Rumor Has It (MP3)

Rumor Has It: Next Xbox don't need no stinkin' Internet

cnetpodcast@gmail.com (CNET.com) — Tue, 14 May 2013 17:50:00 PDT

Recent Google-related rumors freak Karyne out, Amazon just loves a good gimmick, and the Xbox might not need an always-on Internet connection after all. Oh, and we say hi to an old friend.

Rumor Has It: Is Apple set to 'invent' the hybrid laptop?

cnetpodcast@gmail.com (CNET.com) — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 12:18:23 PDT

Can Apple change the face of the hybrid tablet/laptop market by adding one new feature?

Rumor Has It: Apple 'iTV' may require some bling

cnetpodcast@gmail.com (CNET.com) — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 12:36:15 PDT

The latest from the iTV rumor mill: accessorizing yourself in order to get the most out of the TV. We certainly hope not.

Rumor Has It: Apple getting serious about games?

cnetpodcast@gmail.com (CNET.com) — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 14:53:58 PDT

Rumors of the Facebook phone may finally be put to rest this week, Amazon's got a secret something going on, and Apple might debut new gaming hardware. Oh boy.

Rumor Has It: Google jumps aboard the smartwatch train

cnetpodcast@gmail.com (CNET.com) — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 14:35:55 PDT

Google seems to be feeling left out of the smartwatch revolution. Also this week, the next-gen Xbox continues to blow Karyne's mind, a $99 Kindle Fire is probably not on the horizon, and Google Play tweaks make co-host Lynn La feel warm and fuzzy inside.

Rumor Has It: Will the iPhone 5S be a killer?

cnetpodcast@gmail.com (CNET.com) — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 12:25:35 PDT

Also this week, guest co-host Eric Franklin helps decipher some awesome specs in the next Google phone, Panasonic might get out of the game it knows best, a new iPad Mini and Nexus 7 are on the horizon sporting some high-res goodness.

Rumor Has It: What we will (and won't) get in the Galaxy S4

cnetpodcast@gmail.com (CNET.com) — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 15:11:03 PDT

This week, we round up all the final rumors ahead of what will probably be the launch of Samsung's next flagship phone on Thursday. Will it come in colors? Is eye-tracking a thing? Guest co-host Casey Newton weighs in.

Rumor Has It: Time to preorder your Apple iWatch

cnetpodcast@gmail.com (CNET.com) — Wed, 13 Feb 2013 15:18:16 PST

This is Emily's last week on the show, so she leaves us with a few words of wisdom before she heads off into the sunset. Also this week, the Xbox 720 might require some ridiculousness, and Apple's iWatch could bend and snap.

Rumor Has It: Facebook wants you to be a stalker IRL

cnetpodcast@gmail.com (CNET.com) — Wed, 06 Feb 2013 15:28:58 PST

A rumored standalone Facebook app would broadcast your location to all your Facebook friends whether you are using it or not. Finally, stalking without all the hard work!

Rumor Has It: Will Apple go plastic for a low-cost iPhone?

cnetpodcast@gmail.com (CNET.com) — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 13:53:55 PST

The rumored less-expensive iPhone will be a cross between the iPhone 5, the iPod Touch, and the iPod Classic. Wait, isn't that what all iPhones are like anyway?

Rumor Has It: Signs point to PlayStation 4 at E3

cnetpodcast@gmail.com (CNET.com) — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 16:39:30 PST

Sony's vice president of home entertainment hints that an announcement about the next-generation console will be made at or before E3 in June.

Rumor Has It: Bringing back souvenirs from CES 2013

cnetpodcast@gmail.com (CNET.com) — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 13:32:18 PST

We round up the highlights, the lowlights, and everything in between from our journey around the show floor at the biggest tech conference of the year. Oh, and yes, we did get lost a couple times (obviously).

Rumor Has It: Who wouldn't wear an Apple iWatch?

cnetpodcast@gmail.com (CNET.com) — Thu, 03 Jan 2013 12:08:47 PST

We go over the biggest new rumors so far in 2013.

Rumor Has It: Biggest rumors to watch out for in 2013

cnetpodcast@gmail.com (CNET.com) — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 13:40:33 PST

Waiting for that Apple television or the iPhone 5S? Want to know when the next Xbox and PlayStation will be announced? We'll lay out our best guesses.

Rumor Has It: Microsoft Office finally coming to iOS in 2013

cnetpodcast@gmail.com (CNET.com) — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 13:37:50 PST

Nerds everywhere -- especially one gal in particular -- rejoice that we may get to use Word on the subway next year.

Rumor Has It: 'iRadio' could be music to Apple's ears

cnetpodcast@gmail.com (CNET.com) — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 12:39:13 PST

This week we revisit Apple streaming-music rumors.

Rumor Has It: Will Disney force the return of a Jedi?

cnetpodcast@gmail.com (CNET.com) — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 11:43:00 PST

Disney's upcoming "Star Wars" film could make fans everywhere go to the Dark Side. Think it will happen?

Rumor Has It: Blooper reel 2012

cnetpodcast@gmail.com (CNET.com) — Wed, 21 Nov 2012 09:11:21 PST

This Thanksgiving, we're thankful these clips never aired...until now.

Rumor Has It: We'd take an iTV over an iPhone 5S any day

cnetpodcast@gmail.com (CNET.com) — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 13:48:45 PST

We don't even know what the iTV is, and we'd still rather have that than an iPhone 5S. Luckily (unluckily?) for us, Apple might be releasing both next year.

Rumor Has It: Xbox gaming tablet Microsoft's missing link?

cnetpodcast@gmail.com (CNET.com) — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 14:30:58 PST

Could Microsoft complete its revitalization by adding a gaming tablet to its lineup? Karyne is breathing into a bag with excitement.

Rumor Has It: Google to send you a couple cold beers?

cnetpodcast@gmail.com (CNET.com) — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 14:00:47 PDT

A rumor is going around that Google plans to invade the bike messenger's turf with a new "same-day" delivery service.

Rumor Has It: Google's secret plan -- a $99 tablet?

cnetpodcast@gmail.com (CNET.com) — Thu, 25 Oct 2012 12:52:16 PDT

This week we explore whether Google plans to offer a cheap tablet with one big trade-off.

Rumor Has It: Is Apple's next bright idea a colorful iPad Mini?

cnetpodcast@gmail.com (CNET.com) — Wed, 17 Oct 2012 12:26:27 PDT

This week, we ask: "If you were a color, what color would you be?" Metallic blue? Or iPod Shuffle purple? Also, Sony might be making a Google Nexus phone and Apple might have a few computers on display next week.

Rumor Has It: The ultimate cable killer coming from Boxee?

cnetpodcast@gmail.com (CNET.com) — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 16:42:01 PDT

This week on the Internet's tech rumor roundup, we check out The Verge's hands-on pictures of what it claims is a new device from media-streamer Boxee.

Rumor Has It: T-minus two weeks to iPad Mini?

cnetpodcast@gmail.com (CNET.com) — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 14:53:58 PDT

The PlayStation 4 is probably coming to a home theater near you in 2014, Amazon wants to get you drunk, and the iPad Mini will shed its unicorn horn and become a full-fledged pony.

Rumor Has It: Will iOS 6 get a real Google Maps app soon (please)?

cnetpodcast@gmail.com (CNET.com) — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 11:55:54 PDT

Nintendo's Wii U is probably going to be region-locked, to nobody's surprise. Soon you may be able to wake your phone up by yelling at it, and Apple Mapgate 2012 has an effect on someone very near and dear to our hearts.

Rumor Has It: The next next big thing is almost here?

cnetpodcast@gmail.com (CNET.com) — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 14:39:03 PDT

In the wake of the iPhone 5 release, we tally up the rumor scorecard. Who should be very, very ashamed? You? All of us? Also, new rumors about Samsung and a Pandora-killer.

Rumor Has It: The anti-iPhone 5 episode

cnetpodcast@gmail.com (CNET.com) — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 15:04:56 PDT

We go against the grain this week and talk about everything but the iPhone 5.

Rumor Has It: iPhone 5 and iPad Mini, the Reckoning

cnetpodcast@gmail.com (CNET.com) — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 14:32:37 PDT

This is the last show before September 12, the day we expect Apple to announce its new phone -- and maybe an iPad Mini.

Rumor Has It: Apple TV to be your next cable box?

cnetpodcast@gmail.com (CNET.com) — Wed, 22 Aug 2012 16:00:28 PDT

The Internet is aflutter with speculation that the next Apple TV could double as a cable box.

Rumor Has It: $199 for Microsoft Surface tablet? Yes, please.

cnetpodcast@gmail.com (CNET.com) — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 14:00:19 PDT

Could Microsoft's new tablet undercut the iPad on price so much that the company takes a loss on every device?

Rumor Has It: Is the iPad Mini already in production?

cnetpodcast@gmail.com (CNET.com) — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 12:24:50 PDT

At least one of us hopes that it already is -- we have a Humiliation Day bet riding on this!

Rumor Has It: iPhone 5 isn't the only trick up Apple's sleeve

cnetpodcast@gmail.com (CNET.com) — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 16:18:03 PDT

According to reports, the company may have some aspirations in the social department. Get the biggest tech rumors this week, and vote on what will come true.

Rumor Has It: iPhone 5's annoying new 'feature'

cnetpodcast@gmail.com (CNET.com) — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 16:30:07 PDT

This week in rumor land, we up the iPhone 5 threat level to Orange. The "O" in orange stands for "OMG, it's really finally about to be released (everyone seems to think)."

Rumor Has It: iPhone 5, is that you? You look tall, thin (video)

cnetpodcast@gmail.com (CNET.com) — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 15:04:44 PDT

This week in rumor land, Barnes & Noble has a secret, an iPhone rumor is born every minute, and Microsoft finally realizes that nobody wants to pay $1 million for Windows 8.

Rumor Has It: Is Amazon crazy enough to make a smartphone? (video)

cnetpodcast@gmail.com (CNET.com) — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 11:02:37 PDT

This week in rumor land, Amazon may be ready to conquer the final frontier, the Samsung Galaxy Note may not be big enough, and is that a slimmer, cheaper PS3 we see on the horizon?

Rumor Has It: iPad Mini launching in October? (video)

cnetpodcast@gmail.com (CNET.com) — Tue, 03 Jul 2012 12:43:59 PDT

This week we discuss the Apple rumor that refuses to die. Also, will Facebook ruin the Internet with a "Want" button? And is one-thumb typing coming to Windows Phone 8?

Rumor Has It: Is the Kindle Fire 2 really dropping next month? (video)

cnetpodcast@gmail.com (CNET.com) — Wed, 27 Jun 2012 15:03:13 PDT

This week in rumor land, we wonder if Amazon is feeling the heat from Google's Nexus 7. Also, is Kinect coming to the car? Could BlackBerry out-pixel the iPhone's Retina Display?

Rumor Has It: New Xbox launch timed for 2013 holidays? (video)

cnetpodcast@gmail.com (CNET.com) — Wed, 20 Jun 2012 16:07:20 PDT

This week in rumor land, Emily Dreyfuss and Donald Bell wonder about new Kindle Fires, whether Samsung might drop the Android OS, and they don't mention the iPhone 5 once. Kidding!

Will the iPhone 5 have a bigger, 4-inch screen? (video)

cnetpodcast@gmail.com (CNET.com) — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 18:57:00 PDT

Introducing Rumor Has It, CNET's newest tech show, where we round up the week's hottest rumors. Play along as we vote on what the iPhone 5 will look like. Also, did Microsoft nearly buy Nokia? How much will the Nintendo Wii U cost? Find out.

Rumor Has It, Ep. 27: The fat lady sings for Rumor Has It (podcast)

cnetpodcast@gmail.com (CNET.com) — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 12:48:19 PDT

Well, here we are. After only 27 shows, it's time to say our goodbyes to the little podcast that could!

This has been a great run. We've had the best time rounding up the weeks and weeks of rumors (and trying to find stuff that's not Apple-related), …

Rumor Has It, Ep. 26: Last call for iPhone 5 rumors (podcast)

cnetpodcast@gmail.com (CNET.com) — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 12:22:38 PDT

Friends, geeks, countrymen, lend me your ears, for we have some important news: iPhone 5 may get a bigger Retina Display!

OK, OK, you got me; that isn't actually the big, bomb-dropping news. I'm stalling, but I'll just be brave and come out with it like a …

Rumor Has It, Ep. 25: We're just gonna wait for Windows 8 (podcast)

cnetpodcast@gmail.com (CNET.com) — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 14:31:39 PDT

Back on Episode 3, Emily was on vacation, and put all her faith and trust in Sharon Vaknin. We took a vote on whether Microsoft would reveal the next-generation Xbox at E3 2012 (Sharon said yes, I said no). Well this week, Microsoft told everyone not to expect a new Xbox anytime soon, …

Rumor Has It, Ep. 24: Google's gunning for iPad, with Asus' help (podcast)

cnetpodcast@gmail.com (CNET.com) — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 17:21:12 PDT

I am writing this blog post from under my desk, because I am too embarrassed to face my esteemed colleagues after the stunt we pulled today. We play the most embarrassing Internet video yet. Starring moi. I have been blushing a deep purple ever since, and because I may now …

Rumor Has It, Ep. 23: The iPad is so close, we can taste it (podcast)

cnetpodcast@gmail.com (CNET.com) — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 13:00:12 PST

We start out today's show with a very important message to all you copycats out there: give credit where credit is due! And that's all we have to say about that.

Whew! Tomorrow's iPad event means we can finally stop talking about the elusive iPad...3? Or maybe it's the iPad HD? Or maybe it's the iPad YouKnowYouWantOne? We'll find out tomorrow, where undoubtedly a million points will get on the board. And then we can finally put that baby to rest.

Also on today's show, we talk about something not Apple related (if you can believe it), play our Yay or Nay game (copyright, trademark, all rights reserved 2012), and count how many accents Emily whips out. (Our last count was nine.)…

Rumor Has It, Ep. 22: Is Google jealous of Siri? (podcast)

cnetpodcast@gmail.com (CNET.com) — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 14:32:29 PST

Apple's invite doesn't explicitly say "iPad 3," which leaves us surmising whether the tablet about to be unveiled mere feet from the CNET office will be--drum-roll not necessary--the iPad 2S!

Noooooooooooooooo!

But since the mere acknowledgment of an iPad announcement on March 7 makes me the loser …

Rumor Has It, Ep. 21: Why would you want a PS Vita OS phone? (podcast)

cnetpodcast@gmail.com (CNET.com) — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:46:49 PST

We finally put the celebratory Champagne away after last week's episode, just in time to bring you a ton of new rumors, hot off the rumor mill press.

Wouldn't that make our jobs so much easier? If there were an actual rumor mill press? Since there's not, …

Rumor Has It, Ep. 20: Break out the bubbly for iPad 3 rumors (podcast)

cnetpodcast@gmail.com (CNET.com) — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:26:52 PST

It's our 20th episode, which means we break out the expensive rose champagne from the bodega and celebrate in style.

Is it just us, or is the whole world full of chocolates and roses and wine and sunshine today in honor of our momentous achievement? It's like February …

Rumor Has It, Ep. 19: Amazon's brick-and-mortar black hole (podcast)

cnetpodcast@gmail.com (CNET.com) — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:23:24 PST

Today's episode blew our minds. And not just because it was Humiliation Day.

First Emily embarrassed herself by revealing her hidden talents; then she discovered her old lady cowboy voice; then Karyne did a "face mic," which is basically a face palm but using a mic; and …

Rumor Has It, Ep. 18: No, Samsung, we don't need a bigger Galaxy Tab (podcast)

cnetpodcast@gmail.com (CNET.com) — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 15:22:13 PST

To celebrate Mark Zuckerberg maybe possibly loosening his death grip on Facebook, Karyne and I give you a little Econ 101 lesson.

Kidding! No we don't. All I learned in Econ 101 was that there is apparently no such thing as a free lunch (then what was that pizza …