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Reminder: Talkcast tonight at 10

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 17:44:47 -0800

Filed under: TUAW Business, Podcasts Last week, the Michaels (Rose and Schramm) discussed "brick" rumors, the latest in Steve Jobs news, and the end of the NDA. You canlisten in via the Talkshoe page, or download the show in iTunes / via RSS. Be so kind as to join us later tonight at 10 pm ET for this week's show, hosted by yours truly, and featuring Christina Warren and the gang as we talk a little about Apple's upcoming notebook event, NVIDIA and Apple's trouble with them, and the other top stories of the week. Plus, time permitting, we'll take some of your questions and comments. You can join the conversation on TalkShoe by using the shiny browser-only client; you can also use the classic TalkShoe Pro Java client that we all know and love. For the web UI, just click the "TalkShoe Web" button on our profile page at 10 pm Sunday. You can also listen in on the Talkshoe page or call in on regular phone or VOIP lines: dial (724) 444-7444 and enter our talkcast ID, 45077. Talk with you then! Continue reading Reminder: Talkcast tonight at 10 Eastern Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments

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Reminder, talkcast tonight 10 pm: Open phones/Ask

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 16:04:29 -0800

Filed under: TUAW Business, Podcasts Last week's talkcast featured Robert, Christina and yours truly discussing the ins and outs of App Store 'thanks, but no thanks' software rejections, along with opinions on the new iPod lineup and more thoughts on the short-lived Seinfeld/Microsoft ad campaign. Subscribe in iTunes, use a different feed reader or simply download the MP3. Join us later tonight, Sunday September 21 at 10 pm ET for this week's show. We are going Open Phones for tonight, taking your Mac support questions as we play a game we like to call "stump the bloggers!" C'mon down and join in the fun. You can join the conversation on TalkShoe by using the shiny browser-only client; you can also use the classic TalkShoe Pro Java client that we all know and love. For the web UI, just click the "TalkShoe Web" button on our profile page at 10 pm tonight. You can also listen in on the Talkshoe page or call in on regular phone or VOIP lines: dial (724) 444-7444 and enter our talkcast ID, 45077. For those calling in without Talkshoe IDs, you can "request to talk" by dialing *8. Read | Permalink | Email this | Comments

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Podcast Guidelines For

Tue, 22 Aug 2006 13:28:50 -0800

First, IBM reminds its workers not to divulge any confidential material. While that podcast guideline sounds like it should go without saying, employees working on secret and sensitive projects for long periods of time might inadvertently let slip a key piece of data. Obviously, any breach of security could put IBM and its

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Pod Casting: Your Means To

Wed, 02 Aug 2006 09:05:43 -0800

iPod is a portable media player developed by Apple. A revolution has been on in the media industry which now includes the web as well. Pod casting companies are sprouting everywhere. These are jumping onto the bandwagon of pod casting popularity. Adam Curry automated the process of downloading and syncing audio files to

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RoverTv Introduces First Hard-Drive-Free, Pocket Size Media

Tue, 27 Jun 2006 08:22:32 -0800

Doghouse Electronics has introduced RoverTv, a portable media recorder and player that records directly from TV without a computer. "RoverTv establishes a new category of handheld TV recorders and players," said RoverTv designer Jim Howard. "We built RoverTv hard-drive-free to streamline it and make it durable. Hard drives are chunky and fragile - they were never made to withstand the day to day handling that's a normal part of enjoying a portable media device," said Howard, noting that RoverTv's Flash drive and SD technology provide unlimited external memory. Built-in software allows easy transfer of video/music content to and from a Mac or PC.

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The CL Sound Machine, from Cucumber Lab, is a unique and unusual iPod accessory. If you're looking for an iPod dock slash CD player slash turntable cum wine rack, styled as a post-modern Victrola, Cucumber Labs has you covered.

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Podcasting comedian Ricky Gervais is claiming to have beaten his own his own record for the most downloaded podcast ever. Earlier in the year, his podcast landed him in the Guinness Book of World Records with an average of 261,670 downloads per episode. But people didn't stop downloading the show once he got the record. So the number got bigger. According to Gervais, the total rose to 541,329 by the time the first series of The Ricky Gervais Show ended in February.

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MyChingo Intros Free Audio Comment System for

Thu, 22 Jun 2006 09:48:03 -0800

Mobasoft has introduced a free version of its MyChingo audio comment system that will record up to two minutes of audio. MyChingo provides an audio comment system to bloggers and podcasters without requiring them to download software or purchase expensive equipment. We ve seen how much added value the audio comment system has created for our members, says Michael Bailey, creator of MyChingo, and we re eager for other people to try it out, so now they can play with it for free and see the features it has to offer.

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At the Corporate Podcasting Summit, Dana Gardner, principal analyst of Interarbor Solutions and producer of BriefingsDirect announced their plans to include full-text transcripts of their sponsored podcasts. The announcement reflects the reality that podcasts have to be found to be heard, and that can be difficult without text that can be indexed by search engines. Studies of listener behavior show that they prefer to know a lot about an audio program before downloading and subscribing, said Gardner. Contrary to conventional wisdom, giving the audience a chance to peruse a text transcript of a podcast in a blog or on a web site actually prompts more listeners to then opt-in to get the full audio production.

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CNN has expanded its podcast offerings into video podcasts, launching six free CNN video podcasts that can be viewed online or downloaded to portable media players. The podcasts join several audio podcasts that CNN offers, including an hourly News Update and a twice-daily Business Update.

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Sound Isolation

Sat, 17 Jun 2006 09:40:33 -0800

JAYS, a Swedish company, has developed a Sound Isolating System that it says reduces up to 90 percent of ambient noise, increases battery life on portable products and decreases the risk of "iPod-ears" (hearing impairment). The d-JAYS earphone system is built around a micro armature that makes it possible to produce the sound inside the ear, generating a better sound quality according to the company.

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Atech Flash Technology has introduced a new iPod accessory that may make you wonder if maybe there just aren't enough iPod accessories already. The iCarta is a toilet paper dispenser and iPod player in one. You'll be relieved to know that the dock comes with two USB ports and also works as a recharger, letting charge your iPod and listen to music while you download. Unless you're flush, though, you may want to think twice before taking your iPod to the bathroom.

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UK Charity Using Podcasts to Provide First Aid

Wed, 14 Jun 2006 17:23:02 -0800

St. John Ambulance, a UK charity organization, is using podcasting to help distribute first aid information. The First Aid Advice podcasts provide information on situations ranging from treating shock (MP3) to dealing with severe wounds (MP3).

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Podfather Winer Celebrates 2 Years of

Tue, 13 Jun 2006 09:29:11 -0800

Podcasting pioneer Dave Winer is celebrating two years of podcasting today. Back in the day, Winer called his podcast his audio Morning Coffee Notes. (MP3) Winer, along with Adam Curry, is considered by many to be one of the "fathers" of podcasting because of his pioneering work combining audio blogging with RSS feeds to allow automated audio subscriptions.

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World Cup Popular with

Sun, 11 Jun 2006 14:24:08 -0800

The 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany, being held June 9th through July 9th, is proving to be a popular topic for podcasters. World Cup podcasts are being produced by news organizations, football (soccer) fans and even the Chancellor of Germany. The World Cup, the most important event in international football (soccer), brings together teams from member nations of F d ration Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), the sport's global governing body.

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Vloggercon 2006 - Sold

Sat, 10 Jun 2006 14:55:32 -0800

Vloggercon 2006, being held June 10-11 in San Francisco, has sold out. The conference is a two-day collection of roundtable discussions about the emergence and the future of vlogging. For those that can't make it in person, the organizers promise video streaming of events on Saturday and Sunday, and the conference will be vlogged to death. Check the Vloggercon site for details on the conference, parties and participating remotely, along with the Vloggercon Wiki.

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New Podcast Directory: The Pod

Sat, 10 Jun 2006 09:38:01 -0800

Added to the podcast directory list: The Pod Ship is a new podcast directory that describes itself as "The Intergalactic Podcast Directory." The site features a topical podcast directory, articles, a message board and news.

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New Book: Tricks of the Podcasting

Sat, 10 Jun 2006 08:51:52 -0800

Que publishing has released Tricks of the Podcasting Masters by Mur Lafferty, producer of GeekFu Action Grip, and Rob Walch, host of podCast411, with a foreword by Senator John Edwards. The book is described as "the first podcasting book to focus on the Art of podcasting. It teaches people how to promote their podcast and grow their audience by looking at and talking with the biggest names in podcasting."

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Fluff News: iPods More Popular than Beer with

Fri, 09 Jun 2006 15:15:55 -0800

In case you were wondering, iPods are hotter than even beer drinking among undergraduate college students, according to the latest biannual market research study by Ridgewood, N.J.-based Student Monitor. 73 percent of the 1,200 students surveyed said iPods were "in" -- more than any other item in a list that also included text messaging, bar hopping and downloading music. This is a big jump since last year's survey, when only 59 percent of students named the iPod as "in," putting the gadget well below alcohol-related activities. The only other time beer was dethroned, in the 18 years of the survey, was in 1997, by the Internet, said Eric Weil, a managing partner at Student Monitor.

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Hostway Releases Business Podcasting

Fri, 09 Jun 2006 09:47:35 -0800

Hostway, a Web hosting service provider, today announced the release of a new podcast hosting service. Hostway's podcasting offering has three levels of disk space up to 1500MB and plans that start at $2.95/month. "Hostway created this podcasting tool to ensure our customers businesses are fully equipped with all the current marketing tools," said John Lee, VP of global marketing and general manager for Hostway.

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