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.
Can IPhone App Interpret A Baby's Cry?()
November 16, 2009 A new iPhone application, called Cry Translator, claims that it can help parents interpret the many subtleties in their babies' cries — from hungry to tired to needs a diaper change. Melissa Block puts the app to the test with the help of All Things Considered producer — and new mom — Melissa Gray.
Recharging Portable Electronics One Step At A Time()
November 9, 2009 WCPNThe next time your batteries need a recharge, try taking a walk. A tiny Cleveland startup is trying to capture the renewable energy of your footsteps — no outlet required. Its device is called the Personal Energy Generator, or PEG, and it's about the size of a flashlight.
E-Books Utilize High-Tech 'Ink And Paper' Technology()
October 26, 2009 WFCRFans of Amazon.com's Kindle 2 and Sony's Reader say the new digital books are easier to read than earlier generations, with a more "booklike" experience. That's due in part to the technology the e-books use for display — a digital version of ink and paper.
E-Decorating Services Offer Cheaper Alternative()
October 19, 2009 If you are a style-conscious person on a coupon-cutting budget, you can get affordable advice online about how to decorate your home. One Los Angeles-based company charges $550 for e-decoration; another in Chicago charges $250.
How To Solve The Business Card Blues()
October 5, 2009 In the digital age, it's practically second nature to e-mail or text contact information. But that doesn't mean we've abandoned the age-old tradition of exchanging paper business cards. So what can be done to bridge these two worlds?
Need An Interpreter? Just Pick Up The Phone()
September 28, 2009 Hospitals have long been able to pick up the phone and talk to a language interpreter to help them communicate with patients. The use of such over-the-phone interpretation may be spreading. The pharmacy chain Rite Aid plans to offer such services in all of its stores nationwide.
Electric Cars Make Progress With New Batteries()
September 21, 2009 MRThe next generation of hybrid and electric vehicles will have a lighter and more powerful kind of battery inside — lithium ion batteries, which automakers are investing billions in developing.
Fantasy Football: Increasingly A Woman's Game, Too()
September 14, 2009 Some industry estimates say more than 20 million people play the online game — and a small, but increasing group of them are women. One group says they may use different techniques to make picks, but they play just as hard as men.
Seattle Program Claims To Treat Internet Addiction()
September 7, 2009 A program in suburban Seattle is treating what it calls Internet addiction. Some psychologists are skeptical the Internet can be addictive, but the program is treating its first client, a 19-year-old college student who missed classes and spent all day playing "World of Warcraft."
