Simulcast 96: Magnum Balls

In this episode, we talk about the iPad 2, Dave’s new MacBook Pro, Geoff was defiled at Pax East, and Bill’s precious Thunderbolt is FINALLY launching tomorrow and he’s having second thoughts. We also have a video podcast this week. The download is huge, but give it a try and let us know what you think! You’d better right click and save-as! You’ve been warned!

Apple
iPad 2 recap/thoughts
Apple throttling iOS web apps from home screen
Adobe FINALLY caves in to Apple’s flash dilemma….Sad day =(

Google
THUNDERBOLT LAUNCHES ON MARCH 17th!!!!1!!
Hulu Plus coming to some Android devices soon?
HTC 10 inch Honeycomb tablet coming soon?
Netflix APK leaked, we go hands on
Wifi only Xoom $599, available March 27th

Misc
AT&T called out for their “fake” 4G

Palm
Devs??? WTF

PAX East
Brink
L.A. Noire
Gears Of War 3
Rage
Deus Ex 3
Battlefield 3

What are we playing this week?
Geoff- Dragon Age 2 and all the above PAX East game
Bill – Black Ops…for like a minute
Steve-  NHL 2K11
Dave-  Black Ops …….again DUH WINNING!!

Picks of the week

Geoff – PAX East…AGAIN
Bill – AutomateIt
Dave – iPad 2 ←-fanboy
Steve – sketchbook pro

Simulcast 95: The Perfect Podcast

In this episode, we talk about upcoming Sprint Android goodness, Cricket iPhones, and who the hell knows?

Apple
iPhone 5 will go iTouch-style, aluminum back?
All is right with the world – the Cricket iPhone 4
iOS 4.3 released, hotspot for 5?

Google
Thunderbolt pushed back due to iPad 2 launch?
Google remotely wiping malicious apps, fixing damage
Sprint – EVO3D, EVO View, and Nexus coming soon?

Misc
Deutsche-Telekom to sell T-Mobile USA to Sprint?

What are we playing this week?
Geoff- Alpha Protocol, Halo Reach
Bill – Black Ops, Bulletstorm
Steve- Infinity Blade – Winning
Dave- What else? Black Ops

Microsoft
Kinect became the fastest selling consumer electronic device in history

Picks of the week
Geoff – PAX East 2011
Bill – Plug In Launcher
Dave – MLB At Bat 2011 Android
Steve – ifrogz luxe

Simulcast 88: Golden Nuggetz

In this episode, Steve, Dave, and Bill chat about upcoming Android devices, the latest Apple rumors and happenings, and more miscellaneous stuff than you can stand.

Google
T-Mobile Vibrant 4G appears
Dell Streak 7 coming February 2nd?
Thunderbolt supporting simultaneous voice/data over LTE
Motorola tells users who want custom ROMS to buy elsewhere, then changes mind

Apple
Steve Jobs takes another medical leave
Playboy uncensored coming to iPad? Not Really

Microsoft
LOL
Bahaha

Misc
Sprint now charging extra $10/month for all smartphone users
Bill finally got his Ceton InfiniTV4 cablecard tuner!
Nintendo 3DS coming to US March 27th
HP Palm tablet to feature Touchstone dock, cloud storage, Beats audio and Tap-to-Share smartphone integration
T-Mobile intros DriveSmart Plus service to block texting while driving, FamilyWhere to track down your kids

Picks of the week
Bill – ShootMe screenshot app for Android
Dave – TorrentDroid  Ecost.com
Steve – Macappz.org

Simulcast 83: Yo Mama

In this episode all the members of the panel are drinking alcoholic beverages. Join us for a little tech and a lot of fun!

Google
CR-48 – did you get yours?

Apple
Latitude on iOS now, stalkers rejoice
Bill’s mom gets an iPhone 4
Google Voice now for iPod and iPad
Microsoft
Mango? heh.

Misc
Bill’s Canon 60D
Gawker Media hacked – Bill’s rant

Picks of the week
Bill – Booq Boa Flow
Dave – Applanet
Steve – Geoffs 3Gs
Geoff – Engadget iPad app

Simulcast 81: Rainbow Fresh

Network news

Apple/iOS
iOS 4.2.1 discussion/experiences
Find My iPhone goes free

Microsoft/WP7
XBOX 360 may get cable-like IPTV service?
HP quits Windows Home Server
Xbox Live Rewards program
Windows Phone 7 Unlocker discontinued in pursuit of sanctioned homebrew

Google/Android

LG Star leaks
Moto Olympus “bought at a flea market”
DoubleTwist now has AirSync
ANGRY BIRDS SEASONS!!!1!

Misc
Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Did you get any great deals?
Verizon flipping the switch on LTE

Listener Email
Hey guys, I just wanted to get your thoughts on a news story that broke yesterday “Two Speed Internet”
Also, hope you all have a great Thanksgiving when it comes
From your friend from Scotland
Chris Clark

Picks of the week
Dave – Canon 60D
Geoff- The Project on iPad & VUDU on PS3
Steve A fresh install of Snow Leopard
Bill – Google Reader for Android

Simulcast 79: Half Baked

Microsoft
Window Phone 7 launches, does the world care?
AT&T messes up Geoff’s life, will he have his WP7 phone by the show?
Details on Windows Phone 7
Kinect dropped last week-

  • Harmonix records you dancing nekkkid  hahaha
  • Also, infrared dots all over room from Kinect

Google
Droid Pro official on Verizon Does Android matter?
10 ways Android beat iOS
FOX Joins other networks in blocking Google Tv

Apple
ZTE Peel – $30 a month no contract
Thoughts on Black Ops Apple related
Dave Installs Body Guards on his ipad ( may not be relevant but whatever)

Picks of the Week

Geoff – Samsung Transform, Samsung Focus, The Harvest, Zune Pass, Froyo on Galaxy S
Steve – Power amp
Dave – Microsoft Kinect
BillYoruFukurou twitter client for Mac