We interview Apple cofounder and Segway enthusiast Steve Wozniak. Buzz Out Loud episodes are released in their original audio form. Some metadata supplementation and/or correction has been done for SEO, clarification, or as a product of data migration. Please report errors to buzztownrecovery@gmail.com. This episode originally published by CNet on 9/15/2006. https://media.blubrry.com/buzztownarchive/content.pwc-networks.com/bol/audio/cnetbuzz_091506_i.mp3Podcast: Play in new …

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Nintendo shocked the console world by announcing that they planned on making money from the Wii! To us–and to Nintendo, obviously–it just sounds like good business. In other duh news, Microsoft says that they plan on making a Zune phone in the future. How refreshing to have a company just come out and admit something …

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Wii are getting way too excited over Nintendo’s console news today. Wii can’t believe that Wii’re getting it before Japan is, and poor Europe doesn’t even have a release date yet! But Wii can be certain that it’s going to be a huge hit in the States with that $250 price. Buzz Out Loud episodes …

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You’d better tell your grandma to stop downloading copyrighted embroidery patterns, or she’s getting sued! In fact, we have a lineup today filled with stories of pirated software, DRM, and payoffs. Not too different from any other day, I suppose! Buzz Out Loud episodes are released in their original audio form. Some metadata supplementation and/or …

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Lots of news from Apple today! We have a redesigned Shuffle, color Nanos, a revamped iPod, movies on the iTunes store, and last but not least? A sneak peek at the product code-named iTV, due out Q1. Oh, not to forget the new Treo 750 and the TiVo Series3. Wow. Buzz Out Loud episodes are …

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Apparently all you have to do to get out of an RIAA lawsuit is fight back! When someone did, they said Uh…we need more time to gather evidence. I’m sure by gather, they really mean invent. Also, we talk at length about our suspicions for the Apple announcement tomorrow. Buzz Out Loud episodes are released …

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We’ve never seen Tom this mad about something! This Amazon situation has really gotten him worked up. It almost works like spyware, which is definitely not a good thing. But on the upside today, IBM is shipping chips for the Wii! Hooray! Buzz Out Loud episodes are released in their original audio form. Some metadata …

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Microsoft needs to get its priorities straight: When there are major security holes, it waits for its precious Patch Tuesday to fix things, but when it might lose some money over DRM, it releases a fix right away. Thanks a lot! Buzz Out Loud episodes are released in their original audio form. Some metadata supplementation …

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Once again, there won’t be enough overpriced consoles to go around this holiday season: Sony is producing only 400,000 units of the PS3 for the United States! Wait, are there 400,000 Sony fan-boys willing to pay $600 for the deluxe version? Only time will tell. Buzz Out Loud episodes are released in their original audio …

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Apple is about to make a big announcement, or so we hope. Will it be the new movie store? Probably, considering the invites say It’s Showtime! Also, Google might start listening in through your computer’s microphone so that it can target ads based on what’s going on in the background. Does anyone else think that’s …

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