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    #73: The Crocodile Is Changing Its Diet

    September 27th, 2018 · 58 minutes

    Microsoft sets its eyes on the cloud and suddenly finds itself on the side of the angels; Instagram's founders leave their creation in Mark Zuckerberg's hands; and Oculus debuts a new standalone VR headset.

    Guest Starring: Shahid Kamal Ahmad, Lisa Schmeiser, and Carolina Milanesi

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    Links and Show Notes

    How Apple Thrived in a Season of Tech Scandals - The New York Times
    The end of Instagram as we know it is here - The Verge