Nov 26th, 2008 · As Internet search engine Google has exploded in popularity — adding new applications all the time — it also has sparked concerns about privacy, security and censorship online. A group of experts recently debated Google's merits and flaws in an Intelligence Squared U.S. debate.
Nov 21st, 2008 · The BlackBerry Storm, Research In Motion's first touch-screen smartphone, goes on sale Friday through Verizon Wireless. The timing — just prior to the start of the holiday shopping season — and the phone's features position it as a competitor to Apple's iPhone and the G1, which runs Google's Android software.
Nov 20th, 2008 · Google has updated its search function for Apple's iPhone to now include voice recognition software. This allows for spoken search queries without having to press any buttons. John Markoff, senior technology writer for The New York Times, talks about how to use the new software.
Nov 19th, 2008 · Silicon Valley was once thought of as recession-proof, but the technology sector is taking hits in the current economic downturn. Former Hewlett-Packard chief executive officer Carly Fiorina discusses the state of Yahoo, Google and Silicon Valley.
Nov 12th, 2008 · With flu season fast approaching, people who feel themselves getting sick are turning to the web to self-diagnose. Aggregating Google's flu-related seraches can yield interesting trends about where outbreaks are occurring — and might even provide earlier regional warnings than the CDC.
Nov 9th, 2008 · Host Liane Hansen speaks with technology columnist Farhad Manjoo about Google's efforts to cut back on some of its workplace perks for employees.
Oct 27th, 2008 · The Internet company Google is opening up its mobile phone operating system. This means any developer can upload a program that users can buy, to run on a phone using Google's operating system, called Android. Tech guru Mario Armstrong talks with Steve Inkseep about what kind of programs could be available.
Sep 26th, 2008 · The long-awaited "Google phone" has arrived. The G1 phone carries Google's Android software and runs on T-Mobile networks. Though its touch screen and online integration make the G1 analogous to Apple's iPhone, the Android platform is open for use by multiple phone developers.