Skip to main content
  1. Home
  2. Podcasts

Podcasts

facebook live audio fb

Facebook has radio in its sights with launch of Live Audio broadcasts

Facebook is expanding the ways users can broadcast live with the introduction of Facebook: Live Audio, with launch partners including the BBC and LBC.
close to the metal back school pc ctm full

Close to the Metal Ep. 26: Oculus Touch live review

Oculus Touch is here, just in time for the holidays. It adds much needed motion controls to the Rift headset, but is it a step up from the Vive?
According to rumors, the iPhone X may be discontinued this summer, we'll take a first look at the Galaxy S9. Also, 50 Cent is beyond wealthy in bitcoins, the Amazon Go Store goes public and the dream a robot to bring you a beer, may finally be a reality.

Trends with Benefits: Star Wars meets Columbia & Amazon’s Alexa hits Vegas

Rogue One: A Star Wars Story hits theaters the weekend, and you can look like a rebel fighter with Columbia Sportswear's line of Rogue One Rebel clothing. Also, if you're staying at the Wynn in Vegas, you might be rooming with Amazon's Alexa.
close to the metal back school pc ctm full

Close to the Metal Ep. 25: The best and worst of computing in 2016

2016 was one heck of year. Thankfully, for PC enthusiasts, the good largely outweighed the bad. We discuss what impressed us, and what disappointed us.
According to rumors, the iPhone X may be discontinued this summer, we'll take a first look at the Galaxy S9. Also, 50 Cent is beyond wealthy in bitcoins, the Amazon Go Store goes public and the dream a robot to bring you a beer, may finally be a reality.

Trends with Benefits: Amazon unveils convenience stores, Samsung may drop the headphone jack

tinder podcast

Tinder’s first podcast is here to help you navigate the world of online dating

Tinder is launching its first branded podcast, "DTR" (short for "Define the Relationship"), which will be dedicated to online dating advice.
close to the metal back school pc ctm full

Close to the Metal Ep. 24: What can you do about a bad console-to-PC port?

The PC is by far the most powerful platform for modern gaming, but its technical greatness is often held back by poor console-to-PC ports.
between the streams

Between the Streams: ‘Rogue One’ takes over Twitter, ‘Mummy’ teaser, Netflix untethered

This week: The month of Rogue One, Tom Cruise's The Mummy teaser, Netflix's new offline adventure, new Star Trek Discovery casting, and much more.
According to rumors, the iPhone X may be discontinued this summer, we'll take a first look at the Galaxy S9. Also, 50 Cent is beyond wealthy in bitcoins, the Amazon Go Store goes public and the dream a robot to bring you a beer, may finally be a reality.

Trends with Benefits: Netflix lets you watch offline, Apple plans to map with drones

Netflix will finally allow users to download shows to watch offline, but there's a catch. On this week's podcast, we'll be diving into that.
close to the metal back school pc ctm full

Close to the Metal Ep. 23: You should buy a monitor this holiday season

The holiday shopping season means hot sales, and this year there's a particular category of hardware the stands out. Monitors.
close to the metal back school pc ctm full

Close to the Metal Ep. 22: Apple MacBook Pro live review

Apple's MacBook Pro has finally received an update, but it's expensive. Is it worth the upgrade? We go in-depth on this week's Close to the Metal podcast.
between the streams

Between the Streams: ‘Fantastic Beasts,’ ‘Beauty and the Beast,’ the best movie theater ever

Topics this week include Fantastic Beasts, Beauty and the Beast's new trailer, Thanksgiving day movie picks, Westworld season 2, and much more!
According to rumors, the iPhone X may be discontinued this summer, we'll take a first look at the Galaxy S9. Also, 50 Cent is beyond wealthy in bitcoins, the Amazon Go Store goes public and the dream a robot to bring you a beer, may finally be a reality.

Trends with Benefits: The Facebook fake news fallout and what to look for on Black Friday

close to the metal back school pc ctm full

Close to the Metal Ep. 21: Whoa, 2-in-1s are suddenly good

between the streams

Between the Streams: ‘Arrival’ blows minds, ‘Curb’ Returns, ‘Valerian’ goes ‘Fifth Element’

This week: Arrival touches down, Star Wars Rogue One international trailer debuts, Pacific Rim sequel gets a name, Valerian goes Fifth Element, and more.
According to rumors, the iPhone X may be discontinued this summer, we'll take a first look at the Galaxy S9. Also, 50 Cent is beyond wealthy in bitcoins, the Amazon Go Store goes public and the dream a robot to bring you a beer, may finally be a reality.

Trends with Benefits: Google Daydream VR challenges Samsung, also Snapchat Sunglasses?

close to the metal back school pc ctm full

Close to the Metal Ep. 20: What do you get from a $10 gaming mouse?

Gaming mice are know to be expensive, yet the Amazon.com best-selling list is dominated by super-cheap, $10 gaming mice. Are they worth considering?
between the streams

Between the Streams: Epic ‘Doctor Strange’ ‘Hacksaw Ridge’ rolls, ‘Wonder Woman’ trailer

This week: Why Doctor Strange has us stoked about Marvel's third phase, an epic Wonder Woman trailer, fantastic box office bounty, and so much more.
According to rumors, the iPhone X may be discontinued this summer, we'll take a first look at the Galaxy S9. Also, 50 Cent is beyond wealthy in bitcoins, the Amazon Go Store goes public and the dream a robot to bring you a beer, may finally be a reality.

Trends with Benefits: The Google Project Tango revolution, Uber gets an upgrade

close to the metal back school pc ctm full

Close to the Metal Ep. 19: The new MacBook Pro is revealed, but is it fast?

Apple has revealed all the details of the Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch and 15-inch, including what's inside. How do they stack up against Windows PCs?
between the streams

Between the Streams: Deadpool 2 shakeup, young Lando Calrissian, best horror movies

This week: The best horror flicks of all time, Deadpool 2's director shake-up, J.J. Abrams' God Particle, young Lando, and much more.
According to rumors, the iPhone X may be discontinued this summer, we'll take a first look at the Galaxy S9. Also, 50 Cent is beyond wealthy in bitcoins, the Amazon Go Store goes public and the dream a robot to bring you a beer, may finally be a reality.

Trends with Benefits: New Apple MacBooks, Microsoft unveils the Surface Studio

close to the metal back school pc ctm full

Close to the Metal Ep. 18: GTX 1050 and 1050 Ti live review

Nvidia's GTX 1050 and 1050 Ti are the company's new budget video cards, with prices as low as $110. Can you use these cards as an upgrade to your existing desktop?
between the streams

Between the Streams: ‘Logan’ gets deep, ‘Guardians’ stays light, ‘Black Mirror’ returns

This week: a poignant new trailer for Hugh Jackman's Logan, a lighthearted trailer for Guardians of the Galaxy Volume 2, and Black Mirror's return.
According to rumors, the iPhone X may be discontinued this summer, we'll take a first look at the Galaxy S9. Also, 50 Cent is beyond wealthy in bitcoins, the Amazon Go Store goes public and the dream a robot to bring you a beer, may finally be a reality.

Trends with Benefits: First look at the Nintendo Switch and Tesla goes all-in with autopilot

close to the metal back school pc ctm full

Close to the Metal Ep. 17: Can you really live with just one USB port?

Some of the best new laptops have just one or two USB Type-C ports. Can you really get by with one port, and if so, how?
between the streams

Between the Streams: ‘Rogue One’ analysis, a messy ‘Accountant,’ Roger Corman returns

This week, we'll cover the latest Star Wars Rogue One trailer, tell you if The Accountant is worth a look, and go into a mess of other news.
According to rumors, the iPhone X may be discontinued this summer, we'll take a first look at the Galaxy S9. Also, 50 Cent is beyond wealthy in bitcoins, the Amazon Go Store goes public and the dream a robot to bring you a beer, may finally be a reality.

Trends with Benefits: Note 7 owners get paid to stick with Samsung, Sony ships PlayStation VR

close to the metal back school pc ctm full

Close to the Metal Ep. 16: WD Blue SSD live review, and how fast should your SSD be?

In this week's episode we discuss Western Digital's first solid state drive, then dive into the surprisingly deep and complex market for solid state drives.
between the streams

Between the Streams: Logan’s last stand, ‘Iron Fist’ teaser, ‘Justice League’ sizzler

Today we'll be discussing the latest from Marvel and Netflix's epic superhero series, young Han Solo news, Wolverine 3 developments, and so much more!
According to rumors, the iPhone X may be discontinued this summer, we'll take a first look at the Galaxy S9. Also, 50 Cent is beyond wealthy in bitcoins, the Amazon Go Store goes public and the dream a robot to bring you a beer, may finally be a reality.

Trends with Benefits: Oculus Touch, self-lacing shoes, Google runs your life

close to the metal back school pc ctm full

Close to the Metal Ep. 15: 7th-Gen Intel Core and holiday laptops

Intel's 7th-gen Core processors are now appearing in laptops available online and in stores. How important is it to get the latest processor?
According to rumors, the iPhone X may be discontinued this summer, we'll take a first look at the Galaxy S9. Also, 50 Cent is beyond wealthy in bitcoins, the Amazon Go Store goes public and the dream a robot to bring you a beer, may finally be a reality.

Trends with Benefits: VR does Vegas, Musk eyes Mars, Samsung is blowing up

close to the metal back school pc ctm full

Close to the Metal Ep. 14: GTX 1060 review, and what’s up with video card prices?

We took a close look at a high-end GTX 1060 from Zotac. Though its performance was great, the price was hard to tolerate, given its increase over MSRP.