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Video: A new workout for the Wii
Ubisoft's upcoming fitness game, YourShape, promises an experience a step up from Wii Fit. In the process, can it help revitalize the Nintendo console?
Popular iPhone movie app flops on BlackBerry
Flixster's Movies app just isn't up to snuff on BlackBerry.
Mobile: Still waiting to see what sticks
As businesses try to capitalize on the growing mobile software market, open source can offer a way to encourage adoption and build products in the image of the prospective buyer.
Reporters' Roundtable 9: The business of app stores
The App Store business model, nearly perfected by Apple, has changed the way software is made, sold, distributed, and priced. Join Rafe Needleman in discussion with CNET's Maggie Reardon and GigaOm's Sebastian Rupley.
EMI to offer instant concert recordings
An initiative called Abbey Road Live will enable concert attendees to buy CDs, DVDs, or flash cards with recordings of the show they just heard.
Sesame Street, Droid get Google's love
The search king has given much of its front page love this week to honor Sesame Street's 40th anniversary, but it did save some space to tout the new Droid smartphone.
Microsoft launching health tech video show
Nobel Peace Prize winner Desmond Tutu is among the guests in the first episode of the Web video show, which debuts next week.
Astronauts prep for not-so-close encounter with space debris
Space debris had prompted NASA to make plans for the station crew to seek shelter aboard their Soyuz lifeboats, but additional analysis now shows the junk poses no threat to the lab.
Going rogue? Palin bans gadgets, reporters from speech
The former Alaska governor joins a tradition of controversial politicians stoking up more press criticism by attempting to avoid it in the first place.
What integrated compute stacks mean for storage professionals
EMC and Cisco have Vblocks. HP has Consolidated Infrastructure. Is the world changing for enterprise IT storage professionals?
 
 
 
 
Latest Product Reviews
Sony Ericsson Equinox TM717 - carbon black (T-Mobile)
The Sony Ericsson Equinox TM717 has potential, but its multimedia features are undermined by design missteps and a subpar speakerphone.
Dell Inspiron i545s-1476N
With similar results as its ancestors, the Dell Inspiron 545s-1476N registers decent benchmarks and offers respectable upgradability, but we hesitate to recommend it over the older Gateway SX2800-01 that leaves Dell in the dust in regards to both performance and features.
LG Chocolate Touch (Verizon Wireless)
Despite our issues with the browser and the uninteresting design, the LG Chocolate Touch is a terrific music phone for Verizon Wireless.
RIM BlackBerry Bold 9700 (T-Mobile)
The RIM BlackBerry Bold 9700 brings T-Mobile its first 3G BlackBerry and improves on its predecessor with a sleeker design and more power. We only wish it had a better browser to complete the package.
Lego Rock Band (Wii)
Gateway NV5207u
The Gateway NV5207u is certainly above average for the money, but its processor is a dog.
Band Hero (PlayStation 3)
2010 BMW X5 M
Technically stunning, the 2010 BMW X5 M works as track car and sport driver, but its bad fuel economy will make the daily commute costly. The cabin tech also offers a lot, but a few features fall short of the cutting edge.
Lego Rock Band (Xbox 360)
Skullcandy Smokin' Bud headphones (lime/white)
Although sound quality isn't the greatest, the Skullcandy Smokin' Buds provide a funky design and some compelling features for the price. They're a solid budget option for music phone owners.
Band Hero (Xbox 360)
Zagg Z.buds Earbuds (black)
There's not much to set these Zagg Z.Buds apart from the earbud herd. The version with the integrated mic and iPod controls is a more compelling option.
 
 
 
 
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Music Sessions from Studio C
Looking for great new music? Each week Download.com Music producers and editors Kurt Wolff, Mike Tao, Ariel Nunez, and Peter Gavin host live performances and interviews with our favorite artists, from hip-hop stars like Planet Asia and Lyrics Born to indi
Music Sessions from Studio C: Amos Lee
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Music Sessions from Studio C: Raphael Saadiq
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Music Sessions from Studio C: Matt Nathanson
Matt NathansonMatt Nathanson is this week's music guest. The singer/songwriter performs "Bulletproof Weeks" and Bruce Springsteen's "Brilli
Music Sessions from Studio C: Mike Therieau
Mike TherieauBay Area country-soul singer Mike Therieau sings from his solo debut, "Living From A Suitcase," conju
Music Sessions from Studio C: Paula Frazer
Paula FrazerThe ethereal vocalist and songwriter, who returns this fall with a new Tarnation record, performs "August's Song" from that rele
Music Sessions from Studio C: Lloyd Cole
Lloyd ColeBest known for his '80s hits with the Commotions and mid-'90s solo work, the English singer/songwriter performs a br
Music Sessions from Studio C: Oakley Hall
Oakley HallThe Brooklyn-based, indie-roots act Oakley Hall plays a mixture of folk, drone, country, and fuzz. Bandlead
Music Sessions from Studio C: Sir Richard Bishop
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Music Sessions from Studio C: Taylor Swift
Taylor SwiftSixteen-year-old country singer Taylor Swift is our guest in Studio C. She performs her hit single "TimM
 
 
Buzz Out Loud Podcast
Molly Wood and Tom Merritt give you their daily take on what's happening in tech news throughout the week. Listeners can email us at buzz@cnet.com or call 1-800-616-CNET to leave a message, and be a part of the show.
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The Buzz Report
Molly Wood, section editor from CNET.com, tracks all things buzzable in print, video, and podcast.
The Buzz Report: The Internet revolution has arrived
This week on the Buzz Report, lies, liver transplants, censorship, political unrest, and wireless printing. Good times!
The Buzz Report: Burning hot iPhones
This week in buzz, China puts its porn filtering on hold, the King of Pop clogs the tubes, and iPhones are burning hot. Literally.
The Buzz Report: Google OS special
This week, Google plans an operating system. Sure, everyone hates it now, but what will the future hold?
The Buzz Report: Will Office 2010 kill Google Docs?
This week on the Buzz Report, Tom Merritt and Molly Wood square off in a point/counterpoint over whose office suite will reign supreme. It gets ugly.
The Buzz Report: Flying cars drop the stupid bomb on us all
Amazon wins the e-book war by default, stupidity rains from the skies, and at least someone is giddily happy with AT&T Wireless.
The Buzz Report: MicroHoo: Wow, is Yahoo doomed
Microsoft and Yahoo finally get together, and if Yahoo doesn't see the end coming, that girl is beyond help. Plus: the Apple tablet!
 
 
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