All Tech Considered
Technology And The Elderly
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Digital Life
All Tech Considered
PS3 Plus Netflix: With A Fast Connection, It's Golden()
November 25, 2009 Netflix just released a way to stream movies and series on a PS3. With a strong Internet connection it's a winning proposition.
Around the Nation
Point, Click, Feed: Web Boosts Food Banks' Efficiency()
November 24, 2009 Food banks are looking for innovative ways to make sure they have enough of the right kinds of food at the right times. Virtual food drives allow donors to choose items that the food bank needs. And because food banks buy in bulk, they can get more bang for the donated buck.
Technology
Cell Phones Could Start Cutting Into GPS Market()
November 24, 2009 As millions of Americans plan for long drives to Thanksgiving dinner, many will use GPS devices to guide the way. But analysts say GPS-enabled cell phones, now with bigger screens and better speakers, are going to cut into the sales of stand-alone devices.
All Tech Considered
Who's Gaming Now? Seniors Turn To Wii Bowling()
November 23, 2009 The introduction of the Nintendo Wii and its sports and fitness games has greatly expanded the appeal of video games — especially among senior citizens. From California to New York, dozens of teams and more than 1,000 bowlers are in the throes of a virtual Wii bowling competition.
Technology
U.S., Internet's Inventor, Lags In Web Access()
November 21, 2009 Despite being the country that invented the Internet, America lags far behind nations like Japan and South Korea in broadband speed and access. Guy Raz checks in with Thomas Bleha, author of the book Overtaken on the Information Superhighway, to find out why.
The Net At 40
The 'Wild And Woolly' World Of Bulletin Boards()
November 21, 2009 These days, if you want to find a fling, a friend or a cheap used sofa, you might check craigslist. But decades before Craig Newmark posted his first list, computer users all over the country were connecting through electronic bulletin boards.
