Tech News Today 668: Apple is Roy

Shows/ Tech News Today / January 14th, 2013

Hosts: Tom Merritt and Jason Howell

Tributes to Aaron Swartz, Apple and PCs on the decline, more on CBS meddling in CNET, and more.

Guests: Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ, Jonathan Strickland and Brian Brushwood

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Running time:: 0:49:36

S&L Podcast – #118 – Scientific seal of approval

Shows / January 12th, 2013

We’re running a little late, but we’re here! We have lots of awards to discuss and one to even beg for a little. Plus we chat about what makes a sellout and what makes an addictive series!

QUICK BURNS
FINALISTS: 2012 Philip K. Dick Award 
Yep, there’s now a ‘seal of approval’ for the scientific accuracy of novels
Christopher Tolkien speaks out for the first time, says Peter Jackson ‘eviscerated’ his father’s work
Gollancz to publish three ELITE novels 
A brave new world: science fiction predictions for 2013
WINNER: A.E. Van Vogt Award 
Hugo Award Nomination Period Is Now Open 
The Offer on Old Man’s War: A Ten-Year Retrospective 
Great Quotes about Writing from Game of Thrones Author George R.R. Martin 

CALENDAR
 

BARE YOUR SWORD
10 Book series so addictive you won’t want to stop 
Space Ships and Nekkid Ladies 
 

TV, MOVIES AND VIDEO GAMES
Clever Film Trailer for “John Dies At The End” Aimed at Pirates 
77 Science Fiction and Fantasy Movies to Watch Out For in 2013 
 
BOOK CHECK-IN
Old Man’s War by John Scalzi 
 
MAIL
 
Thought I’d check in and tell you guys that you are AWESOME. I dearly love the podcast and Youtube show at Geek and Sundry. I listen to the podcasts on the way to/from work when I’m not listening to my audiobooks and I always have a lot of fun with the books! Really enjoyed Nocturnal by Scott Sigler recently (which freaked me out on a level I’m not entirely comfortable discussing), and am currently having a blast with Old Man’s War. Keep up the great job and I can’t wait to see what’s next!
-AJ
 
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Hey Tom and Veronica,
I know this is a little late but I did want to thank you for all your amazing work on the Sword & Laser podcasts in 2012 & with the introduction of the video show as well 😀 Thank you for continuing to inspire me to get back to reading & making sure I always have a long list of books to read.  Hope that 2013 is going to be a wonderful year for you both as well as for Sword & Laser itself 😀
Steven Cain
P.S. Tom I know you mentioned you wouldn’t mind suggestions for things to do in LA yourself so I figured I’d include the suggestions I received for my trip to LA just in case they might be helpful for you.
 
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ADDENDUMS
 
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S&L Video – #22 – Trash Talking Angels and Tad Williams

Shows / January 11th, 2013

Author of our November pick, The Dirty Streets of Heaven, Tad Williams, joins us in the space castle to give us a little insight on the future of Bobby Dollar, why cats haunt his dreams, and what advice Present Tad would give to Young Adult Tad.

More about our guest, Tad Williams:
On the Web: http://www.tadwilliams.com/
On Twitter: https://twitter.com/tadwilliams
On Goodreads:http://www.goodreads.com/author/show/6587.Tad_Williams

More on Tad’s Works:

Tailchaser’s Song: http://www.tadwilliams.com/books/tailchasers-song/
War of the Flowers: http://www.tadwilliams.com/books/war-of-the-flowers/
Caliban’s Hour: http://www.tadwilliams.com/books/calibans-hour/

Shadowmarch series: http://www.goodreads.com/series/43486-shadowmarch
Otherland series: http://www.goodreads.com/series/43762-otherland
Memory, Sorrow, and Thorn series:http://www.goodreads.com/series/49188-memory-sorrow-and-thorn
The Bobby Dollar series: http://www.goodreads.com/series/76112-bobby-dollar

Otherland:The Game: http://www.tadwilliams.com/books/otherland-game/

“Tad the Great” by Aaron: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYCBozUHkuk

Tech News Today 667: Cat Electronics Show

Shows/ Tech News Today / January 11th, 2013

Hosts: Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Iyaz Akhtar and Jason Howell

CES Wrap-up, how the Best of CES got compromised, why the Yota Phone is a charmer, and more.

Guest: Paul Spain

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Running time:: 0:48:45

Tech News Today 666: So Many Eggs in the Windows World

Shows/ Tech News Today / January 10th, 2013

Hosts: Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Iyaz Akhtar and Jason Howell

Amazon gives you free music you paid for, Tim Cook pleads with China Mobile, Nokia on the rise, and more.

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Running time:: 0:51:52

Tech News Today 665: RIP 3D

Shows/ Tech News Today / January 9th, 2013

Hosts: Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Iyaz Akhtar and Jason Howell

T-Mobile’s plans to conquer, cheap iPhone finally coming? 3D dead in all dimensions, and more.

Hosts: Nate Lanxon

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Running time:: 0:49:00

Autopilot S2E09 – CHiPs

AutoPilot/ Shows / January 8th, 2013

CHiPs is an American television drama series produced by MGM Studios (now owned by Turner Entertainment) that originally aired on NBC from September 15, 1977, to July 17, 1983. CHiPs followed the lives of two motorcycle police officers of the California Highway Patrol. The series ran for 139 episodes over six seasons.

Tech News Today 664: Hipster CES

Shows/ Tech News Today / January 8th, 2013

Hosts: Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Iyaz Akhtar and Jason Howell

Samsung’s big mystery, who’s buying tech companies, Internet of Things gets organised, and more.

Hosts: Rafe Needleman

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Running time:: 0:47:02

Tech News Today 663: CES in a Box

Shows/ Tech News Today / January 7th, 2013

Hosts: Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Iyaz Akhtar and Jason Howell

NVidia gets into hardware, Lenovo launches a new tabletop PC, Roku breaks down the cable TV wall, and more.

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Running time:: 0:47:32