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Monday, December 17, 2012
All Tech Considered
New Car Features May Keep Older Drivers Out Of The Big Yellow Taxi
December 17, 2012 Carmakers are taking advantage of innovations in electronics and software to trick out the interiors of their vehicles. The gizmos appeal to tech-savvy buyers. But those interior features are quietly aimed at another audience: aging baby boomers.
Friday, December 14, 2012
Thursday, December 13, 2012
All Tech Considered
Good Tidings Of Great Joy: Google Maps App Released For iPhone
December 13, 2012 NPR's Steve Henn says the new Google Maps for iPhone is not only better than Apple's maps — it's also much better than the old Google app that had been on the iPhone from Day 1.
Wednesday, December 12, 2012
All Tech Considered
Who Needs College? Young Entrepreneuer Bets On Bright Idea For Solar Energy
December 12, 2012 Eden Full dropped out of Princeton to found a startup company that brings the solar panel technology she invented to developing countries as part of a fellowship. The unusual program, funded by tech entrepreneur Peter Thiel, gives young people $100,000 to skip college and focus on their work and research instead.
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
The Salt
Calorie Tracking Apps May Help Boost Weight Loss
December 11, 2012 A new study concludes that a mobile app can help boost weight loss, if it's used as part of a more comprehensive strategy. The findings speak to the importance of blending two successful weight loss strategies: tracking and group support.
Monday, December 10, 2012
All Tech Considered
Forget The Register: Stores Use Mobile To Make Sales On The Spot
December 10, 2012 Cash registers may be on the wane in some stores as more retailers help customers complete purchases using mobile devices. It's convenient for shoppers, and retailers benefit by leaving customers less time to change their mind about a purchase.
The Salt
Want To Find A Restaurant That Treats Workers Well? There's An App For That
December 10, 2012 The latest addition to the field of smartphone apps that help people eat responsibly is designed for diners who care about the plight of the people who prepare and serve the meals. The restaurants were rated on pay, sick days, and opportunities for advancement.
Friday, December 07, 2012
All Tech Considered
Big Brother Is In Your Pocket (But You Get A Discount)
December 7, 2012 Customer loyalty programs offering discounts in exchange for a bit of personal information are nothing new. But now Verizon and AT&T are launching programs allowing customers to receive rewards based on information their smartphones share with the carriers. Not surprisingly, privacy advocates are alarmed.
All Tech Considered
To Catch A Suspect — On Pinterest
December 7, 2012 WHYYThe social media site Pinterest is known as a place where people share recipes, crafts or fashion. But a new set of images have started showing up: mug shots. It's the result of one local police department's effort to get wanted notices in front of more eyeballs.
