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The 404 1,290: Where we feel the vibrations (podcast)

Leaked from today's 404 episode:

- This font was created to subvert NSA surveillance.

- Famous actor upset about the "Last of Us's" Ellie likeness.

- Meet the interpreter who has signed for the Wu-Tang Clan, Killer Mike, and the Beastie Boys.

- How much Beanie Babies were predicted to be worth in 1998.

Episode 1,290

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Lollapalooza phone apps integrate with Facebook

Every major rock festival now features an iPhone app to help you navigate the grounds and find out when your favorite bands are playing, but Lollapalooza, which happens this weekend in Chicago, has a couple of unique wrinkles.

The Coachella iPhone app that I used earlier this year had a friend finder and the ability to post photos, but AT&T's network had trouble sending regular SMS messages, so I didn't even bother trying to use these data-intensive features. To try to get around this problem, the Lolla organizers have teamed up with AOL Lifestream to provide … Read more

Bonnaroo iPhone app features radio stream

Bonnaroo has a reputation as the biggest and craziest of the big modern rock festivals, and this year's lineup features a typically Bonnaroo mash-up of genres, including jam bands (Dave Matthews, Medeski Martin & Wood), big pop acts (Jay-Z, Kings of Leon), summer festival stalwarts (LCD Soundsystem, Flaming Lips), buzz indie bands of 2010 (Dead Weather, She & Him, Edward Sharpe), and legends from the classic rock era (Stevie Wonder, Jeff Beck, John Fogerty). The fun starts Thursday in Manchester, Tenn. And like every big festival these days, it's got its own iPhone app.

I found the Coachella … Read more

The 404 565: Where we get drunk off Ben & Jerry's (podcast)

We've arrived at another Del Conte Thursday and we're all getting Buzzed to celebrate, which could mean one of three possible scenarios:

1. We use Google Buzz to see what our West Coast friends are up to at 8 a.m. on a Thursday morning.

2. We log on to AT&T's new Buzz.com to find the closest bodega that carries Yerba Mate, aka "weed tea."

3. We plan to get sloshed on Bonnaroo Buzz, a new coffee-flavored ice cream with English toffee pieces and whiskey caramel swirls.

Which one is it? I'm not just going to tell you; you have to listen to find out, dummy.

Speaking of food, there's plenty to complain about as we run down the 10 most irritating types of restaurant patrons, even though I've been known to pilfer a few free saltine crackers in my time. Natali also confesses that she's constantly asking waiters to help her make a decision only to go with the dish that they don't recommend, and Jeff can't seem to understand the difference between fake Mexican and authentic Puerto Rican food.

Hulu just announced plans to roll out its new subscription-based service starting as soon as May 24. For $9.95 a month, you'll gain access to premium content called Hulu Plus that could include the entire back catalog of popular shows like "Lost," "Glee," and "Saturday Night Live," to name a few.

The room agrees that we'd all happily pay $10 for the extra episodes, especially considering it costs that much for a monthly unlimited text messaging plan. The only visible downside to consider is the gross amount of time I already spend in Hulu's capable hands, so I'll take this opportunity to say a fond farewell to my co-workers, friends, and family. If you need me, I'll be in my room.

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