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While we all patiently wait for Justin Yu's airline troubles to dissipate, CNET editors David Carnoy and Ty Pendlebury join Jeff on the show to chat about the world of self-publishing, the best places to find FLAC music, Microsoft Surface, Xbox Music, and the places you're most likely to break your iPhone.

Topics from today's show:

- Check out David's new book "The Big Exit." Or, for a chance to win a digital or hardcover copy, send an e-mail with "The Big Exit" in the subject line to the404 [at] cnet [dot] com.

- Microsoft Surface dates and prices

- Don't worry, the iPad Mini will come in just 24 easy-to-understand versions.

- Xbox Music is coming. Don't call it Zune!

- Ty's FLAC music-finding guide

- Where you're most likely to break your iPhone. … Read more

IBACH, Switzerland--If you thought it might be cool to see how Swiss Army knives are made, I'm here to tell you, it's even cooler than you imagined.

Picture, for example, dozens and dozens and dozens of bins full nearly to overflowing with some of the little tools that anyone who has ever had one of the famous knives knows so well: the tweezers, the corkscrew, the toothpick, and even the key ring. Or boxes stacked up with long spindles of Swiss Army knife scissors. Or even better, long rows of the blades that make up half of the … Read more

When I was in my twenties, the idea of a summer in Europe meant a big backpack, a Eurail Pass, a small budget, and a lot of freedom.

I'm not in my twenties anymore, but I've just flown across the pond to begin Road Trip 2011, my sixth annual tour of a specific area of the global map in search of stories, photos, and videos about some of the best geek-oriented destinations I can find.

And this summer, after previous journeys around five regions of the United States, my travels have taken me to Europe. But despite countless … Read more

Justin is still sick, and Jeff is a runaway bride, so it's just Wilson today. Don't worry because it's not another "cheese stands alone" episode. Natali Del Conte and David Carnoy come in to save the day.

On today's show, we get a first-hand perspective on the new Barnes and Noble Nook Color from CNET Executive Editor David Carnoy. It might be the poor man's iPad, but David thinks it's a worthy competitor to the Amazon Kindle. Natali still prefers her iPad, and Wilson wonders whether consumers will choose the Nook Color or the iPod Touch.

After the break, we get to something sort of scary: Rachael Ray in 3D! That's right. For some people like Wilson, 3D is a mildly nauseating experience, but combined with the queen of faux bubbly's talk show, it might be vomit-inducing. We think the next innovation after 3D is going to be the return of Smell-O-Vision.

Finally, if you want your own copy of David Carnoy's "Knife Music," leave a comment, and we'll randomly choose a winner. Tune in tomorrow for the exciting conclusion to how Wilson makes it through another show alone.

I watch a lot of cooking shows and one of the things that keeps catching my attention is that most chefs use only a handful of knives. They rely on just a few for most cutting and chopping. The Multi-Utility Knife from Kuhn Rikon can easily be that knife in your kitchen. It's shaped like a cleaver, although more compact, and the green-colored knife is covered with a non-stick coating, which makes it possible for this knife to slice smoothly through foods that normally take some effort, like cheese. It's also useful for chopping and slicing other ingredients. … Read more

Much like ZIP files, RAR files are a type of compressed archive file that allows users to transmit large amounts of data in a more compact format. Also like ZIP files, RAR files need special software to be opened. RAR File Open Knife - Free Opener is a basic RAR utility that lets users open RAR files quickly and easily.

The program's interface is basic and a little goofy, featuring a large image of a knife with an ornately carved handle. To un-RAR a file, users simply drag and drop the file onto the program's interface, right-click the … Read more

The idea of combining a USB drive with a Swiss Army Knife-like tool has been around for a while, inspiring the Cyber Snipa Dog Tag back in 2006. Now we have a USB drive that combines Victorinox Swiss Army authenticity and top security.

Victorinox, the company behind the famed Swiss Army Knife, launched on Friday a new memory stick called Victorinox Secure Pro, which it includes as one of the tools within the Knife itself. According to the company, the device is the most secure of its kind that is available to the public.

To achieve this level of safety, … Read more

Every time I have to carve a roast, slice some bread, or generally take a knife to any part of dinner, I wind up with pieces that vary in thickness. It seems like the Victorinox Precise Slice Knife was made with me in mind. The knife has an adjustable guide that helps you to slice just about any type of food into pieces of even thickness. You can adjust the guide from a thickness of 1/16 inch to 1/2 inch. With the Victorinox Precise Slice Knife, you can cut meat thinly enough to easily use it for sandwiches. … Read more

An electric knife sharpener is a nice tool to have when you're at home in the kitchen, but what do you do when you're camping out? Try the Chef's Choice Pronto Manual Diamond Hone Sharpener 464. It's a two-stage manual knife sharpener that applies a razor-sharp edge to straight and serrated knives in just seconds.

Its compact size makes the Pronto an ideal choice for backpackers. And don't think you have to sacrifice quality when you're in the wilderness. The Pronto uses Criss-Cross technology, 100 percent diamond abrasives, and precise bevel angle control to … Read more