CNET News Daily Podcast: Eric Schmidt leaves Apple board

by Rafe Needleman August 3, 2009 12:27 PM PDT Follow @rafe

Google CEO Eric Schmidt has resigned from the Apple board of directors. What does this mean for Apple? For Google? To discuss, we have CNET reporter Tom Krazit in the studio. Last month, he wrote a column, called "Mr. Schmidt, step down from that board."

Also: Apple's tablet spied? Windows 7 means yet another new class of notebooks. Getting fined for Twittering. And Cash for Clunkers raids renewable-energy loans.

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Google's Schmidt resigns from Apple board

Peter Sunde Kolmisoppi departs Pirate Bay

Report: Analyst views Apple tablet, sees Sept. launch

Windows 7, new laptop designs to converge

Windows 7 RTM reviewed

Netflix adds 'Lost,' other ABC shows to streaming lineup

Soccer star fined for tweet dissing club owner

Cash for Clunkers could raid renewable-energy loans

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