Charles on… anything that comes along

So I’ve been writing.. again..

Would you vote for a computer?

Of all the important questions facing America in this election year, apparently none is so important online as this one: do the candidates favour Mac or PC?

And the associated question: why do we want people to think like computers? And isn’t it scary that we think computers have personalities?

Meanwhile, there’s podcast-asticness:

Tech Weekly podcast: Silicon Samaritans - charitable projects on the web

Dr Larry Brilliant from Google’s philanthropic arm talks about their efforts to develop renewable energy and stop the spread of disease. Beth Kanter is a charity blogger and she explains how social media can be used for non-profits

Tech Weekly Extra podcast: Microsoft makes an audacious bid to buy Yahoo for $44.6bn

As Microsoft launches an audacious 44.6bn USD (22.4bn GBP) bid for internet rival Yahoo, Bobbie Johnson, Charles Arthur and Jemima Kiss look at the details

Tech Weekly podcast: Startup special - we look at the new dotcom boom

Interviews and advice from entrepreneurs and founders of hot new web businesses. Plus - Elevator Pitch - in audio! Apple and Microsoft’s profits are also discussed along with the XBox, Halo 3 and Wii Play

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