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Inside CNET Labs Podcast 93: 'It's not personal. It's strictly business.'

According to the World Health Organization, cell phones probably won't give you brain cancer; however, Dong thinks they can do much, much worse things.

Pac-man turns 30! For some reason, Dong wanted to discuss this, even though he like just discovered this game. OK, that's not wholly true, but it was sometime in the '90s when he first played it. Also, Starcraft 8 bit is briefly mentioned on the show, but I said I'd provide a link, so there it is.

Talking about movies starting to become a regular Saturday night thing around here. Maybe … Read more

Complete archive of the MP3 Insider Podcast

The MP3 Insider podcast has recorded its final episode. To make things easy for those who wish to relive the glory days of the show, here is a comprehensive list of every single episode! Please not that episodes 1-89 were published before the MP3 Insider blog was created and as such, only the MP3 file is linked to. MP3 Insider 1: Social music sites MP3 Insider 2: The hype around the Toshiba Gigabeat S MP3 Insider 3: A la carte vs. subscription models MP3 Insider 4: To DRM or not to DRM MP3 Insider 5: New, improved WMP 11 MP3 Insider 6: Wave goodbye to AllofMP3.com? MP3 Insider 7: Wi-Fi players are coming! MP3 Insider 8: Europe v. iTunes MP3 Insider 9: Does Microsoft have an iPod killer? MP3 Insider 10: iPod sweatshop drama MP3 Insider 11: Rumor day! Place your bets! MP3 Insider 12: Apple movie subscriptions MP3 Insider 13: Interview with Cowon MP3 Insider 14: The great headphone debate MP3 Insider 15: Best music jukeboxes MP3 Insider 16: Cell phones with MP3 players MP3 Insider 17: How do you rock out in your car? MP3 Insider 18: Is DRM dead? MP3 Insider 19: Interview with Slim Devices MP3 Insider 20: Apple day!… Read more

Inside CNET Labs Podcast 92: This is the good one

Dong has had an epiphany and will no longer resort to excuses to explain his many, many Starcraft 2 losses. He believes the Killer 2100 will give him the edge he needs to take his beatings like a man.

Then, Dong stands on a soapbox made of wet cards as he tries to convince me that the iPad's fancy graphics prevent him from actually reading books on the device. Typical day with this guy.

Wi-Fi is moving to the 60GHz band, and say good-bye to your HDMI cables! Maybe. Dong drops science on WHDI and tells us why we'… Read more

Inside CNET Labs Podcast 91: Your super, ultra, sonic move!

This week, we go on and on about incredibly difficult-to-pronounce product names, which is just every product Dong comes in contact with. No, I kid! Actually, no I'm not kidding. No, of course, I'm joking! Um, no, it's true, he really has a problem. Oh, come on, you guys fall for the easiest jokes. Seriously, he needs help.

Then, we talk about games. Dong's playing Starcraft 2 and brags about how he's beating beginners; and I'm knee deep in Super Street Fighter 4 and getting my hat handed to me.

Finally, power-line adapters and … Read more

Inside CNET Labs Podcast 89: Starcraft Hogwarts

Is there a vast conspiracy involving the "lost" iPhone 4G? Dong seems to think so, and he's put on his Jim Garrison hat to prove it. Yeah, that's the first and only Jim Garrison reference I'll ever make.

Then, my fellow Chicagoan Roger Ebert releases a feather-ruffling article about video games, art, and how the two shall never be as one. Surprisingly, Dong is more offended than I am.

Finally, we talk about gambling, match fixing, drugs, hookers, and money--lots of money. The latest European soccer scandal you ask? No. It's the South Korean … Read more

Inside CNET Labs Podcast 88: This is terrible!

Welcome back again! We're here, still. Tell your friends. Anyway, this week we finally give our final thoughts on Facebook...Final. OK, they're probably not our final thoughts, but we go so in depth, we won't need to even mention Facebook for at least a few episodes. New drinking game: Take a sip every time Dong says "Facebook" in this ep.

Also, I attempt to talk game theory with Dong, but as usual, he fails miserably. He then goes on all about some easy-to-use router. I mean, this is nothing new. He does it every … Read more

Inside CNET Labs Podcast 87: More magics!

Is the iPad all that it's cracked up to be? This "late" in the game, who cares what we think right? I mean, it's been out for a whole week! Anyway, Dong and I had a chance to check it out and pass judgment--ultimate judgment!

Dong finally gains elite status. He's been blessed by the gods at Blizzard with a Starcraft 2 beta key. He attempts to keep his composure, but instead it's half an episode of his giddy schoolgirl impression. Pathetic.

Also, Dong's further adventures in getting taken by the man as … Read more

Inside CNET Labs Podcast 86: This is April

Update: April Fools' day is over. Thanks for "going along" with our little joke and allowing us to have some fun with you. See you all next week!

Rumor has it the iPhone is coming to Verizon. Have our prayers been answered, or is that light at the end of the tunnel just a train? We discuss.

Then, could the WoW: Cataclysm beta be coming this month? The month of April, of which this is the first day? We're hoping.

Then, a bit of boring incredibly exciting router stuff and HD shlop from Dong.

So, enjoy your … Read more

Inside CNET Labs 85: Red ring! (podcast)

Dong wants you to change your passwords often, and he seems committed to spreading his brand of Internet security ideals. I see it slightly differently.

Then, from the world of extreme ridiculousness--at least from my perspective--comes Game Crush . One of the saddest takes on Web 2.0 social networking I've ever heard of. In this episode, I explain why I'm so livid.

Finally, I've attributed the empty void currently in my soul to the fact that my Xbox 360 has been on the road to the red ring. Games have been crashing after two minutes of play … Read more

Inside CNET Labs 84: A Halo Elite? (podcast)

This week, special guest Antuan Goodwin and I gang up on Dong as he has trouble deciding which race to enter on his 2010 census.

Then we move on to a cinematic gem, a celluloid triumph, if you will. I'm speaking, of course, of "Black Dynamite!" (hears "Dynamite! Dynamite! in the background). We explain why, if you haven't seen this movie yet, you're a blight on humanity and we don't wanna be your friend anymore.

If Apple, Microsoft, and Google were women, which would Dong want to date? Listen to find out the … Read more