Links from Friday's episode of Loaded:
The HP Slate is available now and we have an in-depth look at it
Google TV seems to be blocked by ABC, NBC, and our parent company CBS
The Barnes and Noble Nook will go on sale at Wal-Mart this weekend
FaceTime for Mac may jeopardize your passwords
Microsoft announces Games for Windows, a PC gaming store
The 404 Podcast, and the CNET office in general, hasn't been the same without Natali Del Conte around, so we're all super psyched for the long-awaited return of NDC Thursdays...well, everyone except Wilson; he's at home waiting for the perfect time to interrupt today's show.
Although she describes the difficulty in leaving her newborn son at home, the self-proclaimed domestic diva is back in the office after her maternity leave to make her son proud!
Oh, she also tells us what she did on her lunch break yesterday, but that's no big deal...!!!! Don't miss the first half of today's episode, and be sure to send your congrats to the new Mrs. Morris!
At Apple's Mac OS X event yesterday, Steve Jobs unveiled both an update to Apple's MAC operating system, now called Mac OS X Lion (now with FaceTime,) as well as a refresh to the Macbook Air line of portable, and pricey, laptops. The new Airs are much smaller than the originals and now benefit from ultralong battery life and instant-on functionality thanks to the integrated solid-state drives.
Prices range from $999 up to $1,599 based on screen size (11.6-inch or 13.3-inch), processor type, and storage capacity. We're all still waiting for the next iPad to drop before we run to the nearest Apple Store, but keep an eye on CNET.com for benchmark scores in an upcoming review.
We're also rolling out our first batch of VIDEO VOICEMAILS today and since they're just YouTube links people send over, check them out for yourself!!
Jeremy has bad news about "Back to the Future."
Aaron has good news from Hawaii.
Ben has nice things to say about The 404!
Michael has a deadly gift for Natali and Justin!
If you have something you want to say about the show, record a YouTube video and send the link to the404(at)cnet(dot)com and we'll play it on the air! As usual, audio voicemails are also welcome, and the number to dial is 1-866-404-CNET (2638).
Tune in tomorrow when TONY HAWK will once again join us in the studio to chat about skateboard, video games, and more!
Episode 692 Subscribe in iTunes audio | Suscribe to iTunes (video) | Subscribe in RSS Audio | Subscribe in RSS Video… Read moreLinks from Thursday's episode of Loaded:
Apple announces a new lineup of MacBook Airs, updated iLife, and FaceTime for Macs.
The Boxee Box is set to launch on November 10.
Verizon is going to start selling the Samsung Galaxy Tab on November 11.
Google Docs now supports drag and drop into documents.
Facebook photos now support drag-and-drop ordering.Facebook helps you stop stalking your ex by blocking you from their profile.
Netflix may offer a streaming-only subscription in the U.S.
Sex.com sells for $13 million.HP announces the Palm Pre 2 and a new operating system WebOS 2.0
Xbox.com gets a makeover with some new features
Microsoft launches Office 365
Target lets you print your Facebook photos at the store
Barnes and Noble may be getting a new Nook ready to launch
Pandigital launches a new eReader called the Novel
Google is tasked with digitizing the Dead Sea Scrolls
And don't miss CNET's live blogging of the Apple conference today where we believe new MacBooks are on the way! If you do miss it, … Read more
Links from Monday's episode of Loaded:
Facebook is apparently caught sharing user names and user friend names with advertisers and tracking companies, in violation of its own terms of service
Yahoo is said to be launching Y Connect, a universal log-in system much like Facebook Connect
YouTube Leanback becomes a part of Google TV
Sony's Google TV sets are hitting stores early
The Nintendo Wii no longer requires a disc to stream Netflix
The FCC moves to open up the cable box and DVR market
Mike Tyson returns to an iPhone version of Punch Out
All week long we've been discussing this year's Comic Con(vention) in California, an annual gathering where Conheads can buy, sell, and trade all manner of nerdly paraphernalia. It's also a good opportunity for companies to introduce new products, and our buddy Claire brought us back a bottle of SULU Pour Homme, the new fragrance from the folks at Genki Wear.
Designed for the man "wielding a rapier in a swordfight or commanding the helm of a Constitution-class starship," SULU is actually Genki's SIXTH Trek-inspired frangrance- past colognes include Tiberius, Red Shirt, Pon Farr for Women, … Read more
Links from Thursday's episode of Loaded:
Lenovo confirms that it is working to release LePad, an iPad competitor, sometime this year Yahoo begins to integrate Microsoft Bing into search results Samsung updates the DualView camera with a front-facing screen Ford launches the 2011 Explorer on Facebook Google Earth and Google Maps get more-detailed boundaries Panasonic plans a new line of 3D camcorders for consumers Sony and Intel help students build a rocket to launch into space
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