That’s right folks, the Engadget Podcast is back for more. Once again, you’re treated to the smooth tones of pure gadget goodness, though this week, our compatriot Paul Miller has been felled with a totally minor illness. Taking the controls in Paul’s battle pod this round is Engadget Mobile editor Chris Ziegler. Hear Josh, Nilay, and Chris pontificate on the finer points of the week’s big stories, including (but not limited to): RIM’s new BlackBerry Curve 8900, Obama’s old BlackBerry, Windows Mobile 6.5, a possible new Kindle, and Josh’s inner-most feelings about childcare. Enjoy!

Hosts: Joshua Topolsky, Nilay Patel
Special guest host: Chris Ziegler
Producer: Trent Wolbe
Song: Blitzkrieg Bop

00:02:22 – Apple vs. Palm: the in-depth analysis
00:10:23 – Obama BlackBerry alert: it’s a BlackBerry
00:16:00 – T-Mobile BlackBerry Curve 8900 review
00:38:10 – Seemingly real Windows Mobile 6.5 screenshots trickle out of leaky internet faucet
00:54:24 – Amazon to host press event at library, innocently whistling when asked about the Kindle 2
01:02:48 – Verizon Hub hands-on and impressions

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Engadget Podcast 131 – 01.30.2009 originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 30 Jan 2009 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Macworld.com – Ettore Software has announced the release of TapIt4Me for iPhone and iPod touch. Available for download from the App Store, TapIt4Me costs $4.99.

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TapIt4Me released for iPhone
(Macworld.com)

We had a chance to get our grubby mitts on Verizon’s new VOIP / home phone — the Hub — and we thought we’d give you a little preview of what’s in store if you’re planning on busting out the credit card. The device, which we’ve seen floating around in various forms since January of 2007, is a combo of a cradled wireless handset and 7-inch, resistive touchscreen display. It’s an interesting play for a sector of the market that’s all but forgotten (and maybe for good reason). If you want to hear some thoughts on the device, follow the bread crumbs beyond the break.

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Verizon Hub hands-on and impressions originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 30 Jan 2009 13:03:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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AP – A fired Fannie Mae contract worker pleaded not guilty on Friday to charges he planted a virus designed to destroy all the data on the mortgage giant’s 4,000 computer servers nationwide, according to federal prosecutors.

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Feds allege plot to destroy Fannie Mae data
(AP)

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