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June 7, 2007
Microsoft Surface, Palm Foleo, and Apple News

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We got gobs of news today. First we start off with Microsoft’s Surface technology which taught us that Microsoft can still do some very interesting and innovative things. Check out this video of it in action!
 
Palm announced the Foleo. Would only a fool-io buy one? Listen to find out.
 
Apple announces DRM-free iTunes Plus, a June 29th ship date for the iPhone, upgrades MacBook Pros to Santa Rosa plus LED backlighting (on 15-inch models), and hints at a 3rd party SDK. Plus, new ads which actually show off features without being smug. Wow! Just remember those iTunes Plus tracks have your info embedded!
 
Want privacy? Don’t step outside while a Googlemobile is on the road. Google’s StreetView launches to cheers and concerns over privacy.
 
We have reviews of the Canon HV20 and Creative Zen Stone up. What are your thoughts?
 
CBS buys Last.fm. Why? Because they hear the kids like it.
 
Intel announces the 3 Series chipset, Dell’s laying off 8,000, Asus shows off its new audio card, LG shows off a USB connectable 20" monitor, and the latest AACS key was hacked in a day. Amazon buying Netflix? That's the rumor.
 
The iPhone isn’t even out and already there’s a competitor. Check out the HTC Touch.
 
LaLa.com is looking to fill the cracks in the Apple/iPod monopoly with an interesting service.
 
Alienware releases the Hanger 18 HTPC and Lenovo is rumored to be prepping the 15th anniversary Thinkpad Reserve.
 
Finally, Sony floods the market with new flat panel TVs sporting lots of great features.