After recent patent dispute, what's next for the Commonwealth's iRobot and Sharkninja?

Bedford-based iRobot just won a patent dispute over rival appliance company Sharkninja in Needham. But both tech companies may face tough economic headwinds.

Plus, Boston area venture capitalist Bob Metcalfe has won the prestigious Turing Award for his work in developing ethernet technology.

We'll discuss with Boston Globe writer Hiawatha Bray.