TechBusters #34: "Creatures from the Toxic Lagoon"

Hosts:
Matt Hecht (Official, Facebook, Vimeo)
Scott Bazzle (Official, Twitter, YouTube)
Debo Aderibigbe (Facebook)

Runtime: 43:17

NASA shocks the world (NOT) with the announcement of a new type of organism found here on Earth that could change how was search for organisms elsewhere.

The super secret X-37B isn't so secret anymore, and we like it that way.

WikiLeaks tries to keeps it head above water after pressure from multiple fronts.

The latest fad on Facebook regarding cartoon characters has Matt asking people "why"?

The U.S. Transportation Administration is making backup cameras mandatory on all new cars by 2014.

Lifehacker puts together a list of holiday gifts that are perfect for the DIYer.

Tech Picks: 

Matt - Rotated Google

Scott - Google Reader for Android

Debo - Adobe Photoshop Lightroom
            Iomega eGo Helium drive

Listen now:

TechBusters - Episode #34: "Creatures from the Toxic Lagoon"

TechBusters #33: "Gaga for Geek Gifts"

Hosts:
Matt Hecht (Official, Facebook, Vimeo)
Scott Bazzle (Official, Twitter, YouTube)
Debo Aderibigbe (Facebook)

Runtime: 43:17

Quite possibly the most beautiful footage of Aurora Borealis you've ever seen.

WikiLeaks makes enemies again with the release of 250,000 diplomatic documents.

A new high-speed interface called LightPeak could revolutionize how we move data between devices and networks.

Oracle wins a copyright case that raises the bar in legal damages.

Black Friday has come and gone, with very good sales across the board.

What does a geek want for the holidays?  This list may just give you an idea head start:

Camera lens mugs
Aliens Pulse Rifle
AT-AT
Tron Legacy game controller
Light-up Ghostbusters thingy
Personal bobbleheads
Harry Potter deluxe music set
StayPuft marshmallows
District 9 gun 

Tech Picks: 

Matt - 100 best movie spaceships
           Birth of a Meme 

Scott - Disney's "Tangled"

Debo - Adobe Photoshop Elements and the Neat Image filter

Listen now:

TechBusters - Episode #33: "Gaga for Geek Gifts"

TechBusters #32: "Binks Killed Grandma"

Hosts:
Matt Hecht (Official, Facebook, Vimeo)
Scott Bazzle (Official, Twitter, YouTube)
Debo Aderibigbe (Facebook)

Runtime: 46:05

NASA grabs an awesome picture of a fiery nebula.  S'mores, anyone?

A very clever artist gives the Angry Birds a more scientific appearance.

It's the public service announcement that all Star Wars parents should watch.  

Scott gives his impressions of Harry Potter and The Deathly Hallows.  No spoilers.

The airline industry grapples with the issues of security vs. privacy as new full body scanners and advanced pat-down techniques are implemented throughout the country.  We discuss the issue.

Black Friday quickly approaches, and we talk about what's hot this year in the areas of entertainment and high tech.

Tech Picks: 

Matt - Red and Jonny

Scott - Parcels Android app

Listen now:

TechBusters - Episode #32: "Binks Killed Grandma"

TechBusters #31: "Dream Girls from Outer Space"

Hosts:
Matt Hecht (Official, Facebook, Vimeo)
Scott Bazzle (Official, Twitter, YouTube)
Debo Aderibigbe (Facebook)

Runtime: 38:17

A magnificent shot of Space Station astronaut Tracy Caldwell Dyson viewing Earth from the observation window.

Many people have seen bizarre "rings" in the sky for decades.  Weather phenomenon or alien activity?  You be the judge.

A pile of LEGO and a little creativity create this awesome Master Chief helmet.

Scott gives his take on the new "Skyline" movie.  Thumbs up or thumbs down?

Microsoft's Kinect motion accessory sells over a million units in just ten days.  Will this enthusiasm last?

Facebook unveils a new messaging system that merges all its communications avenues into one seamless interface, as well as introducing the @facebook.com email address.  Could this be a rival to Gmail?

Tech Picks: 

Matt - Cowboys and Aliens

Scott - Avatar Special Collector's Edition

Listen now:

TechBusters - Episode #31: "Dream Girls from Outer Space"

TechBusters #30: "Is This Mid-Life?"

Hosts:
Matt Hecht (Official, Facebook, Vimeo)
Scott Bazzle (Official, Twitter, YouTube)
Debo Aderibigbe (Facebook)

Runtime: 52:16

Matt's rundown of interesting news includes a mini black hole on Earth, Pluto climbs the ranks, the Ewoks get revenge, and The Walking Dead gets more love.

Could Android 2.3 be the next version of Android?  The rumor mill begins.

With the popularity of the Kindle, Nook, and the iPad, the ebook world has become a billion dollar business.  Could it become the king of digital content?

It's a mini video game bonanza as we discuss the new Microsoft Kinect, Call of Duty Black Ops, and Rock Band 3.

HP and Oracle still seem to be butting heads, this time with CEOs that hide.

Tech Picks: 

Matt - TeamCoco.com

Scott - Industrial Light & Magic: Creating the Impossible

Debo - DP Review

TechBusters - Episode #30: "Is This Mid-Life?"