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Why Mobile Maps Sometimes Lose Their Way
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Monday, October 08, 2012
All Tech Considered
Baseball Autographs Get A Digital Upgrade
October 8, 2012 Traditional baseball autographs are getting an upgrade thanks to a new startup. For around $50, fans can get an autographed digital picture, a handwritten note and a personalized audio message from major leaguers. The company has signed up about 130 players so far.
Friday, October 05, 2012
Thursday, October 04, 2012
The Two-Way
Go To Jail For A Retweet? Filipino Lawmaker Tries To Ease Concern
October 4, 2012 Critics say a new "cybercrime prevention act" puts Filipinos at risk if they merely "like" or retweet libelous statements. But an author of the law says prosecutors would have to prove there was a conspiracy to spread such messages.
The Two-Way
Facebook Hits Major Milestone: 1 Billion Active Users
October 4, 2012 That means that one in seven people in the world access Facebook on a monthly basis.
Wednesday, October 03, 2012
All Tech Considered
Some Schools Actually Want Students To Play With Their Smartphones In Class
October 3, 2012 NHPRSmartphones and tablets can be a big distraction to students, but some schools are embracing these Internet-ready mobile devices as tools for learning. Bring-your-own-device policies have benefits in the classroom, but there are drawbacks, too.
Monday, October 01, 2012
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
The Two-Way
Leased Computers Spied On Users' Personal Data And Photos, FTC Finds
September 26, 2012 Rent-to-own companies installed invasive software on hundreds of thousands of computers that enabled them to spy on users, the Federal Trade Commission has ruled. The program logged keystrokes, captured personal information, and, in some cases, took webcam photos of people without their knowledge.
The Two-Way
What If Google Were Run By Replacement Engineers?
September 26, 2012 Frustration over the NFL's not-ready-for-primetime replacement referees has inspired web designer Erik Johnson to present Google's search page as if it were run by replacement engineers and coders. The result looks a lot like the standard Google page, but it doesn't do exactly what you'd expect.
Saturday, September 22, 2012
Simon Says
The Emoticon Turns 30, Seems Happy About It :-)
September 22, 2012 Using three keystrokes to suggest a smile may not be a great scientific advance, but the emoticon has been simple, useful and enduring.
Friday, September 21, 2012
All Tech Considered
Do You Know The Way To San Jose? iPhone Users May Not
September 21, 2012 Apple introduced its new mobile operating system along with its much-hyped iPhone 5. It includes a mapping service of its own, featuring Siri's voice. Problem is, she may not know where she's going. Complaints have been pouring in from around the globe about mislabeled and missing streets, towns and more.
The Two-Way
Kickstarter Says It 'Is Not A Store' As It Revises Policy On Projects' Risks
September 21, 2012 Even as it has been praised for bringing innovative ideas to life, Kickstarter has been criticized for allowing creators to be a little fuzzy about their plans — and for providing little recourse to investors who are unsatisfied with a project they supported. The site has announced changes it hopes will ease the confusion.
