Summary: It was a big week in tech and we talked about much of it in episode #177 of the SMRpodcast... Steve Ballmer resigned from Microsoft, but the crew doesn't believe he did as horrible job as many are claiming. BlackBerry is rumored to be contemplating spinning off BlackBerry Messenger, but, it may be too late to take on the likes of WhatsApp Messenger. Photos and pricing of the rumored Nokia RT Tablet have shown up online and Robb and Chris both think that it is too expensive. Rod would stand in line for it if it comes with LTE. 20% of iPhone users played Candy Crush Saga in July, Google looking to buy NFL Ticket, and Chris is kind freaked out by Brain to Brain research. We've got all this, our picks, and more in episode #177 if the SMRpodcast... [powerpress] Show Details Recorded: August 27th, 2013 Published: August 29st, 2013 Duration: 01hr 26min 00sec SUBSCRIBE FOR AUTOMATIC DOWNLOADS Standard RSS Hosts: Rod Simmons @RodSimmons Chris Ashley @bigChrisAshley Robb Dunewood @RobbDunewood SHOW TOPICS Big stories we covered this week Steve Ballmer announced his retirement and the rumors surrounding why BBM for Android near release will it make a difference Fun stories we covered this week 20% of iPhone users played Candy Crush Chromecast shipping to more households COuld Google get the NFL ticket Picks of the Week Chromecast (Video Playto device) Robb Dunewood (RIMarkable) OnStar for Windows Phone (TV Checkin APP) Chris Ashley (WinGadgetNews / SimpleMobileReview) () Rod Simmons (SimpleMobileReview)
