Tag: PODCAST

A recent psychological study suggests that iPods and podcasts might be stealing some thunder from collegiate professors and lectures, we've learned from Ars Technica. Psychologist at the State University of New York in Fredonia, Dani McKinney based the report, entitled "iTunes University and the classroom: Can podcasts replace Professors?", on a study of 64 students. After being encouraged to ...

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. Listen Now (mp3) Be among the first to hear the 'Switched Show' each week. Subscribe for Free with iTunes. (Or subscribe with your own podcast aggregator by using the Switched Show feed.) Previous ...

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 ...

It's the worst nightmare for the networks: YouTube beating broadcast television in the ratings. Recent polls suggest it's that's already happening, but our most recent Switched Show (listen here; direct link to mp3) suggests we're not so sure -- and that we've got some strong opinions on the subject of how you'll watch television in the not so distant future. PLUS: We read our personal tech ...