Tech Snark

Tech Snark 052

techsnark@gmail.com (Tech Snark) — Fri, 10 Oct 2008 01:55:31 +0000

Hey all - it’s Episode 52 and we’re joined by Tara’s best friend Cassandra to catch up and discuss a number of different topics. Actually it’s more just free-form fun than serious discussions. Listen and be amused.

WACKY GADGETS:
1. Black Magic Q-Tips

2. Flatshare Fridge concept

3. “Anti-Theft” lunch bag: that should stop Cassandra!

Tech Snark 051

techsnark@gmail.com (Tech Snark) — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 14:13:27 +0000

This week Carolyn and Tara are at the Pink Ninja Studios HQ to record and Jennifer is at home with her sickness on Skype for another week of the Snark! The girls ramble on about what’s gone on in the past two weeks thus giving them less time for actual news - but then, Tech Snark has never been a “cutting edge news” source. They also talk about the good things that GTA4 has inspired and they discuss how they don’t care Apple is having an “event” on September 9th. Tara has the reins of the Snark of the Week this week and she tells us all about “Dangerous Games” and how you can avoid them (or something like that). Rounding out the show is a great email from our listener Norlyn and no episode of Tech Snark is complete without Wacky Gadgets!

Show Links after the jump:

Episode 51 Show Links:

Grand Theft Auto Helps Preteen Rescue Family From Crashed Car.

Apple’s “Rock” Event May Unveil New iPods…and Tech Snark could give a shit.

Links from Norlyn’s email: Extra-wide “anime” contact lenses and contacts with dangly (not Swarovski) crystals on them.

Wacky Gadgets:
1. Dead Fred Pen Holder. STAB!!

2. Designer dog poo bags: for those of you who have money to burn and are idiots.

3. Beer Belt: Endorsed by Tech Snark as the BEST GADGET EVER. Phandum Industries is in development for the “Taco Holster” accessory to work in tandem with the Beer Belt.

Also, send us some email and tell us what things YOU have on your desk!

Tech Snark #50

techsnark@gmail.com (Tech Snark) — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 03:02:50 +0000

Tech Snark is back! After the fiasco that was Carolyn’s failed Skype-in show, the girls are back with a “Non-Special Remote Episode” at Jennifer’s house for Episode #50. Peppered with interruptions from Tara being on call, the girls talk about what they’ve been up to, the new Guitar Hero/Rock Band instruments being compatible and why in the hell parents are more concerned about their kids playing GTA4 and not watching porn or drinking beer.

No Snark of the Week this week - but we made up for it with some insane Wacky Gadgets!

Rock Band 2 and GH4 controllers WILL be compatible!

Parents are more afraid of their kids playing Grand Theft Auto than drinking beer or watching porn. WTF?

The “cervix-sounding” liquor store Surdyk’s.

Wacky Gadgets:
1. Dress for Dinner Napkins.

2. What color is YOUR Betty? Yes, it’s cooch-dye!

3. The Brown Corporations newest product: The Shit Box. No, we’re not kidding.

Tech Snark 049

techsnark@gmail.com (Tech Snark) — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 02:36:04 +0000

This week Jennifer is off playing Zombie Shakespeare, so Carolyn and Tara are joined by Commander Tim to talk about the news from E3, Jack Thompson actually being funny and the announcement that Games for Windows will now be free. Carolyn tackles the insurmountable stack of phone books in this week’s Snark of the Week.

Show links after the jump.

Jack Thompson’s hilarious interview on the Jace Hall show.

Games for Windows Live now free.

Live Call In Show on August 8th at 9:00pm Central Time with Carolyn!

Tech Snark 048

techsnark@gmail.com (Tech Snark) — Sun, 13 Jul 2008 22:42:27 +0000

This week after one disaster after another, Carolyn, Jennifer and Tara abandon all planned topics and just get drunk and talk about their respective shitty days. Tara also fills us in on her stint at CONvergence 2008. Rounding out the night is Carolyn with three new Wacky Gadgets.

Show Links:

CONvergence 2008

Wacky Gadgets:
1. Yodeling Pickle
2. Bubble Calendar
3. The Shocker Chair

Tech Snark 047

techsnark@gmail.com (Tech Snark) — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 05:16:38 +0000

This week is the post “Carolyn and Jennifer’s Excellent Adventure” bike ride episode and most of the first half of the show is recapping their adventure [video to come!] then they get down to business to discussing the week’s news. Tara also brings us her Snark of the Week about the fruitless pursuit up the gaming ladder.

Show Topics:
Bill Gates last full day of work at Microsoft.

Clueless video game bill nears passage in New York state.

WACKY GADGETS:
1. Yet more cruelty in the morning - Puzzle Alarm Clock.

2. Bow and Mallow set

3. It’s a goddamn BUCKET.

Tech Snark 046

techsnark@gmail.com (Tech Snark) — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 02:15:22 +0000

This week, the girls are back with more snark! Carolyn and Jennifer are preparing for their “Excellent Adventure” and they all catch up on the week’s news. Jennifer also brings you tales of her daily bus rides in this week’s Snark of the Week.

Episode 46 Topics:

Jesusphone 2.0 coverage:
a. Beware of what you wish for with the iPhone - Hijinks Ensue comic
b. The iPhone nerds are still not satisfied.
c. Apple’s new “MobileME” service logo looks suspiciously like the Windows ME logo.

Vinyl records making a comeback in retail stores.

Girl Scouts - They’re not just about the badges anymore

WACKY GADGETS:
1. Digital Message Tape
2. Pooting Tooting Frank Farter Dog
3. UroClub - Because pissing on a shrub is less demeaning than putting your wiener in a plastic tube under a towel.

Tech Snark 045

techsnark@gmail.com (Tech Snark) — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 04:03:20 +0000

Another week, another live broadcast on UStream.tv. However, as we mention in the show, if you miss the live video feed then you miss out on the goodness of video!

But, the excitement is at it’s usual levels as the girls talk about a ton of topics. Carolyn brings you the Snark of the Week with her tale of how she lost an entire weekend to a video game and how she needs help.

This week’s topics:

Game Stop stops selling the Zune. Our question is: why did they ever sell it in the first place!

Nolan Bushnell says TPM Chip will end gaming piracy…or something.

Netflix set top box and why there’s only 5 years left in the disc-based subscription model.

Dell jumps on the Eee PC bandwagon.

WACKY GADGETS:
1. Color changing solar powered drink coaster.
2. The “Equal Measure” measuring cup.
3. Driving LED Emoticons.

Tech Snark 044

techsnark@gmail.com (Tech Snark) — Mon, 19 May 2008 03:30:24 +0000

This week the girls recorded Episode 44 LIVE on UStream.tv joined by a bunch of Carolyn’s friends off Pownce for their “FNPDC”. After the girls catch up they get down to business by talking about the week’s news and Tara brings back the Snark of the Week from it’s hiatus with her view on the LOLcat phenomenon.

Jammie Thomas to get a new trial in suit v. RIAA?

Guitar Hero IV looks a LOT like some other rock band game (*cough*ROCK BAND*cough*)!

Target Corp. is a jerk when it comes to recycling.

NYU Super Nerd invents “Virtual Girlfriend”. All the girls agree the time would have been better spent by going outside and interacting with REAL people.

Wacky Gadgets!
1. Eco Friendly Lingerie: What do you really need to charge while wearing this?
2. Spritzer Cup: Um…what?
3. The Butt Station: office supply goodness!

Send us some email! Send us some love! Or…beer and tacos.

Tech Snark 043

techsnark@gmail.com (Tech Snark) — Fri, 09 May 2008 17:09:11 +0000

Due to some MASSIVE technical difficulties and other such annoyances - Tech Snark is BACK with our (late) Cinco de Mayo party episode!

Activision and Vivendi are no longer ESA members.

FAIL of the Week: UPS workers fired for snatching GTA IV.

Court rejects RIAA’s “making available” piracy argument (In other words - FUCK YOU RIAA).

Wacky Gadgets: