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    #74: An Advantage and an Albatross

    October 4th, 2018 · 51 minutes

    This was a big week for Microsoft, with new Surface hardware and some big announcements about how Windows will work better with Android. There was also scary news about servers being infected by spy hardware that could compromise privacy and security.

    Guest Starring: Mark Hachman and Harry McCracken

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    Subnet - Relay FM
    Microsoft launches next-gen Surface Pro 6, Surface Laptop 2, Surface Studio 2 and more | PCWorld
    Shop Surface Pro Tablets, Surface Laptop, Surface Book & Surface Go - Microsoft
    First listen with Microsoft’s new Surface Headphones - The Verge
    Microsoft suspends development of touch-friendly Office apps for Windows | Ars Technica
    Windows 10 October 2018 Update review: Many small improvements make a better experience | PCWorld
    Amazon’s Kindle Oasis has a new competitor: The waterproof Kobo Forma | Ars Technica
    The Big Hack: How China Used a Tiny Chip to Infiltrate U.S. Companies - Bloomberg
    National Taco Day - Oct 4 - National Taco Day