PCWorld Podcast

Facebook IPO, Tons of New Cameras, and Inkjets for Business on PCWorld Podcast #131

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:00:00 -0800

Facebook makes a lot of money, and wants to make more by going public. Also, did you inkjet printers may be better than lasers for small business?

Rounding up CES 2012 on PCWorld Podcast #130

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:00:00 -0800

After an extended break, the PCWorld Podcast is back, wrapping up the products and trends we saw at last week's big CES show.

Xbox 360 and Nintendo DS Updates, Windows Store, and the HP TopShot on PCWorld Podcast #129

Fri, 09 Dec 2011 12:00:00 -0800

We talk about the biggest news in gaming, including Shigeru Miyamoto's desire to develop new games with smaller teams and the latest advances in cloud gaming, including new OnLive game support for Android and iOS tablets. Will we ever need to buy another physical game again? Listen in to find out.

Amazon Kindle Fire and Google Music with Guest Carlos Rodela on PCWorld Podcast #128

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 15:00:00 -0800

The Kindle Fire is out, and it's not really that great. What did you expect for $200? Guest Carlos Rodela worked at Amazon for years, and joins the PCWorld editors to discuss Amazon's tablet and Google's music service.

Mechanical Keyboards, Lytro's Light-Field Camera, Nokia's Windows Phones, and Reader Mail on PCWorld Podcast #127

Fri, 28 Oct 2011 12:00:00 -0700

If you want to type like a pro, you need a mechanical keyboard. We tell you all about the ones we tested. We also discuss the pros and cons of Lytro's upcoming light-field camera and those Windows Phone 7.5 phones just announced by Nokia.

AMD's new FX Processor, Qwikster is Dead, Memristors by 2013, and Most Useful Websites on PCWorld Podcast #126

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 12:00:00 -0700

AMD's new FX processor, formerly code-named Bulldozer, is a big disappointment. Still, at least Netflix is dropping the Qwikster idea, and HP says we'll see memristors to compete with flash drives in 2013. Also, Megan gives us a peak at her feature on the most useful site on the 'net.

Steve Jobs Passes, iPhone 4S, and Facebook Changes on PCWorld Podcast #125

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 12:00:00 -0700

Steve Jobs passed away this week at 56. We briefly discuss his impact on technology before moving on to the iPhone 4S announcement this week, and last week's new Facebook features.

Cloud Printing Woes, Where Not to Buy Ink, Microsoft's BUILD Conference, and Windows 8 on PCWorld Podcast #124

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 12:00:00 -0700

PCWorld editors discuss the sorry state of printing over the internet, along with some revelations about where you should or shouldn't buy ink or toner. Microsoft's BUILD conference is next week, where it will reveal much about Windows 8; we tell you what we hope to learn.

Steve Jobs Resigns From Apple, HP TouchPad Fire Sale, and New Cameras, Too

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 15:17:00 -0700

The PCWorld editors discuss the short and long-term implications of Apple CEO Steve Jobs' resignation. Plus, we discuss the fire sale craze that followed when HP discounted its discontinued TouchPad to $99, and more than a dozen new cameras coming this fall from Canon, Nikon, and Sony.

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Adobe Edge and HTML5, Google+ Shedding Users, and Those Dumb IE Users on PCWorld Podcast #122

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 12:00:00 -0700

The PCWorld editors discuss the relevance of Flash as HTML5 grows, whether or not Google+ is starting to plateau, and come clean on that "IE Users are Dumb" story we messed up.

Apple's Excellent Quarter and Less Excellent OS X Lion, and the Death of Google Labs on PCWorld Podcast #121

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 12:00:00 -0700

The PCWorld editors discuss Apple's latest operating system and insane profits while mourning the closing of Google Labs.

TouchType's Joe Braidwood talks with us about SwiftKey X, Android, and Spotify on the PCWorld Podcast #120

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 12:00:00 -0700

This week, special guest Joe Braidwood from TouchType talks with us about their just-launched Android replacement keyboard, SwiftKey X. Also: Spotify, Google's E-Reader, and the Toshiba Thrive.

HP TouchPad, Facebook Video Chat, and Google+ on PCWorld Podcast #119

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 12:00:00 -0700

If there's anything we could talk about all day, it's tablets and social networking. The PCWorld crew has plenty of insights into HP's latest tablet, and Google's most recent stab at the social web.

Testing Tablet Displays and Talking About The Future of Digital Photography On PCWorld Podcast #118

Sat, 25 Jun 2011 18:30:00 -0700

The gang reconvenes to discuss the dark side of tablet displays and the potential for Lytro's "light field" digital camera technology to revolutionize how consumers approach digital photography in this week's episode of the PCWorld Podcast.

Wii U, Playstation Vita, What Specs Matter, and Facebook Facial Recognition on PCWorld Podcast #117

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 12:00:00 -0700

The gang discusses the new hardware from the Electronic Entertainment Expo last week, Facebook's sometimes-working sometimes-not facial recognition feature, and gives advice about what specs matter and what specs don't when buying a laptop or desktop PC.

iOS 5, Samsung Galaxy Tab, and Chromebooks on PCWorld Podcast #116

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 16:30:00 -0700

It's a mobile computing smorgasbord! Listen in as we discuss Apple's latest announcements, Samsung's new tablet, the first Chrome OS notebooks, and more.

Windows 8, Security Breaches, and WWDC on PCWorld Podcast #115

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 16:59:00 -0700

This week we talk about Microsoft's upcoming version of Windows, yet another collection of security problems, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, and WWDC 2011. Listen in and join the fun!

Windows Phone 7 'Mango' and New E-Readers on PCWorld Podcast #114

Fri, 27 May 2011 16:27:00 -0700

Host Melissa J. Perenson is joined by Ginny Mies, Jason Cross, and Melissa Riofrio this week, as we explore the Windows Phone 7 update, new e-readers, multifunction printers, and more.

Microsoft Buys Skype, New Android Versions, and the Scoop From Google I/O on PCWorld Podcast #113

Fri, 13 May 2011 16:00:00 -0700

Host Melissa Perenson is joined by Ginny Mies, Jason Cross, and Ed Albro for a lively discussion on Microsoft's $8.5 billion acquisition of Skype, and on all the latest news from Google's annual developer conference, Google I/O. Learn all about the great Android operating system unifier--to be known as Ice Cream Sandwich--as well what it's like to use Google Music Beta and what we think of Android @Home.

Graphics testing, Blackberry PlayBook, and Digital Privacy on PCWorld Podcast #112

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 12:00:00 -0700

Alex Wawro discusses some of the interesting graphics projects going on in the PCWorld Labs, while Ed Albro discusses the pros and cons of the BlackBerry PlayBook and other non-iPad tablets. We also discuss whether or not Apple is tracking your location, and go over the EFF's privacy scorecard.

4G Speed Tests, Cleanup Utilities, and the Death of Flip on PCWorld Podcast #111

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 11:00:00 -0700

This week, we clue you in on how we tested 4G phone speeds across all the major networks, multiple cities, and a dozen cites per city. Also, an early peek at the results of our testing of PC cleanup utilities, and a discussion about why Cisco killed the Flip.

CTIA, Browser, and Disasters on PCWorld Podcast #110

Fri, 18 Mar 2011 12:00:00 -0700

This week, the PC Editors discuss the merits of the latest web browsers, preview the CTIA show, and discuss how technology is changing the way we respond to disasters.

The Future of the PC on PCWorld Podcast #109

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 21:02:00 -0800

Join the crew from PCWorld's GeekTech blog as we pull out our crystal ball and predict what the PC of the future will look like.

Bomb-Sniffing Plants and Macworld Expo on PCWorld Podcast #108

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 13:07:00 -0800

Join the GeekTech crew and get our take on the recent Macworld Expo, bomb- detecting plants (huh?), and more on this week's episode of the PCWorld Podcast.

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Pillars of Productivity on PCWorld Podcast #107

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 21:00:00 -0800

Join the editors of PCWorld for tricks, tools, and techniques for getting organized and getting things done.

The Nerdier Side of CES in PCWorld Podcast #106

Fri, 14 Jan 2011 17:05:00 -0800

The GeekTech Blog Crew convenes again after recovering from CES, and discusses some of our favorite gadgets and happenings from this year's show.

CES Highlights on PCWorld Podcast #105

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 17:12:00 -0800

4G, tablets, phones, 3D TV and cameras, and the next version of Windows all shared the limelight at CES 2011.

Android Tablet Mania and Real-Life Angry Birds on PCWorld Podcast #104

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 16:49:00 -0800

The GeekTech Crew invades the podcast studio and talk Android tablets, Angry Birds, and more.

CES Preview on PCWorld Podcast #103

Mon, 03 Jan 2011 17:02:00 -0800

Join the editors of PCWorld for a quick look at some of the hottest trends coming up at CES 2011.

Interactive Cake and Tech Nostalgia On PCWorld Podcast #102

Wed, 22 Dec 2010 17:03:00 -0800

The team from PCWorld's GeekTech blog invade the Podcast! Listen in as we chat about interactive foodstuffs (what?), Minecraft, and our first computers.

Holiday Tech Wish Lists On PCWorld Podcast #101

Thu, 16 Dec 2010 15:52:00 -0800

What do PCWorld editors want for Christmas? Listen in to find out. (It's not too late to buy us gifts!)

Wikileaks and Top Tech Stories of 2010 on PCWorld Podcast #100

Wed, 08 Dec 2010 15:25:00 -0800

PCWorld editors discuss great moments in Wikileaks history and the future of the service on the 100th episode of our podcast.

PCWorld's Robert Strohmeyer talks Top 100 Products on KPFK LA's Digital Village Radio

Fri, 03 Dec 2010 17:04:00 -0800

Robert Strohmeyer appeared as a guest on KPFK LA's Digital Village radio program over Black Friday weekend to talk about the top 100 products of 2010.

Facebook Updates, Near-Field Communications, and 25 Years of Windows on PCWorld Podcast #99

Fri, 19 Nov 2010 12:04:00 -0800

Facebook adds new messaging features and cuts a deal with MySpace, Android to get Near-field Communications (NFC), and we look back on 25 years of Windows.

RockMelt Goes Beta, Black Friday Starts Early on PCWorld Podcast #98

Fri, 12 Nov 2010 20:44:00 -0800

The new RockMelt browser promises a more social Web, and Black Friday Bargains now start in October.

Facebook Deals and Awesome Things You Shouldn't Do on PCWorld Podcast #97

Fri, 05 Nov 2010 16:35:00 -0700

Facebook's new Deals feature gives us a legitimate reason to mess with location-based services, and we explore awesome things to do with your PC that may bend the rules a little.

100 Best Products of the Year on PCWorld Podcast #96

Fri, 29 Oct 2010 13:17:00 -0700

Join the editors of PCWorld for a look at some of the hottest products of 2010.

New MacBook Air and Graphics Card Overload on PCWorld Podcast #95

Fri, 22 Oct 2010 16:22:00 -0700

Macworld editorial director Jason Snell joins us to talk about the new MacBook Air, and we check out the latest GPUs from AMD and Nvidia.

Windows Phone 7 Talk on PCWorld Podcast #94

Wed, 13 Oct 2010 17:25:00 -0700

Join the editors of PCWorld for a lively chat about Microsoft's new Windows Phone 7 OS.

CTIA Highlights on PCWorld Podcast #93

Fri, 08 Oct 2010 18:08:00 -0700

CTIA came to San Francisco this week, bringing news of LTE 4G rollouts and Android phones galore.

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Facebook Down, Twitter Hacked, MineCraft Awesome, and Ubuntu Installed on PCWorld Podcast #92

Fri, 24 Sep 2010 18:02:00 -0700

The gang looks at this week's Facebook outage and Twitter hack, explains why MineCraft is so addictive, and how easy it is to install Ubuntu Linux.

Samsung Galaxy Tab, IE9, and Intel's Sandy Bridge on PCWorld Podcast #91

Fri, 17 Sep 2010 15:59:00 -0700

Intel unveils its new chip design, Internet Explorer 9 goes beta, and Samsung announces the Galaxy Tab.

Roku, Apple TV, and Other Streaming Media on PCWorld Podcast #90

Fri, 10 Sep 2010 15:22:00 -0700

Join the editors of PCWorld for a lively debate about the new Roku, the latest Apple TV, and the ongoing war for small screen domination.

Droid 2, Net Neutrality, and How We're Spoiled By Tech on PCWorld Podcast 89

Fri, 13 Aug 2010 12:59:00 -0700

A closer look at the latest Motorola Droid phone, what the Google-Verizon Net Neutrality deal means to you, and how tech has spoiled us all.

BlackBerry Torch 9800 and IE9 Preview on PCWorld Podcast #88

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 00:00:00 -0700

Join the editors of PCWorld as they discuss the latest BlackBerry phone, Internet Explorer 9, and our fun round-up of kids' tech.

New Kindle Rocks the E-Book World - PCWorld Podcast #87

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 21:04:00 -0700

The gang takes a look at the new Amazon Kindle, and puts Apple's iPhone 4 antenna claims to the test.

Facebook Customers Can't Get No Satisfaction on PCWorld Podcast #86

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 00:08:00 -0700

The PCWorld Podcast is back to tickle your tympanic membranes with talk of fresh camera announcements, the new Dell Streak and the latest Facebook customer satisfaction survey.

Smartphone Smackdown Redux on PCWorld Podcast #85

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 17:40:00 -0700

Welcome back to another week of smartphone news as we stay late to discuss the Apple iPhone 4 press conference, the Droid X launch and fresh competitors like the Samsung Vibrant. Also, robots!

Digital Readers, 3D Cameras and Bieber Fever on PCWorld Podcast #84

Fri, 09 Jul 2010 00:04:00 -0700

Tune in to hear PCWorld editors Ginny Mies, Jason Cross and Tim Moynihan celebrate Robert Strohmeyer's triumphant return with a frank discussion of digital readers, Justin Bieber and the future of 3D photography.

iPhone 4 issues, Browser Battles and Fourth of July Fireworks Photo Tips on PCWorld Podcast #83: R.I.P. Kin

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 00:04:00 -0700

Join PCWorld editors Tim Moynihan, Mark Sullivan, Nick Mediati and Melissa Peterson as they discuss living in a post-iPhone 4 world before diving into the hottest news of the week.