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That Steve Ballmer is one sly fox! He’s keeping those Linux people on their toes by gently reminding them that he could sue at any time. Any time! You remember that…Ballmer’s watching you. Buzz Out Loud episodes are released in their original audio form. Some metadata supplementation and/or correction has been done for SEO, clarification, …

Read the full post →“BuzzCast 02/21/2007 – You da Ballmer”

It’s a deal-making day! XM and Sirius are planning their big merge, but will the government let it go any further? And Viacom made big news by putting some of its content on Joost, while it’s been fighting to get the company’s content off of YouTube. Very interesting! Buzz Out Loud episodes are released in …

Read the full post →“BuzzCast 02/20/2007 – Very Sirius merger news”

There’s almost nothing cooler than bionic implants, and this new eye is right out of Star Trek! Of course, we see some room for improvement, but I suppose it’ll be a while before real science catches up with the 24th century. Buzz Out Loud episodes are released in their original audio form. Some metadata supplementation …

Read the full post →“BuzzCast 02/16/2007 – Got my bionic eye on you”

Why is this guy still trying to make laws for the Internet? Hasn’t anyone sat him down and said Listen, Ted, I know you really like making laws and all, but maybe you should steer clear of the whole ‘Internet’ thing. Working on leash laws for moose might be more your speed. Buzz Out Loud …

Read the full post →“BuzzCast 02/15/2007 – Ted Stevens and the son of DOPA”

It’s another Y2K! Everyone run for the hills! The shifting of daylight savings time to a much earlier-than-usual March 11 will wreak havoc on some gadgets and possibly Microsoft Outlook, too. Time to stock up the bunker. Buzz Out Loud episodes are released in their original audio form. Some metadata supplementation and/or correction has been …

Read the full post →“BuzzCast 02/14/2007 – Daylight killings time”

We’re not sure which came first, the cracked or the delusional. But the truth of the matter is that the HD DVD and Blu-ray encryption has been hacked, and Sony has already proclaimed their victory in the format war after outselling HD DVD–for a month. At least they’re staying optimistic! Buzz Out Loud episodes are …

Read the full post →“BuzzCast 02/13/2007 – Blu-ray cracked, delusional”

Photoshop BOL winner, and you’ll have to check it out! In news today, there’s a lot going on with Internet video: MySpace has tools for filtering (are you listening, YouTube?), while Google is making deals for classic TV. Yay for Gumby! Buzz Out Loud episodes are released in their original audio form. Some metadata supplementation …

Read the full post →“BuzzCast 02/12/2007 – Photoshop contest winner announced”

People love the Nintendo Wii so much that they’re making up gadgets that would go with it! From Wii phones to Wii weights, the collection of imaginary technologies is growing. I wonder what will be the first Wii-ality? Buzz Out Loud episodes are released in their original audio form. Some metadata supplementation and/or correction has …

Read the full post →“BuzzCast 02/09/2006 – Wacky Wii wumors!”

iPhone? Call me when it’s ready! The Samsung F700 is launching at 3GSM next week, and it’s definitely competition to the iPhone in the looks department! We don’t know when it’s coming to the U.S., but it has to be before June, right? RIGHT?! Buzz Out Loud episodes are released in their original audio form. …

Read the full post →“BuzzCast 02/08/2007 – Build a better iPhone”

iPods are a hazard to our health, according to one politician: he says you’re more likely to get hit by a car in a crosswalk if you’re plugged in! He also cited BlackBerrys and cell phones as dangers. Do you think that’s a bit much? Or will a ban make us safer in the long …

Read the full post →“BuzzCast 02/07/2007 – Don’t walk while you rock”