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Stephen Shankland CNET Writer

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December 11, 2009 Google Chrome OS

Show summary: What's behind the Google Chrome OS, technologically and from a business perspective? Rafe Needleman discusses with CNET writers Stephen Shankland and Gordon Haff.

Category: Reporters' Roundtable

December 4, 2009 Ep. 1119: Do we want Google knowing every site we go to?

Show summary: Google is opening a DNS service that will provide the service of resolving those domain names you type in, into the website servers you want to visit. But that could really give Google a complete picture of who you are. Do you want that? We also chat about the World Cup coming in 3D and the results of BitLocker encryption being broken.

Category: Buzz Out Loud

October 23, 2009 The Dangers of cloud computing

Show summary: Can you trust your personal or business data in the cloud? This week, CNET senior writer Stephen Shankland and cloud security expert Christofer Hoff discuss what it takes to make a cloud service safe, and how to deal with them while they're getting there.

Category: Reporters' Roundtable

October 9, 2009 BOL 1081: Rafe's last day on Comcast

Show summary: Rafe wonders what could possibly go wrong with Comcast monitoring its users to protect them from malware. In the process, Rafe makes a few comments that have us wondering whether he'll return home to any internet at all. Barnes and Noble is rumored to be rolling out an Android E-book reader while Steve Ballmer claims that the PC is the best E-book reader.

Category: Buzz Out Loud

June 5, 2009 Ep. 989: Three geeks and a lumberjack

Show summary: But the question is, who's the lumberjack? (Psst. It's Shankland. Watch the video version). We also discuss chainmail Ziploc bags, what a spleen is good for and even whether you should download Chrome for the Mac. We all agree Hulu could ruin themselves if they charge for content in the wrong way.

Category: Buzz Out Loud

April 8, 2009 Ep. 156: dSLR specs

Show summary: Stephen Shankland drops by to talk about the specs you should look for when buying a dSLR camera.

Category: The Real Deal

November 25, 2008 Daily Debrief: Why Chrome is catching on

Show summary: When Google introduced a Web browser earlier this fall, the debut was accompanied by much expectation as well as by much skepticism. But Chrome is starting to win over more converts--including CNET News' Stephen Shankland, who explains why on today's CNET News Daily Debrief with Charles Cooper.

Category: Daily Debrief

November 6, 2008 Daily Debrief: Are the digerati missing the big story at Yahoo?

Show summary: Jerry Yang got a rough review after his latest public performance--one day after the Google ad deal unraveled. But the obsession with the embattled CEO may be missing the more interesting story of the changes being put in place out of the limelight. Charles Cooper speaks with Stephen Shankland on the CNET News Daily Debrief.

Category: Daily Debrief

October 30, 2008 Daily Debrief: The customization of Gmail

Show summary: On this edition of the Daily Debrief, CNET's Kara Tsuboi talks with senior writer Stephen Shankland about the constantly evolving features on Gmail, Google's Web-based e-mail program. From calendar modules to colored stars to quick access to your Google Docs, Shankland explains how the popular service is trying to become the one-stop shopping landing page to compete with Microsoft and Yahoo.

Category: Daily Debrief

October 21, 2008 Daily Debrief: Comparing notes on Apple, Yahoo

Show summary: It's one of the most scrutinized earnings reporting seasons in recent memory. Two bellwethers--Apple and Yahoo--announced their third-quarter earnings after the close of trading Tuesday afternoon. What do the numbers say about the companies and the health of the tech industry? Charles Cooper speaks with Tom Krazit and Stephen Shankland on the CNET News Daily Debrief.

Category: Daily Debrief

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