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Marketplace Tech for Friday, May 29, 2015
May 29, 2015

Marketplace Tech for Friday, May 29, 2015

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Airing on Friday, May 29, 2015: First up, we talk to Sarah Jeong, a tech journalist who has been following the trial of convicted Silk Road drug trafficker Ross Ulbricht. Plus, Molly Wood, Marketplace’s Senior Tech Correspondent, talks about Google’s latest move to make its Android operating system your personal assistant. And how well have you kept up with the week in tech news? It's time for Silicon Tally! This week, host Ben Johnson takes on Glenn Fleishman, tech journalist, co-host of the Macworld podcast and two time Jeopardy! Champion.

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Commercial drones' promise drives two new funds

May 29, 2015
In 2015, investment is set to hit an all-time high.

Silicon Tally: All of the Netflix

May 29, 2015
How well have you kept up with the week in tech news?

Airing on Friday, May 29, 2015: First up, we talk to Sarah Jeong, a tech journalist who has been following the trial of convicted Silk Road drug trafficker Ross Ulbricht. Plus, Molly Wood, Marketplace’s Senior Tech Correspondent, talks about Google’s latest move to make its Android operating system your personal assistant. And how well have you kept up with the week in tech news? It’s time for Silicon Tally! This week, host Ben Johnson takes on Glenn Fleishman, tech journalist, co-host of the Macworld podcast and two time Jeopardy! Champion.

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