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Engadget Eurocast 016 - 02.22.13
If podcasts were cookies -- or as our hosts say, biscuits -- this week's would be an Oreo. Two strong, independent, yet wonderfully united sections. The first part of the experience is firm, trustworthy yet exciting, before giving way to a soft, sugary, all american finale. Glass of milk optional. Hosts: Dan Cooper, Mat Smith Guest: Ben Gilbert Producer: James TrewHear the Podcast
Engadget Eurocast 015 - 02.13.13
Mat defines himself as a gamer, Sharif's high on 4G in Brent Cross, and Dan... well that'd be telling. But if you really want to know, you're in the right place. There's also a well stocked buffet of tech news for you to fill your plate from. Just don't eat the vol-au-vents, not until you know where Dan's been. Hosts: Dan Cooper, Mat Smith, Sharif Sakr Producer: James TrewHear the Podcast
Engadget Eurocast 014 - 02.06.13
This podcast isn't brought to you by anyone. Well, by that we mean large cereal brands, or fancy trainer companies. It is, however, bought to you by Dan, James and Mat from the Euro crew. Enjoy. Hosts: Dan Cooper, Mat Smith, James Trew Producer: James Trew Hear the Podcast
Engadget Eurocast 013 - 02.01.13
BlackBerry and Nokia rule the roost this week, just like the good 'ol days (depending who you ask). That's not to say it's all about the old guard though, with Vine blossoming and Ubuntu taking a stab at the whole mobile OS thing too. All of the above is on the menu for this week's Eurocast, all you have to do is grab your takeaway from the delivery options below. Hosts: Dan Cooper, Mat Smith, Steve Dent, Sharif Sakr Producer: James Trew Hear the Podcast
Engadget Eurocast 012 - 01.22.13
It was a long journey back from CES -- mainly because Jamie left his house keys in Vegas -- but, nonetheless, we're back. In this episode, we'll hear more about Dan's questionable choice of friends, and Mat plays industry analyst while lovingly berating poor Jamie. All that and, of course, the EU-related tech news that caught our attention during the past two weeks. You might want to use headphones for this one. Hosts: Dan Cooper, Mat Smith, Jamie Rigg Producer: Joe Pollicino Hear the Podcast
Engadget Eurocast 011 - 1.11.13 CES special
While we're up and podcasting, the rest of Europe is (or at least in the large part, should be) in bed. That's doesn't deter the crew from convening on stage, and giving its take on CES so far. Everything runs smoothly until our US counterparts -- jealous of course -- want a slice of the action... Hosts: Dan Cooper, Steve Dent, Mat Smith, James Trew, Jamie Rigg Guests: (Official) Joseph Volpe, Ben Gilbert. (Unofficial) Terrence O'Brien, Brian Heater, Michael Gorman Producer: James Trew Hear the Podcast
Engadget Eurocast 010 - 12.25.12 Holiday Special
Christmas day, and while the US is still tucked up in bed, awaiting Santa's visit, the euro-crew are already up and about, donning knitted jumpers with one hand in the chocolate tin, the other brandishing (the third) sherry. This year, to save you from tears, we recorded you something special. Merry Christmas from the Eurocast. Hosts: Dan Cooper, Steve Dent, Mat Smith, Sharif Sakr, James Trew, Jamie Rigg Producer: James Trew Hear the Podcast
Engadget Eurocast 009 - 12.20.12
You will always find Mat in the kitchen at parties. Just not on Instagram. Sharif will be on the fence about Tegra 4. Steve's usually perusing the Raspberry Pi app store. While Dan will be found waiting (a long time) for Comet to open. You'll also find them all on this week's Eurocast. Why not join them? Hosts: Dan Cooper, Steve Dent, Mat Smith, Sharif Sakr Producer: James Trew Hear the Podcast
Engadget Eurocast 008 - 12.13.12
As 2012 starts to properly wind down, CES looms large. Of course, we're okay with that, given our role as official online news source an' all. But before all of that, there's still a few loose ends for the Euro crew to tie up. Whether it's the year's top Google hits, or Dan's -- now famous -- feet, it's all here. It's all Eurocast. Hosts: Dan Cooper, Steve Dent, Mat Smith Producer: James Trew 01:06 - Official Tech news Source of the CEA 04:55 - Nokia Lumia 620 hands-on: $249 for Windows Phone 8 10:43 - Gabe Newell hints at possible 'turnkey' Valve living room system, sees others following suit 17:23 - Gigabyte X11 review: slim and powerful but not without flaws 22:05 - Google Zeitgeist reveals the UK's biggest search terms of 2012 24:10 - The year on Twitter: from the ocean floor to Mars, tragedy to triumph 26:25 - Withings WS-30 WiFi bathroom scale hands-on Hear the Podcast
Engadget Eurocast 007 - 12.07.2012
The Euro team are back, and very much in fine fettle. Dan knows what your gran is getting you for Christmas, Steve espouses the virtue of free online content, James reminisces about his very first text message and Sharif turns things philosophical. It's very definitely the return of the Eurocast. Hosts: Dan Cooper, James Trew, Steve Dent, Sharif Sakr Producer: James Trew 00:50 - Apple iMac review (2012) 08:44 - News Corporation shutters The Daily tablet newspaper as of December 15th 14:50 - Twenty years after the birth of SMS, its creator consents to a text-only interview 20:19 - Microsoft confirms Surface with Windows 8 Pro pricing: starting at $899 for 64GB version, shipping in January 23:46 - 40 million Windows 8 licenses sold in a month; meanwhile, mum's the word on Surface sales 26:42 - Will.i.am launches pricey i.am+ camera add-ons for iPhone, we go hands on (video) 33:21 - Nintendo Wii mini leaks early at Best Buy Canada with December 7th release date 36:28 - GAME sells Steam vouchers in its UK stores, sees no dramatic tension in that whatsoever Hear the Podcast
Engadget Eurocast 006 - 11.22.2012
It's "back to basics" week here at Eurocast Towers, with the rest of the team ill, undergoing surgery or continent hopping, it's left to Dan and Jamie to hash out the week's biggest technology stories. Unfortunately, that's mostly centered around EE, charitable giving and that beautiful moment where Sony sees where it's been going wrong all this time. Hosts: Dan Cooper, Jamie Rigg Producer: James Trew, Dan Cooper 01:25 - EE unveils 4G sim-only plans: 5GB max of LTE zip for £36 per month 04:44 - EE strikes deal with Virgin Media to give its customers free tube WiFi in 2013 08:00 - The People's Operator launches in the UK -- a charitable MVNO for data haters 11:45 - Sony promises top-end handset to compete with GS III and iPhone, implies its existing flagship doesn't 16:00 - Intel CEO Paul Otellini to step down in May, leaves a legacy of x86 dominance Hear the Podcast
Engadget Eurocast 005 - 11.15.2012
Technology, it's a wonderful thing. Who would have thought we'd ever see magic cameras that let you play games and send your photos around the world in a heartbeat. Well, that future is here, and in this week's Eurocast, Sharif gives us the low down. Meanwhile James wants a better Photo Sphere, and the Queen of England gets a Nokia 820 courtesy of Jamie. Hosts: James Trew, Jamie Rigg, Sharif Sakr Producer: James Trew 00:34 - Samsung Galaxy Camera review: a 21x compact shooter brought to life by Android 08:54 - Nokia Lumia 820 review: a less expensive option for the Windows Phone crowd 16:37 - Google Music comes to Europe November 13, brings Google Music match, too 27:27 - Android 4.2 update for Nexus 4 and Nexus 10 adds lock screen widgets and multi-user support 33:10 - Samsung's Galaxy Note 10.1 is fit for a queen -- The Queen, in fact Hear the podcast
Engadget Eurocast 004 - 11.08.2012
Nokia's new Lumia 920 gets the Mat treatment, Steve presses Nikon's buttons (in Sharif's absence), and Jamie pours one out for MSN messenger. All the while, Dan wants to help Apple to re-write its apology to Samsung. That's what's coming up this on this week's Eurocast, all woven together with intoxicated karaoke and awkward internet friendships. Hosts: Dan Cooper, Steve Dent, Jamie Rigg, Mat Smith Producer: James Trew 01:20 - Nokia Lumia 920 review: Windows Phone 8 and (a little bit of) camera magic 07:25 - Nikon reveals D5200 SLR with D7000-taunting specs: 24MP sensor, 39-point AF, wireless port 12:40 - Nexus 4 review / Nexus 10 review 22:35 - European Commission clears 2GHz bands for LTE use by 2014, claims 4G pipes wider than the US 27:22 - Microsoft to retire Messenger, begins migration to Skype 34:49 - Apple issues Samsung 'did not copy statement' / Apple issues revised Samsung 'did not copy statement' Hear the podcast
Engadget Eurocast 003 - 11.01.2012
If you're wondering what that noise is, it's the sound of the week straining under the weight of all the big technology news. Google delivers new hardware, Microsoft launches not one, but two operating systems -- inspiring Sharif to start a diary -- while 4G goes live in the UK. Except at Mat's house (it's back on now). That's a lot of action in just seven days, but without hurricane Sandy to worry about, the Eurocast could focus on the important business of bringing you these stories over a nice cup of tea and a Halloween-themed fondant fancy. We suggest you get comfortable, too, then head south to listen in. Hosts: Dan Cooper, Sharif Sakr, Mat Smith Producer: James Trew 00:20 - Nexus 4 09:30 - Nexus 10 and Nexus 7 gets discounted to $199 17:38 - Windows 8 review / Sharif's Upgrade Diary 28:32 - Windows Phone 8 review 37:01 - EE switches on 4G in 11 UK cities, offers fiber broadband to 11 million sites and opens 700 stores 41:00 - Apple executive shakeup: Scott Forstall and John Browett are leaving the company Hear the podcast
Engadget Eurocast 002 - 10.25.2012
New week, new set of high profile product releases and service details. As you might have heard, Apple launched a new tablet, Microsoft's Surface and Windows 8 finally see the cold light of day, and Dan wants more data, but isn't sure if he wants to pay so much for it. Also on the agenda is the latest in 3D printing, the financial woes of a mobile giant, and a curious punishment dished out after a patent dispute ruling. Another seven days in the world of the Engadget Eurocast it is then. Hosts: Dan Cooper, James Trew, Mat Smith Producer: James Trew 00:32 - Apple announces 7.9-inch iPad mini with a 1,024 x 768 display, A5 CPU and optional LTE for $329 07:24 - Microsoft Surface with Windows RT review 17:09 - EE details UK 4G pricing: Unlimited calls, texts and 500MB of data starts at £36 25:46 - Virgin Media extends free tube WiFi for all until 2013 28:00 - Formlabs FORM 1 high-resolution 3D printer spotted in the wild, we go eyes on 32:32 - Apple loses out in UK tablet design case against Samsung 34:34 - Nokia's Q3 2012: $9.4 billion in sales, 2.9 million Lumias sold and losses trimmed to $754 million Hear the podcast
Engadget Eurocast 001 - 10.18.2012
For years now, the Engadget podcast has valiantly chewed over the week's technology news for your listening pleasure. But, if you live on the wrong side of the pond, use your fork with the other hand, or just have a keen interest in tech stories from the old world then this one is for you. It is with great pleasure that we introduce the inaugural Engadget Eurocast. In this edition we look at Samsung's subdued Galaxy S III mini launch, Amazon's Paperwhite hitting UK shores, and quickly mull over the Xbox's latest Dashboard update -- among other things. We're not excluding our American / world listeners, of course. If you ever wondered what a podcast might sound like if voiced by Bond villains (and a Canadian), then here's your answer. Hosts: Dan Cooper, Sharif Sakr, Steve Dent Producer: James Trew 00:45 - Samsung Galaxy S III mini pops up, we go hands-on (video) 06:30 - Samsung Galaxy Note II review 08:05 - ASUS PadFone 2 to hit European and Asian markets before end of December 15:01 - Amazon's Kindle Paperwhite coming to the UK on October 25th, starting at £109 21:46 - Microsoft puts a price on Surface RT: starts at $499, or $599 with Touch Cover 26:13 - PSA: Xbox 360 Fall Dashboard update rolling out today 29:54 - Felix Baumgarter breaks YouTube record as 8 million viewers watch his space jump Hear the podcast
