This week, we analyze (and lightly criticize) Apple’s obsession with the word "Pod." You know, that three-letter word used in the famous iPod — and to describe peas and other stuff. We discuss some recent incidents of Apple’s lawyers chasing down start-ups attempting to use "Pod" in their company or product names.
Staying on the topic of start-ups, we also talk about how gadget entrepreneurs today have far more potential than new Web 2.0 companies. We describe a few small companies that struck it rich with their snazzy gadgets.
We top off the podcast with some chatter about the zippy Nissan 370Z, recently reviewed by Wired.com, as well as the $200 Logitech G19 keyboard. Hot stuff!
This week’s podcast features Danny Dumas, Priya Ganapati and Brian Chen, with audio engineering by Fernando Cardoso.
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