MyGeekWeek | tech blog/podcast covering topics that any geek would love » apple http://mygeekweek.com Geeks get together to talk about the most recent happenings in the world of geek. Sun, 17 Jan 2010 20:19:04 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 2008 Ken@MyGeekWeek.com (MyGeekWeek) Ken@MyGeekWeek.com (MyGeekWeek) Technology 1440 http://www.mygeekweek.com/bloglogo.jpg MyGeekWeek | tech blog/podcast covering topics that any geek would love » apple http://mygeekweek.com 144 144 MyGeekWeek Geeks get together to talk about the most recent happenings in the world of geek. Geek,Technology,Week,Video Games, Movies, Internet, News, TV MyGeekWeek MyGeekWeek Ken@MyGeekWeek.com no no Show – Episode 26 – TPN Weekly Baby! http://mygeekweek.com/2009/06/22/show-episode-26-tpn-weekly-baby/ http://mygeekweek.com/2009/06/22/show-episode-26-tpn-weekly-baby/#comments Tue, 23 Jun 2009 04:04:18 +0000 Jake http://mygeekweek.com/?p=457 Hey Folks.  I am Jake Barnett, host of MyGeekWeek.  I will be hosting TPN Weekly Episode 10 for your listening pleasure!  For this episode, we have done our standard format of a show, it is slightly longer than most other TPN Weekly shows so far.

Please checkout all of the other TPN Weekly shows over at Tech Podcast Network.

There was some slight issues with Mike’s mic at times but it fades away later in the show, so bare with him on that one.

This week’s podcast is sponsored by GoToMeeting.com

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Show Notes:

PC VR Gun

Gamestop is ignorant

Municipal networks greenlighted?

EGM replaced by Maxim

Prototype review

Mike’s AT&T/Apple proposition

iPhone 3.0 review

Question: Who is your favorite geek of all time?

Thanks from our whole crew: Andrew, Ken, Mike and Myself.

]]> http://mygeekweek.com/2009/06/22/show-episode-26-tpn-weekly-baby/feed/ 0 74:36 Hey Folks.  I am Jake Barnett, host of MyGeekWeek.  I will be hosting TPN Weekly Episode 10 for your listening pleasure!  For this episode, we ... Hey Folks.  I am Jake Barnett, host of MyGeekWeek.  I will be hosting TPN Weekly Episode 10 for your listening pleasure!  For this episode, we have done our standard format of a show, it is slightly longer than most other TPN Weekly shows so far. Please checkout all of the other TPN Weekly shows over at Tech Podcast Network. There was some slight issues with Mike's mic at times but it fades away later in the show, so bare with him on that one. This week’s podcast is sponsored by GoToMeeting.com Try out this outstanding online meeting service absolutely free for 30 days at gotomeeting.com/techpodcasts NO CREDIT CARD REQUIRED! Show Notes: PC VR Gun iPhone 3G S speed Apple moves one million iPhone 3G S units in a weekend -- just in time for Steve's return Gamestop is ignorant Municipal networks greenlighted? FTC Cracking Down on Blogs EGM replaced by Maxim Google is big brother? Top 10 FireFox 3.5 Features Prototype review Mike's AT&T/Apple proposition iPhone 3.0 review Question: Who is your favorite geek of all time? Thanks from our whole crew: Andrew, Ken, Mike and Myself. Show MyGeekWeek no no Show – Episode 25 – Remotes ‘R Us http://mygeekweek.com/2009/06/09/show-episode-25-remotes-r-us/ http://mygeekweek.com/2009/06/09/show-episode-25-remotes-r-us/#comments Tue, 09 Jun 2009 12:32:42 +0000 Jake http://mygeekweek.com/?p=432 So this show was all about E3 and the iPhone 3GS. But most impressively, Mike did this whole show while driving, and we also have a new guest host, Cam O’Grady. Check out the show notes below the fold.

Show Notes:

Sherlock Holmes Trailer

Star Wars:  Old Republic E3

New Golden Sun DS

Beatles Rock Band

Super Mario Galaxy 2

Final Fantasy XIV

Wii Vitality

Team Ico’s Last Guardian

PSP Go

New Metroid

Red Steel 2

Sega Cart Racing

Metal Gear Solid: Rising

Real life Mecha

Starcraft 2 in 09

Sony Motion Controller

Question: If you had to come up with a new property for Lego to make a game out of, which would it be and why?

Question: If you were to buy an iPhone right now, would you get the 3G 8GB for $99, or the 3GS 16GB for $199 and why?

Question: What will the next OS be called for Mac?

]]> http://mygeekweek.com/2009/06/09/show-episode-25-remotes-r-us/feed/ 0 95:53 So this show was all about E3 and the iPhone 3GS. But most impressively, Mike did this whole show while driving, and we also have ... So this show was all about E3 and the iPhone 3GS. But most impressively, Mike did this whole show while driving, and we also have a new guest host, Cam O'Grady. Check out the show notes below the fold. Show Notes: Sherlock Holmes Trailer Safari 4 fastest browser ever Project Natal Left For Dead 2 and It's Protesters iPhone 3GS WWDC 2009 iPhone App Roundup AT&T Fails iPhone Users Once Again Apple announces "Find My iPhone" phone-locating service The Saboteur Zelda Teaser New Super Mario Bros. Media Center Fun Star Wars:  Old Republic E3 New Golden Sun DS Beatles Rock Band Super Mario Galaxy 2 Final Fantasy XIV Wii Vitality Team Ico's Last Guardian PSP Go New Metroid Red Steel 2 Sega Cart Racing Metal Gear Solid: Rising Real life Mecha Starcraft 2 in 09 Sony Motion Controller Question: If you had to come up with a new property for Lego to make a game out of, which would it be and why? Question: If you were to buy an iPhone right now, would you get the 3G 8GB for $99, or the 3GS 16GB for $199 and why? Question: What will the next OS be called for Mac? Show MyGeekWeek no no Show – Episode 21 – Onlive or Bust http://mygeekweek.com/2009/03/25/show-episode-21-onlive-or-bust/ http://mygeekweek.com/2009/03/25/show-episode-21-onlive-or-bust/#comments Thu, 26 Mar 2009 02:54:36 +0000 Jake http://mygeekweek.com/?p=391 With the GDC around the corner, we talk about a new hyped product/service called Onlive, we chat about everything from that to scamming iPods. Check out the show notes for more details.

Show Notes:

*UPDATE* iPhone sales 17 million (30 million with touch included)

New Service Aims To Replace Consoles With Cloud Gaming

Zeebo Console Gets Impressive Support

Cold Fusion breakthrough

Bounty Hunter Class Revealed

Bios Rootkit

New Microsoft DRM

Stephen Colbert has more stuff named after him

PC reliability ratings

Max Payne 3 announced

Scammer gets 9000 ipods

]]> http://mygeekweek.com/2009/03/25/show-episode-21-onlive-or-bust/feed/ 0 50:31 With the GDC around the corner, we talk about a new hyped product/service called Onlive, we chat about everything from that to scamming iPods. Check ... With the GDC around the corner, we talk about a new hyped product/service called Onlive, we chat about everything from that to scamming iPods. Check out the show notes for more details. Show Notes: *UPDATE* iPhone sales 17 million (30 million with touch included) New Service Aims To Replace Consoles With Cloud Gaming Zeebo Console Gets Impressive Support Cold Fusion breakthrough Bounty Hunter Class Revealed Bios Rootkit New Microsoft DRM Stephen Colbert has more stuff named after him PC reliability ratings Max Payne 3 announced Scammer gets 9000 ipods Show MyGeekWeek no no Show – Episode 20 – What’s this iPhone thing? http://mygeekweek.com/2009/03/19/show-episode-20-whats-this-iphone-thing/ http://mygeekweek.com/2009/03/19/show-episode-20-whats-this-iphone-thing/#comments Thu, 19 Mar 2009 17:15:35 +0000 Jake http://mygeekweek.com/?p=389 iPhone OS 3.0 was accouned and we talk about all the new features as well as our review of Watchmen and Resident Evil 5. Check out the show notes for more info on everything we talked about on this show.

Show Notes:

Sixth Sense Technology

Iphone 3.0

What Makes the Five Smart Phones Different

Dell adamo

Impact of 64bit on gaming

17 Million people stopped buying CD’s in 08′

Behemoth’s Upcoming Game

Project Sora Mass Hiring

*REVIEW* Watchmen

*REVIEW* Resident Evil 5

]]> http://mygeekweek.com/2009/03/19/show-episode-20-whats-this-iphone-thing/feed/ 1 75:03 iPhone OS 3.0 was accouned and we talk about all the new features as well as our review of Watchmen and Resident Evil 5. Check ... iPhone OS 3.0 was accouned and we talk about all the new features as well as our review of Watchmen and Resident Evil 5. Check out the show notes for more info on everything we talked about on this show. Show Notes: Sixth Sense Technology Iphone 3.0 What Makes the Five Smart Phones Different Dell adamo Impact of 64bit on gaming 17 Million people stopped buying CD's in 08' Behemoth's Upcoming Game Project Sora Mass Hiring *REVIEW* Watchmen *REVIEW* Resident Evil 5 Show MyGeekWeek no no Show – Episode 19 – Apple, Apple, Everywhere! http://mygeekweek.com/2009/03/06/show-episode-19-apple-apple-everywhere/ http://mygeekweek.com/2009/03/06/show-episode-19-apple-apple-everywhere/#comments Fri, 06 Mar 2009 18:15:06 +0000 Jake http://mygeekweek.com/?p=387 This weeks news and discussion sparks some interesting debates, defintily an episode not to be missed. We will be back in 2 weeks with many more things to talk about including a review of Watchmen.

Show Notes:

Ghost Busters 3

Terminator Salvation trailer

End of pirate bay trial

Halo 3 – 1 billion served

*REVIEW* – Late Night with Jimmy Fallon

iPhone controls 66% of mobile web usage

Tap Tap Revenge 2

Apple Updates Just About Everything

First Touch-Screen, Bendable E-Paper Developed

Worldwide Cellphone use hits 60%

]]> http://mygeekweek.com/2009/03/06/show-episode-19-apple-apple-everywhere/feed/ 0 93:36 This weeks news and discussion sparks some interesting debates, defintily an episode not to be missed. We will be back in 2 weeks with many ... This weeks news and discussion sparks some interesting debates, defintily an episode not to be missed. We will be back in 2 weeks with many more things to talk about including a review of Watchmen. Show Notes: Ghost Busters 3 Terminator Salvation trailer End of pirate bay trial Halo 3 - 1 billion served *REVIEW* - Late Night with Jimmy Fallon iPhone controls 66% of mobile web usage Tap Tap Revenge 2 Apple Updates Just About Everything First Touch-Screen, Bendable E-Paper Developed Worldwide Cellphone use hits 60% Show MyGeekWeek no no Show – Episode 18 – We Didn’t Start the Fire http://mygeekweek.com/2009/02/25/show-episode-18-we-didnt-start-the-fire/ http://mygeekweek.com/2009/02/25/show-episode-18-we-didnt-start-the-fire/#comments Wed, 25 Feb 2009 16:39:34 +0000 Jake http://mygeekweek.com/?p=385 Even a fire alarm couldn’t stop us from bringing you more geek talk this week, we have a lot of reviews to talk about this week so strap in for some very intriguing conversation.

Show Notes:

Miss March

Dead Space:  Extraction

Kirby Creator’s New Thang

Xbox Live DOS

Square Enix & Eidos

Quake Live Open Beta

Adam Corolla Podcast

iPhone service costs dropping? – “yes”: “no”

Sinfest at Darkhorse

Apple Announces Safari 4 – The World’s Fastest & Most Innovative Browser
*REVIEW* – Street Fighter IV

*REVIEW* – Role Models

*REVIEW* – Choke

]]> http://mygeekweek.com/2009/02/25/show-episode-18-we-didnt-start-the-fire/feed/ 0 84:47 Even a fire alarm couldn't stop us from bringing you more geek talk this week, we have a lot of reviews to talk about this ... Even a fire alarm couldn't stop us from bringing you more geek talk this week, we have a lot of reviews to talk about this week so strap in for some very intriguing conversation. Show Notes: Miss March Dead Space:  Extraction Kirby Creator's New Thang Xbox Live DOS Square Enix & Eidos Quake Live Open Beta Adam Corolla Podcast iPhone service costs dropping? - "yes": "no" Sinfest at Darkhorse Apple Announces Safari 4 - The World's Fastest & Most Innovative Browser *REVIEW* - Street Fighter IV *REVIEW* - Role Models *REVIEW* - Choke Show MyGeekWeek no no Show – Episode 15 – NBC Does It Big http://mygeekweek.com/2009/02/04/show-episode-15-nbc-does-it-big/ http://mygeekweek.com/2009/02/04/show-episode-15-nbc-does-it-big/#comments Wed, 04 Feb 2009 05:54:40 +0000 Jake http://mygeekweek.com/?p=370 So here we are, post Superbowl, reflecting on what could have been. And per the usual we talk tech! Check the show noted for more info.

Show Notes

*REVIEW* Taken

Flash on iPhone seems likely

4th Resident Evil

*REVIEW* Chuck in 3D

*REVIEW* New Heroes

*REVIEW* Super bowl ads

Windows 7 editions

Fanboys this week

Nvidia Ion

New Iphone in June?

IBM Sequoia

New google earth

Apple Tablet

Sniffing and Cloning RFID’s

Korea still king of internet speeds

]]> http://mygeekweek.com/2009/02/04/show-episode-15-nbc-does-it-big/feed/ 0 56:03 So here we are, post Superbowl, reflecting on what could have been. And per the usual we talk tech! Check the show noted for more ... So here we are, post Superbowl, reflecting on what could have been. And per the usual we talk tech! Check the show noted for more info. Show Notes *REVIEW* Taken Flash on iPhone seems likely 4th Resident Evil *REVIEW* Chuck in 3D *REVIEW* New Heroes *REVIEW* Super bowl ads Windows 7 editions Fanboys this week Nvidia Ion New Iphone in June? IBM Sequoia New google earth Apple Tablet Sniffing and Cloning RFID's Korea still king of internet speeds Show MyGeekWeek no no Show – Episode 14 – Apple’s Up To It Again http://mygeekweek.com/2009/01/28/show-episode-14-apples-up-to-it-again/ http://mygeekweek.com/2009/01/28/show-episode-14-apples-up-to-it-again/#comments Wed, 28 Jan 2009 06:34:08 +0000 Jake http://mygeekweek.com/?p=366 From digital TV to multi-touch patents, MGW has it all for you this week. Click More for the Show notes. Leave us a comment about what you are doing for this years Superbowl!

Show Notes:

Economy benefits from file sharing

Amazon Launching Kindle 2?

WD releases 2TB drive

Iphone Killer?

Hands-on with projector phone

Apple gets multi-touch patent

REVIEW – Tales of Vesperia

REVIEW -  Skate 2

PSP2 stuff

Digital tv conversion pushed back 4 months

Teleportation?

Thriller musical

Gmail can be used offline

Starcraft Class at UC Berkeley

]]> http://mygeekweek.com/2009/01/28/show-episode-14-apples-up-to-it-again/feed/ 0 73:05 From digital TV to multi-touch patents, MGW has it all for you this week. Click More for the Show notes. Leave us a comment about ... From digital TV to multi-touch patents, MGW has it all for you this week. Click More for the Show notes. Leave us a comment about what you are doing for this years Superbowl! Show Notes: Economy benefits from file sharing Amazon Launching Kindle 2? WD releases 2TB drive Iphone Killer? Hands-on with projector phone Apple gets multi-touch patent REVIEW - Tales of Vesperia REVIEW -  Skate 2 PSP2 stuff Digital tv conversion pushed back 4 months Teleportation? Thriller musical Gmail can be used offline Starcraft Class at UC Berkeley Show MyGeekWeek no no Show – Episode 13 – First News of ’09 http://mygeekweek.com/2009/01/20/show-episode-13-first-news-of-09/ http://mygeekweek.com/2009/01/20/show-episode-13-first-news-of-09/#comments Tue, 20 Jan 2009 06:21:48 +0000 Jake http://mygeekweek.com/?p=349 After the wrap up of ’08 we get back into the swing of things. The crew has come together for yet another great episode where we speak our minds and read some news. If you wan’t any more info on the stories, check the show notes. Enjoy.

Show Notes:

Vista SP2 Coming Soon

No More Dollar Doublecheese.

Adobe’s Interactive Video-Object Manipulation

New user questions: pros/cons of copying a game to the hard drive in new xbox dash? What is a dongle?

Super big BluRAY!

Google Chrome Comes Out of Beta

Student uses xbox wireless controller to find stolen xbox

Sea Dragon

Metal Gear Solid, DDR on Iphone

Google Earth update

Most likely no new narnia or golden compass movies

Apple unveils all-new 17-inch MacBook Pro

Frankyln Trailer

Sony lost over a billion

WATCHMEN IS OK!

Street Fighter Movie

New Sonic

Netflix steaming comparison

Prototype 2 CheapTablet

]]> http://mygeekweek.com/2009/01/20/show-episode-13-first-news-of-09/feed/ 0 92:10 After the wrap up of '08 we get back into the swing of things. The crew has come together for yet another great episode where ... After the wrap up of '08 we get back into the swing of things. The crew has come together for yet another great episode where we speak our minds and read some news. If you wan't any more info on the stories, check the show notes. Enjoy. Show Notes: Vista SP2 Coming Soon No More Dollar Doublecheese. Adobe's Interactive Video-Object Manipulation New user questions: pros/cons of copying a game to the hard drive in new xbox dash? What is a dongle? Super big BluRAY! Google Chrome Comes Out of Beta Student uses xbox wireless controller to find stolen xbox Sea Dragon Metal Gear Solid, DDR on Iphone Google Earth update Most likely no new narnia or golden compass movies Apple unveils all-new 17-inch MacBook Pro Frankyln Trailer Sony lost over a billion WATCHMEN IS OK! Street Fighter Movie New Sonic Netflix steaming comparison Prototype 2 CheapTablet Blog MyGeekWeek no no Show – Episode 10 – Star Wars Trek http://mygeekweek.com/2008/11/24/show-episode-10-star-wars-trek/ http://mygeekweek.com/2008/11/24/show-episode-10-star-wars-trek/#comments Mon, 24 Nov 2008 15:02:10 +0000 Jake http://mygeekweek.com/?p=272 With our shows coming into the double digits we bring you an entertaining and fun time full of reviews and tech and geek talk. Enjoy.

For those of you using Itunes, you can get the latest podcast and all of the past ones via our iTunes feed.

Show Notes:

Retro Game Challenge (DS)

Jinni

YouTube Live

Review – Mortal Kombat vs DC Universe

Gmail Themes

Review – Left 4 Dead

Pushing Daisies cancled

WotLK sells 2.8 million copies in first 24 hours

Review – Everglide DKT Aluminum Gamer Keyboard

Star Trek Trailers

Adventureland

Question: Thanksgiving traditions question courtesy of William Piker

iPhone/touch 2.2 update / jailbroken

]]> http://mygeekweek.com/2008/11/24/show-episode-10-star-wars-trek/feed/ 0 74:10 With our shows coming into the double digits we bring you an entertaining and fun time full of reviews and tech and geek talk. Enjoy. For ... With our shows coming into the double digits we bring you an entertaining and fun time full of reviews and tech and geek talk. Enjoy. For those of you using Itunes, you can get the latest podcast and all of the past ones via our iTunes feed. Show Notes: Retro Game Challenge (DS) Jinni YouTube Live Review - Mortal Kombat vs DC Universe Gmail Themes Review - Left 4 Dead Pushing Daisies cancled WotLK sells 2.8 million copies in first 24 hours Review - Everglide DKT Aluminum Gamer Keyboard Star Trek Trailers Adventureland Question: Thanksgiving traditions question courtesy of William Piker iPhone/touch 2.2 update / jailbroken Show MyGeekWeek no no Show – Episode 5 – A New Hope http://mygeekweek.com/2008/10/20/show-episode-05-a-new-hope/ http://mygeekweek.com/2008/10/20/show-episode-05-a-new-hope/#comments Mon, 20 Oct 2008 23:31:35 +0000 Jake http://mygeekweek.com/?p=207

Mike, Kenny, Andrew and Jake are at it again! In their 5th installment of the world famous MyGeekWeek podcast. Let’s see what these kids are up to this time.

New Michigan ID

Homebrew Xbox Channel

Max Payne

New Macbooks

Little Big Planet Recall

Midway cancels two game licenses, nearly doubles projected Q3 loss

Digital Paintball

New games coming out tuesday – Fable II, Farcry II, Spiderman: Web of Shadows

Custom Cereal

XBLA arcade games must work on 14” crt

MGS4 on 360? ]]> http://mygeekweek.com/2008/10/20/show-episode-05-a-new-hope/feed/ 3 57:02 Mike, Kenny, Andrew and Jake are at it again! In their 5th installment of the world famous MyGeekWeek podcast. Let's see what these kids are ... Mike, Kenny, Andrew and Jake are at it again! In their 5th installment of the world famous MyGeekWeek podcast. Let's see what these kids are up to this time. New Michigan ID Homebrew Xbox Channel Max Payne New Macbooks Little Big Planet Recall Midway cancels two game licenses, nearly doubles projected Q3 loss Digital Paintball New games coming out tuesday – Fable II, Farcry II, Spiderman: Web of Shadows Custom Cereal XBLA arcade games must work on 14” crt MGS4 on 360? Show MyGeekWeek no no