Is Microsoft copying Google’s search results? Probably: but how bad is that, really? Or is it just smart? Plus, the ISP conflict of interest nightmare scenario comes to pass in Canada, and it’s bad news for everyone. Are you watching, DOJ? Plus, a lawsuit accuses AT&T of overcharging for data, and petri meat is coming, …
BOL 1397: Amazon is ready for Prime time
On today’s show, Android is taking over the world (seriously), Internet-starved users turn to ham radio and dial-up to get the word out of Egypt, and Intel’s Sandy Bridge chipsets are delayed (uh oh). Also, details about a possible Netflix-like streaming service that would be free for Amazon Prime users. As if Amazon Prime could …
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BOL 1396: Alien communication fragmentation
See, the problem with alien communication fragmentation is that the aliens will have a hard time finding us. The real question, though, is whether that’s a good thing or a bad thing. Also, we ponder whether we need a new rule about how no, you cannot turn off the Internet because of your inter-border protest …
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BOL 1395: BingTorrent
Google starts censoring torrents sites in their search and Facebook denies rumors of a Facephone, which means it exists! Hulu is looking at becoming an online cable operator and we drool over Sony’s PSP2 announcement. Buzz Out Loud episodes are released in their original audio form. Some metadata supplementation and/or correction has been done for …
BOL 1394: Our new name for product reviews: Touch My Body
The DOJ is sniffing around again on the topic of mandatory data retention for ISPs: our advice? If this is their canary in the coal mine, kill the canary. Not cool. Also, will the Facebook phone be huge? I say yes, Tong is skeptical. Android developer interest is nearly equal to their interest in iOS, …
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BOL 1393: Science education: it’s a crisis, people
Hey, you know what we need a ribbon for, people? We need a ribbon for the fact that less than a third of U.S. students have even basic proficiency in science education. Science. Education. You know, the foundations of the universe? The familiarity with physics and electronics that leads to inventions like cars, computers, and …
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BOL 1392: There is no Matrix
Brian Tong returns from the islands in time for us to get collectively punked by a surprisingly elaborate rumor about Keanu Reeves and two more Matrix sequels. But that’s nothing compared to the punking that is AOL’s subscription service, which generates 60% of its profits and isn’t needed by pretty much anyone who pays for …
BOL 1391: Google’s Eric Schmidt is out and CNET New York is in
It’s not your regular Buzz Outloud today. From New York City, Wilson G. Tang, Jeff Bakalar, Dan Ackerman and Rex Brian (AKA Scott Stein) take over, and needless to say, it’s a very different BOL. In this topsy-turvy world, Google’s Dr. Eric Schmidt is forced out as CEO. HP joins the fray by rearranging its …
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BOL 1390: Pentabular screws and the bourbon fairy
On today’s show, Brian Cooley kindly drops in to keep the streak alive — with bourbon! Also, to discuss one analyst’s counter-intuitive assessment that the Nintendo 3DS is priced too low. Well, I suppose it is, if you’re a shareholder. But we’re happy. In other news today, the iPad 2 will have a camera (duh), …
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BOL 1389: Steve says Comcast/NBCU will be ok
On today’s show, we’ve got a new meme, new details about the Comcast/NBCU merger, and new comments from Apple dismissing Android tablets as both bizarre and vapor. Ok, guys, whatever you say. Verizon offers $200 off iPhone 4 upgrades, in case that takes the sting out a little, and we discuss the rise of universal …
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