Podcast: What does Real ID mean for you?

By CNET News.com Staff

Published: February 7, 2008 12:44 PM PST

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It's day four of CNET News.com's Real ID series. Federal regulations creating a uniform national ID card take effect on May 11. Reporter Declan McCullagh explains Real ID's privacy implications, the political showdown between Homeland Security and states, and how this controversial law could affect Americans come May.

Two years ago at CES, Microsoft and DirectTV announced a long-term agreement that would allow digital content to flow between Windows-based PCs, DirecTV set-top boxes, and Xbox consoles. So, whatever happened to that deal? Reporter Ina Fried takes a look at where things stand.

Plus, News.com sister site Tech Republic takes a look at that dinosaur the Commodore 64.