CNET News reporter Ina Fried joins the podcast from the Windows 7 launch in New York to talk about how the hoopla compared with the Vista launch and what surprises might be in store even for those who have been following Windows 7 closely. That and other headlines of the day, in Thursday's CNET News Daily Podcast.
Listen now: Download today's podcastToday's stories:
Live blog: Windows 7 debuts in New York
Microsoft starts selling PCs online
Nokia sues Apple for patent infringement
AT&T activates 3.2 million iPhones in quarter
Google strikes a Twitter search deal, too
FCC sets Internet regulation in motion
Apple's on a roll this week. The Cupertino, Calif.-based company on Monday posted record profits despite lackluster consumer spending. And as a follow-up today, it revised most of its hardware line with some flashy updates including an evolved, unibody version of the plastic MacBook, an all new mouse with multitouch gestures, and an iMac with an LED-backlit screen.
We also talk about Barnes & Noble's aspiring Kindle killer--the Nook, which made its official debut just a few hours ago.
Listen now: Download today's podcastToday's stories:
Apple: Best Mac, iPhone quarterly sales ever
Apple redesigns iMac and 13-inch MacBook, revamps Mac Mini
Microsoft begins restoring Sidekick data
Windows 7 delivered early to U.K. customers
Is Barnes & Noble's Nook a Kindle killer?
In today's podcast we talk about the sale of Skype, iRobot's U.S. Army contract, and the NFL's new rules that ban the use of Twitter, Facebook, and other social-networking tools before, during, and after games. We also get CNET senior editor Stephen Shankland in the studio to talk about Windows 7 and its newly flaunted battery-conserving prowess. Is it worth the upgrade just for this feature? Listen to find out.
Listen now: Download today's podcastToday's stories:
Sold! eBay jettisons Skype in $2 billion deal
NFL bans tweeting before, during, after games
iRobot gets single biggest order from Army
Western Digital ships high-speed 2TB drive
Search: Google rules, Europeans do it more
Microsoft and Nokia said Wednesday that they are working together to bring Office to Nokia cell phones. Reporter Ina Fried talks about what the two rivals hope to gain by partnering up.
Also in this podcast: Federal judge bars Microsoft from selling Word; RealDVD software deemed copyright-infringing; and cell phone bills are highest in North America.
Listen now: Download today's podcastToday's stories:
Microsoft-Nokia pact takes aim at RIM
Microsoft, Nokia ink mobile Office deal
Microsoft unlikely to let Word injunction stand
RealNetworks loses critical ruling in RealDVD case
HP, Dr. Dre plan new 'digital music ecosystem'
Facebook tweaks its terms to address privacy
Facebook launching Twitter-like 'Lite' site?
Webware editor Josh Lowensohn joins the podcast to talk about the hack of Twitter internal documents that came to light Wednesday, and what are the larger implications for companies' security protocols now that many are storing their data in the cloud.
Plus, in another excerpt from his interview with CNET News, Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates Gates shares his thoughts on how the company is doing now that he's not there full time.
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Today's stories:
Mozilla gives add-on developers a tip jar
Dell poised to benefit most from PC market recovery
Wal-Mart to label products with eco ratings
Lessons from Twitter's security breach
CEOs, other execs disagree on security
On Tuesday, Apple announced that more than 1.5 billion applications have been downloaded from its app store. We also get CNET's security expert, Elinor Mills, in the studio to talk about a new phishing scam that's tricking people into giving up their bank account information via SMS text message.
Also discussed: Blockbuster OnDemand is coming to a Samsung TV near you; Microsoft announces Azure pricing; and attacks on U.S., Korea sites pegged to U.K. server.
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Today's stories:
More than 1.5 billion apps have been downloaded from Apple's store
Attacks on U.S., Korea sites pegged to U.K. server
Microsoft announces Azure pricing, details
Microsoft on Monday released an invitation-only technical preview of Office 2010. CNET News reporter Ina Fried got a look, and she joins the podcast with more on what we can expect from the new version of Office.
That, and other headlines of the day, on the CNET News Daily Podcast.
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Today's stories:
China to get an iPhone without Wi-Fi?
Netbook sales to rise as notebooks fall flat
Facebook stock trading open; valuation $6.5 billion
GM eyes revamped hybrid power train for sedans
Pandora raises new funds for Net radio business
Microsoft releases Office 2010 details, test code
Businesses can get Windows 7 in September
Windows 7 doesn't arrive on retail shelves and new PCs until October, but Microsoft has announced two programs designed to give a head start to those who know they want the new operating system. CNET News reporter Ina Fried helps us make sense of the somewhat complicated Windows 7 upgrade options.
That and other headlines of the day, on Tuesday's CNET News Daily Podcast.
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Today's stories:
China delays rule for Net-screening software
Swedish company to buy Pirate Bay
Maine: A MacBook for each student in grades 7-12
FAQ: Making sense of Windows 7 upgrade options
Reporter Ina Fried stops by the podcast studio to talk about Hohm, Microsoft's new Web service for helping consumers identify areas where they can save on energy.
Also in this podcast: Comcast and Time Warner are teaming up to bring cable subscribers TV shows online; why you might want to hold off on buying a Windows Vista machine; and a few of the hidden features in iPhone OS 3.0 that Apple hasn't publicized.
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Today's stories:
Microsoft dials Hohm to cut home energy use
Comcast, Time Warner team up to deliver TV online
Windows 7 upgrade program nears launch
Judge gives Apple green light against Psystar
Oracle beats expectations as sales, earnings dip
CNET News has learned that to appease regulators, Microsoft plans to ship Windows 7 in Europe without Internet Explorer, though computer makers can add it in. CNET News intern Mats Lewan chats with reporter Ina Fried about what a browser-less Windows 7 will mean.
That, and other headlines of the day, on Thursday's CNET News Daily Podcast.
Listen now:
Download today's podcast
Today's stories:
Europe to get Windows 7 sans browser
Dell selling downloadable Microsoft software
Former Tesla CEO sues company, current CEO Musk
AOL thinks local, acquires Patch and Going
Yahoo to distribute its version of Hadoop
EU software liability law could divide open source
French 'three strikes' piracy law dealt setback
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 
Leslie Katz is senior editor of CNET News' Crave blog, which focuses on gadgets, games, and all other digital distractions.
Erica Ogg keeps up on the latest consumer electronics and PC goings-on as chief correspondent for CNET News' Crave blog.
Jennifer Guevin is assistant managing editor for CNET News and focuses on science and green tech.
Josh Lowensohn writes for Webware.com, CNET's blog about Web applications and
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