Hosts: Brian Brushwood and Tom Merritt
Why Chromecast is such a big deal for Google, and a threat to Apple, Dish’s Hopper holds onto legal win against Fox, and more.
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Hosts: Brian Brushwood and Tom Merritt
Why Chromecast is such a big deal for Google, and a threat to Apple, Dish’s Hopper holds onto legal win against Fox, and more.
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Hosts: Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Iyaz Akhtar and Jason Howell
Why YouTube buffers on your ISP, Amazon to crowdsource pilot greenlights, Google Glass gets a cheaper competitor, and more.
Guest: Kevin Tofel
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In 1947 – ENIAC was switched on after being transferred to the Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. It operated continuously until October 2 1955.
In 1951 – A recording was made of Beethoven’s 9th by EMI that eventually became used to justify the diameter of the CD.
In 1958 – President Eisenhower signed the National Aeronautics and Space Act, creating the National Aeronautics and Space Administration.
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In 1858 – The first use of fingerprints as identification took place in India. William James Herschel, magistrate of Nuddea, India requested local businessman Rajyadhar Konai make a handprint on the back of a contract. Herschel wanted to “frighten [Konai] out of all thought of repudiating his signature.”
In 1997 – Dell announced its entry into the workstation market with the Dell Workstation 400.
In 2000 – Ted Kekatos celebrated the First System Administrator Appreciation Day. He had been inspired by an HP ad showing people bringing gifts to their System Administrator. The day is celebrated annually on the last Friday of July.
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In 1949 – The first jet-powered airliner, the de Havilland Comet, made its first flight. Previously jet engines had only been used to power small fighter aircraft.
In 1981 – Microsoft bought the rights for QDOS (Quick and Dirty Operating System) from Seattle Computer Products for $25,000.
In 1993 – Microsoft released Windows NT 3.1, completing its attempt to build an advanced 32-bit operating system from scratch.
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The Lions internal problems can’t slow them down, but the same can’t be said of Rivendell as they fall apart against San Francisco.
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Why is chopped salad so controversial? Also, Molly’s after bespoke users and Tom’s stuffing his face with Burrata and vegetables.
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“Bespoke”
Burrata Cheese
Against chopped salad
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Hosts: Tom Merritt, Sarah Lane, Iyaz Akhtar and Alex Gumpel
Samsung and Apple shrinking, Zynga swears off gambling, Google has a motion-sensing Google TV? and more.
Guest: Len Peralta
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Running time:: 0:47:45
