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November 8, 2009
PODCAST
143: Ford puts airbags where? Hybrid Humvees, and a ride in the X5 M.

Filed in: Car Tech Live

November 6, 2009
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143: Ford puts airbags where?

Show summary: Ford puts airbags where? Automatic parking coming to a car near you, the Army wants a hybrid Humvee, first 4G-connected car is a Prius, and we take a spin in the hottest SUV you'll ever drive.

Category: Car Tech Live

November 5, 2009
VIDEO
BOL 1100: The Internet is a human right... in Europe

Show summary: The European Commission has decided that every citizen has a right to the Internet but still made it fairly easy for the media industry to cut it off. We also see that Intel is in hot water again. And we ask that perennial question, why can't I own a Canadian. And Google answers.

Category: Buzz Out Loud

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    Before you buy: Car tech and GPS

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    142: Honda hybrids, Infiniti EVs and punishing driving while texting.

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    BOL 1095: The phrase that pays from Amazon

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    Tech toys your young'un will never forgive you for

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    BOL 1093: eBook Mania

My product editorial reviews (showing 3 of 12)

March 20, 2006 2006 Acura RL

Editor's rating: 4.5 stars

November 30, 2005 2006 Honda Odyssey EX-L

Editor's rating: 3.5 stars

September 7, 2005 2006 BMW 530i

Editor's rating: 3.5 stars

My blogs and podcasts (showing 3 of 95)

October 23, 2009 141: Lexus fires up its first supercar!

Filed in: Car Tech Live

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    I joined CNET in 1995 to launch CNET Radio. Today as Editor at large, I offer commentary about technology on television and radio from the CNET p.o.v. as well as contributing videos to CNET Car Tech and CNET TV.
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