Chris and Taylor talk about the new Microsoft CEO, Sony selling off its VAIO PC business, Olympic viewing options, security technology at Sochi and much more!
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Top News
- Microsoft goes internal for its next CEO with Satya Nadella via ZDNet
- Sony sells off VAIO PC business amid prolonged industry slump via ArsTechnica
- Comcast Allegedly Hacked, Change Your Passwords Now via Lifehacker
Afterburner
- Google’s Nexus 7 is finally coming to Verizon Wireless on February 13th via theVerge
- Firefox beta brings touch-friendly web browsing to Windows 8 via Engadget
- Apple’s iTunes Radio launches internationally, starting with Australia via 9to5 Mac
- Newegg’s answer to Amazon Prime: $50 per year for expedited shipping via ArsTechnica
- Meet the Asus Chromebox, a $179 fanless mini-desktop via ArsTechnica
- Chromebox for meetings, a $999 video conferencing system from Google via ArsTechnica
- A turbo-charged, quad-core mini desktop: Gigabyte’s Brix Pro reviewed via ArsTechnica
thEndUsr Stories
- Visitors to Sochi Olympics should expect to be hacked via Engadget
- Details Behind the NBC Honeypots: Part 2 via TrendMicro
- Price Drops as Mt. Gox Blames Bitcoin Flaw for Withdrawal Delays via CoinDesk
- Contrary to Mt. Gox’s Statement, Bitcoin is not at fault via Bitcoin Foundation
- Florida prosecutors file legal charges against heavy Bitcoin traders via ArsTechnica
- New lawsuit against Bitcoin miner manufacturer alleges fraud, negligence via Ars Technica
- Microsoft beats Google by adding Bitcoin currency conversion to Bing via theNextWeb
- Now you can enjoy Google maps tagged with climate data via ArsTechnica
Tip of the Week: Use Your Computer From Anywhere: A Guide to Remote Controlling Your PC via Lifehacker
App Pick: MediaMonkey 4.1 Adds Wireless Syncing, iOS 7 Compatibility, and More via Lifehacker
Kicker: Flappy Bird’s Creator Says He’s Taking the Game Down via Kotaku