Technology 'Chat the Planet' Brings Views from Iraq to the Web March 29, 2007 • Until recently, it wasn't possible for most ordinary Americans to enter into dialogue with people living in the midst of a war. The Internet has changed all that — a company called Chat the Planet is using Web sites like Salon and YouTube to enable young people from all over the world to communicate via live and produced video. 'Chat the Planet' Brings Views from Iraq to the Web Listen Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/9213711/9213713" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Art & Design Preservation of Digital Art Poses Challenges March 29, 2007 • An increasing number of artists are working with digital technologies and that's posing some new and especially difficult preservation problems for museums. One difficulty is what to do when a work of art needs to keep a hard drive running, or maintain an Internet connection. Preservation of Digital Art Poses Challenges Listen Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/9204359/9204360" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Technology Viacom, Google Tussle over YouTube Content March 23, 2007 • Viacom, points to numerous video clips showing up on the video-sharing Web site as violations of copyright law. But YouTube's parent company — Google — says federal law doesn't require it to monitor content. Viacom, Google Tussle over YouTube Content Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/9096753/9096756" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player">
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Movies Digital Projection in Theaters Slowed by Dispute March 21, 2007 • For a while now, movie studios have been touting digital projectors that will drastically improve the look of movies on the big screen. But while studios and theater owners have been squabbling over details, some say audiences have been missing out. Digital Projection in Theaters Slowed by Dispute Listen Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/9047637/9047640" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Culture Los Angeles Exhibit Shines Light on Women in Art March 11, 2007 • A new major exhibit at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) in Los Angeles called "WACK! Art and the Feminist Revolution" includes works from 117 artists from 21 countries. The show explores the years between 1965 and 1980. Los Angeles Exhibit Shines Light on Women in Art Listen Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/7829860/7829861" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Technology An Appeal from Apple's Jobs on Online Music February 11, 2007 • Last week, Apple CEO Steve Jobs asked the music industry to abandon their security programs for online digital music. What are the key issues raised by the letter? An Appeal from Apple's Jobs on Online Music Listen Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/7348573/7348574" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Technology Hollywood Confronts Film Pirates on the Web January 31, 2007 • A record number of people are watching feature-length movies on their computers. That makes Hollywood nervous, as it faces consumers with faster Internet connections, larger hard drives and an increase in film pirating. Hollywood Confronts Film Pirates on the Web Listen Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/7092742/7092743" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Business Apple Earnings Jump, But Challenges Await January 18, 2007 • Apple's earnings rose nearly 80 percent in the most recent quarter, boosted by iTunes revenue and video-player sales. But Apple faces major challengers, including a federal investigation about stock options. Apple Earnings Jump, But Challenges Await Listen Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/6898788/6898789" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Business Changes at the Consumer Electronics Show January 10, 2007 • The Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas has changed in recent years. The "E" in the name is just as likely to be marketed as "entertainment" than it is electronics. Changes at the Consumer Electronics Show Listen Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/6777813/6777814" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Technology Las Vegas Show Highlights Gadgets and Gear January 9, 2007 • The 40th Consumer Electronics Show is under way in Las Vegas, with every conceivable kind of gadget and device on display, from the tiny to the enormous. Flat-screen high definition TVs dominated parts of the 1.7-million square feet of exhibition space at CES. There were also plenty of mobile phones that play music and video, along with cameras and laptop computers. Las Vegas Show Highlights Gadgets and Gear Listen Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/6768718/6768719" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Technology Consumer Electronics Show Abuzz About Mobility January 8, 2007 • More than 140,000 people descend on Las Vegas for the 40th annual Consumer Electronics Show. The buzz this year is about mobile electronic devices that allow users to access whatever information and entertainment they want where they want it. Renee Montagne talks with Laura Sydell about what's cool. Consumer Electronics Show Abuzz About Mobility Listen Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/6740152/6740153" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Technology Awaiting Apple's Next Big Thing January 5, 2007 • Apple plans to unveil a new product next week. Many industry watchers expect it will be a cell phone that also acts as an iPod. How would such a product change the mobile phone landscape? Awaiting Apple's Next Big Thing Listen Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/6727749/6727750" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Economy 'Green' Projects Get Serious; So Does the Money December 29, 2006 • Only a few years ago, the backers of renewable energy projects were known for their idealism rather than their business savvy. No more. Serious venture capital money -- in the billions of dollars -- has poured into alternative energy projects since oil prices started climbing. 'Green' Projects Get Serious; So Does the Money Listen Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/6697353/6697354" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Technology Visiting the 'Second Life' World: Virtual Hype? December 26, 2006 • Recently, Federal Judge Richard Posner made an appearance in Second Life, the online community with its own economy. Other visitors to Second Life have included Stanford law professor Lawrence Lessig and musician Ben Folds. But is Second Life really that big a deal? Visiting the 'Second Life' World: Virtual Hype? Listen Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/6682433/6682434" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Religion 'Left Behind' Video Game Draws Fire December 24, 2006 • A video game based on the popular "Left Behind" series of Christian novels draw criticism. The game allows players to be tempted by the forces of evil, convert others to Christianity... or even kill them. 'Left Behind' Video Game Draws Fire Listen Transcript Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/6669946/6669947" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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