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CNET News Daily Podcast

March 19, 2010 12:21 PM PDT

CNET News Daily Podcast: Senators push biometric ID cards

by Erica Ogg
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Two U.S. senators met with President Obama on Thursday to push for a national ID card with biometric information such as a fingerprint, hand scan, or iris scan that all employers would be required to verify.

Also in today's podcast: Google could announce next week it's pulling out of China; the Large Hadron Collider gets back up to speed; Microsoft pulls the Bing iPhone app from overseas iTunes Stores.

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Today's stories:

Senators push Obama for biometric national ID card

Report: Google to leave China on April 10

LHC takes a step closer to full power

U.S. wind power growing fast but still lags

Microsoft pulls Bing iPhone app outside U.S.

Don't forget the 'public' in public transportation

March 18, 2010 12:47 PM PDT

CNET News Daily Podcast: New revelations in Google-Viacom battle

by Leslie Katz
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Viacom and Google are airing their dirty laundry in court documents unsealed Thursday, revealing some noteworthy behind-the-scenes information in the copyright battle. That, and other news of the day, including a Kindle app for Mac and a safe touchdown for ISS crew members.

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Today's stories:

Viacom, Google air dirty laundry in court docs

HTC fires back at Apple patent complaint

Apple director Jerry York, 71, dies

Amazon releases Kindle app beta for Mac

Microsoft nixes barrier to Windows 7's 'XP mode'

Soyuz capsule brings back space station fliers

Chip spending could reach double-digit growth this year

Report: USB mass storage coming to Xbox 360

March 17, 2010 2:45 PM PDT

CNET News Daily Podcast: 'Profound pain' over ads in China

by Jennifer Guevin
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Microsoft says it has successfully decimated the Waledac botnet; Google's ad partners in China worry about the future of their businesses if it pulls its search operation out of the country; Bing mapping gives people a view of the stars from anywhere on Earth; and a car windshield made safer with lasers.

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Today's stories:

Chinese ad partners beg Google for information

TV broadcasters prepare for spectrum battle

Microsoft says it decimated Waledac botnet

Google making it easier to leave Exchange

GM turns windshield into laser light show

Bing Maps adds a telescopic lens

Pursuing a 'TiVo moment' for thermostats

Teen wins $100,000 Intel science award

March 16, 2010 12:37 PM PDT

CNET News Daily Podcast: Microsoft previews IE9

by Josh Lowensohn
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Microsoft is keeping busy at this year's Mix conference in Las Vegas, and earlier today announced that it would be offering a preview version of its next-generation Internet Explorer browser. Sure, it's missing some important things like a "back" button, but that shouldn't stop early adopters from giving it a spin. We also report on the FCC's National Broadband Plan, a Dell lawsuit against LCD makers, and the Nexus One finally being available for AT&T and Rogers Wireless users who want to partake in glorious 3G data speeds. That, and much more in today's episode.

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Today's stories:

Microsoft modernizes Web ambitions with IE9

FCC unveils National Broadband Plan

Dell sues Sharp, Hitachi, Toshiba over LCD price fixing

Classmates.com tied to more dubious marketing tactics

Nexus One arrives for AT&T, Rogers Wireless

Twitter CEO unveils '@Anywhere' platform

When your iPad battery dies, dig out $99-plus

GigaPan panorama robot now for SLRs, too

To save power, Digital Lumens networks LEDs

Pirate Bay bidder buys tiny U.S. company

Robot's handshake helps stroke survivors

March 15, 2010 12:43 PM PDT

CNET News Daily Podcast: Google in China plot thickens

by Josh Lowensohn
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In light of not posting a podcast last Friday, we're back this week with an extra large version. The lead story so far this week is a report of the Chinese government allegedly warning certain Google partner sites that they should look for another search provider. This coincides with Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez calling for tighter Internet regulations over the weekend.

Also, the FCC has a new tool for you to test how fast your Internet is; and the electrical problem that led to the runaway Toyota Prius the other day has been unable to be replicated. Whew. Tune in to find out more.

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Today's stories:

China warns Google partners: Look for backup

ICANN postpones decision on .xxx domains

FCC tool collects broadband speed data

Report: Test can't re-create 'runaway' Prius

Venezuelan president calls for Internet regulation

#OMGConan: The big Digg party Twitter hoax

Systems engineer deemed best job in America

Revived PC market to enjoy double-digit growth

AT&T's network up to SXSW iPhone onslaught

Inside NASA's high-stakes Hubble repair mission

March 12, 2010 10:39 AM PST

Friday hiatus: CNET News Daily Podcast

by Erica Ogg
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The CNET News Daily Podcast is taking a break today, Friday, March 12. Apologies for the inconvenience, but we'll be back Monday, March 15 with our regularly scheduled programming.

March 11, 2010 11:18 AM PST

CNET News Daily Podcast: Sony busts a move

by Josh Lowensohn
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Today's episode is a bit games industry heavy, but that's because the Game Developers Conference is in full swing right now in San Francisco. We talk Sony's new motion controller, Twitter blocking malicious links, and Bill Gates now being only the second richest person on earth--according to Forbes at least. Tune in to find out more about these stories, and all the ones linked below.

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Today's stories:

Sony unveils Move, its PS3 motion controller

Twitter to block malicious links

Apple tops Consumer Reports' tech support survey

Attention shoppers: Target offers mobile coupons

Dolby bringing 3D voice chat to consoles, Mac

InstantAction to offer embeddable console games

Pink Floyd wins court fight on downloads

Intel debuts six-core gaming chip

Mobile tycoon edges out Gates as richest man

March 10, 2010 4:11 PM PST

CNET News Daily Podcast: Google-China resolve 'soon,' your jetpack awaits

by Jennifer Guevin
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Google CEO expects to come to a resolution on censorship in China soon, WhitePages.com drops its ad network after it's found to be delivering malware, Pink Floyd sues over iTunes royalties, and your jetpack awaits. Get those stories and more of the day's top tech news in today's edition of the daily news podcast.

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Today's stories:

Google-China resolution coming 'soon,' says CEO

WhitePages.com halts ad networks over malware

Pink Floyd sues EMI over iTunes payments

Potential console killer OnLive to go live June 17

Google announces online business app store

Green plastic breakthrough from Big Blue, Stanford

Martin Jetpack gives you turbines, lets you fly

March 9, 2010 12:09 PM PST

CNET News Daily Podcast: Tuesday's top headlines

by Leslie Katz
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March 8, 2010 12:33 PM PST

CNET News Daily Podcast:The battery charger that will infect your computer

by Rafe Needleman
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Users of an Energizer USB-powered battery recharger may find themselves infected with malware. The solution? You can use the product perfectly well without the software.

Also: Lower Merion School District admins get suspended; Steve Jobs appears at Oscars; and four out of five people say Web access is a fundamental right.

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Today's stories:

Backdoor found in Energizer DUO USB battery charger

Police get Webcam pictures in school spy case

Steve Jobs spotted at the Oscars; iPad ad runs

BBC survey: Net access is basic right

Online retailers poised for further growth

Microsoft demos game across PC, mobile, and console platforms

Apple drops price of Mac Developer Program to $99

This week's Google acquisition: DocVerse

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Viacom, Google air dirty laundry in court docs

Copyright confrontation gets fierce. Viacom says YouTube founders always intended to build video version of Napster and looked for ways to "to avoid the copyright bastards."
• Google's statement on YouTube-Viacom

Google's fast pipe to Asia almost ready

An undersea cable built by a group including Google and telecom companies is set to start carrying traffic at any point, with Google to get as much as 20 percent of the capacity.

About CNET News Daily Podcast

The CNET News team brings you this snappy podcast every weekday, covering everything from privacy to processors, iPods to Intel. Rafe Needleman, Leslie Katz, Erica Ogg, and Jennifer Guevin cover the top technology news of the day, and encourage listeners to be a part of the discussion.

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Meet the hosts of the CNET News Daily Podcast
Rafe Needleman Rafe Needleman is editor of CNET's Webware. He's been covering technology since 1988, and has interviewed thousands of tech execs. He blogs at Rafe's Radar.
Leslie Katz Leslie Katz is senior editor of CNET News' Crave blog, which focuses on gadgets, games, and all other digital distractions.
Erica Ogg Erica Ogg keeps up on the latest consumer electronics and PC goings-on as chief correspondent for CNET News' Crave blog.
Jennifer Guevin Jennifer Guevin is assistant managing editor for CNET News and focuses on science and green tech.
Josh Lowensohn Josh Lowensohn writes for Webware.com, CNET's blog about Web applications and services. E-mail Josh, or follow him on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/Josh.
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