http://www.pcworld.com/column/pcworld-podcast/ Audio News and commentary from the editors of PCWorld 10 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:27:08 -0700 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:27:08 -0700 en-us http://images.pcworld.com/images/pcworld_300.jpg http://www.pcworld.com/ IDG Consumer & SMB 2013 IDG Consumer & SMB sitehelp@pcworld.com Audio News and commentary from the editors of PCWorld PCWorld PCWorld Podcast PCWorld Podcast PCWorld Podcast Technology http://www.pcworld.com/article/260282/windows_rtms_pcworld_lab_testing_and_mechwarrior_tactics.html#lsrc.rss_weblogs_mwpodcast PCWorld Editors discuss the Windows 8 final release, important Windows 8 dates and how the PCWorld Labs tests gear. We also talk about some gaming news, including Mechwarrior Tactics and Star Wars: The Old Republic going free to play. Fri, 03 Aug 2012 11:00:00 -0700 PCWorld Editors discuss the Windows 8 final release, important Windows 8 dates and how the PCWorld Labs tests gear. We also talk about some gaming news, including Mechwarrior Tactics and Star Wars: The Old Republic going free to play. no 00:29:47 games,Windows 8, Loyd Case, Jason Cross, Tony Leungwww.pcworld.com http://www.pcworld.com/article/259927/pcworld_podcast_142.html#lsrc.rss_weblogs_mwpodcast PCWorld editors discuss the the Microsoft Office 2013 Launch Event, Windows ship dates, building a photography PC and new games. Sun, 29 Jul 2012 18:00:00 -0700 PCWorld editors discuss the the Microsoft Office 2013 Launch Event, Windows ship dates, building a photography PC and new games. no 00:36:08 Loyd Case, Jason Cross, Melissa Perensonwww.pcworld.com http://www.pcworld.com/article/258829/pcworld_podcast_141.html#lsrc.rss_weblogs_mwpodcast PCWorld Editors cover the Google I/O announcements, Windows 8 upgrade pricing, choosing a gaming system and talk about a couple of new games. Fri, 06 Jul 2012 11:00:00 -0700 PCWorld Editors cover the Google I/O announcements, Windows 8 upgrade pricing, choosing a gaming system and talk about a couple of new games. no 00:34:27 Windows 8,games,Google, Loyd Case, Jason Cross, Armando Rodriguezwww.pcworld.com http://www.pcworld.com/article/258192/pcworld_podcast_140.html#lsrc.rss_weblogs_mwpodcast PCWorld Editors cover all the Microsoft news of the week, plus the new Radeon HD 7970 Fri, 22 Jun 2012 11:00:00 -0700 PCWorld Editors cover all the Microsoft news of the week, plus the new Radeon HD 7970 no 00:58:33 AMD,Windows 8,PC, Loyd Case, Melissa Perenson, Jason Cross, Alex Wawrowww.pcworld.com http://www.pcworld.com/article/256651/pcworld_podcast_139.html#lsrc.rss_weblogs_mwpodcast PCWorld editors discuss the just-released Windows 8 Release Preview, some apps to make your desktop or laptop PC work with your Android phone, and what we expect from the E3 Expo next week. Fri, 01 Jun 2012 12:00:00 -0700 PCWorld editors discuss the just-released Windows 8 Release Preview, some apps to make your desktop or laptop PC work with your Android phone, and what we expect from the E3 Expo next week. no 00:41:53 Windows 8,Android,games, Jason Cross, Loyd Case, Alex Wawro, Armando Rodriguezwww.pcworld.com http://www.pcworld.com/article/255780/pcworld_podcast_138.html#lsrc.rss_weblogs_mwpodcast The PCWorld editors discusses the impact of Facebook's IPO, news from the Nvidia GTC, the launch of Diablo 3, and Lenovo's slick new ultrabook. Fri, 18 May 2012 12:00:00 -0700 The PCWorld editors discusses the impact of Facebook's IPO, news from the Nvidia GTC, the launch of Diablo 3, and Lenovo's slick new ultrabook. no 00:31:03 Jason Cross, Loyd Case, Mark Sullivanwww.pcworld.com http://www.pcworld.com/article/254939/pcworld_podcast_137.html#lsrc.rss_weblogs_mwpodcast Are Ivy Bridge chips really hotter than Sandy Bridge? If you buy a cheap printer, will you pay more for ink? Is the new Nook with Glowlight the e-reader to beat? Fri, 04 May 2012 12:00:00 -0700 Are Ivy Bridge chips really hotter than Sandy Bridge? If you buy a cheap printer, will you pay more for ink? Is the new Nook with Glowlight the e-reader to beat? no 00:38:33 Nook,Intel,Nvidia, Jason Cross, Loyd Case, Melissa Perenson, Melissa Riofriowww.pcworld.com http://www.pcworld.com/article/254168/pcworld_podcast_136.html#lsrc.rss_weblogs_mwpodcast Can Google Drive compete with Dropbox? Which wireless carrier has the best real-world speeds? How many editions of Windows 8 will you really have to choose from? Fri, 20 Apr 2012 12:00:00 -0700 Can Google Drive compete with Dropbox? Which wireless carrier has the best real-world speeds? How many editions of Windows 8 will you really have to choose from? no 00:46:23 Verizon,Sprint,T-Mobile,Google,Microsoft,Windows 8, Jason Cross, Mark Sullivan, Ed Albrowww.pcworld.com http://www.pcworld.com/article/253371/pcworld_podcast_135.html#lsrc.rss_weblogs_mwpodcast Melissa Riofrio dishes out some interesting info about who's got horrible printer ink prices and who doesn't. Ginny rants and raves about Nokia's hot new Windows Phone, and we all shrug about the debut of Instagram on Android. Fri, 06 Apr 2012 12:00:00 -0700 Melissa Riofrio dishes out some interesting info about who's got horrible printer ink prices and who doesn't. Ginny rants and raves about Nokia's hot new Windows Phone, and we all shrug about the debut of Instagram on Android. no 00:34:56 Windows Phone,Android,iOS, Jason Cross, Nate Ralph, Ginny Mies, Melissa Riofriowww.pcworld.com http://www.pcworld.com/article/252401/pcworld_podcast_134.html#lsrc.rss_weblogs_mwpodcast Mark tells us what was new at SXSW, Melissa raves about the iPad display but points out battery problems, and Nate enthuses about Nvidia's efficient new GeForce GTX 680. Fri, 23 Mar 2012 12:00:00 -0700 Mark tells us what was new at SXSW, Melissa raves about the iPad display but points out battery problems, and Nate enthuses about Nvidia's efficient new GeForce GTX 680. no 00:41:06 Nvidia,iPad, Jason Cross, Melissa J. Perenson, Mark Sullivan, Nate Ralphwww.pcworld.com http://www.pcworld.com/article/252231/the_future_is_free_to_play_on_game_on_podcast_9.html#lsrc.rss_weblogs_mwpodcast PCWorld Editors Alex Wawro, Nate Ralph and Jason Cross join Game On writer David Daw to discuss what makes a free-to-play game great. Will we ever see a prominent publisher like Activision or Electronic Arts invest in a big-budget game that's free to play? Find out on the Game On Podcast #9! Tue, 20 Mar 2012 15:00:00 -0700 PCWorld Editors Alex Wawro, Nate Ralph and Jason Cross join Game On writer David Daw to discuss what makes a free-to-play game great. Will we ever see a prominent publisher like Activision or Electronic Arts invest in a big-budget game that's free to play? Find out on the Game On Podcast #9! no 00:54:01 games, Alex Wawro, Nate Ralph, David Daw, Jason Crosswww.pcworld.com http://www.pcworld.com/article/251763/game_developers_conference_2012_roundtable_on_game_on_podcast_8.html#lsrc.rss_weblogs_mwpodcast Another great Game Developer's Conference has come and gone, but Game On contributors Alex Rubens, David Daw, Nate Ralph and Alex Wawro remain to talk about the games we played and the people we met at GDC 2012. Tue, 13 Mar 2012 15:00:00 -0700 Another great Game Developer's Conference has come and gone, but Game On contributors Alex Rubens, David Daw, Nate Ralph and Alex Wawro remain to talk about the games we played and the people we met at GDC 2012. no 00:54:50 Alex Wawro, Nate Ralph, David Daw, Alex Rubenswww.pcworld.com http://www.pcworld.com/article/251615/the_new_ipad_mobile_world_congress_recap_and_windows_8_consumer_preview_on_pcworld_podcast_133.html#lsrc.rss_weblogs_mwpodcast The third-generation iPad with Retina display is here, plus we wrap up the cool announces at Mobile World and talk about life with Microsoft's downloadable Windows 8 Consumer Preview. Fri, 09 Mar 2012 18:04:00 -0800 The third-generation iPad with Retina display is here, plus we wrap up the cool announces at Mobile World and talk about life with Microsoft's downloadable Windows 8 Consumer Preview. no 00:44:17 iPad,Android,Windows 8, Melissa J. Perenson, Nick Mediati, Tim Moynihan, Armando Rodriguezwww.pcworld.com http://www.pcworld.com/article/250570/pcworld_podcast_132.html#lsrc.rss_weblogs_mwpodcast With Mobile World Congress and the Windows 8 Consumer Preview both hitting next week, we have a lot to look forward to. Oh, and the PlayStation Vita is too expensive. Fri, 24 Feb 2012 12:00:00 -0800 With Mobile World Congress and the Windows 8 Consumer Preview both hitting next week, we have a lot to look forward to. Oh, and the PlayStation Vita is too expensive. no 00:32:08 Windows Phone,Android,Windows 8, Jason Cross, Ginny Mies, Nate Ralphwww.pcworld.com http://www.pcworld.com/article/250432/the_future_of_mobile_gaming_on_game_on_podcast_7.html#lsrc.rss_weblogs_mwpodcast The Sony PlayStation Vita goes on sale in North America and Europe today, but will it succeed in a handheld gaming market dominated by smartphones and tablets? Tune in to find out as Jason Cross, David Daw, Nate Ralph and Alex Wawro discuss the future of handheld gaming devices in Game On Podcast #7! Wed, 22 Feb 2012 06:00:00 -0800 The Sony PlayStation Vita goes on sale in North America and Europe today, but will it succeed in a handheld gaming market dominated by smartphones and tablets? Tune in to find out as Jason Cross, David Daw, Nate Ralph and Alex Wawro discuss the future of handheld gaming devices in Game On Podcast #7! no 00:56:37 Alex Wawro, Nate Ralph, Jason Cross, David Dawwww.pcworld.com http://www.pcworld.com/article/249878/love_and_romance_in_game_on_podcast_6.html#lsrc.rss_weblogs_mwpodcast Valentine's Day is all about celebrating love and romance in our daily lives, but can you remember the last time you had a meaningful relationship in a video game? Join the PCWorld Editors as they take a light-hearted look at how games can help us learn to love again on this holiday edition of the PCWorld Game On Podcast. Tue, 14 Feb 2012 06:00:00 -0800 Valentine's Day is all about celebrating love and romance in our daily lives, but can you remember the last time you had a meaningful relationship in a video game? Join the PCWorld Editors as they take a light-hearted look at how games can help us learn to love again on this holiday edition of the PCWorld Game On Podcast. no 00:46:10 Alex Wawro, Nate Ralph, Patrick Miller, Jason Crosswww.pcworld.com http://www.pcworld.com/article/249556/roleplayers_realm_xxviii_next_plus_alpha_gaiden_ex_turbo_edition.html#lsrc.rss_weblogs_mwpodcast Kat is joined by Stiv Tramer as they delve into Final Fantasy V and the question of story versus mechanics. Is there really such a thing as a good story in an RPG? Find out! Thu, 09 Feb 2012 06:00:00 -0800 Kat is joined by Stiv Tramer as they delve into Final Fantasy V and the question of story versus mechanics. Is there really such a thing as a good story in an RPG? Find out! no 01:02:33 Kat Baileywww.pcworld.com http://www.pcworld.com/article/249060/pro_gaming_roundtable_on_game_on_podcast_4.html#lsrc.rss_weblogs_mwpodcast How does playing games become a competitive sport? Join the editors of PCWorld as they discuss the origins of eSports, what it takes to become a pro gamer and what makes the PC such an ideal platform for professional gaming. Tue, 31 Jan 2012 12:09:00 -0800 How does playing games become a competitive sport? Join the editors of PCWorld as they discuss the origins of eSports, what it takes to become a pro gamer and what makes the PC such an ideal platform for professional gaming. no 00:58:21 Alex Wawro, Jason Cross, Nate Ralph, Patrick Millerwww.pcworld.com http://www.pcworld.com/article/248959/roleplayers_realm_xxvii_the_rpg_soul_still_burns.html#lsrc.rss_weblogs_mwpodcast RolePlayer's Realm is back on its new home on the PC World servers! Kat and Richard from Japan reunite to talk about the strong slate of Japanese RPGs in 2012, and answer your letters too! Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:45:00 -0800 RolePlayer's Realm is back on its new home on the PC World servers! Kat and Richard from Japan reunite to talk about the strong slate of Japanese RPGs in 2012, and answer your letters too! no 01:04:04 Kat Baileywww.pcworld.com http://www.pcworld.com/article/246695/the_old_republic_diablo_3_esports_and_more_in_game_on_2.html#lsrc.rss_weblogs_mwpodcast Listen in as the PCWorld team talks about gaining early access to The Old Republic and discusses the future of online commerice after playing the beta version of Diablo 3. Tue, 20 Dec 2011 12:00:00 -0800 Listen in as the PCWorld team talks about gaining early access to The Old Republic and discusses the future of online commerice after playing the beta version of Diablo 3. no 00:58:24 games, Alex Wawro, Jason Cross, David Daw, Patrick Millerwww.pcworld.com http://www.pcworld.com/article/246060/gamepro_closes_nintendo_may_lose_miyamoto_and_onlive_brings_la_noire_to_android_tablets_in_game_on_.html#lsrc.rss_weblogs_mwpodcast We talk about the biggest news in gaming, including Shigeru Miyamoto's desire to develop new games with smaller teams and the latest advances in cloud gaming, including new OnLive game support for Android and iOS tablets. Will we ever need to buy another physical game again? Listen in to find out. Mon, 12 Dec 2011 15:00:00 -0800 We talk about the biggest news in gaming, including Shigeru Miyamoto's desire to develop new games with smaller teams and the latest advances in cloud gaming, including new OnLive game support for Android and iOS tablets. Will we ever need to buy another physical game again? Listen in to find out. no 00:44:00 games,Android,Nintendo, Alex Wawro, Jason Cross, Nate Ralph, Patrick Millerwww.pcworld.com http://www.pcworld.com/article/245859/xbox_360_and_nintendo_3ds_updates_windows_store_and_the_hp_topshot_on_pcworld_podcast_128.html#lsrc.rss_weblogs_mwpodcast Microsoft was in the news a lot this week, with details about the Windows 8 app store revealed, a major update to the Xbox 360, and an Xbox Live app for iPhone and iPad. There was a major Nintendo 3DS update as well, but that's not as interesting as our discussion as HP's unique TopShot printer. Fri, 09 Dec 2011 12:00:00 -0800 Microsoft was in the news a lot this week, with details about the Windows 8 app store revealed, a major update to the Xbox 360, and an Xbox Live app for iPhone and iPad. There was a major Nintendo 3DS update as well, but that's not as interesting as our discussion as HP's unique TopShot printer. no 00:44:16 Windows 8,Box, PCWorld Podcastwww.pcworld.com http://www.pcworld.com/article/244309/pcworld_podcast_128.html#lsrc.rss_weblogs_mwpodcast The Kindle Fire is out, and it's not really that great. What did you expect for $200? Guest Carlos Rodela worked at Amazon for years, and joins the PCWorld editors to discuss Amazon's tablet and Google's music service. Fri, 18 Nov 2011 15:00:00 -0800 The Kindle Fire is out, and it's not really that great. What did you expect for $200? Guest Carlos Rodela worked at Amazon for years, and joins the PCWorld editors to discuss Amazon's tablet and Google's music service. no 00:43:16 PC,Google,Amazon, PCWorld Podcastwww.pcworld.com http://www.pcworld.com/article/241933/amds_new_fx_processor_qwikster_is_dead_memristors_by_2013_and_most_useful_websites_on_pcworld_podca.html#lsrc.rss_weblogs_mwpodcast AMD's new FX processor, formerly code-named Bulldozer, is a big disappointment. Still, at least Netflix is dropping the Qwikster idea, and HP says we'll see memristors to compete with flash drives in 2013. Also, Megan gives us a peak at her feature on the most useful site on the 'net. Fri, 14 Oct 2011 12:00:00 -0700 AMD's new FX processor, formerly code-named Bulldozer, is a big disappointment. Still, at least Netflix is dropping the Qwikster idea, and HP says we'll see memristors to compete with flash drives in 2013. Also, Megan gives us a peak at her feature on the most useful site on the 'net. no 00:37:31 AMD, PCWorld Podcastwww.pcworld.com http://www.pcworld.com/article/241383/pcworld_podcast_125.html#lsrc.rss_weblogs_mwpodcast Steve Jobs passed away this week at 56. We briefly discuss his impact on technology before moving on to the iPhone 4S announcement this week, and last week's new Facebook features. Fri, 07 Oct 2011 12:00:00 -0700 Steve Jobs passed away this week at 56. We briefly discuss his impact on technology before moving on to the iPhone 4S announcement this week, and last week's new Facebook features. no 00:33:20 Apple,Steve Jobs, PCWorld Podcastwww.pcworld.com http://www.pcworld.com/article/239751/pcworld_podcast_124.html#lsrc.rss_weblogs_mwpodcast PCWorld editors discuss the sorry state of printing over the internet, along with some revelations about where you should or shouldn't buy ink or toner. Microsoft's BUILD conference is next week, where it will reveal much about Windows 8; we tell you what we hope to learn. Fri, 09 Sep 2011 12:00:00 -0700 PCWorld editors discuss the sorry state of printing over the internet, along with some revelations about where you should or shouldn't buy ink or toner. Microsoft's BUILD conference is next week, where it will reveal much about Windows 8; we tell you what we hope to learn. no 00:40:47 printer supplies,Microsoft,Windows 8,printing, PCWorld Podcastwww.pcworld.com http://www.pcworld.com/article/237383/pcworld_podcast_122.html#lsrc.rss_weblogs_mwpodcast Fri, 05 Aug 2011 12:00:00 -0700 no 00:41:54 Adobe,Internet Explorer,Google, PCWorld Podcastwww.pcworld.com http://www.pcworld.com/article/236362/apple_and_google_PCWorld_podcast_121.html#lsrc.rss_weblogs_mwpodcast The PCWorld editors discuss Apple's latest operating system and insane profits while mourning the closing of Google Labs. Fri, 22 Jul 2011 12:00:00 -0700 The PCWorld editors discuss Apple's latest operating system and insane profits while mourning the closing of Google Labs. no 00:35:14 PCWorld Podcastwww.pcworld.com http://www.pcworld.com/article/235830/pcworld_podcast_120.html#lsrc.rss_weblogs_mwpodcast Special guest Joe Braidwood from TouchType talks with us about their just-launched Android replacement keyboard, SwiftKey X. Also: Spotify, Google's E-Reader, and the Toshiba Thrive. Fri, 15 Jul 2011 12:00:00 -0700 Special guest Joe Braidwood from TouchType talks with us about their just-launched Android replacement keyboard, SwiftKey X. Also: Spotify, Google's E-Reader, and the Toshiba Thrive. no 00:42:15 Android,Google, PCWorld Podcastwww.pcworld.com http://www.pcworld.com/article/235273/hp_touchpad_facebook_video_chat_and_google_on_pcworld_podcast_119_.html#lsrc.rss_weblogs_mwpodcast If there's anything we could talk about all day, it's tablets and social networking. The PCWorld crew has plenty of insights into HP's latest tablet, and Google's most recent stab at the social web. Fri, 08 Jul 2011 12:00:00 -0700 If there's anything we could talk about all day, it's tablets and social networking. The PCWorld crew has plenty of insights into HP's latest tablet, and Google's most recent stab at the social web. no 00:52:24 PCWorld Podcastwww.pcworld.com