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Summary: A pop-cult fix for a generation that grew up playing Nintendo and watching Saturday morning cartoons, the 404 podcast, with hosts Jeff Bakalar and Justin Yu, gives you the latest news in gadgets, social media, video games, and movies with snarky commentary and the occasional tasteless joke. Get in on the show by e-mailing us at the404@cnet.com or leave us a message at 1-866-404-CNET (2638). Or join up with our Facebook group and get in on the action. Visit the blog at http://the404.cnet.com.

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 The 404 Show: Ep. 1144: Where we switch up our 'za | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 2290

New York is about to get a lot more scannable, thanks to a law passed by the City Council earlier this month requiring restaurants and bars to post QR codes that lead to more details about health-code infractions. This plus 3D-printed headphones, a device to call your Mom after a bike crash, and a jacket that gives you a hug every time someone "Likes" your Facebook post on today's episode of CNET's The 404!

 The 404 Show: Ep. 1143: Where Justin spent way too much on dinner | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 2173

Jeff's visited the Bay a few times, but he's still blissfully ignorant about the City's love affair with the naked body. From Bay to Breakers, to the Folsom Street Fair and of course, the Castro district on Halloween, join us as we run down all the places to find public nudity in San Francisco, and why Supervisor Weiner is trying to shut it down.

 The 404 Show: Ep. 1142: Where we play Genesis naked | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 2474

Today we'll unearth a rare recording of Steve Jobs forecasting the iPad 27 years before its existence -- speaking of Jobstradamus, we'll also take a look at a disturbing wax statue of the Apple icon causing panic in Xi'an, China, learn how rapper Machine Gun Kelly got himself kicked out of the Microsoft store for life, and a campaign to end the word "really!?" from the collective lexicon.

 The 404 Show: Ep. 1140: Where 99 problems is still a lot of problems | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 2398

Jeff gives a positive review of Jay-Z's inaugural concert at the Brooklyn's Barclays Center despite the absence of Justin Bieber and Journey. Our show today includes a celebration of the CD's 30th birthday, a look at an eBay auction for a set of "skeleton keys" that give complete access to NYC, and a sculpture of Steve Jobs made from the Apple CEO's own trash.

 The 404 Show: Ep. 1139: Where we nap our way to the top | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 2536

Ty Pendlebury joins us to wrap up the week, starting with an introduction to the most unique export out of Australia. We'll also show Jeff how to throw up the rock at tonight's Jay-Z concert, chat about Neil Young's new high-resolution music service, and discuss the many online faces of Generation Y, aka gurning

 The 404 Show: Ep. 1138: Google Voice is cracking | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 2591

Bridget Carey lets her hair down today to celebrate Google's 14th birthday. We'll start off the show with a collection of embarrassing stories from our own awkward adolescence, then dive into a discussion topic that answers the question: did blowing into Nintendo cartridges actually help? This plus a search engine for porn and a philanthropic way to populate the 404 error pages on today's 404 episode!

 The 404 Show: Ep. 1137: Where we're changing the rules | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 3431

Aunt Jill educates us on how to atone for our sins...and why scab referees have no place in the NFL. We'll also check out the teaser for MySpace's second relaunch while Jeff explains his secret plan to monetize mobile applications, because Facebook certainly hasn't figured it out yet.

 The 404 Show: Ep. 1136: Where we occupy the Low Line | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 2261

Manhattan is growing desperate for natural public spaces, and today we'll review a proposal for the Low Line, a "natural" park housed in an abandoned subway station in the Lower East Side. We'll also show off the latest status symbol in Hollywood used by famous tech pundits Miley Cyrus and John Mayer, and test-drive Coca-Cola's new ad campaign that lets you personalize a bottle of your favorite soda.

 The 404 Show: Ep. 1135: Where we turn the piracy up | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 2719

The wait is over for iPhone 5 buyers today despite the ongoing Apple Maps mess, so let the Apple picking begin! To combat smartphone theft, the NYPD wants to remind everyone about their Operation ID plan that lets users register their devices with local authorities. To everyone's surprise, the iPhone 5 gets a positive scores on iFixit and the company is about to make the current owner of Earpods.com very, very rich. It's not all about Apple today though, tune in to hear what Neil Young thinks about the golden age of music piracy.

 The 404 Show: Ep. 1134: Where it's safe to drink the water | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 2338

Today we'll cover the iOS 6 post-apocalypse and the users' reaction to the Apple's new Maps application--what'd they do with the Statue of Liberty!? We'll also watch a Fox 5 NY broadcast of the wrong iPhone, the Internet Archive's new TV News database, and the first Super Mario level 3D-printed as a Mobius strip. How do you type an umlaut?

 The 404 Show: Ep. 1133: Where we put the Apple iPhone 5 on a pedestal | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 3412

Apple bestowed an iPhone 5 onto CNET's own Scott Stein for an advanced review, and he brings it along with him on today's 404 episode. He tells us about his evaluation experience shrouded in secrecy, why he gave the iPhone 5 an Editor's Choice award, and where he feels the company lost their design footing. iOS users all received the new version 6 update today as well, so we'll take a tour of the new Maps application and lament the disappearance of everyone's favorite YouTube app.

 The 404 Show: Ep. 1132: Where we're waiting in line for the iPhone Whatever | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 2299

The iPhone 5 drops this Friday, and like clockwork, there's already a few desperate souls in line grabbing for their two minute media hit. This year, it's mostly PR campaigners and publicity mongers, so we'll talk to Bridget about her experience covering past Apple launches as well as the stories of the day, including a purse that charges your phone, summer travel trends using Google Maps, and how to get personal empowerment through social media.

 The 404 Show: Ep. 1131: Where we play ketchup | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 3433

Jeff's back on the show with a full report on the Nintendo Wii U and its free TVii service that got overshadowed by the iPhone 5 announcements. Speaking of, we'll also talk about iPhone pre-orders selling out in record time, and a survey that wonders if the new phone is worth cutting off your penis. Any takers?

 The 404: Ep. 1130: Where Wii play with power | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 2343

RIP Holo-Pac. 2Pac fans hoping for a worldwide holographic tour are out of luck as its parent company Digital Domain ironically filed for bankruptcy on the 16th anniversary of the artist's death. Mark Licea joins us on today's 404 episode to re-cap the Nintendo Wii U and TVii announcements. We'll also talk more about Apple iPhone 5 hype, the worst accessory for your smartphone, and the rise and fall of the emojicon.

 The 404: Ep. 1129: Where Free Apple iPhone 5 Free Apple iPhone 5 | File Type: video/mp4 | Duration: 1647

We're recapping the Apple announcements today including the taller iPhone 5, a fully updated pair of stock white earbuds, a stripped-down version of iTunes, and a colorfully redesigned iPod Nano that features a new Apple-patented technology the company is calling an "FM Tuner."

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