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Engadget Podcast 169 - 10.31.2009

by Trent Wolbe posted Oct 31st 2009 at 4:10PM

Tired of all the DROID talk? Well, tough cookies, mister. Nilay, Paul and Josh have a lot to say on the subject, and you're just going to have to sit there and take it. Or you could skip the first 40 minutes of this week's podcast, but that's just a recipe for regret. If you do stick it out you'll be treated to some unusually candid discussion of Josh's facial hair and other more pertinent questions picked from the USTREAM discussion that will almost certainly frighten you straight.

WARNING: This podcast has been known to kill people. Engadget assumes no responsibility for injury or death.

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Hosts: Joshua Topolsky, Nilay Patel, Paul Miller
Producer: Trent Wolbe
Song: ChangWang2003 - 99 Problems (Battletoads Remix)

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00:01:28 - Motorola DROID review
00:19:08 - HTC confirmed to be cooking up Android 2.0 update for Hero, other devices unclear
00:19:19 - Android 2.0 ported to original T-Mobile G1 (video)
00:19:29 - HTC Droid Eris peeks its head out once more, shows off 5MP camera
00:30:48 - Google Navigation video hands-on: you want this
00:32:25 - The game has changed
00:37:18 - How-to: hack your own DROID dock with magnets and cardboard
00:41:20 - Storm2 now available from Verizon for those who waited
00:49:25 - Nintendo DSi LL goes large in Japan on November 21 (update: DSi XL in Europe Q1)
00:53:41 - Netflix for PlayStation 3 requires a disc, software solution coming late 2010
00:57:28 - Apple TV 3.0 software update is out, with iTunes Extras, LP & Genius in tow
01:06:23 - Nokia vs. Apple: the in-depth analysis
01:06:40 - How-to: recycle your old gadgets

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Engadget Podcast 168 - 10.25.2009: The Engadget Show 002 with Steve Ballmer

by Trent Wolbe posted Oct 25th 2009 at 8:58PM

For this week's installment of the Engadget Podcast, we present the audio stream from our recent Engadget Show, featuring a one-on-one with Microsoft CEO, Steve Ballmer! We encourage you to go and check out the actual show if you haven't seen it, but for those of you on the move who can't be looking at a screen, here's the next best thing. Of course, Josh, Paul, and Nilay still tear through the week in news (and what a week!), and as a bonus, you get to hear some tunes from the ever so talented Bit Shifter. So what are you waiting for? Sit back, crank the PMP, and prepare to enter nerd heaven.

Hosts: Joshua Topolsky, Paul Miller, Nilay Patel
Special guest: Steve Ballmer
Produced by: Chad Mumm
Directed by: Michael Slavens
Music by: Bit Shifter

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00:01:22 - Steve Ballmer hasn't seen the Courier video, promises Zune integration in next WinMo release
00:38:40 - Bit Shifter
00:41:37 - Windows 7 Launches
00:46:45 - Apple's Magic Mouse: one button, multitouch gestures, Bluetooth, four-month battery life
00:47:50 - Unibody MacBook (late 2009) review
00:52:50 - iMac line updated with 16:9 displays, quad-core Core i5 / i7 model
00:52:48 - Barnes & Noble Nook dual-screen reader officially announced... for real
00:59:00 - Spring Design Alex: dual-screen Android-based e-reader (Update: not for Barnes & Noble)
01:00:05 - Motorola Droid

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Engadget Podcast 167 - 10.16.2009

by Trent Wolbe posted Oct 16th 2009 at 4:00PM

Everyone all strapped in? Okay, take a deep breath. Now exhale....slowly. It's the Engadget Podcast. Just what you need after a tense week of work, school, and being extremely worried about a boy who was not actually trapped in a killer spaceship balloon. Instead, join Josh, Paul and Nilay as they break down the week in news, starting with the Sidekick situation and cruising past the Motorola CLIQ, the BlackBerry Storm 2, Walt Mossberg's disregard for anything not the iPhone, and wrapping up with the rumored Barnes and Noble ebook reader and the runup to Windows 7. There -- don't you feel better?

Hosts: Joshua Topolsky, Nilay Patel, Paul Miller
Producer: Trent Wolbe
Song: Raulever - Chips Don't Lie

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00:01:29 - Microsoft recovers 'most, if not all' Sidekick customer data
00:18:22 - Motorola CLIQ review
00:37:50 - Vodafone puts BlackBerry Storm2 up for 26 October preorder
00:38:34 - Walt Mossberg leaks the BlackBerry Storm 2
00:46:53 - Barnes & Noble twin-screen e-reader revealed early?
00:47:49 - Plastic Logic deflates dreams, denies Spring 2010 release for color e-reader
00:53:27 - Barnes & Noble hosting event on October 20: ebook a lock?
00:54:30 - New Adamo XPS image takes a stand
00:59:30 - Windows 7-branded 'Family Guy' special to air November 8th
01:00:51 - Acer Aspire 5738PG wants you to reach out and touch its screen
01:01:00 - HP TouchSmart 300 and 600 bump the software to the next level, tx2 comes along for the ride

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Engadget Podcast 166 - 10.09.2009

by Trent Wolbe posted Oct 9th 2009 at 2:11PM

With the crazy week of news we've had, never has the ever-insightful, industry-encompassing commentary of the Engadget Podcast been so necessary, so vital, so... vigorous. Sure, you could try to make your way through the launch of Windows Mobile 6.5 and an onslaught of Android news all by yourself, but then you'd just be alone and sad. And who would be there to comfort and hold you and tell you how terribly overpriced the VAIO X is and how little Dell revealed about its new Adamo this week? Nobody, that's who. Don't be another statistic, slip on some relatively comfortable earbuds and come on over to the Podcast side.

Hosts: Joshua Topolsky, Nilay Patel, Paul Miller
Producer: Trent Wolbe
Song: Cyberdelic - Such Great Heights

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00:02:30 - HTC HD2 hands-on and impressions... on video!
00:03:02 - Entelligence: The HTC HD2 and the future of Windows Mobile
00:05:00 - HTC HD2 to arrive Stateside in early 2010 -- huzzah!
00:08:00 - Windows Mobile 6.5 review
00:15:00 - Robbie Bach sits down for a roundtable discussion, Engadget is there
00:31:40 - Windows Mobile 6.5: a family portrait
00:40:00 - Microsoft's Windows Mobile 6.5 update guide: no, no, maybe
00:43:05 - Verizon plans to support Google Voice, will launch two 'game-changing' Android devices in coming weeks
00:45:08 - Second Verizon Android phone to be an HTC, Motorola Sholes makes an appearance
00:45:35 - Verizon Motorola Sholes not running MOTOBLUR?
00:47:00 - Motorola Sholes to launch by holidays, along with the BlackBerry Storm 2 and Nokia Booklet 3G
00:49:31 - Samsung Behold II marries Android, TouchWiz for T-Mobile
00:50:30 - Samsung Behold II caught behind glass
00:52:05 - Samsung Moment for Sprint first hands-on!
00:55:00 - Samsung Moment slider coming to Sprint, packing Android (update: official, $179)
00:59:29 - AT&T now allowing iPhone VoIP calls over 3G
00:59:35 - VAIO X spotted in champagne, propped up by extended battery, ripped apart
01:00:00 - Sony VAIO X announced, starts at $1,299
01:03:33 - HP Mini 311 reviewed with earnest, ION-enhanced affection
01:06:45 - Dell reveals new Adamo XPS, gives no details
01:19:50 - The next Engadget Show tapes live October 22nd -- with Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer!

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Engadget Podcast 165 - 10.02.2009

by Trent Wolbe posted Oct 2nd 2009 at 6:07PM

Look, an Engadget Podcast, delivered on schedule! That certainly hasn't happened in a while -- and to celebrate, the crew did another live show yesterday, running down a couple new Dell and HP laptops, some more Courier info, the PSP Go, and some phone news before a live (chat room) audience. It's all here, so get listening!

Hosts: Joshua Topolsky, Nilay Patel, Paul Miller
Producer: Trent Wolbe
Song: California Girls

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00:03:34 - Dell's Latitude Z 600 is a 16-inch thin-and-light, makes overcompensated CEOs out of us all (update: video!)
00:17:20 - HP Envy 13 unboxing and first impressions
00:32:26 - New Microsoft Courier video details tablet interface, exciting life of a shoe designer (Update: Windows 7 underneath, might run Microsoft hardware)
00:43:04 - PSP Go review
00:43:20 - Sony thinks its "aspirational" PSP Go might encourage an uptick in PSP-3000 purchases
00:56:15 - Garmin nuvifone G60 officially coming to AT&T: October 4th for $299
01:04:30 - Motorola CLIQ coming to T-Mobile next month for $200 on contract
01:13:51 - webOS 1.2 now available, brings support for app purchases
01:19:03 - Challenge: Make your own Natal demo video, get yourself on The Engadget Show

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Engadget Podcast 164 - 09.27.2009

by Trent Wolbe posted Sep 27th 2009 at 6:04PM

It's been a crazy week in news, and after a couple cross-country flights the podcast crew is together and ready to break it all down. Join Josh, Paul and Nilay as they take on Microsoft's Courier tablet concept and rumored Pink smartphones, dish on the HTC Leo and Windows Mobile, debate the finer points of net neutrality, and talk over the highlights from the Intel Developer Forum and the Tokyo Game Show. Yeah, there's a ton here -- grab a snack and tune in!

Hosts: Joshua Topolsky, Nilay Patel, Paul Miller
Producer: Trent Wolbe
Song: Today

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00:02:34 - Microsoft's dual-screen Courier booklet emerges, isn't near production
00:06:18 - Codex and InkSeine -- the roots of Microsoft's Courier?
00:33:30 - Microsoft's Pink phones revealed?
00:43:00 - HTC Leo looking confirmed for O2 UK debut, will be free on the right plan
00:46:20 - Steve Ballmer talks 'three screens and a cloud' and more with TechCrunch
00:50:00 - Ballmer: Windows Mobile 7 should have been out, like, yesterday
00:55:58 - FCC chairman formally proposes net neutrality rules
00:58:45 - AT&T, Verizon poised to fight FCC's net neutrality stance on the wireless front
01:10:00 - AT&T's 3G MicroCell tested and reviewed by Charlottean: yes, it works
01:13:56 - Intel announces Moblin 2.1 for phones
01:18:07 - Dell announces Moblin Mini 10v at IDF (updated with pricing)
01:17:25 - Video: Moblin 2.1 for MIDs and phones, sort of in action
01:21:15 - USB 3.0 has a SuperSpeed coming-out party at IDF
01:22:44 - Video: Intel's Light Peak running an HD display while transferring files... on a hackintosh
01:28:40 - 13 PS3 motion control games confirmed for next year, motion-enhanced Biohazard 5 coming Spring 2010
01:30:03 - Nintendo finally confirms new $199 Wii price

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Engadget Podcast 163 - 09.20.2009

by Trent Wolbe posted Sep 20th 2009 at 4:27PM

We're a couple days late, but the podcast is back, people. Join Josh, Paul, and Nilay as they run down another hectic week in news, including the Zune HD, some hands-on impressions of the Motorola CLIQ, and the latest in the ongoing Apple / Google saga. Get clicking!

P.S.- Josh recorded this on on the road, so he had some audio troubles -- thanks for bearing with us.

Hosts: Joshua Topolsky, Nilay Patel, Paul Miller
Producer: Trent Wolbe
Song: NOISEWAVES - As Days Go By (Family Matters Theme Song)

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00:03:00 - Google says Phil Schiller himself rejected Google Voice from the App Store
00:13:35 - Zune HD review
00:37:50 - Archos 5 Internet Tablet makes an honest PMP out of Android
00:44:04 - HP's new DreamScreens pack Pandora and Facebook into a wireless photo frame
00:50:00 - HP ENVY 13 and 15 bring luxury to the everyman, look like MacBooks
00:59:39 - HTC Hero for Sprint hands-on and impressions
01:04:05 - Motorola CLIQ

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Engadget Podcast 162 - 09.04.2009

by Trent Wolbe posted Sep 4th 2009 at 3:00PM

Whew, it's been a crazy week -- there's been a flurry of new gadgets at IFA in Germany, and our very own Paul Miller is live on the scene. Join Josh, Paul, and Nilay as they run down all the news, including Toshiba's hot new JournE tablet and the company's capitulation to Blu-ray, the new VAIO X, LG's amazing BL40 and... more. Much more.

Hosts: Joshua Topolsky, Nilay Patel, Paul Miller
Producer: Trent Wolbe
Song: Dr. Zilog - My Girls

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00:01:40 - Toshiba's JournE touch multimedia tablet (updated with hands-on video!)
00:12:15 - Toshiba BDX2000 Blu-ray player coming November for $250, gives HD-DVD the final cold shoulder
00:19:16 - Sony VAIO X slimster hands-on
00:26:03 - Video: Xperia Pureness (codename Kiki) announced
00:38:05 - HTC Hero heading to Sprint October 11th for $179.99, no chin in sight (update: exclusive to Sprint)
00:43:44 - Video: Nokia's N900, N97 mini, X3, X6 and Booklet 3G hands-on roundup
00:52:50 - LG BL40 Chocolate Touch hands-on
00:59:06 - AT&T rolling out MMS to iPhone on September 25, tethering 'in the future'
01:02:42 - Apple holding 'rock and roll' themed event, September 9th
01:06:55 - Eyes-on Panasonic's Full HD 3D plasma and Blu-ray combo
01:10:05 - Sharp PC-Z1 NetWalker hands-on: Ubuntu like you've never seen it before

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Engadget Podcast 161 - 08.29.2009

by Trent Wolbe posted Aug 29th 2009 at 3:49PM

Missed the live show? Hate things happening in real time? We understand exactly how you may or may not feel, and have thrown together this intense, packaged, downloadable version of the show for you to consume. It's kind of like a podcast, except with way more excitement and knowledge. The boys touched on a wide range of news week, pouring out their Snow Leopard early adopter woes and conjecturing on the future of book reading in the highly informative Sony Reader section. There's something here for the whole family!

Hosts: Joshua Topolsky, Nilay Patel, Paul Miller
Producer: Trent Wolbe
Song: Rock You Like A Hurricane

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00:02:27 - Snow Leopard review
00:23:40 - Editorial: Apple, the FCC, and the sideloading solution
00:37:20 - Sony announces Reader Daily Edition, free library ebook checkouts
00:53:40 - Nokia N900 running Maemo 5 officially €500 in October (update: Video!)
00:59:51 - Nokia introduces Booklet 3G 'mini laptop'
01:07:48 - PlayStation 3 Slim review
00:12:10 - Xbox 360 price drops go global on Friday, it's official

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Engadget Podcast 160 - 08.21.2009

by Trent Wolbe posted Aug 21st 2009 at 2:09PM

They said it couldn't be done: could these three men really repeat the on-air magic they conjured during last week's live show? The internet yelled a resounding "yes!" yesterday, as Josh, Paul and Nilay chatted up the PS3 Slim and all other manner of technological trivia. Your hosts' voices charged through internet air waves and filled the hearts of those who tuned in live with irreplaceable joy as podcast history was being made. Oh, you missed it? Don't worry, we've got a static copy of the broadcast right here. It's pretty good.

Hosts: Joshua Topolsky, Nilay Patel, Paul Miller
Producer: Trent Wolbe
Song: The Entertainer

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00:01:15 - Sony unveils slimmer PS3: $300, lands in September (updated!)
00:09:00 - PS3 Slim sized up: smaller, deeper, no Linux or PS2 compatibility
00:26:42 - Sony announces PS3 firmware 3.0, European PlayStation Video Store, Digital Reader comics viewer
00:27:10 - Sony announces 'snackable' 100MB Minis for PSN Store
00:35:51 - Nokia's Maemo 5 RX-51 / N900 tablet gets exhaustively previewed
00:41:45 - Nokia's Maemo 5 tablet shows up again, ready to play
00:49:07 - Dell Mini 3i smartphone gets official outing in China
01:08:17 - Canon outs new PowerShots: G11, S90, SX20 IS, SX120 IS, SD980 IS and SD940 IS
01:08:37 - Canon PowerShot G11 hands-on
01:12:00 - Canon's PowerShot lineup hands-on: the best of the rest

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Engadget Podcast 159 - 08.14.2009

by Trent Wolbe posted Aug 14th 2009 at 3:58PM

Get ready for a wild one, folks -- we recorded this week's Engadget Podcast with a live (chatroom) studio audience, and things got a little rowdy. Join Josh, Paul and Nilay as they run down the new Zune HD, Windows 7, two new Dell machines and three new Samsung cameras before finally -- at the urging of the crowd -- tackling the Apple tablet rumors. Definitely a fun show -- we'll have to do more like this in the future. Until then, what are you waiting for? Get downloading!

Hosts: Joshua Topolsky, Nilay Patel, Paul Miller
Producer: Trent Wolbe
Song: Powerglove - Tetris

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00:03:23 - Zune HD lands September 15th, up for pre-order today
00:19:55 - Windows 7 review
00:23:45 - How-To: Install Windows 7 and live to tell about it
00:28:05 - Dell's Zino HD crams desktop parts into miniature enclosure
00:38:46 - Dell's slim new Inspiron Z family is totally carb free
00:47:02 - Dell Mini 3i smartphone captured in pair of spy shots
00:54:20 - Video: Samsung's TL220 and TL225 cameras add a LCD in front to help with your self-portraits
00:55:20 - Samsung's new compacts in person: front LCDs, GPS and WiFi don't go to waste
00:59:50 - Samsung crams WiFi, GPS and Bluetooth 2.0 into well-specced CL65 point-and-shoot
01:08:15 - Apple might be planning keynote for week of September 7th, might have new products on offer

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Engadget Podcast 158 - 08.07.2009

by Trent Wolbe posted Aug 7th 2009 at 2:30PM

The gang's all here, folks! Yes, it's been a rough couple weeks apart, but Josh, Paul, and Nilay have finally managed to reunite, and Engadget Podcast 158 is the happy result. Join the boys as they take Apple to task for its recent App Store shenanigans and the dismissal of Eric Schmidt from the board of directors, pick apart the Windows 7 upgrade matrix, and then shift into cruising gear for a run to The Shack and some quick thoughts on a trio of new cameras. Yeah, it's good to be back.

Hosts: Joshua Topolsky, Nilay Patel, Paul Miller
Producer: Trent Wolbe
Song: Ruby Soho

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00:02:20 - FCC queries AT&T, Apple on Google Voice iPhone app rejection
00:03:10 - Google's Eric Schmidt resigns from Apple board over "conflict of interest"
00:12:40 - Phil Schiller says Apple didn't censor a dictionary.
00:35:15 - Official Windows 7 upgrade chart is ridiculous
00:45:20 - The Shack! Radio Shack's current bid for relevance
00:52:43 - Nikon Coolpix S1000pj projector-cam beams into reality along with friends
00:59:28 - Kodak Zi8: Kodak Zi8 impressions: surprising functionality, but it's still a pocket camcorder
01:04:38 - Sony Party-show dock: Sony's Party-shot dock snaps incriminating Facebook photos while you drink

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Engadget Podcast 157 - 07.31.2009

by Trent Wolbe posted Jul 31st 2009 at 2:31PM

Another quiet week, podcast fans -- but we were still excited by a few new toys, like the new Creative Zii EGG, the Kodak Zi8, and the Nikon D300s. We also spent some time with the new Sony Walkman X-series, which got us thinking about Sony's fortunes in this brave new world and how the company might need to change -- and speaking of change, both Apple and Palm need to rethink some of their current policies. Oh, and to top it all off, the Wall Street Journal totally whiffed that Apple-at-CES story, and we've got the scoop on how our old friend Ryan Block laid some truth on things. Hm, maybe it wasn't such a quiet week after all.

P.S.- Just Josh and Nilay this time, but we promise the whole band's getting back together soon.

Hosts: Joshua Topolsky, Nilay Patel
Producer: Trent Wolbe
Song: Bohemian Rhapsody

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00:02:56 - Creative debuts Android-powered Zii EGG for developers and OEMs
00:15:26 - US Sony Walkman X-series unboxing and hands-on
00:29:22 - Kodak's 1080p Zi8 HD pocket camcorder in hand
00:34:45 - Nikon D300s officially announced -- 720p/24 movie mode with autofocus and mic input
00:40:24 - Google Voice iPhone app rejected, current GV apps lose connection with iTunes
00:45:25 - Unofficial Google Voice client for Palm Pre makes the scene
00:51:50 - Editorial: Palm, iTunes, and the ties that don't bind
01:04:35 - WSJ: Apple going to CES 2010. Reality: Nope.

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Engadget Podcast 156 - 07.24.2009

by Trent Wolbe posted Jul 24th 2009 at 2:48PM

Look out, internet! The Engadget Podcast Audio Talking Show has arrived, complete with technical topics of discussion, talented staff members and a guest of note. Ross Rubin, an analyst with NPD and regular Engadget contributer in his Switched On column, was kind enough to drop by and talk it up with Josh and Paul about the HTC Hero and the future of ebooks -- things that weigh heavily on all of our minds. Nilay's out this week, leaving a gaping hole in all of our hearts, but we promise to get the gang back together real soon.

Hosts: Joshua Topolsky, Paul Miller
Special guest: Ross Rubin
Producer: Trent Wolbe
Song: OxygenStar - In The Garage

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00:01:35 - HTC Hero review
00:30:50 - Plastic Logic e-book reader will use AT&T for its 3G needs
00:35:30 - Barnes & Noble partners with Plastic Logic, becomes "exclusive eBookstore provider" for its e-reader
00:53:30 - Apple bucks recession, records best non-holiday quarter in company history
01:01:05 - Microsoft sees first annual sales decline in its history for fiscal 2009
01:10:25 - Wii Sports Resort impressions (and video!): MotionPlus killer app, or killer tech demo?

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Engadget Podcast 155 - 07.17.2009

by Trent Wolbe posted Jul 17th 2009 at 5:00PM

Paul picked a pretty good week to take a well-deserved vacation -- not a lot's gone down since the podcast crew last cozied up to their microphones. There were some big announcements, though: Comcast loaded up its On Demand Online offerings with a ton of partner announcements and Palm released the Mojo SDK (and the Pre was blocked from iTunes). On top of that, we saw some more shots of that mysterious slim PS3, Microsoft announced plans to open up retail stores, and Google Chrome remained a hot topic of conversation -- for Steve Ballmer and Bill Gates. Josh and Nilay are here to run it all down, settle in and hit play -- it's podcast time.

Hosts: Joshua Topolsky, Nilay Patel
Producer: Trent Wolbe
Song: Superpowerless - Creep

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00:02:30 - CBS, Comcast On Demand Online partnership faces off premium vs. free internet streaming; 17 cable channels jump onboard
00:15:08 - Palm makes Mojo SDK beta and docs publicly available, officially opens developer floodgates
00:24:38 - iTunes 8.2.1 brings Pre's music syncing capability to a halt (updated)
00:43:05 - Probably-fake video of the PS3 slim surfaces
00:48:30 - Microsoft confirms retail stores coming this fall
00:49:30 - Microsoft exec says Apple asked them stop airing Laptop Hunters ads
00:51:54 - Bill Gates calls Chrome OS more of the same, "surprised people are acting like there's something new"
00:53:50 - Steve Ballmer calls Chrome OS "highly interesting," says Google "can't make up their mind"
00:58:15 - More alleged Chrome OS screenshots for your viewing pleasure
01:05:10 - Design your own Kindle (and win it) with Engadget, Amazon, and Adafruit Industries!

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Engadget Podcast 154 - 07.11.2009

by Trent Wolbe posted Jul 11th 2009 at 3:25PM

The podcast is a little late this week, but for good reason -- special guest Michael Gartenberg joins Josh, Paul, and Nilay this week as they sort through the Google-dominated week in news. We've got Chrome OS, the myTouch 3G, some more HTC Hero hands-on time (as well as a Magic flashed with the Hero ROM), and the leaked Sony Ericsson Rachael on tap -- oh, and to top it all off, Sony backtracked huge and released its first true netbook, the VAIO W. It's a bit of a wild one, we won't lie -- buckle up.

Hosts: Joshua Topolsky, Nilay Patel, Paul Miller
Guest: Michael Gartenberg
Producer: Trent Wolbe
Song: No Rain

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00:01:22 - Google announces Chrome OS, coming to netbooks second half of 2010
00:26:37 - myTouch 3G hands-on (with video!)
00:39:35 - New HTC Hero ROM leaked, Flash 10 already chugging along on a few lucky G1s
00:56:25 - Sony Ericsson Rachael UI video leaks out, Kiki comes for the ride
01:04:55 - Android 1.5 gets official SDK for native development
01:12:58 - Sony announces VAIO W... netbook!

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Engadget Podcast 153 - 07.03.2009: Independence Day edition

by Trent Wolbe posted Jul 3rd 2009 at 11:01AM

It's your holiday weekend America -- how are you going to spend it? We'll tell you how: by listening to Engadget Podcast 153 over, and over, and over. What better way to utilize your extra day off and barbecue-packed good times than by putting Josh, Paul, and Nilay on repeat for you (and your friends') enjoyment? Check out the 'cast this week as the boys explore the ups and downs of the Olympus E-P1, Dell's MID plans, and field a handful of questions from our handsome, intelligent, and just basically awesome listeners. You won't be disappointed.

Hosts: Joshua Topolsky, Nilay Patel, Paul Miller
Producer: Trent Wolbe
Song: Virt - Katamari on the Rock

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00:02:10 - Olympus E-P1 hands-on, test shots, and mini-review
00:10:26 - Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 gets officially detailed, priced for US market
00:14:22 - Wii MotionPlus impressions: it works, but so far the games aren't worth the fuss
00:24:45 - Dell working on iPod touch-esque Android MID, says WSJ
00:32:08 - Android 1.5 gets official SDK for native development
00:38:10 - Video: Mobinnova élan sporting a custom Tegra UI
00:47:30 - Video: NVIDIA Tegra's GPU gets busy with HD video and full-screen Flash -- Intel 945GSE shrugs, kicks dirt
00:47:30 - Verizon BlackBerry Tour unboxing
00:50:17 - BlackBerry Tour hands-on, wild sibling confrontation with Curve and Bold
00:53:00 - RIM CEO: "SurePress is here to stay"
00:57:00 - 13-year-old trades iPod for Walkman, reports on mysterious ancient artifact
01:04:55 - iPhone 3GS review
01:07:15 - Palm Pre review

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Engadget Podcast 152 - 06.26.2009: The Day the Music Died 2

by Trent Wolbe posted Jun 26th 2009 at 3:50PM

Yes, that's the one and only MJ to open the podcast -- this one was recorded just shortly after the Engadget crew had learned the news. Join Josh, Paul, Nilay and special guest Chris Ziegler as they deny the Nokia N97, get angry at the HTC Hero, bargain with Windows 7, depress themselves over the fate of the netbook, and finally learn to accept the Zune HD's Tegra processor. We won't lie -- Engadget Podcast 152 was a struggle, but in the end we all learned a little something about life, love, and forgiveness.

Update: Any further tasteless MJ jokes will be met with a swift ban. Be nice!

Hosts: Joshua Topolsky, Nilay Patel, Paul Miller
Guest: Chris Ziegler
Producer: Trent Wolbe
Song: Billie Jean

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00:02:26 - Nokia N97 review: a tale of two bloggers
00:26:28 - HTC Hero running Android and Sense UI leaks from HTC's own website (updated, official, video)
00:30:28 - HTC Hero hands-on: Flash, keyboard and ruminations (updated!)
00:48:09 - Windows 7 official pricing announced, limited pre-orders start tomorrow
01:03:40 - HP Mini 5101 cleans up nice, shows the serious side of netbooks
01:05:15 - HP ProBook 4310s hands-on
01:10:25 - Entelligence: Netbooks, R.I.P.
01:22:50 - Zune HD has a Tegra processor, confirms official Zune podcast

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Engadget Podcast 151 - 06.19.2009

by Trent Wolbe posted Jun 19th 2009 at 2:57PM

It's been one hell of a month, hasn't it? New Palm phones, new iPhones, a big Kindle, that Natal thing... LL Cool J. Yes, a lot has happened in the past few weeks, and it's tough to contain all of that activity inside one teensy podcast -- but we've tried. Join Josh, Paul, and Nilay for another adventurous adventure through time, space, and love as they explore the deeper meanings of the cosmos, the universe, and consumer facing gadgetry. If you don't love the way you feel after listening to this thing, you may already be a zombie.

Update: We had some issues with the MP3 of the podcast -- should be working now. Ping us if you have trouble!

Hosts: Joshua Topolsky, Nilay Patel, Paul Miller
Producer: Trent Wolbe
Song: Viva La Vida

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00:02:05 - iPhone 3G S review
00:13:47 - Video: Josh, Jimmy Fallon, and the iPhone 3 Ga-Speed
00:25:54 - MacBook Pro (mid 2009) in-depth impressions
00:41:30 - Nokia N97 hands-on and impressions
00:45:12 - LL Cool J's hilariously aggressive N97 ad: "don't call it a comeback"
00:50:20 - WebOS homebrewers say 'Hello World!' to Palm Pre
00:58:00 - Pre gets NES emulation in Linux; our thumbs are in for a world of hurt
00:59:18 - Amazon Kindle DX unboxing and hands-on!
01:06:30 - Project Natal basis for new Xbox console coming Fall 2010?
01:06:50 - Like weeds: new Natal Xbox rumor shot down, 3D Xbox rumor pops up to take its place
01:07:35 - Project Natal recognizing retail shelves in 2010, says Ballmer (update: maybe not)
01:09:50 - Johnny Chung Lee joins Project Natal team, puts Wii hacking experience to good use
01:13:17 - Olympus E-P1 'digital Pen' gets official, so does our lust
01:15:25 - Olympus E-P1 video samples posted, camera turns up in ad-within-an-ad Blendtec spot
01:19:00 - Engadget Chinese goes hands-on with the Olympus E-P1
01:20:00 - Adamo redux: Dell teases new thin-and-light laptops in Paris with no specs

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Engadget Podcast 150 - 06.12.2009

by Trent Wolbe posted Jun 12th 2009 at 2:06PM

It's the big one-five-zero, people, and you know what that means: absolutely nothing. We've got news to talk about, after all -- we'll leave the extensive accolades and embarrassing praise for the history books. If you hadn't guessed, this week's show is a bit heavy on the Apple sauce, so the squeamish should turn away before it's too late. Those inclined, however, to dive into MacBook SKUs and wax philosophical about the iPhone as a platform will likely get their money's worth. It'll be fun, we promise.

Hosts: Joshua Topolsky, Nilay Patel, Paul Miller
Producer: Trent Wolbe
Song: Fat Boys - Stick 'Em

00:01:20 - Archos rolls out Archos 10s, Archos 13 laptops, Classmate-based student PC
00:02:40 - Phil Schiller keynote live from WWDC 2009
00:05:06 - Apple's 8GB iPhone 3G falls to $99 on contract
00:05:20 - Apple shows iPhone OS 3.0 at WWDC, hits devices June 17th
00:05:30 - Find My iPhone is live, totally found our iPhone
00:06:00 - iPhone 3G S processor specs: 600MHz CPU, 256MB of RAM
00:22:40 - iPhone 3G S announced: $199 16GB, $299 32GB, June 19th
00:42:40 - Apple's new MacBook family: non-removable batteries, lower prices
00:50:00 - Apple's new MacBook Pro family unboxing and hands-on!
01:01:47 - Apple shipping Snow Leopard in September, $29 upgrade
01:06:38 - Jon Rubinstein takes over as Palm CEO
01:08:32 - Roger McNamee says Pre launch was a "dream come true," hints that all Palm devices will have physical keyboards
01:16:22 - Palm Pre goes on sale nationwide, line forms on the right

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