The Drill Down http://thedrilldown.com The official home for The Drill Down & Drill Bits podcasts Mon, 21 Jul 2008 12:30:45 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6 en © Radioactive Pictures admin@thedrilldown.com () admin@thedrilldown.com() 1440 technology,tech,web,internet,geek The Drill Down The podcast where we take a look at some of the week's most important events in tech and on the web, and how they affect us all. Andrew Sorcini No no http://thedrilldown.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/04/tddblue.jpg The Drill Down http://thedrilldown.com 144 144 © Radioactive Picturestechnology,tech,web,internet,geekTechnology/Tech Newscomments@thedrilldown.comAndrew Sorcini The Drill Down 050 - Soapboxin’ http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/thedrilldown/rss2/~3/341504988/ http://thedrilldown.com/2008/07/21/the-drill-down-050-soapboxin/#comments Mon, 21 Jul 2008 12:30:45 +0000 comments@thedrilldown.com (Andrew Sorcini) http://thedrilldown.com/?p=119 This week we talk about the sheer unbridled joy that is the iPhone App Store and some of the cool apps within. Then Muhammad rants about piracy, privacy and copyright infringement. Plus we check out the new “Watchmen” teaser trailer that gives Andy hope for humanity.

Show Links

Don’t mess with iPhone line waiters


iPhone 3G Jailbroken
10 Things the 3G iPhone is Still Missing
Apple finally sues unlicensed Macintosh cloner Psystar
Disgruntled engineer hijacks San Fransico computer Network
51 Things You Can’t See on Google Maps
Viacom, Google agree to mask 12TB of YouTube user data
Twitter Acquires Summize
Watchmen Teaser Trailer

]]> http://thedrilldown.com/2008/07/21/the-drill-down-050-soapboxin/feed/ 80:50 This week we talk about the sheer unbridled joy that is the iPhone App Store and some of the cool apps within. Then Muhammad rants ... This week we talk about the sheer unbridled joy that is the iPhone App Store and some of the cool apps within. Then Muhammad rants about piracy, privacy and copyright infringement. Plus we check out the new "Watchmen" teaser trailer that gives Andy hope for humanity. Show Links Don't mess with iPhone line waiters iPhone 3G Jailbroken 10 Things the 3G iPhone is Still Missing Apple finally sues unlicensed Macintosh cloner Psystar Disgruntled engineer hijacks San Fransico computer Network 51 Things You Can't See on Google Maps Viacom, Google agree to mask 12TB of YouTube user data Twitter Acquires Summize Watchmen Teaser Trailer Show,Notes,,The,Drill,Down admin@thedrilldown.com no No http://thedrilldown.com/2008/07/21/the-drill-down-050-soapboxin/http://m.podshow.com/media/14145/episodes/119277/thedrilldown-119277-07-20-2008.mp3 The Round Up 020: Watchmen and Dr. Horrible http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/thedrilldown/rss2/~3/341210631/ http://thedrilldown.com/2008/07/20/the-round-up-020-watchmen-and-dr-horrible/#comments Mon, 21 Jul 2008 04:33:11 +0000 comments@thedrilldown.com (Andrew Sorcini) http://thedrilldown.com/?p=120 Andy Sorcini aka Mr. Baby Man from The Drill Down and Greg Davies aka cGt2099 from Social Blend join forces for The Round Up - a short mini podcast focusing on some entertainment news, with a preview of what’s coming up in Social Blend and The Drill Down.

In the twentieth episode of The Round Up, Andy takes a look at the new teaser trailer for the long-awaited film Watchmen. Greg then plays a track from Joss Whedon’s Dr. Horrible’s Sing Along Blog called Brand New Day as performed by the living legend himself: Neil Patrick Harris!

Be sure to check out The Drill Down at http://www.thedrilldown.com/ - and you can listen to Social Blend at http://www.mixxingbowl.com/


Show Links:

Watchmen Official Trailer

Dr. Horrible’s Sing Along Blog

SlashFilmCast - featuring Kevin Smith reviewing the Dark Knight (July 21)

]]> http://thedrilldown.com/2008/07/20/the-round-up-020-watchmen-and-dr-horrible/feed/ 14:31 Andy Sorcini aka Mr. Baby Man from The Drill Down and Greg Davies aka cGt2099 from Social Blend join forces for The Round Up - ... Andy Sorcini aka Mr. Baby Man from The Drill Down and Greg Davies aka cGt2099 from Social Blend join forces for The Round Up - a short mini podcast focusing on some entertainment news, with a preview of whatrsquo;s coming up in Social Blend and The Drill Down. In the twentieth episode of The Round Up, Andy takes a look at the new teaser trailer for the long-awaited film Watchmen. Greg then plays a track from Joss Whedonrsquo;s Dr. Horriblersquo;s Sing Along Blog called Brand New Day as performed by the living legend himself: Neil Patrick Harris! Be sure to check out The Drill Down at http://www.thedrilldown.com/ - and you can listen to Social Blend at http://www.mixxingbowl.com/ Show Links: Watchmen Official Trailer Dr. Horriblersquo;s Sing Along Blog SlashFilmCast - featuring Kevin Smith reviewing the Dark Knight (July 21) Uncategorized admin@thedrilldown.com no No http://thedrilldown.com/2008/07/20/the-round-up-020-watchmen-and-dr-horrible/http://m.podshow.com/media/17191/episodes/119330/roundup-119330-07-20-2008.mp3 The Drill Down 049 - Monk Deported and Denied http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/thedrilldown/rss2/~3/335062805/ http://thedrilldown.com/2008/07/14/the-drill-down-049-monk-deported-and-denied/#comments Mon, 14 Jul 2008 12:30:36 +0000 comments@thedrilldown.com (Andrew Sorcini) http://thedrilldown.com/?p=117 This week we talk to Social Monk Tim Part, who’s been denied reentry to the US from Canada.

Later in the show we discuss the launch of the 3G iPhone (and the many launch-day problems), the Digg Recommendation Engine one week out, Encrypting the entire internet, and the passing of the FISA bill. Plus a paintball gun you have to see to believe.


Show Links

Apple and AT&T Stores Having Difficulty Activating iPhones
iTunes activation servers go down, iPhone 3G customers being sent home unactivated, first-gen iPhone customers stuck with dead iPhones
Apple’s App Store launches with more than 500 apps
Comcast Ordered to Stop BitTorrent Traffic Interference
Senate bows to Bush, approves surveillance bill
The Pirate Bay Wants to Encrypt the Entire Internet

How to obtain a U.S. Visa - Get more Legal Forms

]]> http://thedrilldown.com/2008/07/14/the-drill-down-049-monk-deported-and-denied/feed/ 76:00 This week we talk to Social Monk Tim Part, who's been denied reentry to the US from Canada. Later in the show we discuss the launch ... This week we talk to Social Monk Tim Part, who's been denied reentry to the US from Canada. Later in the show we discuss the launch of the 3G iPhone (and the many launch-day problems), the Digg Recommendation Engine one week out, Encrypting the entire internet, and the passing of the FISA bill. Plus a paintball gun you have to see to believe. Show Links Apple and AT#38;T Stores Having Difficulty Activating iPhones iTunes activation servers go down, iPhone 3G customers being sent home unactivated, first-gen iPhone customers stuck with dead iPhones Apple's App Store launches with more than 500 apps Comcast Ordered to Stop BitTorrent Traffic Interference Senate bows to Bush, approves surveillance bill The Pirate Bay Wants to Encrypt the Entire Internet How to obtain a U.S. Visa - Get more Legal Forms Show,Notes,,The,Drill,Down admin@thedrilldown.com no No http://thedrilldown.com/2008/07/14/the-drill-down-049-monk-deported-and-denied/http://m.podshow.com/media/14145/episodes/118605/thedrilldown-118605-07-13-2008.mp3 The Round Up 019 - Quantum of Solace and Midori http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/thedrilldown/rss2/~3/334811734/ http://thedrilldown.com/2008/07/13/the-round-up-019-quantum-of-solace-and-midori/#comments Mon, 14 Jul 2008 05:21:09 +0000 comments@thedrilldown.com (Andrew Sorcini) http://thedrilldown.com/?p=118 Andy Sorcini aka Mr. Baby Man from The Drill Down and Greg Davies aka cGt2099 from Social Blend join forces for The Round Up - a short mini podcast focusing on some entertainment news, with a preview of what’s coming up in Social Blend and The Drill Down.

In the 19th episode of The Round Up, Greg takes a look at the next 007 chapter, Quantum of Solace.  Andy then plays a track from upcoming indie musician Midori called Swim in my Ocean.

Be sure to check out The Drill Down at http://www.thedrilldown.com/ - and you can listen to Social Blend at http://www.mixxingbowl.com/


Show Links:

Official 007 Site

Midori Longo Official MySpace Page

]]> http://thedrilldown.com/2008/07/13/the-round-up-019-quantum-of-solace-and-midori/feed/ 19:23 Andy Sorcini aka Mr. Baby Man from The Drill Down and Greg Davies aka cGt2099 from Social Blend join forces for The Round Up - ... Andy Sorcini aka Mr. Baby Man from The Drill Down and Greg Davies aka cGt2099 from Social Blend join forces for The Round Up - a short mini podcast focusing on some entertainment news, with a preview of whatrsquo;s coming up in Social Blend and The Drill Down. In the 19th episode of The Round Up, Greg takes a look at the next 007 chapter, Quantum of Solace.nbsp; Andy then plays a track from upcoming indie musician Midori called Swim in my Ocean. Be sure to check out The Drill Down at http://www.thedrilldown.com/ - and you can listen to Social Blend at http://www.mixxingbowl.com/ Show Links: Official 007 Site Midori Longo Official MySpace Page Show,Notes,,The,Round,Up admin@thedrilldown.com no No http://thedrilldown.com/2008/07/13/the-round-up-019-quantum-of-solace-and-midori/http://m.podshow.com/media/17191/episodes/118679/roundup-118679-07-13-2008.mp3 The Drill Down 048 - Hitchin’ a Ride with the Social Monks http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/thedrilldown/rss2/~3/328841258/ http://thedrilldown.com/2008/07/07/the-drill-down-048-hitchin-a-ride-with-the-social-monks/#comments Mon, 07 Jul 2008 12:30:46 +0000 comments@thedrilldown.com (Andrew Sorcini) http://thedrilldown.com/?p=116 This week, the guys discuss Digg’s new Recommendation Engine, AT&T announces their iPhone plan rates, Canadians are up in arms over Rogers’ unfair iPhone plan rates, Google must give YouTube users’ histories to Viacom, Tesla’s proposed $30K all-electric car, and then we hang with Paul Sanchez and Tim Parr, the Social Monks!

Show Links
Digg’s Recommendation Engine rolling out this week!
Digg’s new “recommendation engine” could be a boon to advertisers
AT&T announces US iPhone 3G pricing plans
Unlock Your Own Iphone: Don’t Buy an Unlocked iPhone From AT&T, Just Cancel a New Contract
Open Letter to Steve Jobs about Rogers Data Plan situation
Judge Orders YouTube to Give All User Histories to Viacom
Firefox Users Most Secure on Internet, Study Reveals
Tesla’s Elon Musk promises sub-$30k all-electric car in less than four years
GoDaddy allows executives to bid against own customers in auctions
Hologram Google Earth

The Social Monks

]]> http://thedrilldown.com/2008/07/07/the-drill-down-048-hitchin-a-ride-with-the-social-monks/feed/ 57:56 This week, the guys discuss Digg's new Recommendation Engine, AT#38;T announces their iPhone plan rates, Canadians are up in arms over Rogers' unfair iPhone plan ... This week, the guys discuss Digg's new Recommendation Engine, AT#38;T announces their iPhone plan rates, Canadians are up in arms over Rogers' unfair iPhone plan rates, Google must give YouTube users' histories to Viacom, Tesla's proposed $30K all-electric car, and then we hang with Paul Sanchez and Tim Parr, the Social Monks! Show Links Digg's Recommendation Engine rolling out this week! Diggrsquo;s new ldquo;recommendation enginerdquo; could be a boon to advertisers AT#38;T announces US iPhone 3G pricing plans Unlock Your Own Iphone: Don't Buy an Unlocked iPhone From AT#38;T, Just Cancel a New Contract Open Letter to Steve Jobs about Rogers Data Plan situation Judge Orders YouTube to Give All User Histories to Viacom Firefox Users Most Secure on Internet, Study Reveals Tesla's Elon Musk promises sub-$30k all-electric car in less than four years GoDaddy allows executives to bid against own customers in auctions Hologram Google Earth The Social Monks Show,Notes,,The,Drill,Down,,Uncategorized admin@thedrilldown.com no No http://thedrilldown.com/2008/07/07/the-drill-down-048-hitchin-a-ride-with-the-social-monks/http://m.podshow.com/media/14145/episodes/117864/thedrilldown-117864-07-06-2008.mp3 The Drill Down 047 - Farewell, Bill http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/thedrilldown/rss2/~3/323211468/ http://thedrilldown.com/2008/06/30/the-drill-down-047-farewell-bill/#comments Mon, 30 Jun 2008 12:30:16 +0000 comments@thedrilldown.com (Andrew Sorcini) http://thedrilldown.com/?p=113 This week we say goodbye to Bill Gates’ tenure as Microsoft’s CEO wit a look back at hits and misses under his leadership. Also More funny business from the RIAA and MPAA, Nearly half of Americans believe in internet government regulation, 13 Sci-fi babes, and Where the Hell is Matt?

Due to technical problems during recording, there are occasional audio dropouts and poor quality sound. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Show Links

The Drill Down Community on Mixx

Bill Gates: top ten greatest hits (and misses) - the Microsoft years

The Bill Gates Timeline

MPAA Says No Proof Needed in P2P Copyright Infringement Lawsuits

Judge upholds $107,834 in attorneys’ fees award against RIAA

49% Say Government Should Regulate Internet

Scientists say Martian soil could support life

Top 13 Sci-Fi Babes

Where the Hell is Matt? (2008)

Where the Hell is Matt? (2008) from Matthew Harding on Vimeo.

Web Widgets, Mash-Ups, and Platforms Explained - Get more Business Plans

]]> http://thedrilldown.com/2008/06/30/the-drill-down-047-farewell-bill/feed/ 75:51 This week we say goodbye to Bill Gates' tenure as Microsoft's CEO wit a look back at hits and misses under his leadership. Also More ... This week we say goodbye to Bill Gates' tenure as Microsoft's CEO wit a look back at hits and misses under his leadership. Also More funny business from the RIAA and MPAA, Nearly half of Americans believe in internet government regulation, 13 Sci-fi babes, and Where the Hell is Matt? Due to technical problems during recording, there are occasional audio dropouts and poor quality sound. We apologize for the inconvenience. Show Links The Drill Down Community on Mixx Bill Gates: top ten greatest hits (and misses) - the Microsoft years The Bill Gates Timeline MPAA Says No Proof Needed in P2P Copyright Infringement Lawsuits Judge upholds $107,834 in attorneys' fees award against RIAA 49% Say Government Should Regulate Internet Scientists say Martian soil could support life Top 13 Sci-Fi Babes Where the Hell is Matt? (2008) Where the Hell is Matt? (2008) from Matthew Harding on Vimeo. Web Widgets, Mash-Ups, and Platforms Explained - Get more Business Plans Show,Notes,,The,Drill,Down,,Uncategorized admin@thedrilldown.com no No http://thedrilldown.com/2008/06/30/the-drill-down-047-farewell-bill/http://m.podshow.com/media/14145/episodes/117122/thedrilldown-117122-06-30-2008.mp3 The Round Up 018 - George Carlin and VAST http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/thedrilldown/rss2/~3/322986325/ http://thedrilldown.com/2008/06/29/the-round-up-018-george-carlin-and-vast/#comments Mon, 30 Jun 2008 04:46:44 +0000 comments@thedrilldown.com (Andrew Sorcini) http://thedrilldown.com/?p=115 Andy Sorcini aka Mr. Baby Man from The Drill Down and Greg Davies aka cGt2099 from Social Blend join forces for The Round Up - a short mini podcast focusing on some entertainment news, with a preview of what’s coming up in Social Blend and The Drill Down.

In the eighteenth episode of The Round Up, Andy pays tribute to the late, great comic George Carlin. Greg takes a walk down memory lane with an old favorite, Touched by VAST.

Be sure to check out The Drill Down at http://www.thedrilldown.com/ - and you can listen to Social Blend at http://www.mixxingbowl.com/

Show Links:

]]> http://thedrilldown.com/2008/06/29/the-round-up-018-george-carlin-and-vast/feed/ 20:55 Andy Sorcini aka Mr. Baby Man from The Drill Down and Greg Davies aka cGt2099 from Social Blend join forces for The Round Up - ... Andy Sorcini aka Mr. Baby Man from The Drill Down and Greg Davies aka cGt2099 from Social Blend join forces for The Round Up - a short mini podcast focusing on some entertainment news, with a preview of whatrsquo;s coming up in Social Blend and The Drill Down. In the eighteenth episode of The Round Up, Andy pays tribute to the late, great comic George Carlin. Greg takes a walk down memory lane with an old favorite, Touched by VAST. Be sure to check out The Drill Down at http://www.thedrilldown.com/ - and you can listen to Social Blend at http://www.mixxingbowl.com/ Show Links: Show,Notes,,The,Round,Up admin@thedrilldown.com no No http://thedrilldown.com/2008/06/29/the-round-up-018-george-carlin-and-vast/http://m.podshow.com/media/17191/episodes/117112/roundup-117112-06-29-2008.mp3 The Drill Down 046 - Awesome Bar http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/thedrilldown/rss2/~3/318076395/ http://thedrilldown.com/2008/06/23/the-drill-down-046-awesome-bar/#comments Mon, 23 Jun 2008 12:30:06 +0000 comments@thedrilldown.com (Andrew Sorcini) http://thedrilldown.com/?p=112 This week we discuss Firefox 3 and their Guinness breaking record, Reddit’s move to open source, the mass exodus from Yahoo, Google’s ISP throttling detector, and the Associated Press vs. the blogosphere.

Show links
Firefox 3 exceeds 1 million downloads in under four hours
Why You Should Download Firefox 3 Right Now
Reddit Goes Open Source
Reddit’s Open Source code
Flickr Co-founders Join Mass Exodus From Yahoo
It Gets Worse For Yahoo: Delicious Founder Leaving
Google To Develop ISP Throttling Detector
AP Files 7 DMCA Takedowns Against Drudge Retort
Here’s Our New Policy On A.P. stories: They’re Banned

]]> http://thedrilldown.com/2008/06/23/the-drill-down-046-awesome-bar/feed/ 57:53 This week we discuss Firefox 3 and their Guinness breaking record, Reddit's move to open source, the mass exodus from Yahoo, Google's ISP throttling detector, ... This week we discuss Firefox 3 and their Guinness breaking record, Reddit's move to open source, the mass exodus from Yahoo, Google's ISP throttling detector, and the Associated Press vs. the blogosphere. Show links Firefox 3 exceeds 1 million downloads in under four hours Why You Should Download Firefox 3 Right Now Reddit Goes Open Source Reddit's Open Source code Flickr Co-founders Join Mass Exodus From Yahoo It Gets Worse For Yahoo: Delicious Founder Leaving Google To Develop ISP Throttling Detector AP Files 7 DMCA Takedowns Against Drudge Retort Herersquo;s Our New Policy On A.P. stories: Theyrsquo;re Banned Show,Notes,,The,Drill,Down admin@thedrilldown.com no No http://thedrilldown.com/2008/06/23/the-drill-down-046-awesome-bar/http://m.podshow.com/media/14145/episodes/116320/thedrilldown-116320-06-21-2008.mp3 The Drill Down 045 - 3G iPhone Madness! http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/thedrilldown/rss2/~3/312998998/ http://thedrilldown.com/2008/06/16/the-drill-down-045-3g-iphone-madness/#comments Mon, 16 Jun 2008 12:30:30 +0000 comments@thedrilldown.com (Andrew Sorcini) http://thedrilldown.com/?p=110 This week, we review the new 3G iPhone 2, a shapeshifting BMW, FIrefox 3, GlassDoor and Google salaries, and Yahoo’s final move.

Show Links

iPhone 3G is finally official, starts at $199, available July 11th
Steve Jobs WWDC Keynote (in 60 Seconds)
iPhone 3G’s true cost is $1,237
BMW Builds a Shape-Shifting Car Out of Cloth
Coming Tuesday, June 17th: Firefox 3
What’s New in Firefox 3
Spread Firefox | Download Day 2008
Salaries @ Google
Rumormonger: Is Google about to swallow up Digg?
Yahoo Announces Non-Exclusive Search Agreement With Google

]]> http://thedrilldown.com/2008/06/16/the-drill-down-045-3g-iphone-madness/feed/ 53:59 This week, we review the new 3G iPhone 2, a shapeshifting BMW, FIrefox 3, GlassDoor and Google salaries, and Yahoo's final move. Show Links iPhone 3G is ... This week, we review the new 3G iPhone 2, a shapeshifting BMW, FIrefox 3, GlassDoor and Google salaries, and Yahoo's final move. Show Links iPhone 3G is finally official, starts at $199, available July 11th Steve Jobs WWDC Keynote (in 60 Seconds) iPhone 3G's true cost is $1,237 BMW Builds a Shape-Shifting Car Out of Cloth Coming Tuesday, June 17th: Firefox 3 What's New in Firefox 3 Spread Firefox #124; Download Day 2008 Salaries @ Google Rumormonger: Is Google about to swallow up Digg? Yahoo Announces Non-Exclusive Search Agreement With Google Uncategorized admin@thedrilldown.com no No http://thedrilldown.com/2008/06/16/the-drill-down-045-3g-iphone-madness/http://m.podshow.com/media/14145/episodes/115671/thedrilldown-115671-06-14-2008.mp3 The Round Up 017 - Gonzo and Bo Diddley http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/thedrilldown/rss2/~3/312809451/ http://thedrilldown.com/2008/06/15/the-round-up-017-gonzo-and-bo-diddley/#comments Mon, 16 Jun 2008 06:02:26 +0000 comments@thedrilldown.com (Andrew Sorcini) http://thedrilldown.com/?p=111 Andy Sorcini aka Mr. Baby Man from The Drill Down and Greg Davies aka cGt2099 from Social Blend join forces for The Round Up - a short mini podcast focusing on some entertainment news, with a preview of what’s coming up in Social Blend and The Drill Down.

In the seventeenth episode of The Round Up, Greg gives us a preview of Gonzo, a new documentary focusing on Hunter S. Thompson. Andy then plays a musical tribute to Bo Diddley with Who Do You Love?

Be sure to check out The Drill Down at http://www.thedrilldown.com/ - and you can listen to Social Blend at http://www.mixxingbowl.com/

Show Links:

Gonzo - Full Trailer

Bo Diddley - Who Do You Love?

]]> http://thedrilldown.com/2008/06/15/the-round-up-017-gonzo-and-bo-diddley/feed/ 23:03 Andy Sorcini aka Mr. Baby Man from The Drill Down and Greg Davies aka cGt2099 from Social Blend join forces for The Round Up - ... Andy Sorcini aka Mr. Baby Man from The Drill Down and Greg Davies aka cGt2099 from Social Blend join forces for The Round Up - a short mini podcast focusing on some entertainment news, with a preview of whatrsquo;s coming up in Social Blend and The Drill Down. In the seventeenth episode of The Round Up, Greg gives us a preview of Gonzo, a new documentary focusing on Hunter S. Thompson. Andy then plays a musical tribute to Bo Diddley with Who Do You Love? Be sure to check out The Drill Down at http://www.thedrilldown.com/ - and you can listen to Social Blend at http://www.mixxingbowl.com/ Show Links: Gonzo - Full Trailer Bo Diddley - Who Do You Love? Show,Notes,,The,Round,Up admin@thedrilldown.com no No http://thedrilldown.com/2008/06/15/the-round-up-017-gonzo-and-bo-diddley/http://m.podshow.com/media/17191/episodes/115789/roundup-115789-06-15-2008.mp3 Andrew SorcininonadultThe Drill Down