News Analysis

Redbox partners up to challenge Netflix

Google is working on augmented-reality goggles, say goodbye to Blockbuster Express kiosks, and Redbox and Verizon team up to take on Netflix.

Links from Monday's episode of Loaded:

Redbox joins Verizon for streaming video Redbox acquires Blockbuster Express Google working on HUD glasses Google begins laying fiber Butterfly spy in the sky? Subscribe:  iTunes (MP3)iTunes (320x180)iTunes (HD)RSS (MP3)RSS (320x180)RSS HD

Deleted Facebook photos still viewable

Windows 8 may kill the Start menu button, the Super Bowl spawned tons o' tweets, and Facebook admits that deleted photos can still be accessed.

Links from Monday's episode of Loaded:

Facebook photos not deleted Facebook adding mobile ads No Start button in Windows 8? Windows Phone 8 details leak PSN becomes SEN Super Bowl Tweets Subscribe:  iTunes (MP3)iTunes (320x180)iTunes (HD)RSS (MP3)RSS (320x180)RSS HD

Breaking down the Facebook IPO

Pinterest ties with Twitter and Google for referral traffic, HTC cures security bug, and Facebook reveals finances in its filing to go public.

Links from Thursday's episode of Loaded:

Roundup on Facebook IPO Pinterest nearly equals Twitter in referral traffic HTC patching WiFi password leak Subscribe:  iTunes (MP3)iTunes (320x180)iTunes (HD)RSS (MP3)RSS (320x180)RSS HD

Redbox breaks up with Warner

BlackBerry London details leak, Sony gets a new leader, and Redbox thinks a deal with Warner Bros. is a stinker.

Links from Wednesday's episode of Loaded:

Redbox ends Warner Bros. deal BlackBerry London YouTube considering subscription service New Sony CEO Xbox Live video apps We ignore most apps Subscribe:  iTunes (MP3)iTunes (320x180)iTunes (HD)RSS (MP3)RSS (320x180)RSS HD

Apple takes PC crown from HP

Voters chat with Obama on Google+ Hangouts, Apple surpasses Hewlett-Packard in PC shipments (if you count iPads, that is), and almost everyone would take your call while on the toilet.

Links from Tuesday's episode of Loaded:

Apple takes top PC spot New Apple retail chief Obama video chats on Google+ Obama campaign using Square T-Mobile limits data roaming Wash your hands Subscribe:  iTunes (MP3)iTunes (320x180)iTunes (HD)RSS (MP3)RSS (320x180)RSS HD

Facebook worth $100 billion?

Nintendo announces an online gaming network, Twitter censorship stirs up protest, and Facebook is expected to make its stock market launch this week.

Links from Monday's episode of Loaded:

Facebook to file IPO Wednesday Users unhappy with Timeline Nintendo Network coming to Wii U Twitter protest over censorship Android malware hit millions Subscribe:  iTunes (MP3)iTunes (320x180)iTunes (HD)RSS (MP3)RSS (320x180)RSS HD

Netflix DVDs at death's door?

Hawaii might monitor all Web browsing, a Spotify app takes aim at Pandora, and Netflix's CEO expects DVD subscriber numbers to dwindle every quarter.

Links from Thursday's episode of Loaded:

Netflix CEO expects decline in DVDs Hawaii bill to monitor all browsing Open WebOS coming this Fall AT&T faces whopping loss Spotify app mimics Pandora Subscribe:  iTunes (MP3)iTunes (320x180)iTunes (HD)RSS (MP3)RSS (320x180)RSS HD

Obama rallies for high tech at home

Apple earnings reach record highs, Xbox rumors ramp up, and Obama tackles energy and tech industry concerns in his State of the Union address.

Links from Wednesday's episode of Loaded:

Obama pushes clean energy funding and incentives to grow tech jobs Magnetic soap Apple earnings at all-time high New Xbox in 2013 Subscribe:  iTunes (MP3)iTunes (320x180)iTunes (HD)RSS (MP3)RSS (320x180)RSS HD

It's raining protons

Google+ finally allows nicknames, Priceline is killing Shatner, and a solar radiation storm crashes communication systems.

Links from Tuesday's episode of Loaded:

Radiation storm hits today Print electronics on plastic Vimeo redesign Google+ allows pseudonyms New hotel search options on Google Priceline kills Negotiator Subscribe:  iTunes (MP3)iTunes (320x180)iTunes (HD)RSS (MP3)RSS (320x180)RSS HD

New CEO at BlackBerry maker

Popular file-sharing site FileSonic limits use after the MegaUpload arrests, Obama uses Google+ Hangout, and Research In Motion's co-CEOs resign to make way for a new leader.

Links from Monday's episode of Loaded:

New CEO at RIM FileSonic limits sharing LG X3 details revealed Analyst: Apple sold 350,000 textbooks Obama using Google+ Hangout U.S. tablet owners doubled Subscribe:  iTunes (MP3)iTunes (320x180)iTunes (HD)RSS (MP3)RSS (320x180)RSS HD