Gizmodo: podcasts

iPhone 3.0 Lifts 10MB Over-the-Air Download Cap For Podcasts

John Herrman — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 05:50:34 EDT

This could easily get snuffed out before release, but OS 3.0 beta users can download >10MB podcasts over 3G. An annoying catch: the 10MB limit is still in place for the app store.

The change, discovered by Macrumors forums user getinline1, preempts a dissonance that I wondered about during the Keynote: How could Apple/AT&T/everyotheriPhonecarrierintheworld justify a 10MB cap on downloads when they're allowing continuous video streams in apps? They couldn't, I guess, and it's great news for podcast listeners, who will no longer be forced to endure the daily info-nugget podcasts that exlusively inhabit the sub-10MB corners of the iTunes store. [Macrumors —Thanks, Jeremy!]

Stephen Fry Expands his Online Life with "Podgrams"

Kit Eaton — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 06:18:06 EST

Gadget-loving actor Stephen Fry has added podcasting to his digital repertoire, though in quintessential Fry style he's dubbing them "podgrams." Issue one is out on his site now, detailing his recent arm-breaking disaster. We hope it heals soon Stephen, so that in future podgrams we can hear more of your thoughts on cool new gadgets! [StephenFry.com]

Coolness Roundup: Cellphone Pen, the Inside Story

Mon, 12 Nov 2007 12:45:00 EST

It's a busy episode with the Gurus of Cool covering everything from new hard drives for TiVo, free software for TiVo2Go, the HD DVD race heating up, a really big monitor and the inside scoop about that pen that's really a cellphone. All this, plus the Rapid Fire Roundup of Cool Products. [Free Podcast at Coolness Roundup or at the iTunes Store]

Coolness Roundup on Sirius: Talking EV-DO and More

Charlie White — Thu, 18 Jan 2007 14:00:00 EST

The weekly version of Coolness Roundup takes to the airwaves on Sirius Satellite Radio again tonight, where Stephen Schleicher of Major Spoilers and Gizmodo's Charlie White talk about that world-changing EV-DO. This connectivity-everywhere technology lets you use your laptop or cellphone to hook up to the Internet wherever you are. Plus, the duo sprints through their patented Rapid Fire Roundup® of Cool Products they've seen during the week.

It's tonight (actually tomorrow morning) on Sirius Stars 102 at 12:30AM Pacific Time on Sirius Satellite Radio, or you can listen to the podcast version of the broadcast here, or check out the daily podcast here.

Show Notes [Coolness Roundup]

Zune Website Podcast Downloads: Almost

Charlie White — Thu, 18 Jan 2007 09:31:14 EST

The Microsoft Zune website still doesn't have podcast support that's as good as iTunes, but the Zune nation does seem to be limping toward easier podcast downloads. Take a look at its "Pass It On" page, and if you follow the NPR Podcasts link and click on a podcast within, you'll see a button labeled "download to Zune".

Zune still doesn't have a huge aggregation of podcasts where you can click to subscribe to your choices, but at least it's a start. But how hard can it be to list podcasts and then let people click a simple button to subscribe to them? Is there a patent issue here? – Charlie White

Zune to have Podcast Support [Zune Info]

Upcoming Zune Features: Podcasts, Synchronized Lyrics

Jason Chen — Thu, 28 Dec 2006 14:21:14 EST

By using a resource hacker and looking inside the Zune software files on a PC, some curious Zune owners found a few possible upcoming upgrades to Microsoft's player. Among them, synchronized lyrics, podcast subscription, aspect ratio, plugins, syncing lyrics to the Zune, and mini-mode playback options.

Of course, not all of these may be implemented any time soon, or implemented at all. It's just an idea of what could come down the line from Microsoft. – Jason Chen

Resource Hacking [Zune Scene via Zunerama]

NYC MTA Launches Podcast, Huh?

Travis Hudson — Tue, 08 Aug 2006 17:27:05 EDT

Sure, we've heard of some pretty whacky podcasts out there, but this one may take the cake. Reader Nick sent us this photo of a promotional poster for TransitTrax, the New York City Metropolitan Transit Authority podcast. According to the picture the podcast provides service advisories, MetroCard promos, safety tips, etiquette tips, news and construction updates. What the hell, man? Thanks, Nick – Travis Hudson

BlogTalkRadio: Live Talk Podcasting is Here

Charlie White — Tue, 25 Jul 2006 12:18:04 EDT

One of the weaknesses of podcasts has now been eliminated with BlogTalkRadio, a hosting service that lets podcasters broadcast live over the Interwebs, accepting live callers or instant messages while on the air. The talk service allows podcasters to have up to five people (including the host) on a phone line at once, which all runs through the BlogTalkRadio site. Listeners can receive the podcasts on an ordinary Windows Media Player, unlike TalkShoe, a previously-announced live podcasting model using a proprietary player.

What's the catch? Well, BlogTalkRadio inserts contextual advertising, that is, advertising similar to Google's ads which theoretically have something to do with the content. But the good news is that ad revenues are split 50-50 with the podcasters. Could this be the dawning of the live talk podcast? – Charlie White

Product page [BlogTalkRadio, via TechCrunch]

ChannelGuide360: Video Podcasts for the 360

johnb — Wed, 29 Mar 2006 15:24:33 EST

I guess today is special interest website day. We received a note about this interesting little site that lists WMV feeds that you can stream using Windows MCE on a PC. While the process—and the site—is a little convoluted, it's nice to know there's someone out there looking out for us.

Website [ChannelGuide360]

Playboy "Bodcasts" Available

Travis Hudson — Tue, 06 Dec 2005 19:02:24 EST

Playboy is jumping on the podcast bandwagon by offering up their new "Bodcast" daily video podcasts.

These Bodcasts will be available through the Playboy website and will feature video of Playmates, the joke of the day, commentary from ole' Hugh, and advice from the gals. The Bodcasts are free as long as you sign up for the Playboy newsletter. Bodcasts. HA! Get it? Oh Hugh, you are SO funny—am I still banned from the mansion? I promise not to hide webcams in the toilet again.

Playboy Begins Video "Bodcasts" [Designtechnica]
Playboy Bodcast (Here be scantily-clad women not suitable for your work environment)

Pod2Mob - A Little Hunk of Code that Makes Your Mobile a Podcasting Machine

johnb — Mon, 22 Aug 2005 20:05:20 EDT

Not massively compelling but a nice little hack. Pod2Mob has created a system for turning podcasts to files that are playable through a mobile applet on almost any phone. Considering most phones have pretty crappy audio playback and no one in the US listens to music on their phones—yet—it's a great way to become an early, early adopter.

Product Page [Pod2Mob]

PSP Web Browser Can Download Podcasts

johnb — Wed, 27 Jul 2005 18:30:07 EDT

Some ninjas at Davesipaq have figured out how to get the PSP to download podcasts—or blogcasts, if you're crazy. Not much too it, but the principle is pretty exciting.

The PSP treats the podcast just like an audio file, which we'd assume it would do anyway. But the podcast even includes the podcast image and a few other goodies.

Got a Sony PSP use it now to capture Podcasts [DavesiPaq]

It's Not a Podcast. It's a BLOGCast

johnb — Mon, 25 Jul 2005 13:59:49 EDT

This came out last week but warrants mention. Apparently in the halls of Redmond it is forbidden to speak the word "podcast." It is, in fact, a "blogcast" and this "pod" thing is just clouding the issue. I mean the iPod and iTunes are not the only media combo out there. They're just the best selling, best designed, and most intuitive media combo out there and Microsoft products can also be used to play back audio files and even, on occasion, allow you to purchase music from services such as "Rhapsodyster" and "MomomediaJukebox.net." So it's a blogcast. Windows will un-register itself if you attempt to use podcast again.

Shhhh, don't say the p-word! [News.com via Mozongo]

UPDATE - This is probably an urban legend, but who cares.