Microsoft now says the Kinect was left open by design. Ok, if that’s what you have to say to save some face, guys. We know you got the Lego robotics model idea from us. Also, Netflix officially launches its streaming-only plan, Murdoch brings the paywall to the iPad, and FIOS gets even faster for the …

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On today’s show, Gowalla teams up with Disney to offer virtual pins, instead of the real ones everyone actually wants. And we discover Molly’s never been to Disneyland, so maybe Gowalla should sponsor a road trip! Also, Google eyes Groupon, Cox becomes the first cable company to get into the mobile phone game, and carriers …

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All the news today was totally shocking: MySpace and Facebook having an announcement? Together? Stuxnet now the biggest threat to industry everywhere? National Unfriend day!? What!? Also, the scariest robot we’ve ever seen: Snakebot. Oh, and I have my own dirt track to nowhere in the UK. Suck on that, haters. –Molly Buzz Out Loud …

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Turns out, you get punished for being a cute girl on Facebook … at least that’s our speculation about the bug that was disabling some women’s profiles. Also, Google Voice debuts in the iTunes app store, Hulu Plus drops to $7.99, and we watch the Green Lantern trailer live, and … we’re not impressed. Plus, …

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The Internet is profoundly underwhelmed by Apple’s announcement that the Beatles catalog will now be available on iTunes. The more germane question, really: where the heck is iOS 4.2? Also, turns out the Kinect (unlike Apple’s Beatle announcement) is a runaway hit. Schmidt’s not worried about Facebook Messages, and also, the Internet wants to stop …

Read the full post →"BOL 1352: Never forget … that you actually own these songs"

We’re joined today by Cheezburger CEO Ben Huh, who’s trying to get Brian Tong to love cats. Also, we dissect Facebook’s new attempt at a universal inbox: it’s email, but not really email, and there’s some stuff you’re probably going to want to opt out of. As usual. Also, previewing Apple’s unforgettable iTunes announcement tomorrow, …

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Brian Cooley’s on the show today to issue some bizarre challenge to the chat room, related to an old Dick Van Dyke movie he thought was only available on 16-millimeter film. That kind of thing just happens when he’s around. Also, iOS 4.2 delayed, Facebook’s Gmail killer, and why is working at Google so bad? …

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In titles we didn’t use because they’re not SEO-friendly, topics today include the fact that it’s on like Brian Tong ™, Jessica Simpson’s tooth fur, gold does grow on trees, and tiny fists of rage. We interview RockMelt’s CEO and ask him to explain that name, and we preview the latest TRON trailer MST3K style. …

Read the full post →"BOL 1349: HED: YAFE: Yet Another Facebook Event"

Amazon comes up with the best idea ever for converting terrible gifts to good gifts — before they even get to your doorstep. Take that, Aunt Mildred! Also, RockMelt stands us up, so we demand 50 more invites (which seems counterintuitive, I know). Also, Glassgate hits case-makers, goodbye to Ask.com, and what social networks are …

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On today’s show, a brief digression on the topic of McRibs and then back to the serious news of the Windows Phone 7 launch, Amazon doubling rev share for newspaper and magazine publishers, and broadband satellite service with real speeds. Also, our review of the first TV with Google TV inside, and the best looking …

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