In this episode, Devindra, Dwayne, and Chris discuss the Android operating system’s rise to the number two spot behind Blackberry,and where it’s headed, Google’s possible tablet collaboration with Verizon, and they spend some time on the recent lashback against Facebook. The guys also muse on how the independent music movement is making use of web 2.0 technologies.

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Discussion Highlights

• (02:57) The Rise of Android - Google takes the No. 2 spot in smartphone sales for Q1 2010.
• (16:39) Sprint announces release date for HTC Evo 4G – June 4, 2010.
• (23:03) More Facebook Backlash – Early De-Dopters (we told ya so) and the Uncanny Valley of FB Privacy.
• (35:16) And Facebook’s got multiple technical glitches to sort out.
• (40:20) Even social game giant Zynga may leave Facebook! But why?
• (50:00) The Music Revolution – is it here yet? How some bands are using Web 2.0 tech to make it without the recording industry.
• (58:12) Remembering the most excellent and righteous term: WebMaster
• The Rundown!
  • (1:00:56) Eco Eco Eco — China’s poop-powered meat factory (no joke!)
  • (1:06:15)Europe Finds Clean Energy in Trash.
  • (1:08:41) Obsolete phone boxes saved by rise of the electric vehicle (via Do the Green Thing)
  • (1:11:03) Microsoft announces October 2010 launch date for Natal.
  • (1:15:38) Blippy Users Streaming $1.5 Million in Purchases Per Week

Featured Music

• Shiro Sagisu – “Magmadiver”; ” Both Of You, Dance Like You Want To Win!” ; “Barefoot in the Park” – from the Neon Genesis Evangelion Soundtrack

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