CNET News Daily Podcast

Some movies previously available for streaming on iTunes and Netflix are disappearing from those sites' libraries. Reporter Greg Sandoval drops by the podcast studio to explain why (hint: it's about money) and whether we can expect it to change anytime soon.

Also in this podcast: We knew layoffs were coming to Yahoo, and today, they finally happened; Mac clone maker Psystar uses a new argument in its legal fight against Apple; AOL makes it easy to track your friends' social-network movements; and how Web users in England got their Wikipedia back.

Today's stories:

TV has license to kill movies at iTunes, Netflix

Yahoo pink slips issued, recruiters circling above

Yahoo investor urges Microsoft search deal

Psystar shifts course, says Apple abusing copyright

Report: Google Chrome 'coming out of beta'

U.K. Net watchdog backtracks on Wikipedia ban

Bebo launches Social Inbox aggregation service

Small is beautiful for green-tech newbies

Maybe it's something in the air but a myriad of security concerns surfaced, seemingly all at once, on Thursday. CNET News' Elinor Mills sits down with Kara Tsuboi to talk about one aspect... Apple and other music retailers won't have to pay higher royalty rates...On a day when the stock market again wilted, there's still optimism among some tech start-ups.

Today's stories:

To encrypt or not to encrypt

Ceatec companies feel the credit crunch

Analyst sees desperation in Microsoft SearchPerks

Obama releases iPhone recruiting, campaign tool

Nintendo says more Wiis available for holiday season

500,000 G1 phones expected to sell in quarter

TCP flaws puts Web sites at risk

The CTIA Wireless show in San Francisco is in full swing and CNET editors have gotten their hands on lots of newly unveiled hardware like the LG Logic and HTC Touch Pro. Hear CNET senior editor Kent German's assessment of the offerings and new trends in the mobile world.

A handful of standout new products have emerged from this week's launch events in California: TechCrunch50 and Demo. Webware editor Rafe Needleman identifies the top five that could have what it takes to become popular and financially successful.

Also, some Windows users report seeing that dreaded "blue screen of death" after syncing their iPods and iPhones to iTunes 8. More PC/Mac compatibility issues? And Google's stock hits a 52-week low, but closes on the upswing.

Today's stories:

Complete CTIA coverage

TechCrunch50/Demo top 5

Video: Launch Week's top 5 products demos

Yahoo gives a taste of its 'open' overhaul

Inside Microsoft's new mobile browser

iTunes 8 causes Windows Vista problems

Google shares hit new 52-week low

CNET News' Stephen Shankland talks about Intel CTO Justin Rattner's take on the future of superintelligent computers and theory of singularity at the Intel Developer Forum, which is just wrapping up in San Francisco this week.

Also on Friday's podcast: a pro-Tibet album may be to blame for Chinese iTunes Store users getting locked out of the service, Orange pays people to line up for iPhones in Poland, and some Netbook pricing changes.

Today's stories:

Intel touts progress toward intelligent computers

Did Tibet album spur China iTunes block?

Polish carrier stocks iPhone lines with actors

eMarketer: $5.75 million in video ads for NBC's Olympics site

Acer Aspire One Netbook, now slightly cheaper

Letting iPhone apps run my life for a day

iTunes has dominated the music distributing market, but three new services are hoping to make a name for themselves. Verizon Wireless and Rhapsody are pairing up to offer DRM-free music through Verizon's V-Cast store. Also, clothing store Hot Topic will start its music subscription and band apparel service through ShockHound. And Project Red, a charity foundation, will deliver music to subscribers and donate half the proceeds to charity.

Plus, Monday marks the last day for broad sales of Windows XP. CNET News.com reporter Ina Fried talks with Leslie Katz about what it means Windows users.

Today's stories:

Windows XP's last hurrah

Yahoo unveils timeline of failed Microsoft talks

DRM-free threats bounce off iTunes' chest

Project Red lays groundwork for subscription music service

Google goes after video, forgets about YouTube

How TMZ uses tech to get in your face

How to run a car on vegetable oil