Ars Technicast, Episode 14: Why the Microsoft Surface misses the mark
Sold to the public as the ideal Windows 8 device, the tablet isn't quite that.
Podcast / The Ars Technicast
the official Ars Technica Podcast
Welcome to the Ars Technicast, where we bring you the latest in the worlds of computing, technology, science, and everything in between. During each episode, a group of Ars editors will dig deep into some of the issues and stories we have covered at Ars Technica. We publish a new episode every two weeks.
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Ars Technicast, Episode 13: iPad mini-me, can you complete me?
What's the tablet scene like with the iPad mini in it?
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Ars Technicast, Episode 12: Wham, bam, we talk Internet scams
Join us in our conversation about the art of the perfect online scam.
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Ars Technicast, Episode 11: Our all-time favorite video game villains
Everyone loves a great bad guy.
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Ars Technicast, Episode 10: Our most memorable game characters
Gaming Editor Kyle Orland joins us to talk about breathing life into characters.
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Ars Technicast, Episode 9: How the Internet changed my meatspace
If we don't interact online at least in a minimal way, can we still be friends?
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Ars Technicast, Episode 8 – Life after hack: dealing with the fallout
How an act of online vandalism turned a writer's life upside down.
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Ars Technicast, Episode 7—Don't mess with my desk
We talk desk setups, ergonomics, peripherals, and the swoosh of a trackball.
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Ars Technicast, Episode 6–Music to our ears
Some of us make music, others play music, and some are playlist obsessives.
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Ars Technicast, Episode 5 - Retro gaming
On this week's podcast we take a look at our favorite games from the past.
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Ars Technicast, Episode 4–The science and the fiction of Prometheus
Ridley Scott’s latest film created divisions among science fiction enthusiasts.
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Ars Technicast Episode 3: summer travel and gadgets
We discuss our must-have gadgets for summer travel.
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The Ars Technicast Episode 2—Internet: Huh, yeah, what is it good for?
We're excited to announce the official launch of the Ars Technica podcast.
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Ars Technicast, Episode 1: "The Singularity"
We have launched the Ars Technicast, the official Ars Technica podcast.