Look out, internet! The Engadget Podcast Audio Talking Show has arrived, complete with technical topics of discussion, talented staff members and a guest of note. Ross Rubin, an analyst with NPD and regular Engadget contributer in his Switched On column , was kind enough to drop by and talk it up with Josh and Paul about the HTC Hero and the future of ebooks — things that weigh heavily on all of our minds. Nilay’s out this week, leaving a gaping hole in all of our hearts, but we promise to get the gang back together real soon. Hosts: Joshua Topolsky, Paul Miller Special guest: Ross Rubin Producer: Trent Wolbe Song: OxygenStar - In The Garage Hear the podcast 00:01:35 - HTC Hero review 00:30:50 - Plastic Logic e-book reader will use AT&T for its 3G needs 00:35:30 - Barnes & Noble partners with Plastic Logic, becomes “exclusive eBookstore provider” for its e-reader 00:53:30 - Apple bucks recession, records best non-holiday quarter in company history 01:01:05 - Microsoft sees first annual sales decline in its history for fiscal 2009 01:10:25 - Wii Sports Resort impressions (and video!): MotionPlus killer app, or killer tech demo? Subscribe to the podcast [ iTunes ] Subscribe to the Podcast directly in iTunes (enhanced AAC). [ RSS MP3 ] Add the Engadget Podcast feed (in MP3) to your RSS aggregator and have the show delivered automatically. [ RSS AAC ] Add the Engadget Podcast feed (in enhanced AAC) to your RSS aggregator.

original Source : Engadget Podcast 156 - 07.24.2009