Podcast 71 72 (whoops)

So, the new issue of The dealnews Podcast is out!

But, for those of you who receive it via RSS / iTunes, you may have noticed that I messed up a bit. Yes, I tagged and titled it as Episode 71.

How embarrassing.

I've gone back to the feed and fixed my mistake, so all should be well with the world, once again.

(Unless, by me "fixing" it, I've now tricked your iTunes / podcatcher into downloading the same show a second time, causing greater confusion! Well, if that happens ... listen to it again!)

Math is hard. 71 + 1 = 71!

Google Chrome OS: Partly cloudy

(Boy, am I delighted with myself for coming up with THAT title!)

As you may know, Google released a browser some time ago called Chrome. Well, they've now chopped and channeled it and added some ... er ... chrome, I guess, and VIOLA: Google OS was born.

The upsides: Zero maintenance of programs and applications and no worrying about backing up your files in case your computer dies.

Looks like this is an attempt by The Goog to open up this thing called cloud computing to the masses. (You know, where nothing "lives" on your machine, but it's just a dumb box that links via the internet to services and storage?)

Downside: Google owns you. With nothing residing on your computer, you are 100% at the mercy of Google. It's a lot of trust.

Also: it's an OS on top of a Linux kernel. And we know how I feel about Linux.
Sudo aptget google. ugh.

Cost of Living Calculator

Ever wonder if you'd save money moving to a different city? Living in NYC, I KNOW that I can, but I never really knew how much.

Then I came across CNN's Cost of Living Calculator.

Check it to be either delighted or depressed (depending on where you live and where you want to move to).

Looks like I could live like a KING in Pittsburgh! (But what's the point, if I wouldn't be able to get Penguins season tickets, anyway?)

Rode Podcaster

Why do I sound so sexxy-awesome in the most recent podcast? It's all thanks to the new mic we've picked up: The Rode Podcaster.

The best thing: It's designed for straight-in USB connectivity. No preamp / junctions / patches needed. Just plug-n-go.

Now, if only we would get a stand for it - My arm gets tired holding it like an American Idol contestant for the entire length of the podcast...

On The Site: Rumor Roundup

After a no-show, last week, everyone's favorite rumor-based, Friday-released, dealnews feature written by me is back!

Check it out!

Proof that Twitter is PLAYED...

Cuz I'm on it @sommerjam

You can also check out my latest tweets over there on the right.
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I hope I'm interesting enough for you all.

On The Site: Earth Day Checklist

My latest feature for dealnews.com went live this morning.
In honor of this being Earth Week, it's Your Earth Day Checklist. (But it's not what you think.)
(Okay, it IS what you think ... but not totally.)

RECYCLE!