On this week's all-star episode, commentator Joe Wilcox, Managing Editor of BetaNews, discusses the outcome of the Federal Trade Commission's probe into Google's search policies, and the verdict that addresses the patent licensing policies of Google's Motorola Mobility division. Joe will also discuss his article suggesting that Apple may have lost its stomach for industry-shaking revolutions of their product lines. You'll also hear from Avram Piltch, Online Editor Director of Laptop magazine, who will talk about the sort of product intros expected at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, held the second week of January and express his ongoing concerns about the prospects for Windows 8.

On this week's all-star episode, we present Michael Prospero, Reviews Editor for Laptop magazine, to discuss some of the notable products he and his crew have tested over the past year, along with ongoing speculation that Apple has a smart TV coming next year. You'll also hear from John Martellaro, Senior Editor, Analysis & Reviews for The Mac Observer, who will cover his multipart series on ebook readers and tablets. He'll tell you his favorites, and then explain why he believes it is inevitable that Apple will release a TV set.