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Friday, February 22, 2013
Shots - Health News
Contagion On The Couch: CDC App Poses Fun Disease Puzzles
February 22, 2013 Dozens of kids get sick after a seemingly innocent birthday party. Was it the homemade ice cream or an accident in the pool? A new iPad app lets you solve outbreak puzzles just like real disease detectives. It's pleasing entertainment, if not as infectious as real video games.
U.S.
As Police Drones Take Off, Washington State Pushes Back
February 22, 2013 Unmanned aerial vehicles are starting to show up in American police departments, courtesy of grants from the Department of Homeland Security. But that's caused something of a backlash, and now some state legislatures are considering legal limits on drones to address opponents' privacy concerns.
Planet Money
At A Trade Show, Power Tools Fit For The Amish
February 22, 2013 The Amish don't drive and don't connect to the electrical grid. Yet a growing number of Amish people are leaving farming for manufacturing. That means they need tools — and power.
Thursday, February 21, 2013
All Tech Considered
Watch Out: Apple Patent Hints At Something For Your Wrist
February 21, 2013 The rumor mill has been churning out speculation about what's next from Apple. The latest fodder comes from the Apple Insider blog, which found an Apple patent filing pointing to a smart watch with a flexible touchscreen display.
The Two-Way
Petition To Legalize Unlocking Cellphones Meets White House's 100K Requirement
February 21, 2013 Frustration over a change in federal copyright policy making it illegal to unlock a new cellphone has resulted in more than 100,000 signatures on a petition at the White House's website, meaning the executive branch must now respond to the call to overturn the policy.
The Salt
This Music Is Bananas (Really)
February 21, 2013 Actually, it's all kinds of fruits and vegetables. A circuit board called the MaKey MaKey is allowing musicians to play music on produce, to awesome effect. Watch the video.
The Two-Way
Who's Been Hacked By China? Better Question Might Be: Who Hasn't?
February 21, 2013 As news continues to come in about evidence of hack attacks from China, more companies and agencies are stepping forward to say they were targets of such snooping. Chinese authorities continue to say the state is not behind the attacks.
All Tech Considered
Amid Lawsuits, Aereo Brings Broadcast TV To The Internet
February 21, 2013 Backed by broadcasting powerhouse Barry Diller, a new service picks up broadcast TV signals and makes them available over the Web — and the TV networks don't like that one bit. Currently available only in New York City, Aereo is planning to expand ... if it makes it through the legal challenges.
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Shots - Health News
Print Me An Ear: 3-D Printing Tackles Human Cartilage
February 20, 2013 3-D printing can be used to make food, guns and maybe human ears. Researchers say that using collagen to print out ear cartilage solves a lot of the problems in making new ears for people with birth defects or injuries.
All Tech Considered
Google's Glass Project: Can You Make The Grade?
February 20, 2013 The company is seeking testers for Google Glass, an augmented technology eyewear. Applicants who are selected for the program will be allowed to buy the device for $1,500.
The Two-Way
Japan: Probe Of Battery Fire On Boeing 787 Finds Improper Wiring
February 20, 2013 Japan says an auxiliary battery was improperly connected to the main battery that overheated, forcing an emergency landing.
