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What’s New on TAG TV August 10 – 14, 2009?

Monday, August 10, 2009

From exploring whether Wikipedia can replace science journals and a CNET Buzz Out Loud chat about the current U.S. administration’s technology policies to a top-flight executive panel moderated by Wired Editor Chris Anderson discussing how tech companies make money giving free stuff, a C-SPAN look at cyber attacks on U.S. computers and a behind the scenes visit with The Sims 3 game producer, a new show is launched every week day on WebVisions: a TAG TV compilation of tech news and information clips from various popular Internet video sites. Watch a show a day to expand your tech IQ!

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Monday: Will Wikipedia Replace Science Journals?
“Science is a conversation...about the facts of reality,” says Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales. In contrast to the top-down “old models of thinking,” Wales believes science is a fit for the wikis. Do you agree? 3 minutes

Tuesday: A CNET Chat on U.S. Technology Policies
Federal CTO Aneesh Chopra drops by to chat with CNET about the technology policies of the current U.S. administration. Get Chopra’s takes on broadband, Net neutrality, education, and more on this episode of Buzz Out Loud. 28 minutes

Wednesday: How Tech Companies Make Money Giving Free Stuff
An panel of top-flight executives from technology companies including Ning, Pandora, YouSendIt, and Ngcomo, moderated by Wired Editor Chris Anderson, discuss the successful business models for the free business strategy. 93 minutes

Thursday: C-SPAN Looks at Cyber Attacks on U.S. Computers
The Communicators show explores the vulnerability of U.S. computer systems (including the federal government’s) against cyber attacks and a July hit on government and commercial websites. 29 minutes

Friday: The Sims 3, Behind the Game Scenes
The executive producer of The Sims 3 discusses early brainstorming strategies of the popular computer game, including the value of developing the entire game in 2D to understand what was working or not. 4 minutes

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Other TAG TV Features: Weekly Tech Talk on TAG Radio
TAG President Tino Mantella interviews Atlantas top executives, with a new show launching every Tuesday afternoon. Click to listen to Tinos latest interview!