Aug 23, 2013

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Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer announced he will be stepping down soon, so Microsoft must find a replacement. Without Bill Gates, or Ballmer, and with a changing tech landscape -- Microsoft needs to look at someone with experience in mobile and innovative computing. Also, why didn't NASDAQ have a backup system to prevent yesterday's hiatus? And finally, Ben Affleck is the new Batman. The world gives the casting choice a big thumbs down.

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Final Note

On Steve Ballmer's intensity

by Kai Ryssdal

Aug 23, 2013

Microsoft's Steve Ballmer likes to rally the troops.

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Help wanted: New Microsoft CEO

by David Weinberg

Aug 23, 2013

Mark Zuckerberg probably has enough on his plate that he won't apply to succeed Steve Ballmer.

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Nasdaq glitch: Why no backup?

by Sabri Ben-Achour

Aug 23, 2013

The Nasdaq closure had nothing to do with rogue or erroneous orders. The system that shows stock prices failed.

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Michael Keaton, George Clooney and the 'Batfleck'

by Jeff Tyler

Aug 23, 2013

Everybody has their capes in a twist over Ben Affleck as the new Dark Knight. But the franchise is like the superhero himself. It always wins.

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No, your phone doesn't use as much electricity as a refrigerator

by Adriene Hill

Aug 23, 2013

Widely reported: your smartphone uses the same amount of electricity as two refrigerators. Why some ideas stick around, true or not.

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Weekly Wrap

What happened on the Nasdaq anyway?

by Kai Ryssdal

Aug 23, 2013

The Weekly Wrap on Nasdaq's major glitch on Thursday, plus looking ahead to the central bankers meeting at Jackson Hole.

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CVS receipts that go on and on ... and on

by Kai Ryssdal

Aug 23, 2013

CVS prints long receipts have become an internet meme.

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In report on NFL injuries, ESPN opts for the sidelines

by Kai Ryssdal

Aug 23, 2013

ESPN has pulled out of an investigative project about head injuries in the National Football League. The league denies pressuring ESPN in any way.

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Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer announced he will be stepping down soon, so Microsoft must find a replacement. Without Bill Gates, or Ballmer, and with a changing tech landscape — Microsoft needs to look at someone with experience in mobile and innovative computing. Also, why didn’t NASDAQ have a backup system to prevent yesterday’s hiatus? And finally, Ben Affleck is the new Batman. The world gives the casting choice a big thumbs down.