MacBreak Weekly 172
Episode 172 |
Guests: Andy Ihnatko, Alex Lindsay, Paul Kent Recorded: December 22, 2009 Published: December 22, 2009 Duration: 1:46:11 |
Contents
MacBreak Weekly 172: There's Always A Donna
Hosts
- Leo Laporte
- Andy Ihnatko
- Alex Lindsay
- Paul Kent - Organizer of Macworld 2010
Topics
- Update on Macworld 2010 with Paul Kent
- Tapulous claims nearly $1 million in monthly app sales
- Epic Demonstrates Unreal Engine 3 for iPod Touch/iPhone 3GS
- Firmware update addresses screen flickering issues with 27-inch iMac models
- Steve Jobs ranks first in INSEAD CEO list
- Psystar shutting down - Or are they?
- Microsoft loses patent appeal; Word and Office to be barred from sale starting January 11?
- CBS and Disney in talks with Apple for iTunes TV subscriptions?
- Leo, Alex and Andy opine on the future of local bookstores
Picks of the Week
- Leo Laporte
- Spider: The Secret of Bryce Manor - Fun, casual game for iPhone; $2.99
- USA TODAY Auto Pilot - Trip planning, status and itinerary updates for iPhone; Free
- Bing - Search, maps, other information for iPhone; Free
- Andy Ihnatko
- comicbookfonts.com - Fonts; All fonts on sale for $20.10 on January 1, 2010
- Alex Lindsay
- Kayak First Class - Flight and hotel search for iPhone; $1.99, Free version also available
- NPR News - Live streaming of NPR affiliate stations, custom playlist creation of NPR show content, and news articles for iPhone; Free
Notable Quotes & Other Links
Significant Products
- Link URL and optional brief description
Sponsors
Audible
- Audible.com/macbreak
- ad times: 00:00:55-00:01:11 and 01:11:49-01:19:36
Picks
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Shop Class as Soulcraft: An Inquiry into the Value of Work by Matthew B. Crawford (UNABRIDGED) Narrated by Max Bloomquist |
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A Child's Christmas in Wales by Dylan Thomas (ABRIDGED) Narrated by Dylan Thomas |
Other Sponsor
FordSYNC #5
- SyncMyRidePodcast.com
- ad times: 00:00:37-00:00:54 and 00:18:34-00:22:47
Production Information
- Edited by: Erik
- Notes:
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