Podcast #24: Event Verizon
Podcast #24: Event Verizon
Verizon just bought Yahoo, but what exactly did they get? This week, Paul Ford and Rich Ziade discuss the acquisition of the beleaguered Yahoo, and mull over the long games of companies like Verizon, Google, Facebook, and Apple. They also consider the failed tech acquisitions of old, build the ideal media and tech conglomerate, and finally address the way Paul pronounces “Yahoo.”
Paul: [on getting rid of cable] I don’t miss anything, because actually the really boring stuff that I tend to like, like the political conventions, are now getting covered by YouTube.
Rich: Yeah.
Paul: I am a little bit worried about having cut the cord so much if there’s a big emergency in New York City.
Rich: Yeah. Well I’ll call you.
Paul: Good!
Rich: Don’t worry about it.
Paul: Just patch me in on your Slingbox?