BOL 1334: In which we fondle and drool over the MacBook Air

Apple giveth (the Ginsu Book) and then it taketh: We discuss a gaping security hole in FaceTime and Apple’s dis to Java developers. Also, GE launches hybrid lightbulb, Clearwire demos 100 gigabit LTE, and the mysterious space hot tub of Upsilon Andromedae b. Buzz Out Loud episodes are released in their original audio form. Some …

BOL 1331: Of privacy and Blook Doodles

On today’s show, it’s a total Monday, so we devolve into nonsense words a little bit. It’s mostly to stave off our justified rage over Cablevision and News Corp.’s money-motivated, consumer-unfriendly standoff. In other news, Google offers personalized Doodles on your birthday, and Borders offers yet another manifesto outlet. –Molly Buzz Out Loud episodes are …