January 8, 2009 7:30 PM PST

The 404 254: Where we all wish we were at the OTHER conference

by Justin Yu

Today marks the first official day of the CES show here in Las Vegas, and the entire showroom floor is buzzing about the 404! Okay, not exactly, but we're here anyway to give you our unique perspective on the goings-on. Today, we ask Crave Editor Erica Ogg to join us for the first half and speak on the Palm Pre announcement.

One thing we've noticed this year is the popularity of electronic devices targeted toward the geriatric-age bracket. We're all for helping out Grandma, but does she really need a Bluetooth diabetes monitor? She's got enough on her plate with the upcoming cable box transition; let's not burden her with wireless medication, too. After chatting about the products on the show, we get into a subject close to Wilson's heart: the booth babes. Although not quite as scandalous they appear in the show adjacent to CES, the eye candy definitely made an appearance, and believe me when I say that I struggled to bite my tongue during the show. More on that when we get back, so stay tuned!

We also have a bunch of super hot guests coming on in the next few days and maybe even a prize giveaway, so keep listening, and don't forget to give us a call and leave a voicemail--we might even play it on the air!

EPISODE 254

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Justin Yu covers desktop computers, printers, and peripherals for CNET. When he's not scouring eBay for useless ephemera or eating hot dogs for breakfast, he spends his time making fun of Internet culture every morning on The 404 podcast. E-mail Justin.

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A pop-cult fix for a generation that grew up playing Nintendo and watching Saturday morning cartoons, the 404 podcast, with hosts Jeff Bakalar, Wilson Tang, and Justin Yu, gives you the latest news in gadgets, social media, video games, and movies with snarky commentary and the occasional tasteless joke.

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Wilson Tang is an associate producer for CNET TV. He's a part-time artist and filmmaker and has written and directed several films. He likes long walks on the beach and girls.

Jeff Bakalar is an editor for CNET Reviews, getting all the dirt on the gaming industry. After spending a few years in the world of film production, he has settled down and currently lives in New Jersey. He's an avid writer, gamer, and full-time pessimist.

Justin Yu can be found tinkering with printers and other peripherals for CNET, when he's not adjusting his headphones, riding his bike, or eating hot dogs for breakfast.