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In this episode we discuss…

Google ChromeOS laptop full review and discussion

Why Apple sold iPad 2 online before retail stores on the same day

How does Skype make money?

Our tribute to the Space Shuttle Discovery

We didn’t read email because nobody paid us to answer their question.

Qimo – Linux for kids

Lenovo‘s lousy laptop for kids

The TED video of the week – it will change your life
http://www.ted.com/talks/salman_khan_let_s_use_video_to_reinvent_education.html

Disruption vs. Chaos

www.HelpMeRick.com

www.talkingDigital.org

Intro Music:

“Grand Junction” by Computer Magic from the Album “Spectronic EP”
http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Computer_Magic/Spectronic_EP/02_Grand_Junction

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• What’s the Sweet Spot For Chrome OS Pricing? (thechromesource.com)
• RadioShack Selling iPad 2 Now (techland.time.com)

When Google buys a company, everyone scratches their head and asks, why?

Bloggers immediately go into overdrive as they post speculations about what Google is up to, or they rant about the stupid decision on Google’s part in buying a company that has nothing to do with their services.

Everyone eventually forgets about the whole matter until months or years go by and Google surprises the world with a new service either changes the Internet forever, or nearly ruins a service that is offered by a competitor.

And then there are the Google wannabes. eBay leads the pack. Read the rest of this entry →