Ep. 961: Are you smarter than Google? Video

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Ep. 961: Are you smarter than Google?
Created: 04/27/2009
Video description: IBM is creating a computer that will go to battle against contestants on Jeopardy, and we envision an Internet-connected Google computer searching for the answers in real time. Something tells me this computer will be a little bit smarter than that. Also, Nicole Lee joins us to discuss a gaggle of cell phone related news.

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