In this weeks episode Lon and Brian discus several current news stories. Unfortunately it was unavoidable, they had no choice but to discus Facebook and once again their privacy policy. For the first time in a long while there is good news from Facebook. Other stories include Zappos and there pricing debacle, The fashion industry and the ability to remain in business without IP, and Holiday Inn’s new key app. Thank you for listening and we hope you enjoy. 

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Zappos and the crazy customer service via Zappos Blog

The fashion industry survives via Engadget

Holiday Inn and smart phones via  PC World

Dell Streak via Computer World

Why would you buy the LG Fathom via CNET Reviews

10 things to know about Facebook privacy changes via Allfacebook

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This week’s show has Brian and Lon back again to discuss the top stories of the past week. Topics include hacking the computer in a car, Sprint’s new HTC EVO with built-in 4G, and some interesting news from the Google IO conference keynote.

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Hackers can remotely disable your car’s brakes, create sensationalist headlines via Engadget

Sprint’s HTC EVO 4G put through its bandwidth-sucking paces via Engadget

5 Things You’ll Actually Like About the New Hotmail via PC World via PC World

Google Makes Major Announcements at Google I/O via Mashable

Google I/O: The Web Is Killing Radio, Newspapers, Magazines, And TV via TechCrunch

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Brian and Lon are back again this week with even more disturbing news about Facebook and provide ways to protect yourself. They also discuss Office 2010 for the desktop and mobile as well as a new video of the 4th Gen iPhone from Vietnam. Listen to the episode below, or subscribe via iTunes.

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Free Office Mobile 2010 upgrade for Windows Mobile 6.5 via The Download Blog

Microsoft Confirms Office Mobile 2010 and Consumer Office 2010 Version Dates via Paul Thurrott’s WinInfo

Next generation iPhone unscrewed from Vietnam via Engadget

Study: Facebook joins PayPal, eBay as popular phishing target via InSecurity Complex

The Evolution of Privacy on Facebook via Matt McKeon

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In this week’s episode Lon and Brian discuss the recent purchase of Siri by Apple, how localized search is becoming the preferred method of search for users, and how advertisers can take advantage. Other topics include the HP Slate (is it really dead?) and integrity on the internet through the eyes of a user.

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Apple buys app maker

Top Ten Reasons You Should Quit Facebook

HP Slate killed? Rumor mill says ‘yes’

Another Tablet Falls: HP Slate Canceled

HP Slate killed? Not so fast

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