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July 10, 2009 9:40 PM PDT

Digital City No. 40: Google's Chrome OS vs. stealing cell phones vs. NYC subway map phone apps

by Dan Ackerman
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This week on the Digital City, topics include Google's new Chrome OS, and what it means for Netbooks and Microsoft; some not-too-bright cell phone thieves; how Scott semi-scammed a new iPhone 3GS; and some new apps for navigating the NYC Subway system.

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March 16, 2009 9:42 AM PDT

Digital City No. 23: High-tech plans for the MTA, Linux on Netbooks, and the Sirius/iPhone connection

by Dan Ackerman
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In Episode 23 of the Digital City, we discuss high-tech plans, but a low-tech budget at the MTA; the release of Resident Evil 5; Linux on Netbooks; and the Sirius/iPhone connection.

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March 2, 2009 4:10 PM PST

Digital City #21: Robot-controlled subways and the death of newspapers

by Dan Ackerman
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On this week's Digital City, we discuss the new robot-controlled NYC subway trains, Facebook's bill of rights, the death of the Rocky Mountain News, and why game companies have to break out of the holiday-only release system.

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December 1, 2008 12:01 AM PST

Digital City: Episode 9

by Dan Ackerman
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On this week's installment of the Digital City, it's the post-Black-Friday special, where we discuss the latest economic woes, our holiday wish lists, Black Friday vs. Cyber Monday, the new MTA text alert system, and Blockbuster's lastest idea--a set-top streaming movie box.


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November 17, 2008 8:38 AM PST

Digital City: Episode 7

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Our ongoing conversation about technology and urban spaces continues, with longtime CNET editor Matt Elliott joining us to discuss slumping e-commerce sales, the new high-tech Yankee Stadium, and competing plans for adding GPS and Wi-Fi to mass transit systems.


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Live from New York, CNET's Dan Ackerman, Julie Rivera, Joseph Kaminski, and Scott Stein explore the impact of new technology on city life and urban environments, from municipal Wi-Fi to high-tech crime to tricks for cutting the line at the Apple Store.

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Dan Ackerman Former radio DJ turned journalist Dan Ackerman grew up in the Bronx and now lives in Manhattan. He’s covered music, technology, and video games for more than 10 years. His latest album, Tales Out of Night School is available now. See profile
Joseph Kaminski Joseph Kaminski, when not juggling the dual demands of parenthood and HD gaming, is a life-long Manhattanite and can be found testing the latest tech in CNET’s Lab. See profile
Julie Rivera Julie Rivera grew up and currently resides in Brooklyn. When she's not deejaying, bartending, or fixing gadgets for friends on the outside, you'll find her testing, troubleshooting and developing benchmarks for laptops in the "fish bowl" known as CNET Labs. See profile
Scott Stein Scott Stein, CNET's newest laptops editor, was born in Queens and grew up a Long Islander - and is now raising a kid in NYC. In addition to covering games and tech, writing screenplays, and performing improv in seedy downtown establishments, he's also a die-hard, season-ticket-holding Jets fan. See profile
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