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August 25, 2009 12:51 PM PDT

CNET News Daily Podcast: The Pirate Bay's death rattle

by Josh Lowensohn
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In today's podcast we get CNET News reporter Greg Sandoval in the studio to chat about what's happening to popular BitTorrent sharing site The Pirate Bay, including why it's back up, though probably not for long.

We also cover celebrity search terms that might end up infecting your computer with malware, along with Yahoo's latest acquisition that puts the company in a space to go after a larger market segment than before.

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Today's stories:

Jessica Biel most 'dangerous' celeb in cyberspace

Yahoo reaches Arab world with acquisition

U.K. government eyes sanctions for file sharers

Mobile 'biochar' machine to work the fields

Cisco wireless LANs at risk of attack, 'skyjacking'

Wikipedia to add editing safeguard for the living

Microsoft coy on apps for Zune HD

File sharers hold vigil for Pirate Bay

June 25, 2009 12:19 PM PDT

CNET News Daily Podcast: Best tools for real-time search

by Leslie Katz
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CNET News intern Mats Lewan checks in with editor Rafe Needleman, who recently tested out a whole bunch of tools for getting information in real time and came up with some favorites.

Plus, Carol Bartz's first shareholder meeting as Yahoo CEO, and other headlines of the day.


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Today's stories:

Microsoft sets Windows 7 pricing, upgrade programs

MPAA says Real's patent attempt saps RealDVD argument

Showtime for Yahoo's Bartz

Yahoo shareholders content to wait and see

VC's automated Twitter feed spreads malware

Twitter search sites: The three best, and all the rest

Road test shows texting slows reaction time

What happened to Mars?

June 1, 2009 11:57 AM PDT

CNET News Daily Podcast: Microsoft springs Bing

by Rafe Needleman
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Can Microsoft make a dent in Google's search market share? CNET News senior writer Ina Fried talks about the company's prospects, and how it plans to compete.

Also: rumors of new Sony and Apple products, news that Twitter users are old, and a machine for making dancing fire.


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Today's stories:

Bing balloons into public view

Next gen iPhone auto-focus, compass revealed?

Report: Rivals can exploit Kindle shortcomings

April chip sales: Good news, bad news

Study: Young adults haven't warmed up to Twitter

For Internet Week, NY's tech elite emerge from bunkers

Boston Power plans battery plant for cars, laptops

Entrepreneur makes fire dance to the beat

October 28, 2008 12:55 PM PDT

CNET News Daily Podcast: What we'll see in the next Windows, Office

by Jennifer Guevin
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Reporter Ina Fried gives us the skinny on what Microsoft is cooking up for its next version of Windows and tells us how a Web-accessible version of Office will work.

Also in this podcast: the man behind the video game Doom wins the first level of the X Prize Foundation's lunar-lander contest; Google reaches a settlement with authors and publishers over its searchable online library of books; and MTV opens its vast archive of music videos--old and new--to people on the Web.


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Today's stories:

Next version of Office heads to the browser

Screenshots: Browser-based Office

Windows 7: A better Vista?

Screenshots: Windows 7 Ultimate Build 6801

'Doom' creator wins first stage of lunar challenge

Google reaches $125 million settlement with authors

MTV Music is, like, the raddest thing ever

Yahoo opens wiring to developers Tuesday


October 1, 2008 12:42 PM PDT

CNET News Daily Podcast: Will paying searchers pay off for Microsoft?

by Leslie Katz
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Microsoft has introduced SearchPerks, a sort of "frequent flier" program that lets people cash in for every search they do. What's it worth for consumers? And what does Microsoft hope to gain from it? CNET News reporter Ina Fried explains.

Plus, Electronics Arts has scrapped an upcoming title a year into development. And Netflix subscribers get more movie titles when using the "Watch Now" feature.
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Today's stories:

Apple drops NDA for iPhone developers

Report: Norway says 'nei' to iTunes DRM, again

EA kills 'Tiberium,' says misses quality standards

Netflix adds 2,500 streaming movies from Starz

Microsoft still paying people to search

Qwest union workers reject deal

Oracle buys maker of 3D retail software

HP to buy LeftHand Networks

Photos: Deconstructing the cell phone

July 10, 2008 1:19 PM PDT

CNET News Daily Podcast: Yahoo lets you be the search boss

by Leslie Katz
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Yahoo, in an attempt to boost its search-ad business, has kicked off a project that lets anyone build a customized search engine on top of the company's technology. CNET News reporter Stephen Shankland explains.

Plus, iPhone 3G is almost upon us, and the apps are rolling in at a fast and furious pace.


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Today's stories:

Yahoo seeks ad revenue by fueling others' search innovation

Yahoo to offer ad-supported online games

Apple launches new iTunes with App Store

DOT proposes contest to 'green' jet fuel industry

Seagate ups ante to 1.5TB with new Barracuda hard drive

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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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