Nov 17th, 2008 · Last week, All Things Considered launched All Tech Considered. The first segment — about how to scan barcodes and comparison shop with your cell phone — spurred listener questions. Technology expert Omar Gallaga of the Austin American-Statesman answers a few.
Nov 17th, 2008 · The University of Virginia has opened a new high-tech laundry room for its students. Students can look online to see if washers and dryers are available. The machines can even send text messages to the students' phones when the laundry is ready. The only problem ... they can't teach students how to wash their clothes.
Nov 12th, 2008 · Jerusalem's new mayor, Nir Barkat, is a high-tech entrepreneur who defeated an ultra-Orthodox rabbi in a contest that underscored the divisions between Jerusalem's secular Jews and the ultra-Orthodox community.
Nov 11th, 2008 · President-elect Barack Obama made use of text messages, e-mails and social networking sites to get elected. What role will these technologies play once he takes office? Slate.com's Farhad Manjoo discusses Sen. Obama's plans for a digital White House.
Nov 10th, 2008 · Technology commentator Mario Armstrong talks with Renee Montagne about President-elect Barack Obama's positions on key technology issues: broadband access, posting government documents online and tech jobs. Obama is expected to appoint a technology czar.
Nov 3rd, 2008 · A generation of young Americans has grown up with high-tech tools and toys — how will this "Net generation" shape the 21st century? Author and entrepreneur Don Tapscott investigates tech-savvy youth in Grown Up Digital: How the Net Generation is Changing Your World.
Nov 3rd, 2008 · The Federal Communications Commission votes Tuesday on whether to open up broadcast airwaves to deliver high-speed wireless Internet access. Tech companies like the idea. But they're facing powerful opposition from broadcasters, religious leaders and entertainers.
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.