CNET News Daily Podcast

Apple overhauls the iPod Shuffle with new features and more storage in an even smaller case. Reporter Tom Krazit stops by the podcast studio to talk about where the Shuffle fits into Apple's lineup. Also in this podcast: Google is opening up its Map Maker tool so people can make maps and directions more accurate. At the same time, a California politician wants to blur parts of Google Maps out in the name of national security. And AMD says the problems some users are having with their new MacBooks shouldn't taint the entire graphics chip industry.

Today's stories:

Apple shrinks its iPod Shuffle

Google crowdsources maps directions, too

Calif. lawmaker wants to blur Google Earth

Microsoft details app store plans

AMD: MacBook issues giving graphics bad rap

Selected Flickr images now sold through Getty

For The New York Times, the digital future is now

Nokia tunes up new music phones

'Silent Drum' makes noise at music competition

Microsoft had a couple of announcements Monday morning--one planned, the other not so much (or so we've been led to believe.)...While the trustbusters at the U.S. Department of Justice pore over the proposed Google-Yahoo ad partnership, a coalition of companies says that the combination would be bad news for everyone else...It's not exactly Facebook or MySpace but an upcoming social network has been designed for U.S. intelligence agents.

Today's stories:

Google upgrades Gmail for IE 6 users

Ad trade group opposes Yahoo-Google search deal

Creating a 'Facebook for spies'

Zillow, newspaper consortium launch ad network

McAfee brings nearly instant malware updates

Launch Week

The news today is all about Google's new Web browser, dubbed Chrome. We've got screenshots, an early review, and analysis of what the move means all compiled here.

Also in this podcast: Political bloggers and commentators in Malaysia are bracing for a government crackdown after one controversial portal was blocked by all 19 of the country's Internet service providers; Apple has officially set a date for its next big music-related news event, where new iPods are expected to be announced; and how the Republican National Convention got wired.

Today's stories:

Google 'starting from scratch' with own browser, Chrome

Complete coverage: Meet Chrome, Google's shiny new browser

Video added to Google Apps

Revamped Picasa site knows your face

With site block, Malaysia seems to break promise

Apple makes September 9 iPod event official

Another tour of duty for iRobot

$34.5 million of real money spent annually on Facebook virtual goods

Republicans wire up convention center

Celebrities get their chance to make 'Spore' creatures

Vote in the 'Spore' creature contest here

If the U.S. is indeed in a recession, or getting close to it, company workers may start fearing for their jobs. CNET News sister site BNET offers up some advice for companies to keep their employees happy and productive. BNET Intern Princess Calabrese also shares the tell-tale signs that you're in a crummy job.

Since the iPhone 3G came out, we've heard complaints about bricked phones, cracks, and now serious 3G connectivity problems. CNET News' user survey finds that the problems are widespread.

Also, Nintendo wins the top gaming-system spot in July, Webware runs down the biggest Web glitches of the year, and RoofRay shows users details about installing solar panels on the roofs of their homes.

Today's stories:

Recession Survival Strategies

CNET readers share their iPhone 3G stories

10 Worst Web glitches of 2008 (so far)

Google takes top Web spot in July

MySpace parent company joins Family Online Safety Institute

Confirmed: AOL will acquire Socialthing

We all love this Olympics, right? Not Adobe

RoofRay calculates solar savings using Google Maps

YouTube viewers pick Iowa City man to go to Democratic convention