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How to: Quick and Easy Video for the iPhone, Apple TV and new iPods

March 5th, 2008 |
How to: Quick and Easy Video for the iPhone, Apple TV and new iPods

Ripping DVDs, transferring video from cameras, or converting downloaded videos from various sources for Apple products can be a difficult and time consuming process. Now with a software update for the Turbo.264 hardware-based video encoder from Elgato Systems, Macintosh users [See the full post…]

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The Reboot: PC vs Console

February 4th, 2008 |
The Reboot: PC vs Console

What is the best gaming system, the PC or the Console? For years, gamers have argued over which has the better controls, graphics, gameplay and longevity. In this video podcast episode of The Reboot, host Rio Pesino talks to Chris [See the full post…]

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MacWorld 2008 and CES 2009: Steve Jobs’ Keynote Address Previews

January 15th, 2008 |
MacWorld 2008 and CES 2009: Steve Jobs’ Keynote Address Previews

PodTech’s Jason Lopez and Kevin Edwards roamed the 2008 Consumer Electronics Show floor where it seems Apple rules–in certain product categories–without even being there. In this 18 minute podcast Kevin and Jason check out a few of the many products [See the full post…]

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Frag Dolls Blast Bloghaus at CES!

January 8th, 2008 |
Frag Dolls Blast Bloghaus at CES!

The Frag Dolls took out some time to stop by Bloghaus and show off their game skills .

PodTech’s Michael Johnson spoke with Roulette, Psyche, and their newest member Pyra, and they gave some background into what makes [See the full post…]

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CES 2008 BlogHaus, hosted by Seagate and PodTech at Bellagio Hotel & Casino

December 31st, 2007 |
CES 2008 BlogHaus, hosted by Seagate and PodTech at Bellagio Hotel & Casino

CES 2008 BlogHaus Motto: Bandwidth, Beer, and Beanbags all for bloggers only.

We’ll be back at the Bellagio Hotel & Casino, Suite #6601 – Spa Tower.

Check out the mashup of CES 2007 BlogHaus in this post.

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Common Sense Media: PS3 and Nintendo Wii

December 1st, 2007 |
Common Sense Media: PS3 and Nintendo Wii

Common Sense Media CEO Jim Steyer gives parents the scoop on two items sure to top kids’ holiday wish lists this season: Sony’s PlayStation 3 (PS3) and Nintendo’s Wii.

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Smoking in the Movies and the Impact on Teens

November 16th, 2007 |
Smoking in the Movies and the Impact on Teens

Common Sense Media CEO Jim Steyer talks about a new study that finds smoking cigarettes on the big screen can lead teens to light up.

Statistics cited in the podcast from CBS 5 San Francisco:

2,000 teens start smoking [See the full post…]

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What Parents Need to Know About “Bully”, the New Video Game from Rockstar

October 26th, 2007 |
What Parents Need to Know About “Bully”, the New Video Game from Rockstar

Common Sense Media CEO Jim Steyer discusses “Bully”, the newest release from the company that produced Grand Theft Auto. “Bully” for the Sony Playstation (PS2) was controversial months before it hit shelves. Now that it’s here, what do parents need [See the full post…]

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iPod versus iPhone Accessories – What works with what?

August 6th, 2007 |
iPod versus iPhone Accessories – What works with what?

Sam Levin and Kevin Edwards do a first look at new iPhone accessories and discuss which iPod accessories you may already have that work with the iPhone.

Included are products from:

Griffin Technology

DLO

Incase

SpeckProducts

Case-mate

RadTech

SendStation

Belkin [See the full post…]

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Apple WWDC 2007 – Steve Jobs Keynote – Part 2 of 2

June 11th, 2007 |
Apple WWDC 2007 – Steve Jobs Keynote – Part 2 of 2

In the second part of the Apple WWDC 2007 Steve Jobs keynote, we get more demos of Leopard (OS X 10.5), including Core Animation, BootCamp, Time Machine and iChat, as well as showing Safari for Windows, and apps for the [See the full post…]

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Apple WWDC 2007 – Steve Jobs Keynote – Part 1: Games come to the Mac

June 11th, 2007 |
Apple WWDC 2007 – Steve Jobs Keynote – Part 1: Games come to the Mac

In part 1 of the Apple WWDC 2007 Steve Jobs Keynote, Electronic Arts and ID Software showed new games and a commitment to the Macintosh OS X platform.

Note: Due to technical issues, this podcast is not up to PodTech [See the full post…]

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GDC Attendees Praise Intel Processors

March 23rd, 2007 |
GDC Attendees Praise Intel Processors

In this mash-up montage from the Game Developers Conference, a number of companies discuss the advantages of using Intel Dual-Core and Quad-Core Processors.

Related Stories: IntelGaming [See the full post…]

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Gaming with Intel Quad-Core Processors

March 23rd, 2007 |
Gaming with Intel Quad-Core Processors

Intel was showing off the power of its Quad-Core processors at the 2007 Game Developers Conference in San Francisco. Some of the biggest PC games were playable at Intel’s booth, including Crysis, Hellgate: London and Company of Heroes. PodTech’s [See the full post…]

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Havok Behavior Debuts at the Game Developers Conference

March 20th, 2007 |
Havok Behavior Debuts at the Game Developers Conference

Video game physics, animation and visual effects are very important aspects in creating a realistic and fun gaming experience. Havok is one company that enhances that experience, providing game developers with a modular suite of tools that allows them to [See the full post…]

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Bloghaus Opening Day

January 8th, 2007 |
Bloghaus Opening Day

Gentlemen (and ladies of course) start your blogs. Opening Day of the Bloghaus saw an overflow crowd of bloggers, video bloggers and podcasters. The event, which was sponsored by Seagate, Microsoft and AMD, jam-packed a wide-spectrum of community media into [See the full post…]

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Experience CES Las Vegas 2007 with PodTech’s Bloghaus at the Bellagio

December 8th, 2006 |
Experience CES Las Vegas 2007 with PodTech’s Bloghaus at the Bellagio

Experience CES Las Vegas 2007 with PodTech.net at the Bellagio as we provide video and podcast coverage of keynotes, panel discussions, interviews and new gadget reviews. Investigate in-depth conversations with top industry executives and product managers covering new product unveilings [See the full post…]

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A YouTube Primer for Parents

October 18th, 2006 |
A YouTube Primer for Parents

Common Sense Media CEO Jim Steyer gives parents the information they need to know about YouTube, the popular video sharing website that was bought by Google this week.

More info:

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What is the Image Skinny Models Are Sending to Kids?

September 24th, 2006 |
What is the Image Skinny Models Are Sending to Kids?

Common Sense Media CEO Jim Steyer discusses a fashion show which has banned girls who are too thin and the image that sickly looking models sends to children.

More info:

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New Survivor Season Raises Issues for Parents

September 17th, 2006 |
New Survivor Season Raises Issues for Parents

Common Sense Media CEO Jim Steyer discusses how parents can talk to their kids about the issues raised by the new season of Survivor, in which four “tribes” are divided along racial lines.

More info:

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CTIA WIRELESS 2006 – Preview with Jason Lopez and John Furrier

March 31st, 2006 |

PodTech hosts John Furrier and Jason Lopez preview PodTech’s extensive coverage of CTIA WIRELESS 2006. PodTech’s Fresh Voices will be in Las Vegas covering the event from beginning to end (April 5 – 7).

PodTech InfoTalk and PodTech News will [See the full post…]

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VentureOne Summit – Panel Discussion: Potential Market Opportunities

March 23rd, 2006 |
VentureOne Summit – Panel Discussion: Potential Market Opportunities

by Michael Johnson

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, March 22, 2006 (PodTech News) — At the opening of the VentureOne Summit, the panel discussion covered new potential market opportunities.

Panelists included Tim Draper, Managing Director, Draper Fisher Jurvetson, Brad Feld, Managing Director, [See the full post…]

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VentureOne Summit – Promising Possibilities for Venture Capital – Renewable Energy and Social Computing

March 23rd, 2006 |

by Michael Johnson

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, March 22, 2006 (PodTech News) — In a panel discussion on the opening day of the VentureOne Summit, panelists Scott Bonham, Managing Director, Granite Global Ventures, Brad Feld, Managing Director, Mobius Venture Capital, and [See the full post…]

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VentureOne Summit – Globalization Factors Involved in Venture Capital

March 23rd, 2006 |

by Michael Johnson

SAN FRANCISCO, CA, March 22, 2006 (PodTech News) — In a panel discussion on the opening day of the VentureOne Summit, panelists Tim Draper, Managing Director, Draper Fisher Jurvetson, Brad Feld, Managing Director, Mobius Venture Capital, and [See the full post…]

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PodTech News: VON – Gigamon Systems, CEO & Founder, Denny Miu, with Tom Gallatin, VP of Marketing & Sales (1 of 2)

March 22nd, 2006 |

VON 2006 March 16, 2006 San Jose, California

In part one of a two part podcast, PodTech’s Michael Johnson talks with Gigamon Systems, CEO & Founder, Denny Miu, and with Tom Gallatin, VP of Marketing & Sales, about their company’s [See the full post…]

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PodTech News: VON – Gigamon Systems, CEO & Founder, Denny Miu, with Tom Gallatin, VP of Marketing & Sales (2 of 2)

March 22nd, 2006 |

VON 2006 March 16, 2006 San Jose, California

In part two of a two part podcast, PodTech’s Michael Johnson continues his chat with Gigamon Systems, CEO & Founder, Denny Miu, and with Tom Gallatin, VP of Marketing & Sales, about [See the full post…]

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