewers of Geek Brief are probably familiar with consumer level, shared hosting where you order hosting and it's ready for you almost right away. It's not q...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #495 (small) | Inside the Data Center Updated: 2009-01-14 18:29:25 Description: It isn't typical that someone is allowed to bring a camera into a secure data center. John P., the CMO at Layered Tech either broke some rules or pulled some strings so that we could take a tour and bring you along. The part we couldn't show is the...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #487 (small) | Macworld Keynote 2009 Updated: 2009-01-06 23:01:45 Description: Shownotes will be coming. Just wanted to get this up! ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #488 (HD) | MacWorld 2009 Updated: 2009-01-08 00:22:36 Description: Have to upload! Shownotes coming soon! ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #486 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2009-01-03 14:00:16 Description: I got a lot of questions about the Federal Reserve vault that we talked briefly about in Brief #485. This is the rest of the story. We met this guy backing something called Woopra. Needless to say, we fell in love with Woopra, and we adopted the guy...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #484 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2008-12-29 15:43:05 Description: After we quit our day job at Extra Space to do Geek Brief full time, we moved to the familiarity of our home town. We moved into a loft in an old building and if you were around during that phase, you might remember that we were sick a lot. We prett...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #485 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2009-01-02 09:49:34 Description: IDG (the company that organizes Macworld) is holding a town hall meeting at Macworld. This is your chance to give them your feedback on what you want from future Macworlds. What should it be post-Apple involvement? In Brief #485, I talk about what I...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #483 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2008-12-25 04:19:55 Description: When we talk about starting Geek Brief, we use the term "laser focus". It fits because we were determined to make producing the show our full-time job. For the first time in our lives pretty much, failure wasn't an option. We absolutely be...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #474 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2008-12-09 02:56:13 Description: The TiVo and Netflix partnership is getting better and better. 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LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #477 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2008-12-12 18:56:21 Description: Mercedez is the first one bringing to market technology that lets two people watch two different things at the same time. The driver will be able to see controls and navigation information, and the passenger will be able to watch whatever they want....more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #468 (small) | Behind the Scenes with Geoff Smith Updated: 2008-12-15 21:38:45 Description: Tonight is our Live Streaming Christmas Party in Nashville. It's the most technically challenging thing we've ever produced. It's being held at The Big Bang Bar with Geoff Smith. This behind the scenes look will give you a taste of some of the chall...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #479 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2008-12-17 05:30:44 Description: 2009 will be Apple's last year exhibiting at Macworld. 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LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #482 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2008-12-24 03:15:31 Description: It's December 23, the third anniversary of GeekBrief.TV, and this is our story. First, the back story. Long, long ago before the bubble burst ... the Internet bubble, not the housing one ... Neal and I were freelance Web developers. He did the de...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #469 (small) | Geek Brief Live Updated: 2008-11-24 01:39:07 Description: Today's show was shot on Saturday during my presentation at the Leadership Symposium on Digital Media in Healthcare. It was hosted by USF Health, in conjunction with Apple. Since the conference had a medical theme, this Brief is Shiny, Happy Medical...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #470 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2008-11-26 23:55:33 Description: If you've been wanting a router with that looks less like a router, take a look at STC's Wireless Router. 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LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Geek Brief Radio | Cali Sounds Funny Updated: 2008-12-04 15:06:37 Description: We talk a little bit of tech, but mostly people on Twitter just wanted to hear what I sound like! ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #473 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2008-12-06 18:23:09 Description: I've missed you all while I've been sick! Thank goodness for Twitter, which allows us to keep talking even when I don't release shows. :) Brief #473 is a wrap up for the week. Nokia released the N97 and had bloggers all ablaze. It has a touch dis...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #468 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2008-11-22 12:49:17 Description: This is part 3, the final part of my conversation with Leo Laporte at the TWiT Cottage. This part of our chat might not be interesting to most Geek Briefers because it's very "inside baseball." I asked Leo to talk about how he thinks the e...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #464 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2008-11-15 05:29:00 Description: If you're thinking of switching to a Mac and think it might be just too difficult, take a look at the Belkin Switch-to-Mac Cable. It'll help you move your email, settings, photos and music over to the Mac. We keep talking about VisualHub. Thanks ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #465 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2008-11-18 01:59:25 Description: The team at Oblong is getting closer and closer to bringing Minority Report like gesture control to the market. This is awesomeness! Thanks to the HP MediaSmart Server for supporting The Brief. To find out where you can order one, click here. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #466 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2008-11-19 04:26:53 Description: HP released the first multi-touch notebook for consumers. It's called the TouchSmart tx2 Notebook PC. 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LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #463 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2008-11-13 22:27:53 Description: RED announced two new cameras to their line. The Scarlet is $2,500 and the Epic is $28,000. I'll be getting a Flip Mino HD soon to review. It shoots in 720p for $229.95. I think the Blackberry Storm is the first phone that has a chance at com...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #453 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2008-10-27 23:43:35 Description: Google Earth is now available for the iPhone, and it's a great experience. For more iPhone talk, head on over to iCali.tv. Qik released alpha versions for the BlackBerry Pearl 8120, BlackBerry Pearl 8130, the Blackberry Curve 8320, and the Black...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #454 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2008-10-28 20:57:46 Description: Poladroid is a great free Mac application. When you drag a photo to Poladroid, it creates a Polaroid-like photo on your desktop. 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LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #0379 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2008-06-20 22:18:06 Description: Kaleidescape released two new movie players. The 1080p upscales stand definition DVDs to deliver a viewing experience that rivals Blu-ray. Information about the Kaleidescape court case is here and a review of the player is here. The Aztech WL850M...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #380 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2008-06-24 02:37:57 Description: Based on what I've seen so far, Spy Pens haven't surpassed novelty quality. OhGizmo.com pointed us toward a new one called the DVR Pen Recorder that stores up 30 hours of audio and video, but only at a resolution of 352x288. Sony's HDR-CX12 Memor...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #381 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2008-06-25 03:05:00 Description: Today's Brief comes to you from a hotel room that looks like a grandma's house. 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LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #0384 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2008-07-01 05:34:47 Description: After trying multiple iPhone cases, I finally found one that I'm happy with. It's called the Naked Case. The Dock Extender from SendStation is a universal dock extension kit that lets you plug your iPhone in a dock without removing the case. Ru...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #0385 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2008-07-03 03:26:04 Description: Drobo released an SDK today. Developers can build apps to make Drobo do more after joining the Drobo Developer Community. Fontstruct is a free, Web-based app for future typography rock stars. I want the creator of the next Helvetica to be a GeekBri...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #0386 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2008-07-04 19:17:40 Description: We're giving up DV tapes in our production flow with the Firestore FS5 release. 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LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #0389 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2008-07-09 05:55:28 Description: On Brief #374, I put out a call to action for an affordable live switching application that would work with services like Ustream.tv and Stickam. After that, we began working with Mike Versteeg, the developer of Vidblaster. Vidblaster has actually b...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #0390 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2008-07-11 06:55:42 Description: I woke up this morning to a flurry of activity in the tech world. The iPhone 2.0 software had been unofficially released, and the App Store was in iTunes. I downloaded some apps quickly before heading to the airport to pick up Dave Peterson. Som...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #0391 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2008-07-12 02:30:46 Description: Today was the launch of the iPhone 3G and the 2.0 software. 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LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #0402 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2008-08-01 07:36:45 Description: I asked for video of Microsoft's Sphere at the Research Faculty Summit. Todd Bishop provided it. Dell's Studio Hybrid Desktop PCs provide a design alternative to the Mac Mini. You get your choice of 6 color sleeves or a bamboo sleeve. Brando...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #0403 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2008-08-02 20:17:38 Description: NetShare is an iPhone app that allows you to use your iPhone as a modem to connect a laptop to the Internet. It's been on and off the App Store. Hopefully by the time you see this, it'll still be available. You can download it here. Neal, my hus...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #0404 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2008-08-05 13:49:11 Description: It took 40 minutes to update my iPhone with the 2.0.1 update, but so far, it's been good. 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LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #0407 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2008-08-09 01:03:17 Description: A UK Web site called Mobilefun is selling an iPhone case with a solar panel built in. It also works with the iPod Touch. I got a DearCali.com question about backing up Firefox bookmarks. We use a plug-in called Foxmarks that synchronizes bookmark...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #0408 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2008-08-12 04:34:20 Description: NBC is failing to live up to the Olympic ideal. We want what we want, where we want it, when we want it. Old media seems to be hanging on. They're using technology to inch them forward, but it's slow going. The PhotoFast CR-9000 offers a work-aro...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #0409 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2008-08-18 19:57:31 Description: The Discovery Channel has Shark Week. GBTV has Innovation Week. 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LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #424 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2008-09-08 19:15:50 Description: Scientists at CERN have been working on the Large Hadron Collider. It's a 17 mile ring with the initial intention to test the theory of how mass happens. Some scientists are worried that the experiment will cause the world to end. I'm not worried. W...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #425 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2008-09-10 00:51:23 Description: Microsoft announced an update to the Zune. The most exciting of the features is the ability to tag songs from the FM radio to buy over WiFi or later when you're connected to your computer. The Nano predictions were right, curved screen and all. A...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #426 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2008-09-11 20:22:12 Description: We saw the Microsoft ad for a laser free mouse last week. Now we have the details. Three mice have been introduced using BlueTrack. 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LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #0374 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2008-06-11 21:55:15 Description: Producing a technically good streaming show isn't something we need to do for any reason beyond the difficulty of making it work without spending thousands of dollars on equipment. The challenge has driven us to distraction. We've spent days researc...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #0375 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2008-06-13 10:21:18 Description: People have been asking for it, and now it's inevitable. Qik will be available for the iPhone. HP released v2 of their TouchSmart all-in-one computer. Through their Voodoo line, they also announced the Envy, a MacBook Air competitor, and the ever...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #0376 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2008-06-14 02:52:12 Description: I put up a survey earlier this week asking GeekBrief.TV viewers to help me narrow down the best gadgets stores to a top 10. 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LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #0372 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2008-06-05 19:47:03 Description: It's not usually my nature to be snarky about a person, but on Brief 372, I make an exception. Yesterday, Peter Ha from CruchGear posted a video from TheStreet.com, and I had to bring it to your attention. In the video, Gary Krakow, apparently a...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #0371 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2008-06-07 05:21:22 Description: QIK.com, the camera streaming service announce support for two Windows Mobile phones. Sanyo upgraded the Xacti to include a 300fps Slow-motion feature. The HDD Stage Rack now supports two SATA drives and connects via eSATA or USB 2.0. Locate...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #0373 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2008-06-10 07:11:48 Description: This is our recap of WWDC08. What can I say? Monkey Balls, but that could be perceived as inappropriate. 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LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #0367 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2008-05-29 21:50:59 Description: Netflix believes the DVD by mail movie rental business will be antiquated within 5 years. They've commissioned a streaming player from Roku. Blockbuster is planning in-store kiosks for downloads. If you haven't seen The Onion's take on Blockbuster,...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #0368 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2008-05-31 04:28:24 Description: Griffin Technology has been busy. They released an updated iTrip AutoPilot with SmartScan that works with iPhones and iPods. The PowerDock 2 we saw at Macworld is now available and Popgadget says the PowerDock 4 will be out in July. RickMacMerc i...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #0364 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2008-05-23 18:08:00 Description: We moved so quickly, we didn't realize how far out in the burbs we were going. 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LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #0355 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2008-05-02 01:59:34 Description: ots of boxes have been built to get some of what's on your PC onto your HDTV. Most of them govern which content you're able to see. The ZeeVee ZvBox will let you see what ever is on your computer from any TV connected via a coaxial cable. You're ess...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #0346 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2008-04-17 04:40:29 Description: I start Brief 346 with a public apology for the most embarrassing thing I've ever done in my life. Then we introduced the alpha phase of an idea to bring an open source element to Geek Brief. It looks like there could be a problem with Psystar, t...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #0344 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2008-04-12 06:07:11 Description: iZED is the first 3D monitor designed for gaming. I give the details on the show, but the deal is here. It's available for $600 until April 17th from Newegg.com. You'll need promocode EMCAEBBBB. This isn't a sponsorship. We just think it's cool. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #0345 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2008-04-15 07:34:22 Description: I keep getting questions from people asking about the show notes and where they can be found on the Web site. These are the show notes for Brief 345. There are two big stories today, at least in my world. The first is the news out of NAB from Red. T...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #0343 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2008-04-10 19:31:56 Description: Yahoo! is trying their best to avoid a Microsoft takeover. They're working on a deal to join with AOL and trying out an advertising partnership with Google. Microsoft doesn't like the possibility of any kind of Yahoogle happening, but the test is li...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #0341 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2008-04-08 04:18:18 Description: Twitter is increasingly becoming a richer and richer part of users lives. Even with all the twitter evangelism, though, there are still plenty of hold-outs who think it's silly or might not be useful. It's becoming a network that activates the 6 De...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #0342 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2008-04-09 05:27:54 Description: So, this one's different. Today, we continually encountered slightly silly, but entirely lovable attempts at video today. That became the theme of Brief 342. It started with a project from Microsoft Research called MySong. The team had fun with thei...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #0340 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2008-04-04 19:17:52 Description: Apple announced they've surpassed Wal-Mart to become the number-one music retailer in the U.S. They've sold over four-billion songs to over 50-million customers. Sony took the title for the worlds smallest full HD camcorder with the HDR-TG1 Handy...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #0336 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2008-03-29 06:42:27 Description: Mix tapes are something we HAVE to make from time to time. Muxtape.com is a new way to do it. You upload up to 12 songs by different artists from different albums and then the mix is available at the click of a link. Pixeloo is a blog created by a...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Introducing Woopra. You're Gonna Want It. Updated: 2008-03-30 05:48:37 Description: At WordCamp Dallas today, I was introduced to a live analytics tool called Woopra. It didn't make me cry, but it did awaken my inner Scoble. 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LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #0332 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2008-03-22 04:22:30 Description: In "Blossom" parlance, this is a "very special" Geek Brief. You'll have to watch to see why. I'm not giving it away in the show notes, but it IS a first. Jeff Bezos wrote an open letter to Amazon.com customers to announce that...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #0333 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2008-03-25 04:42:41 Description: The D.O.J. today gave the O.K. to a merger between XM Satellite Radio and Sirius. South Park Studios is making every episode of South Park available for streaming on their Web site. Quanta Computer and OoVoo are joining together to bring HD vide...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #0334 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2008-03-26 05:49:18 Description: It was kind of a slow news day today, so I talk about some favorite apps I discovered thanks to some of my favorite blogs. I start with an application called Network Magic that I found via The Red Ferret Journal. Network Magic simplifies management...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #0335 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2008-03-28 00:51:33 Description: Neal clicked on a Gizmodo link to look at some headphones on the Urban Outfitters Web site, but before looking at the headphones, he clicked another link that said Swim 2008. He called me over to show me what I think is the best use of the Web to d...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #0331 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2008-03-21 05:14:09 Description: Windows Vista Service Pack One dropped. We installed it but we don't use Windows enough to notice a difference. The Airport Extreme now gives Time Machine access to an attached drive. eHomeUpgrade is one of my favorite blogs because Andrew fin...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #0329 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2008-03-18 05:15:53 Description: Apple AirPort Express was updated to 802.11n so it's faster and has a longer range. Boston Dynamics has a video of the BigDog robot and it's the most lifelike robot movement we've seen. The full video is here. Shuttle is famous for making small f...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #0330 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2008-03-20 02:12:59 Description: That iPhone holder I had stuck to my head on Brief 329 is a Naja King. It's a flexible holder that will wrap around anything including your neck for hands-free viewing on a plane. It also holds on to the iPhone really tight, but that doesn't mean yo...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #0323 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2008-03-05 08:10:54 Description: Pearing Systems might be building a computer into a side table. It's a neat idea and they way they're dealing with access to components is ingenious. 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LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #0326 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2008-03-12 02:50:07 Description: I almost cancelled going down to SXSW all together because I wanted to be with Sydney (our Chihuahua). We decided to drive down and back Saturday, and the footage we captured is a series of happy accidents. It started with me running into podcasting...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #0327 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2008-03-13 04:52:51 Description: Qik.com sent a couple IOGear GearJuice mobile Pocket Power chargers so I can always "go live" when I'm out on The Big Trip. Each one will charge a mobile phone up to 3 times before it needs to be charged. The MiniStation Turbo USB from...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #0328 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2008-03-15 06:22:27 Description: Brief 328 isn't really brief at all. I got email from someone who has been resisting this whole Internet thing. 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LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #0322 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2008-03-04 08:35:33 Description: Note: We tried a more conversational Geek Brief Radio this time, rather than just pulling the audio from the video. Let us know what you think! TomTom Go has a new technology called IQ Routes. It creates the fastest route to a destination based on ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #0319 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2008-02-27 01:53:29 Description: Just as expected, Apple announced upgrades to MacBooks and MacBook Pros today. Here's a link to a video about stuff we're selling on eBay. Multitouch works on Google Maps, even if you have the old MacBook Pro. Sean Carruthers from Lab Rats joins me ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #0317 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2008-02-23 05:03:06 Description: The BlueLounge Space Station is a dream come true for organizing cables, and it's beautiful. If you haven't jailbroken your iPhone yet, the Touchpad for iPhone might push you over the edge. It turns your screen into a wireless touchpad to control yo...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #0318 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2008-02-26 05:13:42 Description: This may go down in history as the most juvenile Brief ever. It's about a robot created to massage breasts. It was developed by The Beijing Bubby Robot Technologies Co., Ltd., which is comprised of 6 people and a car. The target market is... Num...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #0316 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2008-02-21 19:18:42 Description: I start with a review of the N-Gage gaming platform which is soon to be available on the following Nokia phones: N81, N82, N93, N93i, N95, N95 8GB, N96, N78, N95 NAM. I get the sense that N-Gage is about bringing a much richer gaming experience tha...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #0314 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2008-02-19 02:39:51 Description: This is a review of the HP MediaSmart Server. This episode ends the HP sponsorship, and we announce the winner of the contest. Pros: Access to media immediately and flawlessly, Administration application is intuitive and easy Cons: Setup tak...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #0315 (small) repost | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2008-02-20 04:13:44 Description: It hardly feels like news, but Toshiba decided they'll be out of the HD DVD business by the end of March. Apple reduced the price of the iPod Shuffle to $49 and introduced a 2GB version for $69. Verizon and AT&T both announced unlimited voice pl...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #0313 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2008-02-16 03:57:12 Description: XamBox may be the single best intermediary device between analog and digital I've ever seen. 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LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #0311 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2008-02-13 05:59:01 Description: Making my way through the Apple TV Take 2 update I found much to like. It's a gift to podcasters and our viewers and listeners. The movie rental experience is nearly perfect. Access to Flickr photos via Apple TV is nothing but fun. The improveme...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #0309 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2008-02-09 07:11:21 Description: I've decided to pursue a long-term goal of traveling around the U.S. for a year in an RV. That quest makes me notice stuff like the NAVIsurfer II. It's a fully functional PC that fits in a single DIN slot. DLO has a TDMA shielded speaker system for...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #0307 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2008-02-07 06:19:42 Description: Today was a technical disaster. 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LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #0303 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2008-01-30 04:51:09 Description: We plan to move, yet again after our lease is up. We're selling a bunch of stuff on eBay and giving stuff away, but there's some stuff that requires something else. MyBoneYard is an option. :CueCat tried to make barcodes cool. Google is trying agai...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #0304 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2008-01-31 13:16:56 Description: Wednesday we spent the day traveling to Washington, DC, so we saved a great conversation I had at Macworld with Alex Lindsay from Pixel Corps. Pixel Corps is an old fashioned guild done in a new media way. It's a group of creative people who work in...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #305 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2008-02-01 20:18:35 Description: ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #0306 (small) Repost | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2008-02-06 02:00:17 Description: One of the coolest things we saw at Macworld was the Conduit Suite from dvGARAGE. It makes it possible to do really good, live chromakeying using relatively inexpensive equipment. The key is so good you're able to pour water and not pick up any nois...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #0298 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2008-01-22 02:13:45 Description: On Brief #298 I stop by the Ecamm booth to see what may have been the coolest thing at Macworld. Right before the expo, they made it possible for the iPhone camera to stream video directly to your Mac. Of course, the iPhone has to be hacked. At the ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #0299 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2008-01-23 02:32:31 Description: There was a little drama today on Pownce. 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LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #0297 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2008-01-21 03:16:25 Description: This is an audio wrap up of our first Macworld. We talk about what went wrong, what went right, and what went cool. Thanks to PodShow, xTrain.com, Drobo , and Geek Brief viewers for making our coverage possible. It was one of the best weeks of our l...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #294 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2008-01-17 11:31:35 Description: I've had the opportunity to talk with some of the top talkers in the tech world. My all time favorite has to be Patrick Norton. I like him because he talks fast and because he's got that compelling X-factor quality that can't be easily explained or ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #0295 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2008-01-18 16:23:36 Description: On Brief #295 is a gadget booth tour. We started at the Belkin booth where we learned about the Podcast Studio. 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LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #0289 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2008-01-10 06:54:01 Description: Our trip to CES lasted fewer than 24 hours. We were there to attend an electronics retailer awards ceremony produced by Monster Cable. During the ceremony, we saw Andru Edwards from GearLive.com and iPhone 1.1.3 fame. I got him to show it working in...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #0290 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2008-01-11 05:39:06 Description: Speculation about why Brief 289 ended so abruptly is worthy of a contest. I'm giving away something from my gadget closet to the most creative commenter on that episode. Sean Carruthers from The Lab with Leo Laporte and Lab Rats helped me out with...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #0291 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2008-01-12 20:33:41 Description: This is a behind-the-scenes Brief for those of you interested in our Mobile setup for Macword Expo coverage. 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LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #0277 (small) | DearCali.com Updated: 2007-12-19 03:36:00 Description: On this episode, I answer the following questions: How do you create a custom ringtone with the latest version of GarageBand? Read the Answer on DearCali.com I'm starting a video podcast and I can't get the video to look right. How do you conv...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #274 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2007-12-13 07:04:44 Description: Since I started the holiday season, I've wanted to do a robot Brief, but I'm disappointed in robotics right now. There are some fun robots available and there are some practical robots available, but it seems like we're a long, long way from the r...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #0275 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2007-12-15 05:53:07 Description: In the early days of GBTV, we shot the show in front of a green screen. When we upgraded to pro equipment, we had to abandon chroma keying. Rob Thomas from Igniter Media invited us to shoot a show in his green screen studio, so did. We really mi...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #0271 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2007-12-08 01:23:13 Description: There's a poster that illustrates 56 different species of geeks. It's not exhaustive, but it IS really cool. If you check it out, you're likely to find yourself fitting into more than one geek category. One of the categories is food geek. I argue th...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #0272 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2007-12-10 22:58:36 Description: This Brief is meant to be extra jolly because it's all about pet gadgets, but I was a little stressed when we shot it so I seem a little off my game. I start with a Wireless Doorbell Mat that alerts humans when a pet wants to go outside or come bac...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #0273 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2007-12-11 21:42:56 Description: A couple weeks ago, we flew out to Cupertino to shoot this episode. Even though I said what we would be announcing today has nothing to do with Apple, lots of you didn't believe me. It's really an announcement for you guys. HP wants to give one o...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #0268 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2007-12-04 06:47:10 Description: A PR agency contacted me and offered to send some products from a gadget company they represent. All of the gadgets are fun USB toys, so I thought it would make a great stocking stuffer show. If you're going to stuff a stocking with a USB gadget,...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #0269 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2007-12-05 05:44:10 Description: We're swinging into holiday gadget giving season by leaving our comfort zone and talking about cool tools for this year's yule. The first one I saw on, of all things, a TV commercial. It's called the Accu Mark Gecko Grip Level and it's designed to...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #0270 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2007-12-07 02:23:44 Description: I got a press release from Amazon.com this morning that says they're dramatically lowering prices on some of their most wished for gifts, including the 16GB iPod Touch. How do you show invisible speakers on a video podcast? The Tux Droid is a wire...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #0267 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2007-12-01 17:33:33 Description: I'm not going to go into explicit detail in these shownotes. Brief #167 covers a secret that only some of the most devoted Apple lovers know. In the episode, I tell you The Secret, and it's not the same one you'll see in the bookstores. This is T...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #0266 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2007-11-29 04:22:13 Description: This was a fun Brief to shoot. We start with the story about TV coming to PCs with the help of Nero, the DVD-burning company...oh wait! I just got that! Nero...burning...get it? EveryScape is creating virtual city tours that take inside real stor...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #0265 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2007-11-28 01:42:38 Description: Today's Brief is half about software and half a conversation with Tim Ferriss, author of the best-selling book, The 4-Hour Work Week . We start with a new update for Zoho Writer that makes it possible to now edit documents off-line. There's a Z...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #0262 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2007-11-21 07:13:02 Description: Lately I've been typing out my shownotes in a google friendly format. On Brief #262 I review the Amazon Kindle eBook reader. It's all about the good, the bad, and the ugly, also known as the function, the feel and the look. I have lots of critic...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #0263 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2007-11-23 20:44:34 Description: It's holiday time and today's brief is all about toys. I kick off the list with Brian the Brain, a smart personal assistant for kids. The Fisher-Price Smart Cycle is the learning and exercise game I'll probably give my nephew, Loki. The Discover...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #0264 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2007-11-26 19:10:58 Description: On Brief 264 I have a couple of gadget gift ideas. I got an Eye-Fi to try out and I'm putting on my top five gadgets of the year list. Eye-Fi is perfect for the digital photographer on your giving list. The Original Poker Chip Customizer is perfe...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #0258 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2007-11-14 06:15:04 Description: In Brief #257, we turned on the GBTVpc after months of delay. In today's show, we install LinuxMCE, which has MythTV and runs on Kubuntu. I'm impressed with the amount of features and options LinuxMCE has, and I'm looking forward to exploring it. ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #0259 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2007-11-15 19:58:40 Description: Gibson Guitars has made tuning a breeze with their Robot Guitar. I've finally found a peer to peer file sharing service that I believe will stay in business. It's called PipeBytes, and while you wait for your file to download, they make sure you...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #0260 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2007-11-17 01:53:27 Description: Evolve Wireless Speakers are in the house and this is an unboxing and a review. I've been wanting? No! I've been begging for a speaker system like this for almost three years because it fits the way Neal and I want to consume audio content...spec...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #0261 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2007-11-19 22:03:01 Description: The announcement of the Amazon Kindle wasn't exactly a surprise. News has been trickling out for awhile now. What we didn't know until Steven Levy's Newsweek piece are the details. The Kindle was announced at an event this morning and as it was...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #0257 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2007-11-13 03:59:18 Description: We had an amazing night Sunday night on Ustream. Geoff Smith twittered that he was on and working in his studio. I twittered that people should stop by, and we wound up having an amazing ones and zeros party. If you don't want to miss the next on...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #0252 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2007-11-03 21:25:55 Description: We shot Brief #252 at Abilene Christian University where we were two of the judges at their annual student film festival. It's an amazing school that loves technology and wants to understand how to embrace it more. On this Brief I try to explain ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #0253 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2007-11-06 03:57:38 Description: Today we learned the Gphone is an alliance committed to building a new open platform that just might result in the phones of our dreams. Bug Labs is releasing a build-your-own gadget system called BUG. It starts with the BUGbase, a small, fully p...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #254 (small) | DearCali.com Updated: 2007-11-06 23:16:32 Description: On this episode, I answer the following questions. How do you stream your desktop to Ustream.tv? Read the answer on DearCali.com How do you span one image across a multiple monitor setup? Read the answer on DearCali.com Where do I go to g...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #255 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2007-11-08 03:14:52 Description: At GBTV, we like experimenting and living on the cutting edge of what technology is ready to allow. Over the past few weeks, I've interviewed about 20 people inPodcasting on Skype. We believe a video interview on Skype will soon look as good as a...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV-(small) #256 | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2007-11-09 02:58:23 Description: I love gadget news, but gadget reviews...not so much. With the news, I get to talk about what's exciting to me in the world of tech and consumer electronics. With reviews, I get a product shipped to the G.I.A. HQ where we unbox it with the sad kn...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #0251 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2007-11-01 02:26:34 Description: We like being experimental on The Brief, but we don't typically take it as far as we are today. This episode won't be everyone's cup of tea. Neal's camera work is rough and the audio is difficult in spots, but the experiment we were documenting is...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #0250 Repost (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2007-11-01 03:23:41 Description: Dr. John Papandriopoulos patented his methods for dramatically increasing DSL speed. He calls it` SCALE and SCAPE. Facebook might be worth a batrillion dollars because of its "SocialAds" business. Eye-Fi brings Wi-Fi to any camera with ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV-HD #250 | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2007-10-31 00:11:28 Description: ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #0250 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2007-10-31 00:13:29 Description: ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #0249 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2007-10-29 18:05:13 Description: We recorded this brief little review of Leopard Sunday and I pointed out the two features we think of as life-changers, at least as far as work-flows go. The first is cover-flow. Being able to browse through every kind of document using cover-flow...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #0248 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2007-10-21 19:48:23 Description: Unless something major happens in tech news, we're taking a week off. We moved in May and still haven't unpacked because we haven't made the time. This week we're going to organize our house our garage and experiment with audio and lighting. We'l...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #245 (small) | 1st Annual State of Gadgetry Address Updated: 2007-10-16 22:43:49 Description: We released the first Brief December 23rd, 2005. A month later during the State of the Union Address, I thought it would be fun to do an annual State of Gadgetry Address. This is the first one. There have been five devices that really blew me...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #0246 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2007-10-18 08:28:05 Description: The New Nokia N810 Company: Nokia iPhone SDK for Developers Company: Apple Signal Update Company: AlloySoft Chumby Finally Available for Sale! Company: Chumby Google Blogoscoped Source: Google Blogoscoped Company: Google Docs Google Docs M...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #247 (small) | Gadget Charging Station Redux Updated: 2007-10-19 22:16:55 Description: On Brief #108, I built a gadget charging station out of an inexpensive shoe organizer. It worked fine, but we wanted something that looks better in the house. We found the Cava Wine Bar at Cost Plus World Market for $200. Not only di...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #0221 | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2007-08-31 20:55:49 Description: Klipsch IMAGE Earphones for Their "in vogue listeners" Company: Klipsch NBC Shows are Leaving iTunes Source: CrunchGear Possible Really Great Looking New Zune Source: Gizmodo Company: Microsoft Best Holographic Display EVARRRR! Sou...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #0222 | DearCali.com Updated: 2007-09-01 18:55:24 Description: If you have any comments related to specific questions or answers I gave on DearCali.com, please use the links below to share. NAS vs. Windows Home Server | Link to the Post Windows Home Server My Book World Edition HP MediaSmart Home Server Freei...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #0223 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2007-09-03 20:17:30 Description: Solio Hybrid Solar Charger Company: Solio AKG K 930 Wireless Headphones Source: Press Release, Yahoo Finance Hidden Flight Simulator in Google Earth Source: CrunchGear Leather N800 Cover from Nokia Company: Nokia Toshiba Photo Frame Plays Di...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #0224 Apple Pre-game Show | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2007-09-05 16:53:53 Description: In this Pre-game show, I show you our set up for getting the live coverage of the Apple event, The Beat Goes On. We're planning on talking to Natali del Conte from Textra. She'll be covering the event, and as long as her connection is good enough,...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #0225 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2007-09-06 01:53:46 Description: Natali del Conte from Textra was at the Apple event, The Beat Goes On, and was able to join us after the announcement. We talk about the iPod Touch, the iPhone price drop, the re-designed Nano, the ability to download ringtones and podcasts via WiF...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #0226 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2007-09-07 01:47:07 Description: iPhone Credit for Early Adopters Steve Jobs' Open Letter iPod Nano in the House Company: Apple Give an Experience Source: Techie Diva Company: Cloud 9 Living Inquisitor for Safari Users Company: Inquisitor 3 CrunchGear Reviews Vudu Source: ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #0227 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2007-09-10 21:11:19 Description: Get Ready for Ringles Source: Reuters Exhorbidant iPhone Roaming Charges Source: NY Times The Gadget Show Halo 3 Midnight Launch Events Source: Boy Genius Report Midnight Launch Locations Finger Like Pencil for Touch Pad Mice Source: Oh Gizm...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #0228 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2007-09-11 22:59:47 Description: Pretty in Pink Source: Engadget Pink KitchenAid Mixer Help Me Buy Woz's Car for Charity...just joking! Source: CrunchGear Woz's Car at HotSwap, the Auction Site Rolly out Clocky's Clocky. Source: Oh Gizmo! Company: Sony What a Powerful Desk!...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #0229 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2007-09-12 23:03:28 Description: Photoshop Express in Your Browser Source: SciFi Tech Company: Adobe Remote Controlled Spycopter Source: Oh Gizmo @ the Disney Store Robot-of-the-month Club Source: Uncrate Company: BEAM bot Club On the Road: The Scroll Company: @ Amazon Pa...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Update on my medical issue Updated: 2007-09-14 01:05:21 Description: This is an update with what's going on with me physically. I've gone to see an Internist (Internal Medicine). They're doing a lot of tests to see what's going on with my hands, feet, knees and elbows. I'm taking medication to deal with the itchin...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #0230 Blooper Special | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2007-09-15 12:27:02 Description: Cali does all the Web site stuff, including uploads. I'm not sure I'll get this right, but my fingers are crossed (making it hard to type). I've been saving bloopers for awhile. Some of these are pretty fresh and some are from back at the old stu...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Update on my medical issue #2 Updated: 2007-09-17 03:48:57 Description: We have plans to do a Geek Brief tomorrow using either Willaim or Neal as the host...we'll see how that works out. :) ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #0231 | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2007-09-18 03:45:49 Description: Enchanted Photos Like in Harry Potter Source: SciFi Tech Company: Motion Portrait Demo Higher Rez Sattellite Photos On the Way Source: Engadget Zeno, the Real Live Robot Boy! Source: Gizmodo YouTube video Spark Talking Bug Identifier Source: ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Sick Brief Radio #1 | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2007-09-19 21:04:59 Description: National Talk Like a Pirate Day Crossbones: JobbyRoger.com Crucial RAM Give-a-way Hanging out with Nick Starr NickStarr.com PodShow Channel on TiVo Directions to get GeekBrief.TV on your TiVo: Tivocast @ PodShow Zune 2 Coming October 16 Source...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD Sick Brief Radio #2 | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2007-09-21 01:04:21 Description: If any of you missed this, I tested positive for Rubella, which are German Measles. Rubella was supposed to have ben eradicated in the U.S. in 2005, so someone might want to update the Wikipedia page to say that Cali Lewis has it! :) Here are pic...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #0232 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2007-09-21 23:21:56 Description: NBC Universal's Strategy Source: EOnline Company: NBC Universal ABC's Strategy Source: Broadcasting & Cable Company: ABC CBS's Strategy Source: Boston.com Company: CBS Fox's Strategy Source: LA Times Company: Fox M-Audio Session Musi...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #0233 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2007-09-25 01:37:58 Description: Infinity Wireless Subwoofer...Finally! Source: SciFi Tech Company: Infinity Systems See Eye 2 Eye Webcam Periscope Company: Bodelin Technologies GBTV Virtually at the premiumcast.com Booth at PNME PremiumCast.com Paul Colligan Podcast and New M...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #0234 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2007-09-26 13:38:42 Description: On today's Brief, we're upstairs in our audio studio. We've always wanted to get great audio, and have always been disappointed. There's a reason why Audio Engineers are called "Engineers". It's not easy! I take you through the develo...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #0235 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2007-09-26 23:36:20 Description: I asked Rob Walsh from Today in iPhone to join me to talk about the controversy surrounding Apple's announcement that with a future software update, any iPhones that have been unlocked will likely become inoperable. Rob and I talk about unlocking v...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #0236 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2007-09-27 22:09:16 Description: The Gateway one PC...I would buy one Source: CrunchGear Source: Gizmodo Unboxing Company: Gateway Sony Vaio LT80DB Source: Gizmodo Company: Sony Halo 3 Does $170 Million in 24 Hours Source: CrunchGear Company: Microsoft Slingbox SOLO Sling...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #0237 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2007-10-02 01:41:50 Description: Signal is THE Killer App for iTunes and iPhone/iPhone Touch Company: Alloysoft The Expiration of Boot Camp Beta 1.4 Source: CrunchGear Company: Apple iRobot ConnectR Source: Uncrate Company: iRobot Pzizz...Napping Software Company: Pzizz M...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #0238 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2007-10-03 01:58:54 Description: Dishwashing My Keyboard Source: NPR Virgin Galactic Charter to Space for Six Company: Neiman Marcus Swarovski Crystal Wireless Mouse Company: Neiman Marcus 100' Dragon Topiary Company: Neiman Marcus Treetent Company: Neiman Marcus NM Gem T...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #0239 (small) | GeekBrief.TV - Zune 2 Updated: 2007-10-03 05:19:08 Description: Sorry for posting two shows in one night, but the Zune 2 was just announced, and we had to share! Here are the details, from Microsoft: 3 Zune Versions --80GB, $249 --4GB Flash Memory, $149 --8GB Flash Memory, $199 4 Colors: Black, Red, Green, ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #0240 (small) | GeekBrief.TV Updated: 2007-10-05 06:06:41 Description: Jeff Hann's Multi-Touch Displays Starting at $100,000 Company: Neiman Marcus Rivet Mobile Stereo Headset Company: Rivet Monster LRG iPhone / iPod Cases Company: Monster & LRG Bill Gates' Zune Sales Pitch Source: Digital Daily Verizon's S...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD GBTV #0241 | A Conversation with Dave Ramsey Updated: 2007-10-10 06:59:46 Description: About a year before we started podcasting, Neal and I decided we wanted to be debt free. We worked hard to make that a reality, and about a month after we dropped the debt, we discovered Dave Ramsey. He does a national talk show, it's the fastest ...more... LISTEN NOW | VIEW CACHE | DOWNLOAD | |||||
