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Apple's iOS could get a makeover

stephen.beacham@cbsi.com (CNET.com) — Fri, 24 May 2013 12:18:00 -0700

CNET Update isn't ready for change:

Apple's iOS could get a makeover

In this episode of Update:

- Say goodbye to shiny icons when iOS 7 gets a major redesign.

- Find a phone bargain this Memorial Day weekend at retailers like Best Buy.

- Gripe about the latest report over Xbox One restrictions for used games.

- Prepare for an extra charge on your monthly AT&T wireless bill.

- Give your RSS feeds a new home next month when Digg Reader launches.

CNET Update delivers the tech news you need in under three minutes. Watch Bridget Carey every afternoon for a breakdown of the big stories, hot devices, new apps, and what's ahead. Subscribe to the podcast via the links below.

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The 404 1,275: Where we give Tony Hale a hand (podcast)

stephen.beacham@cbsi.com (CNET.com) — Fri, 24 May 2013 11:38:18 -0700

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We're very proud to have Tony Hale on the show today. You probably know him as Buster Bluth on "Arrested Development" and most recently as Gary Walsh on "Veep." We get him on Skype today to talk about this weekend's long-anticipated fourth season return of "Arrested" and the moment he learned that Netflix would release all 15 episodes at once.

We'll also go back to the beginning and get the story about the audition process, the steps that led up to creating the Buster character, and the suggestion that perhaps the show was a little ahead of its time. Finally, he'll tell us the difficulty in keeping a straight face working alongside so many character-driven comedians, and what the future holds for the series.

Enjoy the show!

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Twitter attempts to beef up security

stephen.beacham@cbsi.com (CNET.com) — Thu, 23 May 2013 13:25:00 -0700

CNET Update is in the 'hood:

Twitter attempts to beef up security

In this episode of Update:

- Learn how to make your Twitter account more secure from hackers. (But if won't be this simple for brand accounts that are used by more than one employee.)

- Get ready for J-Lo to shake up the mobile scene with her mobile company Viva Movil, which has partnered with Verizon.

- Lose the paper clutter and save your receipts digitally with the updated Google Drive app on Android.

- Find a neighbor to lend you sugar with the new Nextdoor app for iPhone.

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The 404 1,274: Where Microsoft makes the same mistakes (podcast)

stephen.beacham@cbsi.com (CNET.com) — Thu, 23 May 2013 13:00:22 -0700

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Leaked from today's 404 episode:

- Amazon's Kindle Worlds will pay writers to write fan fiction.

- Hire your favorite musician to write you a song .

- And now a reading from the worst fan fiction I've ever read.

Ep. 1274: Where Microsoft makes the same mistakes

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Google talks back in new voice search

stephen.beacham@cbsi.com (CNET.com) — Wed, 22 May 2013 12:58:00 -0700

CNET Update wants answers:

Google talks back in new voice search

In this episode of Update:

- Get chatty with Google's new voice search on the Chrome browser. But Google's still working out the kinks, so don't expect it to be flawless at first search.

- Give your home the right touch with a Kwikset Kevo door lock that opens with a finger tap.

- Hear what a Walmart executive has to say about the future of shopping with apps.

- Plan to give your future GM car some apps to call its own.

- Share your e-mail to advertisers with the click of a tweet.

- Avoid Bluetooth-pairing chaos in the classroom with Logitech's Wired Keyboard for iPad.

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The 404 1,273: Where overall we think it's necessary (podcast)

stephen.beacham@cbsi.com (CNET.com) — Wed, 22 May 2013 11:42:15 -0700

Sharon Vaknin joins us on today's 404.

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Leaked from today's 404 episode:

- All of CNET's coverage of yesterday's Xbox One event.

- Here's what we know about Xbox One games.

- Microsoft talks Xbox One naming, privacy and more (Q&A).

- Sharon Vaknin and CNET Reviews' John Falcone at last night's Webby Awards.

- Courts turning to UrbanDictionary as an authoritative source on slang. And here's The 404's contribution to UrbanDictionary.

- Rad fighting game backgrounds without the fighters.

- GIF creator: It's a soft 'g', Mr. President.

Correction: On today's episode, we mentioned that Webby winners had to purchase their awards separately. In fact, they're included with the purchase of a ticket to the ceremony.

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- Details on Microsoft's Xbox One

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What we know about the Xbox One

stephen.beacham@cbsi.com (CNET.com) — Tue, 21 May 2013 14:27:00 -0700

CNET Update explains the Xbox One:

What we know about the Xbox One

Microsoft has revealed its new console, the Xbox One, and it aims to be the one system to handle all home entertainment. This episode of Update gives you the quick roundup of Xbox One's features. Not all these features will be good news for gamers -- such as the requirement to pay a fee to play a used game.

Dive deeper into CNET's coverage of the Xbox One with these stories:

- The games revealed for the Xbox One

- Details about the Kinect sensor improvements

- How Microsoft changed the Xbox controller

- Five unanswered questions about the Xbox One

We take a first look at the Xbox One (pictures)

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Survey: Most teens take steps to protect their privacy (podcast)

stephen.beacham@cbsi.com (CNET.com) — Tue, 21 May 2013 09:00:00 -0700

Source: Pew Internet Parent/Teen Privacy Survey, July 26-September 30, 2012 (Credit: Pew Research Center)

A survey conducted by the Pew Research Center's Internet & American Life Project and Harvard's Berkman Center for Internet & Society has mostly good news about how teens approach privacy issues on social-networking services.

While "teens are sharing more information about themselves on social media sites than they did in the past," according to the study, "few teens embrace a fully public approach to social media," but "take an array of steps to restrict and prune their profiles." Here's the full report.

The study also found that:

Teen Twitter use has grown significantly: Now 24 percent of online teens use it, up from 16 percent in 2011.
The typical (median) teen Facebook user has 300 friends, while the typical teen Twitter user has 79 followers.
Focus group discussions with teens show that they have waning enthusiasm for Facebook, disliking the increasing adult presence, people sharing excessively, and stressful "drama," but they keep using it because participation is an important part of overall teenage socializing.
60 percent of teen Facebook users keep their profiles private, and most report high levels of confidence in their ability to manage their settings.
Teens take other steps to shape their reputation, manage their networks, and mask information they don't want others to know; 74 percent of teen social media users have deleted people from their network or friends list.
Teen social media users do not express a high level of concern about third-party access to their data; just 9 percent say they are "very" concerned.
On Facebook, increasing network size goes hand in hand with network variety, information sharing, and personal information management.

While most teenage Facebook users pay attention to privacy settings, that's not the norm on Twitter, where only 24 percent of teens say they post in private.

Chart shows what services teens use most often (Source: Pew Research Center)

Facebook remains the most popular site, with 94 percent of teens saying they have a profile compared with 26 percent for Twitter and 11 percent for Instagram. When asked which site they used most often, 81 percent chose Facebook compared with 7 percent for Twitter and 3 percent for Instagram (which is owned by Facebook) and only 1 percent each for YouTube, Tumblr, and Google+.

Amanda Lehnart, senior researcher at Pew Research Center and co-author of report.

When it comes to privacy, older teens (ages 14 to 17) are more likely to share photos of themselves, their school name, relationship status, and phone numbers, when compared to 12- to 13-year-olds. In an interview (scroll down to listen), Pew Senior Researcher and study co-author Amanda Lehnart said, "As teens gain more experience and comfort in the social media environment, they get a sense of themselves of what's OK to share and what's not OK to share." She also pointed out that older teens are more likely to have a cell phone number to share, and more likely to be in a romantic relationship, and therefore "more likely to have a romantic relationship status to share."

For more, please click below to listen to my 10-minute interview with Lehnart.

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Disclosure: Larry Magid is co-director of ConnectSafely.org, a non-profit Internet safety organization that receives financial support from Facebook and other social media companies.

Sony teases PS4 ahead of Xbox reveal

stephen.beacham@cbsi.com (CNET.com) — Mon, 20 May 2013 12:49:00 -0700

CNET Update gets excited about shapes:

Sony teases PS4 ahead of Xbox reveal

In this episode of Update:

- See how Yahoo gets into the Tumblr spirit after buying the blogging site for $1.1 billion. Brace yourself for more ads while Yahoo looks into ways to profit off Tumblr.

- Squint to guess what Sony is showing in this PlayStation 4 teaser video, posted on the eve of the next Xbox unveiling.

- Hold off on buying a new MacBook Air as speculation builds over a new model.

- Fantasize over future tech with bendable, unbreakable screens.

- Drop some knowledge into Pinterest with Rich Pins that show more details.

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The 404 1,272: Where Tumblr takes the cake (podcast)

stephen.beacham@cbsi.com (CNET.com) — Mon, 20 May 2013 11:32:20 -0700

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Leaked from today's 404 episode:

- Yahoo confirms $1.1B Tumblr buy, promises "not to screw it up."

- WordPress: 72K blog posts exited Tumblr in one hour over Yahoo deal.

- Tumblr CEO David Karp was on the 404 almost five years ago to the date.

- Australian politician sorry for "liking" Facebook photo of teenager's genitals.

- Nintendo claims ownership over gamer fanvids on YouTube.

Bathroom break video: Smooth McGroove sings an a capella cover of the Chemical Plant Zone music from Sonic the Hedgehog 2.

Ep. 1272: Where Tumblr takes the cake

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Top 5 home theater projectors

stephen.beacham@cbsi.com (CNET.com) — Fri, 17 May 2013 15:43:00 -0700

Home theater projectors

While the TV industry figures out what to do with itself as the enthusiasm for 4K, OLED, and 3D trickles out, many of you are making a very basic request. You just want a big ol' honkin' screen.

For an elegant solution that will fit through the door and won't break the bank, you need to ditch the TV and go with a home theater projector.

CNET's running list of the best home theater projectors is the first place to check for the best options available. But since it's a subject we haven't touched on Top 5, I figured I'd walk you through the latest lineup in this week's video.

Xbox rumors ramp up before unveiling

stephen.beacham@cbsi.com (CNET.com) — Fri, 17 May 2013 12:02:00 -0700

CNET Update needs to make better lunch choices:

Xbox rumors ramp up before unveiling

In this episode of Update:

- Get ready for the unveiling of the next Xbox, and join CNET's live coverage of the Microsoft announcement on Tuesday. Among the latest Xbox news is the rumor that Microsoft will no longer use Xbox Points.

- See if Yahoo can get its groove back with tweets in its news feed, and the possible purchase of the blogging site Tumblr.

- Be among the first to stream your PC game in the bathroom by preordering the Nvidia Shield.

- Make a difference with how you spend your dollar after using the new Buycott app.

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Maker Faire CEO: Rockets and robots instead of pigs and pies (podcast)

stephen.beacham@cbsi.com (CNET.com) — Fri, 17 May 2013 09:42:24 -0700

Maker Faire gets underway this weekend in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Since 2006, San Francisco Bay Area maker movement aficionados have been making an annual pilgrimage to the San Mateo Event Center (the county fair grounds), to attend the Maker Faire. Self-described as "part science fair, part county fair, and part something entirely new," the Faire attracts a broad swath of attendees, not just in the Bay Area, but in other Maker Faires that are popping up around the world.

Last year 165,000 people attended the flagship events in the Bay Area and New York. There were also Maker Faires in Minneapolis, Detroit, and other cities around the world, according to the Faire's sponsor Maker Media (which also publishes Make magazine) .

What strikes me about the event is the mixture of high-tech, low-tech, and products that are a combination of both. You'll find robots and 3D printers, but also doily making, arts and crafts, and decidedly 20th century tools with 21st century twist, like an engraving machine that's controlled by a smartphone.

I've been to several Maker Faires and have always been impressed with the passion of the maker attendees, whether they're showing off an experimental new piece of tech hardware or beautiful things you can do with a needle and thread.

Maker Media Founder and CEO Dale Dougherty

(Credit: Maker Media)

To find out more about the Maker Faire, I sat down with Maker Media Founder and CEO Dale Dougherty, who said that the Maker Faire is "kind of reinventing the fair." He said he "wanted to take many of the good sides of it, but instead of pigs and pies, we have rockets and robots." He added that the Faire is a chance for makers to "share with their friends and family and the whole community."

"We are creators and producers and makers of things," said Dougherty. "We don't just buy stuff. We have this desire and ability to create things."

For more, click below to listen to the 5 minute interview:

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Google e-mails money; Hangouts with ponies

stephen.beacham@cbsi.com (CNET.com) — Thu, 16 May 2013 14:25:00 -0700

CNET Update geeks out:

Google e-mails money; Hangouts with ponies

In this episode of Update:

- Learn how to send money through Gmail using Google Wallet, and RSVP to events without ever opening your e-mail invite.

- Become a Google Hangout app master and know the secrets to sending your Bronies some ponies.

- Beam yourself to Bing to be transported to the Star Trek universe, and brush up on your Klingon while there. Qapla'!

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The 404 1271: Where we Carey on just fine without Yu (podcast)

stephen.beacham@cbsi.com (CNET.com) — Thu, 16 May 2013 13:24:30 -0700

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Leaked from today's 404 episode:

- Wrapping up CNET's coverage of Google I/O 2013.

- Nerd fight!

- Follow Bridget on the Twitter.

- Watch CNET Update every single day of your life.

- Make sure you tune in to find out how you can win one of six MLB/NBA 2K Sports prize packs!

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- Google Music adds All Access streaming music (hands-on)

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Google I/O news roundup

stephen.beacham@cbsi.com (CNET.com) — Wed, 15 May 2013 15:02:00 -0700

CNET Update keeps it brief:

Google I/O news roundup

It took Google about three hours to deliver the keynote address at its I/O developers conference. But in this episode of Update, I sum up what you need to know in under three minutes.

More on the announcements from Google I/O 2013:

- Google Play adds cloud saves, leaderboards, matchmaking

- Google+ gives photo lovers what Facebook doesn't

- Google Now voice search arriving on the desktop

- Google previews next version of Maps for Android, iOS

- Google revamps Maps with 3D, cards, social search

- Google unveils Galaxy S4 variant

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The 404 1270: Where it's like comparing apples and googles (podcast)

stephen.beacham@cbsi.com (CNET.com) — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:29:15 -0700

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Leaked from today's 404 episode:

- CNET's full coverage of today's Google I/O 2013 event.

- Get out of the sun!

- Follow Jill on Twitter.

- Check out Jill's new site.

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BlackBerry Messenger jumps to iPhone, Android

stephen.beacham@cbsi.com (CNET.com) — Tue, 14 May 2013 13:12:00 -0700

CNET Update busts out the Breakout:

BlackBerry Messenger jumps to iPhone, Android

Lots of news around BlackBerry in today's roundup. Not only is BlackBerry expanding the popular Messenger service as an app for Android and iOS, but it also is giving Messenger a social-media twist with BBM Channels.

BlackBerry keyboard fans in the U.S. are finally able to own the Q10 this summer when it arrives at T-Mobile, Verzion and Sprint. (Get the full Q10 review here.) Considering the phone was unveiled at the end of January, BlackBerry fans in the U.S. have had to wait awhile for any availability details. But as for the all-touchscreen BlackBerry Z10, its getting an operating system update to BB10.1.

Also in this episode of Update, get a first-look at the metal Nokia Lumia 925, arriving exclusively to T-Mobile in July. Verizon's top Windows Phone, the Lumia 928, arrives this week.

And take a game break on Google by searching the phrase "Atari Breakout" in a Google image search. It's one of Google's latest hidden tricks, known as an Easter egg. Another type of mini-game can be found by going to Google to search for the phrase "Zerg rush." Or see a cool effect by searching for the word "tilt" or the phrase "do a barrel roll." And in Google Maps, try getting walking directors from "The Shire" to "Mordor."

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The 404 1269: Where rad goes viral (podcast)

stephen.beacham@cbsi.com (CNET.com) — Tue, 14 May 2013 11:45:36 -0700

Leaked from today's 404 episode:

- More on the Deadpool videogame.

- The story goes deeper on The Bureau: XCOM Declassified.

- Nvidia's Project Shield comes closer to reality.

This week's Viral Top 10 list from Spotify:

1. "Royals" by Lorde
2. "#Beautiful" by Mariah Carey
3. "Alone" by Falling In Reverse
4. "The One" by Tamar Braxton
5. "Rattle (Sexy Lady)" by Bingo Players
6. "Blurred Lines" by Robin Thicke
7. "Young And Beautiful" by Lana Del Rey
8. "Spring Break Anthem" by The Lonely Island
9. "Get Lucky - Radio Edit" by Daft Punk
10. "Dear Mama" by 2Pac

Ep. 1269: Where rad goes viral

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What to expect at Google I/O 2013

stephen.beacham@cbsi.com (CNET.com) — Mon, 13 May 2013 13:31:00 -0700

CNET Update gets ready for a new batch of Google goodies:

What to expect at Google I/O 2013

Google will announce new products and software updates at its annual Google I/O developers conference, which kicks off Wednesday in San Francisco. Today's Update gets you prepared with a look at what's expected, such as developments around gaming, social and Google Now.

For those hoping to see Android Key Lime Pie, you might have to settle for an update to Jelly Bean with Android 4.3.

It's expected Google will show off new hardware, including an updated Nexus 7 and possibly a new Nexus smartphone.

Google Glass will also be a big topic, but the latest rumor suggests Google may even surprise the audience with a smartwatch based on Glass functionality.

Be sure to check back in with CNET Wednesday as we report live from the conference, and chat with CNET editors on what to expect at the show in a Google+ Hangout on Tuesday.

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Exploring expert guidance through Glass

stephen.beacham@cbsi.com (CNET.com) — Fri, 10 May 2013 14:43:00 -0700

CNET Update hits the bullseye:

Exploring expert guidance through Glass

In this special edition of CNET Update, I put Google Glass to the test as a coaching tool. Since I need to learn archery to become a proper heroine (e.g. Katniss, Merida, Lara), I wanted to try an archery coaching session through a Google+ Hangout.

I reached out to CoachUp.com to find a coach that was willing to go on this tech adventure with me. CoachUp connected me with M.J. Rogers, an archery coach in South Dakota who has worked with Olympic and Paralympic athletes.

I traveled to Pro Line Archery Lanes in Queens to do the video chat with Rogers. Once we were connected, I could see Rogers talking from his webcam in my Glass display. But I discovered it was hard to hear him with other people talking in the room.

Rogers and I did several Glass Hangout tests before, and it was easy to hear him from my quiet office. At the indoor archery range, Rogers could hear me just fine, but the Glass speaker wasn't loud enough to overpower the few people talking in the room. That's because the Glass speaker rests against your head behind the ear -- not in your ear. Without a way to turn up volume, it would be nice to have the option to attach earbuds.

While at Pro Line Archery, the archers around me were kind enough to stop talking so I could hear the Hangout better.

The Google Glass team is working on this audio issue, according to Steve Lee, a project director for Google Glass. In the meantime, there is another way to talk in a Hangout. If someone at their computer types a message while in a Hangout chat, the text shows up on the Glass display.

Although the Glass camera doesn't show my true point of view, Rogers said the camera did provide a helpful perspective for him to judge how I'm holding the bow. He could tell I needed to work on my pose when I release the arrow.

Pro Line co-owner Neil Kucich was able to see some problems with my stance that Rogers couldn't see from the Glass camera. I would need to have a mirror near me for Rogers to get the whole picture. Nevertheless, Rogers said he could give coaching tips just from what he saw through Glass -- especially for judging perspective in relationship to the bow.

Using Glass as a learning tool goes far beyond archery. I'll continue to bring you stories about Glass as I spend more time with this wearable computer. If you have suggestions for a good use for Glass, or if you have an idea for a CNET Update Glass adventure, e-mail update@cnet.com.

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Top 5: Reasons not to buy the Galaxy S4

stephen.beacham@cbsi.com (CNET.com) — Fri, 10 May 2013 13:53:47 -0700

Reasons not to buy the Galaxy S4

If you're an Android fan with a short temper, please turn back now. Watching this video will just send you into hysterics.

Part of my job here at CNET is to play the devil's advocate, and sometimes that requires me to talk trash about products you love. This time around, I'm going to take a poke at a phone that we love as much as you do, the Samsung Galaxy S4.

You'd be hard pressed to find a smartphone on our site that comes more highly recommend than the S4, but that doesn't mean that it's right for absolutely everybody. So if you're about to press the "add to cart" button on a new Galaxy S4 and you need a friend to talk you down, I'm here for you. Now, go watch my video.

The 404 1,268: Where we buy beats behind bars (podcast)

stephen.beacham@cbsi.com (CNET.com) — Fri, 10 May 2013 13:03:01 -0700

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Leaked from today's 404 episode:

- The future of television lies in the greasy, gaming hands of the "lost boy generation."

- "Pinterest stress" is a real problem for moms who worry they're not crafty or creative enough.

- The source of Pinterest stress is probably sites like Lunchbox Awesome, a year-long project from an overachieving mom.

- The digital music business in America's prisons.

- NSA's secret Google tricks revealed in declassified guidebook.

Ep. 1268: Where we buy beats behind bars

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The 404 1,267: Where we fang with briends (podcast)

stephen.beacham@cbsi.com (CNET.com) — Thu, 9 May 2013 13:22:37 -0700

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Leaked from today's 404 episode:

- The Worst Room makes everyone in New York feel terrible.

- San Francisco hotels pricey? Van on Airbnb is only $92 a night.

- A bold new font lets dyslexia sufferers read.

- Bang With Friends goes mobile, because some people want to get it on the run.

- A Wi-Fi enabled Microsoft ad printed in Forbes magazine offers free Internet to readers.

Ep. 1267: Where we fang with briends

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LinkedIn pushes news with Channels

stephen.beacham@cbsi.com (CNET.com) — Wed, 8 May 2013 13:35:00 -0700

CNET Update is big on Mars:

LinkedIn pushes news with Channels

In this edition of Update:

- LinkedIn is pushing personalized business news to users with Channels on LinkedIn Today. The professional social network has been busy lately with the acquisition of Pulse and adding the ability to put images and video in profiles.

- Windows 8 users could see the Start button again someday, according to a Windows executive.

- Ford's Sync system now works with the Amazon Cloud Player iOS app, so iPhone owners can stream music from their Amazon cloud storage.

- If you can't go to Mars, at least let your name be known on the red planet. The Going to Mars Campaign will put your name -- and maybe even your poem -- on NASA's MAVEN spacecraft heading to Mars.

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The 404 1,266: Where our boss fights are anticlimactic (podcast)

stephen.beacham@cbsi.com (CNET.com) — Wed, 8 May 2013 12:16:31 -0700

Leaked from today's 404 episode:

- Wolfenstein: The New Order set for current, next-gen consoles.

- How a 17-year-old girl hacked her way to a spoiler-free "Game of Thrones."

- Downloadify lets Chrome users copy MP3s of Spotify songs for 24 hours.

- Nintendo's big problem, according to CNN.

Ep. 1266: Where our boss fights are anticlimactic

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Debate continues over Internet sales tax bill

stephen.beacham@cbsi.com (CNET.com) — Tue, 7 May 2013 13:20:00 -0700

CNET Update drops it like it's hot:

Debate continues over Internet sales tax bill

In this edition of Update:

- Learn how the Internet sales tax bill could change online shopping and how it impacts businesses.

- Master the art of creating a strong password that's easy to remember.

- Get clues on what the next Xbox can do -- and why it might not require a constant Web connection.

- Discover your inner Dogg with the Snoopify photo-editing app, which taps into the latest app-payment trend.

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The 404 1,265: Where we build weapons of mass distraction (podcast)

stephen.beacham@cbsi.com (CNET.com) — Tue, 7 May 2013 11:09:24 -0700

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Leaked from today's 404 episode:

- Today I learned Dave Chappelle was in a "Home Improvement" spinoff that was actually made.

- Twelve things that will get you banned on Xbox.

- You won't remember anything, including this article, unless you print it out.

- Senate passes Internet sales tax bill by 2-to-1 margin.

Ep. 1265: Where we build weapons of mass distraction

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Adobe requires monthly payments for Photoshop

stephen.beacham@cbsi.com (CNET.com) — Mon, 6 May 2013 13:04:00 -0700

CNET Update subscribes:

Adobe requires monthly payments for Photoshop

In this edition of Update:

- Welcome to the software subscription era. Adobe is moving its creative software, including Photoshop, to a subscription-only model. Read up on the latest upgrades to see if you want to go the monthly-payment route.

- YouTube also is joining the subscription movement. YouTube has been talking about offering some premium channels for $2 a month, and reports say it could launch this week.

- Fitness gadgets are a growing trend, and the latest device to hit the market -- the Fitbit Flex wristband -- is better than most. Read our full review to see why we think its the best health tracker you can buy right now.

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The 404 1264: Where we try and stay Glassy (podcast)

stephen.beacham@cbsi.com (CNET.com) — Mon, 6 May 2013 12:25:40 -0700

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Leaked from today's 404 episode:

- Public's first reaction to Google Glass summed up by SNL.

- Can you really make money online by playing competitive games?

- Busting online piracy group has led to increase -- in piracy.

Ep. 1264: Where we try and stay Glassy

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Nook becomes a more tempting tablet

stephen.beacham@cbsi.com (CNET.com) — Fri, 3 May 2013 13:36:00 -0700

CNET Update gives the Nook a second look:

Nook becomes a more tempting tablet

In this edition of Update:

- The Nook gets more attractive with full access to the Google Play store. (Put a Kindle app on a Nook? Madness!)

- Acer gets creative with its latest Windows 8 laptop, the Acer Aspire R7. (Touchpad above the keyboard? More madness!)

- The first solar-powered aircraft begins its long journey across the U.S.

- Learn to add an event to your Google calendar from inside an e-mail.

- Hotmail users must face the music and move on to Outlook.com.

- Staples puts 3D printing in the retail spotlight by selling the Cube 3D printer in stores.

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The 404 1,263: Where Caroline bribes us with bacon (podcast)

stephen.beacham@cbsi.com (CNET.com) — Fri, 3 May 2013 10:51:13 -0700

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Leaked from today's 404 episode:

- Google Think Insights on Dumb Ways to Die.

- Robert Scoble: My two-week review of Google Glass: it all depends on the price.

- Oh, you like cats? Follow Caroline on Instagram to see more.

- While you're online, check out Caroline's Tumblr, Twitter, and Medium, too.

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Who gets the keys to your Facebook account?

stephen.beacham@cbsi.com (CNET.com) — Thu, 2 May 2013 13:45:00 -0700

CNET Update gives you access:

Who gets the keys to your Facebook account?

In this edition of Update:

- Learn a new trick to getting access to your Facebook account when locked out.

- Know what it means when someone with Glass winks at you.

- Get tag-happy with your Instagram photos.

- Take control of someone else's computer with a Google+ Hangout.

- Save money on e-books by walking into a brick-and-mortar Barnes & Noble store.

- Compare your slingshot skills on the new Angry Birds Friends app.

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The 404 1,262: Where we lock the gates with Marc Maron (podcast)

stephen.beacham@cbsi.com (CNET.com) — Thu, 2 May 2013 10:31:44 -0700

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Leaked from today's 404 episode:

- Check out Marc Maron's new memoir, "Attempting Normal."

- Marc's IFC show, "Maron," starts May 3 at 10 p.m.

- Listen to Marc Maron on Howard Stern.

Ep. 1262: Where we lock the gates with Marc Maron

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Embarking on a Google Glass exploration

stephen.beacham@cbsi.com (CNET.com) — Wed, 1 May 2013 14:17:00 -0700

CNET Update keeps it Glassy:

Embarking on a Google Glass exploration

Google Glass has arrived. CNET's Bridget Carey takes you though the basics of the early developer model of Google Glass, known as the Explorer Edition. This episode of Update explains what the wearable computer can do and what it's like to look at the screen.

CNET will bring you continuing coverage of Glass as we learn to live with this new device and explore the apps being created for it -- because that's when things will get interesting.

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The 404 1,261: Where we pass Glass (podcast)

stephen.beacham@cbsi.com (CNET.com) — Wed, 1 May 2013 11:21:02 -0700

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Leaked from today's 404 episode:

- Google Glass has been jailbroken, able to record while showing no activity and using secret gestures.

- Netflix said to eliminate hundreds of classic titles.

- Hey Google Glass, are you recording me?

- Yes, you can tweet from Google Glass.

Ep. 1261: Where we pass Glass

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Justin Kitch launches 'Curious' learning network (podcast)

stephen.beacham@cbsi.com (CNET.com) — Wed, 1 May 2013 05:30:00 -0700

A Curious.com class on eye makeup illustrates teaching tools.

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It's called a "marketplace for online learning" and its goal is to connect students and teachers in a wide variety of subjects from salsa dancing to knife sharpening. If there is something you can teach or want to learn, Curious.com could be the place to start.

The $3 it costs to take this class is cheaper than a beer in most bars.

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Co-founded by Justin Kitch, a former Intuit executive who founded Homestead, Curious.com empowers teachers to not only post video lessons but use other tools such as exercises, projects, discussion boards, and the ability to attach files. Teachers decide if their classes are free or if there is a charge -- typically between $1 and $3 per lesson.

Teachers can use the company's "Curious Lesson Builder" to build, publish, and market their lessons. Learners can submit "Curious Cards" to share their achievements and interact with teachers, according to Kitch.

Curious CEO Justin Kitch

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In our interview (scroll down to listen) Kitch said he was inspired by YouTube which, he acknowledges, is a place where people post educational videos. But, he added, YouTube lacks many of the important features necessary for a good learning experience, including the ability to easily contact the instructor. Curious.com, said Kitch, started "with the idea of what we call a short format video-based lesson but added all these other things that we found to be really critical to creating a learning experience."

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The 404 1,260: Where we work out the bugs (podcast)

stephen.beacham@cbsi.com (CNET.com) — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 12:07:26 -0700

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Leaked from today's 404 episode:

- Greenheart Games takes ironic aim at pirates.

- Samsung Galaxy S4 India launch weirdly tries "Gangnam Style."

- Original iPhone reportedly to be "obsolete" on June 11.

Bathroom break video: News reporter gets owned.

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Google Now gives iPhone users a taste of Android

stephen.beacham@cbsi.com (CNET.com) — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:17:00 -0700

CNET Update wants answers now:

Google Now gives iPhone users a taste of Android

One of the killer features of Android is now available to Apple devices. It's called Google Now, and iOS users will find it inside the Google Search app. Google Now can be thought of as a personal assistant app. It taps into your location and Google accounts to learn about you, and it displays info you might find interesting. For example, it can alert you to traffic on your commute to work or the latest score of the sports team you follow. On Android, Google Now is limited to devices with 4.1 Jelly Bean, but the Android version has has a few more features than the iOS app. For example, Android users can get pop-up notifications, but Apple users have to go into the Google Search app.

Also in this tech roundup, we look into how more people are using a chat app to communicate, rather than use SMS to send a text message. And watch to learn about the new Square Register tools being used by quick-service restaurants.

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The 404 1,259: Where we blow smoke up your tower (podcast)

stephen.beacham@cbsi.com (CNET.com) — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 11:43:25 -0700

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Leaked from today's 404 episode:

- With few other outlets, inmates review prisons on Yelp.

- SF cops going undercover to stop stolen iPhone sales.

- Smoking near Apple computers voids warranty.

Ep. 1259: Where we blow smoke up your tower

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- Twitter is testing ways to tell you what's being tweeted by users near you

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Sticker collection grows on Facebook, Path

stephen.beacham@cbsi.com (CNET.com) — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 13:48:00 -0700

CNET Update dusts off the sticker book:

Sticker collection grows on Facebook, Path

Social media has gone sticker crazy. Today's video explains Facebook's latest update to messaging and how rival network Path is playing cute-cartoon hardball (or should I say football?)

Also in this tech roundup:

- Nintendo releases a major system update to the Wii U

- Android notebooks may be hitting stores, priced as low as $200

- AT&T rolls out home security and monitoring service

- Charity auction for "power meeting" with Apple CEO has bids exceeding $500,000

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The 404 1,258: Where we get a GIF from Peter Ha (podcast)

stephen.beacham@cbsi.com (CNET.com) — Fri, 26 Apr 2013 12:26:08 -0700

Leaked from today's 404 episode:

- Nathan Fielder asks: What happens if you text your parents that you're a drug dealer?

- Some New York City subway stations just got free Wi-Fi and cell service.

- Crew team finds unexpected floating head in Hudson River.

- Michael Bay is why Transformers toys got so complicated over the years.

- Mars Rover penis graffiti goes viral.

Ep. 1258: Where we get a gif from Peter Ha

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LinkedIn Contacts looks to boost relationships

stephen.beacham@cbsi.com (CNET.com) — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 14:11:00 -0700

CNET Update has much to say:

LinkedIn Contacts looks to boost relationships

It's hard to remember everything. Apps can help. And LinkedIn's Contacts app wants to help make sure you remember more about your professional contacts.

If you're trying to make it in the business world but don't have time for networking and schmoozing, just pay a ton of money for the chance to become BFFs with Apple's CEO Tim Cook. Coffee is included.

Talking to people can be hard, but Facebook doesn't want you to be shy. It's encouraging more messaging by throwing green dots all over the place. And while you're on Facebook, be sure to brag about your muscles with the new FuelBand app photo-tagging features.

If you don't have muscles, there are other things to talk about. Like how Nintendo doesn't have much to say for E3. Being funny is also a good way to start a conversation. Watch old SNL skits on Yahoo and steal jokes to impress friends. If talking just doesn't work, show off your doodle skills on Draw Something 2.

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The 404 1,257: Where we're blank on the inside (podcast)

stephen.beacham@cbsi.com (CNET.com) — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 11:25:44 -0700

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Leaked from today's 404 episode:

- Virgin America flights allow mile-high flirting.

- Nintendo: Don't expect a big event at E3 this year.

- Next Xbox: Microsoft sets big reveal for May 21.

- Wii outsells Wii U.

Ep. 1257: Where we're blank on the inside

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- Microsoft will reveal the next Xbox on May 21

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Busy fall for Apple, Xbox, and Amazon

stephen.beacham@cbsi.com (CNET.com) — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:56:00 -0700

CNET Update is out of breath:

Busy fall for Apple, Xbox, and Amazon

Apple fans will have to wait until the fall for new "amazing" products, or so promises CEO Tim Cook.

Samsung fans will also be doing some waiting. The Galaxy S4 was said to hit stores this weekend, but the smartphone is facing supply issues -- and that's causing T-Mobile and Sprint to push back launch dates and only sell online. But you may be able to find one on Saturday in stores at AT&T, and on Tuesday at U.S. Cellular. [Read CNET's review here.]

For shoppers that plan on grabbing a Galaxy S4 from Best Buy, you might come across the retailer's new Samsung mini-stores, staffed by Samsung employees. And these Samsung shops will be larger than Apple's Best Buy mini-store area.

Also mentioned in today's jam-packed tech roundup:

- Amazon is reportedly working on a set-top box to stream video

- Twitter is said to be adding new password security to prevent hacking

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The 404 1,256: Where we go off the charts with Shanon Cook (podcast)

stephen.beacham@cbsi.com (CNET.com) — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 13:51:33 -0700

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Spotify's Top 10 Trending Songs of the Week

Daft Punk - Get Lucky - Radio Edit
Lorde - Royals
Robin Thicke - Blurred Lines
Hunter Hayes - I Want Crazy
Nashville Cast - Ho Hey
Florida Georgia Line - Cruise - Remix
Avril Lavigne - Here's To Never Growing Up
Selena Gomez - Come & Get It
Psy - Gentleman
Bastille - Pompeii

Leaked from today's 404 episode:

- Pitch-shifting Pharrell's voice in the new Daft Punk single creates a familiar sound.

- Zach Braff is trying to Kickstart his way to Garden State 2.

- MySpace Tom is begging for "likes" on Instagram.

Ep. 1256: Where we go off the charts with Shanon Cook

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Netflix adds new plan for password sharers

stephen.beacham@cbsi.com (CNET.com) — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:33:00 -0700

CNET Update is streaming movies about Mars:

Netflix adds new plan for password sharers

For those that share passwords with family and friends, Netflix will offer a new plan that allows four devices to stream at the same time.

If you don't care about Netflix and rather not live on this planet anymore, Mars One is looking for volunteers to join a colony on the Red Planet.

If you want to quickly buy a bunch of movies for the seven-month Mars trip, there's now the option to download later on iTunes.

And if you want to eat some good Earth food before dedicating yourself to a life of drinking recycled urine, Facebook refreshed the design of mobile pages to focus more on ratings. (Foursquare did a refresh, too.)

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The 404 1,255: Where we don't know what to do with our hands (podcast)

stephen.beacham@cbsi.com (CNET.com) — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 12:08:24 -0700

Artist Maico Akiba depicts iPods, Polaroid cameras, keyboards, and Doc Martens after 100 years of "rot."

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Leaked from today's 404 episode:

- Order a slice of 'za from Da Hut with your Xbox.

- Is it possible to lose weight playing video games?

- Has anyone ever taken a good photo of a live band?

- Michael Bay apologizes for Armageddon.

Bathroom break video: Dodgeball: White Goodman's necklace does magic.

Ep. 1255: Where we don't know what to do with our hands

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Glass may be controlled by winks, pinches

stephen.beacham@cbsi.com (CNET.com) — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 13:37:00 -0700

CNET Update is acting totally normal:

Glass may be controlled by winks, pinches

If it isn't not odd enough to be wearing a computer on your face, how about controlling it with nods, blinks and air pinching? Some interesting phrasing of code in the MyGlass companion app seems to indicate the Google Glass headset will have gesture controls.

Also in this tech news roundup:

- What's bright, yellow and has keys all over? Nokia's next smartphone.

- The end is near for TweetDeck's desktop program and mobile apps. After May 7, the only way to use TweetDeck will be from the browser. Time to learn some alternative Twitter apps.

- The blog service Tumblr now is putting ads on mobile apps.

- Kick off a weekend of spring cleaning with the BrightNest app for iOS. No more excuses about forgetting to change that air filter.

- Yahoo puts the Summly program to use in its new Yahoo app for iOS.

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