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Tech News Today 151: ARM Yourself With Windows 8

January 6, 2011 by Tom

Microsoft makes a new Windows, NVidia makes a CPU, LG takes on Google TV, and more.

Guests: Iyaz Akhtar and Randall Bennett

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Host: Tom Merritt

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Running time:

42:48

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Tech News Today 150: CES Preview

January 4, 2011 by Tom

From tablets, to TVs to Verizon iPhones? What we think we’ll see at CES 2011, and more.

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Hosts: Tom Merritt, Becky Worley and Jason Howell

Hosts: Lance Ulanoff and Christopher Null

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Running time:

38:52

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FourCast 62: Goober Great!

January 4, 2011 by Tom

Hosts: Tom Merritt and Scott Johnson

Seth Rogen’s future, landfill rage, and the greatest peanut butter combination of all time.

Guests: Andy Beach and Nick Kanel

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Running time: 1:02:12

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Tech News Today 149: Putin On The Linux

January 3, 2011 by Tom

Why Facebook is worth $50 billion, Windows Phone 7 data bug?, Expedia kicks American Airlines to the fare search curb, and more.

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Running time: 38:52

Hosts: Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Darren Kitchen and Jason Howell

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Running time:

41:49

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East Meets West 236 – Traditions

January 3, 2011 by Tom

Tom Merritt and Roger Chang review 2011 so far, talk New Year’s and Christmas traditions and discuss their opinions on the Doctor Who Christmas special.

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2010, you were a good year – The S&L Podcast #49

December 31, 2010 by Tom

We wrap up How to Live in a Science Fictional Universe by Charles Yu, but there’s so much more! We look back on all the books from this year, both our book pics and your favorites you read. we also look ahead to the most anticipated books of 2011. It’s our year-end spectacular. Break out your favorite sparkling beverage and enjoy.

BARE YOUR SWORD – feedback from the audience
SF&F Books to be released on 2011

Best book of the year. 2010 edition

Year in Review
–Books we read–
Down and Out in the Magic Kingdom by Cory Doctrow
The Windup Girl by Paolo Bacigalupi
Bitter Seeds by Ian Tregellis
World War Z: An oral history of the zombie war by Max Brooks
The Moon is a Harsh Mistress by Robert Heinlein
The Once and Future King by T. H. White
The Princess Bride by William Goldman
How to Live Safely in a Science Fictional Universe: A Novel by Charles Yu


Book Wrapup
How to Live Safely in a Science Fictional Universe: A Novel by Charles Yu

Tom wrapped up – The Name of the Wind
Veronica has started the Baroque Cycle

Next Book?
Altered Carbon by Richard Morgan
A Fire Upon the Deep by Vernor Vinge
Good Omens by Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman
Revelation Space by Alastair Reynolds

VOTE HERE!!!!

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Tech News Today 148: Tech Predictions For 2011

December 30, 2010 by Tom

Tom, Becky, Sarah, Dr. Kiki and Jason all offer their own tech predictions for 2011. But really, who’s keeping score? Oh right, we are… this time next year.

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Hosts: Hosts: Tom Merritt, Becky Worley, Sarah Lane, Dr. Kiki and Jason Howell

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Running time:

57:16

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Tech News Today 147: Tech Prediction Results For 2010

December 29, 2010 by Tom

Tom and Jason made tech predictions for 2010 on Buzz Out Loud. Becky made tech predictions for 2010 on ABC. This episode is all about seeing just how bad we are at this whole future-telling thing.

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Hosts: Tom Merritt, Becky Worley, and Jason Howell

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Running time:

27:01

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