Switched http://www.switched.com Switched http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.switched.com/media/feedlogo.gif Switched http://www.switched.com prods@weblogsinc.com (Weblogs, Inc. Producers) support@weblogsinc.com (Weblogs, Inc. Web Support) en-us Copyright 2009 Weblogs, Inc. View our terms of service here: http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/ Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/ <![CDATA[Porn Star Belladonna Picks Top Sex Tech: Lelo Sex Toys]]> http://www.switched.com/2009/02/07/porn-star-belladonna-picks-top-sex-tech-lelo-sex-toys/ http://www.switched.com/2009/02/07/porn-star-belladonna-picks-top-sex-tech-lelo-sex-toys/ http://www.switched.com/2009/02/07/porn-star-belladonna-picks-top-sex-tech-lelo-sex-toys/#comments

Many of our writers could tell you about the latest sex toys, but wouldn't you much rather here it from the lovely and ebullient adult star Belladonna? As our roving reporter at the AVN Expo in Vegas, she's given us glimpses into some of the most interesting tech for your most intimate moments. Here's yet another of her excellent missives from the show.

In this video, we learn that when sleek design meets naughty applications, the results can be satisfying, to say the least. Lelo's line of female sex toys combine extremely high-quality construction with a design aesthetic straight out of the Apple store. It's no wonder that they're a favorite of adult film stars such as Stoya, Jenna Haze and our fearless reporter, who takes us on a tour of Lelo's latest line. Check out the video after the break.

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]]> adultavnbelladonnalelopornporn starPornStarsexsex toysSexToys switchedtips@gmail.com (Ben Chertoff) Sat, 07 Feb 2009 18:12:00 EST Switched <![CDATA[Porn Star Belladonna Picks Top Sex Tech: We-Vibe]]> http://www.switched.com/2009/01/17/sex-gadget-dispatch-we-vibe/ http://www.switched.com/2009/01/17/sex-gadget-dispatch-we-vibe/ http://www.switched.com/2009/01/17/sex-gadget-dispatch-we-vibe/#comments

CES wasn't the only convention packed with gadgets this January: The AVN Adult Entertainment Expo, which takes place alongside CES every year, was filled with the latest lovemaking technology from wireless iPod pleasure enhancers to adult videos in HD and 3-D. We teamed up with adult entertainment icon (and AVN Awards official presenter) BellaDonna to check out the new sex toys for 2009. First up: We-Vibe, a high-quality, rechargeable vibrator for women that can be worn during the act. Check out the video after the break to watch BellaDonna's report.

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]]> adultadult entertainmentAdultEntertainmentbelladonnaces-2009-topces-2009-videosces-2009-videos-toppornsexvibrator switchedtips@gmail.com (Ben Chertoff) Sat, 17 Jan 2009 00:01:00 EST Switched <![CDATA[OhMiBod Unveils First Wireless Vibrator for the iPod]]> http://www.switched.com/2009/01/15/ohmibod-unveils-first-wireless-vibrator-for-the-ipod/ http://www.switched.com/2009/01/15/ohmibod-unveils-first-wireless-vibrator-for-the-ipod/ http://www.switched.com/2009/01/15/ohmibod-unveils-first-wireless-vibrator-for-the-ipod/#comments OhMiBod, the folks behind the world's first iPod-enabled vibrator, rolled out another first at this year's Adult Entertainment Expo: A wireless iPod-enabled vibrator. The system uses a discreet transmitter to sync a vibrator (available in a full palette of Nano-matching colors) to a user's favorite playlist. No wires means one can slide one's iPod into a docking system while sliding into bed. And should anyone get bored of their playlist, all of OhMiBod's products work independently -- just like a regular vibrator. Watch the video for a demonstration.

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]]> adult entertainment expoAdultEntertainmentExpoces-2009-topces-2009-videosces-2009-videos-topohmimodpornsexsex toysSexToys switchedtips@gmail.com (Ben Chertoff) Thu, 15 Jan 2009 23:27:00 EST Switched <![CDATA[Cisco Streams Your Media Anywhere]]> http://www.switched.com/2009/01/15/cisco-streams-your-media-anywhere/ http://www.switched.com/2009/01/15/cisco-streams-your-media-anywhere/ http://www.switched.com/2009/01/15/cisco-streams-your-media-anywhere/#comments

Cisco unveiled at CES a system of routers, players and a central media hub that sucks all your digital content into one place, and then lets you spit it out anywhere over your home network -- or even the Internet. Unlike other streaming media systems such as Sonos, Cisco's Linksys-branded products use a massive, centralized storage device (called the Media Hub) to store content, and because the system is connected to your home network, it can stream internet radio and let you access your files over the 'net. Best feature: All those iTunes songs you've purchased -- they'll work on the Cisco system. Check out the video for the details.

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]]> ces-2009-videosciscolinksysstreaming mediaStreamingMediaupcoming switchedtips@gmail.com (Ben Chertoff) Thu, 15 Jan 2009 22:42:00 EST Switched <![CDATA[What's Your Favorite Sexy Craigslist Ad, Joanna Angel?]]> http://www.switched.com/2009/01/09/whats-your-favorite-sexy-craigslist-ad-joanna-angel/ http://www.switched.com/2009/01/09/whats-your-favorite-sexy-craigslist-ad-joanna-angel/ http://www.switched.com/2009/01/09/whats-your-favorite-sexy-craigslist-ad-joanna-angel/#comments If you've ever wondered about the best way to spice up your sex ads on Craigslist, then man, do we have the video for you. Luckily for all of us, adult film actress and entrepreneur Joanna Angel took a few minutes from her busy schedule at the AVN Adult Entertainment Expo in Las Vegas (which happens every year alongside CES) to discuss, in somewhat NSFW language, the listings that turned her on the most. Check out the video after the break for some hot tips and the only time you'll ever hear the phrase "DP'd" on Switched ever.

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]]> ces-2009-topces-2009-videosces-2009-videos-topjoanna angelJoannaAngel switchedtips@gmail.com (Ben Chertoff) Fri, 09 Jan 2009 19:36:00 EST Switched <![CDATA[Adult Film Star Jesse Lee Picks the Sexiest Cell Phones of 2008]]> http://www.switched.com/2008/12/23/adult-film-star-jesse-lee-picks-the-sexiest-cell-phones-of-2008/ http://www.switched.com/2008/12/23/adult-film-star-jesse-lee-picks-the-sexiest-cell-phones-of-2008/ http://www.switched.com/2008/12/23/adult-film-star-jesse-lee-picks-the-sexiest-cell-phones-of-2008/#comments They're sleek, they've got buttons and they vibrate: What's not sexy about a cell phone? From the LG Chocolate 3 to the BlackBerry Storm to the iPhone, 2008's most hyped handsets are something about which BurningAngel's Jessie Lee has some strong opinions. In the words of Switched.com's video producer Benjamin Chertoff, "I've finally directed a film that truly helps better society -- and humanity as a whole." Watch, and be moved - one vibration at a time. For more thoughts on true gadget love, check out what other adult film stars had to say about their gadgets.

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]]> adultburning angelBurningAngelces-2009-videos-topjesse leeJesseLeepornsexvibrating phonesVibratingPhones switchedtips@gmail.com (Ben Chertoff) Tue, 23 Dec 2008 21:44:00 EST Switched <![CDATA[MacGyver: "I can't even log-on to a computer without getting hurt."]]> http://www.switched.com/2008/09/24/macguyver-i-cant-even-log-on-to-a-computer-without-getting-hu/ http://www.switched.com/2008/09/24/macguyver-i-cant-even-log-on-to-a-computer-without-getting-hu/ http://www.switched.com/2008/09/24/macguyver-i-cant-even-log-on-to-a-computer-without-getting-hu/#comments



In a world gone digital... who will save us from the massive crowd of evil-yet-easily-overpowered henchmen lurking around every corner of the Internet? It certainly WON'T be 'MacGyver's' Richard Dean Anderson or the perennially pony-tailed Steven Seagal. As they both candidly admit to Switched's cameras, neither knows how to use a computer. Looks like the geeks win after all.

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Used to be, homing devices were the domain of James Bond and similar ilk. No more: In fact, chances are, you're carrying a GPS-enabled tracking device in your pocket. For at least two years, cell phones have been the largest application of GPS chips, and now, finally, we can use them to do our own sleuthing -- even if it's to find the nearest watering hole.

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]]> featuresgpslocation-basedupcoming productsUpcomingProducts switchedtips@gmail.com (Ben Chertoff) Wed, 30 Jul 2008 17:01:00 EST Switched <![CDATA[Mo Rocca Invades the National Text-Messaging Championships (Video)]]> http://www.switched.com/2008/07/11/mo-rocca-invades-the-national-text-messaging-championships-vide/ http://www.switched.com/2008/07/11/mo-rocca-invades-the-national-text-messaging-championships-vide/ http://www.switched.com/2008/07/11/mo-rocca-invades-the-national-text-messaging-championships-vide/#comments

Digital dexterity is no match for ring-side reporter Mo Rocca. Thumbs fly, collars pop and hearts break in our exclusive, behind-the-scenes coverage of the 2008 LG National Texting Championships. Pro-texter Morgan Pozgar walked out with a cool $25,000 after beating out the competition at last year's tournament, and she returns this year to defend the much-coveted title.

For 2008, the stakes have been upped to 50 large, and the competition again brings together the world's fastest text message typers. Over the course of several rounds of competition, the slow and sloppy are weeded out. Does last year's champ Morgan Pozgar hold on to her title, or can newcomer Nathan Schwartz prevail in the world's premier texting battle? On the edge of your seat? Check out the video below for full coverage. ROFLMAO, OMG.




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]]> breaking newsBreakingNewscontestsfeaturesfunnylgsummerfeaturestext-messaging switchedtips@gmail.com (Ben Chertoff) Fri, 11 Jul 2008 12:02:00 EST Switched <![CDATA[Five Handy Gadgets for Your Next Trip]]> http://www.switched.com/2008/06/20/five-handy-gadgets-for-your-next-trip/ http://www.switched.com/2008/06/20/five-handy-gadgets-for-your-next-trip/ http://www.switched.com/2008/06/20/five-handy-gadgets-for-your-next-trip/#comments


Going on a trip soon? Whether you need to stay in touch with home while traveling internationally or just need some power for your cell phone while you're out on a long hike, you'll find the gadgets highlighted in the above video to be quite handy. We should know, since we used 'em all on our recent vacation before making our final picks. Take a look.


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]]> featuressummerfeaturestravel switchedtips@gmail.com (Ben Chertoff) Fri, 20 Jun 2008 12:25:00 EST Switched <![CDATA[How to Take Better Snapshots (Video)]]> http://www.switched.com/2008/06/05/how-to-take-better-snapshots-video/ http://www.switched.com/2008/06/05/how-to-take-better-snapshots-video/ http://www.switched.com/2008/06/05/how-to-take-better-snapshots-video/#comments
Summer's here and that means you'll be using that fancy new digicam you just bought. But if you're like many of us, you just set your camera to "Auto" and hope that the pictures you take turn out okay. If that's the case, you may want to tune in to our latest How-To video, in which we get expert tips from photographer Rachel Been, who shoots many of the rock stars that swing by AOL studios for interviews. With just a few small tweaks to your camera's settings, or slightly different positioning when shooting subjects, you'll be on your way to taking expert snapshots this summer.

Also, make sure to check out our tips on "How to Look Better In Photos," in which we tell you how to make you or your subjects look thinner, taller, and younger in snapshots.

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Face it: Seasons one through three of 'Lost' were not meant to be watched on your tiny computer screen, and YouTube does not sit well with a couch. It's time to start take all the videos, songs and photos you've been collecting on your computer for years and watch them where they belong: On your shiny new HDTV. Fortunately, that's a surprisingly simple endeavor. Like really simple. Like sit on the couch, pop open a beverage of choice and wield the remote simple. Watch, and learn.

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]]> apple tvAppleTvfeatures switchedtips@gmail.com (Ben Chertoff) Mon, 19 May 2008 13:09:00 EST Switched <![CDATA[Flash LIDAR Helps Robots, Unmanned Aircraft and Vehicles See in 3-D]]> http://www.switched.com/2008/04/25/flash-lidar-helps-robots-unmanned-aircraft-and-vehicles-see-in/ http://www.switched.com/2008/04/25/flash-lidar-helps-robots-unmanned-aircraft-and-vehicles-see-in/ http://www.switched.com/2008/04/25/flash-lidar-helps-robots-unmanned-aircraft-and-vehicles-see-in/#comments




Not content keeping your floor clean, your gutters empty and your Grandma happy on Mother's Day, Roomba creator iRobot unveiled a 3-D camera for robots at this month's RoboBusiness convention. The upshot: Robots can now gauge depth with unparalleled precision, which means they'll have that much better aim when SkyNet eventually becomes conscious.

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]]> features switchedtips@gmail.com (Ben Chertoff) Fri, 25 Apr 2008 18:17:00 EST Switched <![CDATA[New Software Helps Robots (and Cell Phones) See Things]]> http://www.switched.com/2008/04/18/new-software-helps-robots-and-cell-phones-see-things/ http://www.switched.com/2008/04/18/new-software-helps-robots-and-cell-phones-see-things/ http://www.switched.com/2008/04/18/new-software-helps-robots-and-cell-phones-see-things/#comments

Chances are you can recognize a McDonald's sign from a mile away with one eye closed. Meanwhile, your Roomba can't see a wall until it hits one. That's because human eyes see patterns and robot eyes see a creepy red-hued targeting display (we're not entirely sure we got that one right). Evolution Robotics - the guys behind the navigation system in WowWee's Rovio - have developed a system that lets robots (or even cell phones) recognize objects such as book and album covers.


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]]> featuresrobots switchedtips@gmail.com (Ben Chertoff) Fri, 18 Apr 2008 12:33:00 EST Switched <![CDATA[Hands-On With iRobot ConnectR 'Virtual Visit' Robot (Video)]]> http://www.switched.com/2008/04/17/hands-on-with-irobot-connectr-virtual-visit-robot/ http://www.switched.com/2008/04/17/hands-on-with-irobot-connectr-virtual-visit-robot/ http://www.switched.com/2008/04/17/hands-on-with-irobot-connectr-virtual-visit-robot/#comments

Let a robot do your visiting for you. iRobot's ConnectR is a Web-cam wielding, Internet-enabled, Roomba-like robot that you can control from anywhere you have a Web connection. The 'bot sends video and audio to the remote user, who, in turn, can talk through the robot.


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]]> featuresrobotsroomba switchedtips@gmail.com (Ben Chertoff) Thu, 17 Apr 2008 12:06:00 EST Switched <![CDATA[Why You Should Wait to Buy the iPhone (Switched Podcast)]]> http://www.switched.com/2008/04/08/why-you-should-wait-to-buy-the-iphone-switched-podcast/ http://www.switched.com/2008/04/08/why-you-should-wait-to-buy-the-iphone-switched-podcast/ http://www.switched.com/2008/04/08/why-you-should-wait-to-buy-the-iphone-switched-podcast/#comments The Switched Show Podcast

Touch screens meet keyboards as the latest mobile phones debuted at last week's CTIA convention. Switched.com has a full report on the phones and the rumors -- including when you should plan to buy your next iPhone. Plus: Text Messages from The Grave.

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]]> ctia2008featuredfeatured storiesFeaturedStoriesfeaturesswitched podcastSwitchedPodcast switchedtips@gmail.com (Ben Chertoff) Tue, 08 Apr 2008 13:23:00 EST Switched <![CDATA[Where's My Electric Car? (Switched Podcast)]]> http://www.switched.com/2008/04/01/wheres-my-electric-car-switched-podcast/ http://www.switched.com/2008/04/01/wheres-my-electric-car-switched-podcast/ http://www.switched.com/2008/04/01/wheres-my-electric-car-switched-podcast/#comments The Switched Show Podcast

If high school students can get four-figure mileage figures from a gallon of gas, why do most cars sputter out before the 30-mile mark? PLUS: A pill-sized bulb outshines a street light, a man loses everything to a fake Craigslist ad and a (different) man accidentally kills his wife while installing satellite TV.

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]]> switchedtips@gmail.com (Ben Chertoff) Tue, 01 Apr 2008 14:14:00 EST Switched <![CDATA[Yes, 100 MPG Cars Are Coming -- Sometime (Video)]]> http://www.switched.com/2008/03/26/yes-100-mpg-cars-are-coming-sometime/ http://www.switched.com/2008/03/26/yes-100-mpg-cars-are-coming-sometime/ http://www.switched.com/2008/03/26/yes-100-mpg-cars-are-coming-sometime/#comments

Move over, Prius. Next-generation lithium-ion-based plug-in hybrids and all-electric cars promise three-figure fuel economy and the comforts of a full-sized car... if they can get off the drawing board. We got a closer look at the current crop while walking the floors of this week's New York Auto Show. Take a look!

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]]> breaking newselectric carsElectricCarshybridsnew york auto showNewYorkAutoShowtop switchedtips@gmail.com (Ben Chertoff) Wed, 26 Mar 2008 12:03:00 EST Switched <![CDATA[Best HDTV Under $500 (Switched Podcast)]]> http://www.switched.com/2008/03/18/best-tv-under-500-switched-podcast/ http://www.switched.com/2008/03/18/best-tv-under-500-switched-podcast/ http://www.switched.com/2008/03/18/best-tv-under-500-switched-podcast/#comments The Switched Show Podcast

Mere mortals rejoice! HDTVs need not cost four figures. We've got the skinny on the best TVs for under $500. PLUS: A new device that translates your thoughts into speech, and the iPod Nano explodes.

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]]> breaking+newspodcastswitched showSwitchedShowtop switchedtips@gmail.com (Ben Chertoff) Tue, 18 Mar 2008 08:02:00 EST Switched <![CDATA[Best Gadget Bargains (Podcast)]]> http://www.switched.com/2008/03/10/the-best-gadget-bargains-podcast/ http://www.switched.com/2008/03/10/the-best-gadget-bargains-podcast/ http://www.switched.com/2008/03/10/the-best-gadget-bargains-podcast/#comments The Switched Show Podcast

The best gadget bargains are hidden inside this podcast. (Also hidden in here: Internet censorship lands in the airport, the Pentagon stocks up on PlayStation 3s and what your old GPS device says about you.)

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]]> switched podcastSwitchedPodcast switchedtips@gmail.com (Ben Chertoff) Mon, 10 Mar 2008 19:47:00 EST Switched <![CDATA[Test-Driving Everex Cloudbook and Asus EeePC (Podcast)]]> http://www.switched.com/2008/03/03/test-driving-everex-cloudbook-and-asus-eeepc-podcast/ http://www.switched.com/2008/03/03/test-driving-everex-cloudbook-and-asus-eeepc-podcast/ http://www.switched.com/2008/03/03/test-driving-everex-cloudbook-and-asus-eeepc-podcast/#comments The Switched Show Podcast

They fit in a manilla envelope! The weigh next to nothing! They cost... Under $400! Linux-based ultra-portables are set to change how we compute on the road -- and we test-drove two of the new feather-weights. PLUS: Internet pledge drive funds boob job, proving PBS was onto something.

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]]> laptop newsLaptopNewsSwitched PodcastSwitchedPodcast switchedtips@gmail.com (Ben Chertoff) Mon, 03 Mar 2008 18:18:00 EST Switched <![CDATA[The World's Littlest Laptops (Video)]]> http://www.switched.com/2008/02/29/the-worlds-littlest-laptops-video/ http://www.switched.com/2008/02/29/the-worlds-littlest-laptops-video/ http://www.switched.com/2008/02/29/the-worlds-littlest-laptops-video/#comments

They're tiny (enough for a handbag), fast (Linux) and resilient (all-solid-state memory and storage). And unlike the beauty from Cupertino, their price tag matches their stature. Check out our hands-on video with the Everex Cloudbook and the Asus eeePC.


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]]> cloudbookeeepceverexlaptop guide reviewslaptop reviewsLaptopGuideReviewsLaptopReviewsnetbookssummerfeatures switchedtips@gmail.com (Ben Chertoff) Fri, 29 Feb 2008 19:25:00 EST Switched <![CDATA['Musical DNA' Turns Ordinary Piano Lessons Into 3D Light Shows]]> http://www.switched.com/2008/02/28/musical-dna-turns-ordinary-piano-lessons-into-3d-light-shows/ http://www.switched.com/2008/02/28/musical-dna-turns-ordinary-piano-lessons-into-3d-light-shows/ http://www.switched.com/2008/02/28/musical-dna-turns-ordinary-piano-lessons-into-3d-light-shows/#comments

Hey all you 'American Idol' hopefuls -- here's your chance to prove that you really are musical geniuses deep inside, by using a program called 'Musical DNA,' which visualizes the relationship between musical notes in a fun and semi-psychedelic fashion. We could begin a lengthy dissertation running circles around how the program actually works, but we'll spare you the eyestrain and instead treat you to a video that explains just how this software lets you "see" music in real time.

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'Musical DNA' Turns Ordinary Piano Lessons Into 3D Light Shows originally appeared on Switched on Thu, 28 Feb 2008 13:47:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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]]> Musical InstrumentsMusicalInstruments switchedtips@gmail.com (Ben Chertoff) Thu, 28 Feb 2008 13:47:00 EST Switched <![CDATA[Vex Mini Robot Kit Teaches Kids Engineering (Video)]]> http://www.switched.com/2008/02/26/vex-mini-robot-kit-teaches-kids-engineering-video/ http://www.switched.com/2008/02/26/vex-mini-robot-kit-teaches-kids-engineering-video/ http://www.switched.com/2008/02/26/vex-mini-robot-kit-teaches-kids-engineering-video/#comments

In the future, robot repair men will be as common as the Maytag man of yore, and he'll have likely begun his career slinging automaton grease when your wise grandparents bought him a robot design kit such as this one, from Vex Mini. Watch and learn, old timer.

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Vex Mini Robot Kit Teaches Kids Engineering (Video) originally appeared on Switched on Tue, 26 Feb 2008 12:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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]]> switchedtips@gmail.com (Ben Chertoff) Tue, 26 Feb 2008 12:14:00 EST Switched <![CDATA[How to Avoid Online Threats (This Week's Podcast)]]> http://www.switched.com/2008/02/25/how-to-avoid-online-threats-this-weeks-podcast/ http://www.switched.com/2008/02/25/how-to-avoid-online-threats-this-weeks-podcast/ http://www.switched.com/2008/02/25/how-to-avoid-online-threats-this-weeks-podcast/#comments The Switched Show Podcast

Be careful who you click on. E-mail scams and phishing schemes are evolving with the times, and now are taking the shape of campaign donation pleas. This week: How to avoid giving out your identity online. PLUS: HD-DVD is (as we predicted) dead, and Lindsay Lohan takes a Web site offline by taking off all her clothes.
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How to Avoid Online Threats (This Week's Podcast) originally appeared on Switched on Mon, 25 Feb 2008 16:12:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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]]> switchedtips@gmail.com (Ben Chertoff) Mon, 25 Feb 2008 16:12:00 EST Switched <![CDATA[HD-DVD Is Still Dead (This Week's Podcast)]]> http://www.switched.com/2008/02/15/hd-dvd-its-for-whom-the-bell-tolls/ http://www.switched.com/2008/02/15/hd-dvd-its-for-whom-the-bell-tolls/ http://www.switched.com/2008/02/15/hd-dvd-its-for-whom-the-bell-tolls/#comments The Switched Show Podcast

We're callin' it -- HD-DVD has lost the format war against Blu-Ray -- but that doesn't mean now isn't a great time to get a sweet deal on an HD-DVD player.

Plus: How to extend the battery life of your cell phone, how to fend off attackers with your cell phone and a definitive answer to how many of your cell phone calls suck (in terms of sound quality). OH! And Hello Kitty!

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HD-DVD Is Still Dead (This Week's Podcast) originally appeared on Switched on Fri, 15 Feb 2008 20:24:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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]]> Switched PodcastSwitchedPodcast switchedtips@gmail.com (Ben Chertoff) Fri, 15 Feb 2008 20:24:00 EST Switched <![CDATA[This GPS Device Tracks Your Dog, Kids, and Interns (Video)]]> http://www.switched.com/2008/02/12/gps-locator-tracks-anything-reports-location-online/ http://www.switched.com/2008/02/12/gps-locator-tracks-anything-reports-location-online/ http://www.switched.com/2008/02/12/gps-locator-tracks-anything-reports-location-online/#comments

While the yet-to-be-invented GPS-enabled remote control will be Man's crowning technical achievement, the Zoombak Advanced GPS locator gets pretty close in the awesome department. The 2.5-oz. device is small enough to fit in your pocket, yet it's powerful enough to send location updates to the Web for five days without a recharge. Watch the video for a demo of how the Zoombak works.

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This GPS Device Tracks Your Dog, Kids, and Interns (Video) originally appeared on Switched on Tue, 12 Feb 2008 12:08:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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]]> breaking newsGPSGPS locatorsGpsLocatorssummerreviewstopZoombak switchedtips@gmail.com (Ben Chertoff) Tue, 12 Feb 2008 12:08:00 EST Switched <![CDATA[Terrorism, Piracy, and Robbing Target: This Week's Podcast]]> http://www.switched.com/2008/02/09/terrorism-piracy-and-robbing-target-this-weeks-podcast/ http://www.switched.com/2008/02/09/terrorism-piracy-and-robbing-target-this-weeks-podcast/ http://www.switched.com/2008/02/09/terrorism-piracy-and-robbing-target-this-weeks-podcast/#comments The Switched Show Podcast
Five undersea cables delivering the internet to the Middle East fail in one week. As conspiracy theories explode over the internet, are we witnessing the first case of information-age terror, or just a bad network design? Plus: Recording Industry Association of America wants to scan your computer for pirated files, how not to rob Target and how to block your cell phone number from caller ID. But wait! There's more! Unitards...

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Terrorism, Piracy, and Robbing Target: This Week's Podcast originally appeared on Switched on Sat, 09 Feb 2008 15:41:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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]]> switchedtips@gmail.com (Ben Chertoff) Sat, 09 Feb 2008 15:41:00 EST Switched <![CDATA[Which HDTV Should I Buy? (Switched Podcast)]]> http://www.switched.com/2008/02/01/which-hdtv-should-i-buy-switched-podcast/ http://www.switched.com/2008/02/01/which-hdtv-should-i-buy-switched-podcast/ http://www.switched.com/2008/02/01/which-hdtv-should-i-buy-switched-podcast/#comments The Switched Show Podcast
With Lost back on and the Super Bowl on this weekend, it's time to buy an HDTV. At least that's the case for my mom, who joins us on the Switched Show (direct link to mp3 file) to learn which HDTV she should get -- and you should, too.

PLUS: Your cell phone number might go public, you can get fined (in one case, $10 million) for selling stuff on E-Bay, and the audio tales of two lunatics: A woman who reported her own drunk driving to 911; and Tom Cruise. (Disclaimer: By lunatics, we literally mean people who like the moon. I mean, come on, who doesn't?)

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Which HDTV Should I Buy? (Switched Podcast) originally appeared on Switched on Fri, 01 Feb 2008 18:29:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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]]> podcast switchedtips@gmail.com (Ben Chertoff) Fri, 01 Feb 2008 18:29:00 EST Switched <![CDATA[On the Web, Everyone Can Hear You Scream (Podcast)]]> http://www.switched.com/2008/01/25/on-the-web-everyone-can-hear-you-scream-podcast/ http://www.switched.com/2008/01/25/on-the-web-everyone-can-hear-you-scream-podcast/ http://www.switched.com/2008/01/25/on-the-web-everyone-can-hear-you-scream-podcast/#comments The Switched Show Podcast
Be careful what you leave in a voicemail: It might end up on the Switched Show (podcast, direct link), via YouTube and just about every major TV and radio outlet in the nation. We discuss implications of privacy in a digital world -- from warrantless searches of Blackberry e-mail in-boxes to the unfortunate case of an angry phone message turned YouTube phenomena. PLUS: The Macbook Air crash lands with critics.

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On the Web, Everyone Can Hear You Scream (Podcast) originally appeared on Switched on Fri, 25 Jan 2008 21:28:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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]]> switchedtips@gmail.com (Ben Chertoff) Fri, 25 Jan 2008 21:28:00 EST Switched <![CDATA[Million-Dollar Home Theater Delivers 13,000 Watts (Video)]]> http://www.switched.com/2008/01/23/million-dollar-home-theater-delivers-13-000-watts-at-130db/ http://www.switched.com/2008/01/23/million-dollar-home-theater-delivers-13-000-watts-at-130db/ http://www.switched.com/2008/01/23/million-dollar-home-theater-delivers-13-000-watts-at-130db/#comments

Forget home-theater-in-a-box (HTIB). For around a million dollars, Swiss-based ultra-high-end audio manufacturer Goldmund will build you a custom-designed media room, specifically tailored and built to withstand peak audio levels equivalent to a jet taking off.

When Goldmund invited us to their exclusive Los Angeles showroom during the Consumer Electronics Show, we were skeptical that 130dB of sound energy would melt our brain. In a way, it did, but not in the painful, drippy sort of way. After watching a movie in a Goldmund media room, no theater will ever compare. Take a look at our exclusive video to find out more.

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Million-Dollar Home Theater Delivers 13,000 Watts (Video) originally appeared on Switched on Wed, 23 Jan 2008 17:04:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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