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EPISODE 86

Calls from the public day goes swimmingly, China is running out of coal, GTA IV looks awesome (and a perfect thing to spend your tax rebate on) plus Jimmy Fallon could be replacing Conan... but how good of a host will he make? Also, if you're in the New York area and want to meet up with the guys from The 404, email the404@cnet.com and we'll see if we can put something together.

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Live-video service Ustream.tv gets $11.1 million

There are seemingly more "livestreaming" services out there than people actually using them, but that hasn't stopped Ustream.tv from raising $11.1 million in Series A funding. The cash comes from venture firm DCM, as well as existing investors Labrador Ventures and The Band of Angels.

To be fair, Ustream has pulled away from the pack a bit: it's the streaming service of choice for some high-profile live Web events like the Digg Town Hall.

With the new cash, Ustream will focus on product development and "meet(ing) growing market demand for an interactive-broadcasting … Read more

Merry Christmas, Mom: Ustream links soldiers with home

To many Americans with family members serving in Iraq or Afghanistan, the most wished-for holiday gift is simply a visit with their far-off loved ones.

Ustream.TV, a start-up that lets people stream live video to the Web, is planning to help military families connect through the Internet this holiday season.

The company has given Webcams to people who have family stationed in Iraq, so they can access the Ustream service and take part in a video chat.

Ustream, headquartered in Los Altos, Calif., has a strong military background. Co-founders John Ham and Brad Hunstable met each other while attending … Read more