Reverbiage: Stories from NPR tagged 'internet'

Some Movies Shouldn't Be Watched On A Computer

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST

More feature-length films are available on the Internet. However, some epic films may never be truly appreciated on a laptop. Critics have come up with a list of top ten movies that should never be watched online.

Mark Cuban: The Man Behind The Mavericks

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 12:50:00 EST

Though he's regularly fined for shouting down NBA referees, billionaire Mark Cuban is credited for turning the Dallas Mavericks around. Now, the Internet entrepreneur is being investigated for insider trading by the Securities and Exchange Commission.

What Cyber War Could Mean For The U.S.

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 13:00:00 EST

When fighting broke out between Georgia and Russia this summer, the war was waged in both the online and physical world. Attacks on Georgian Web sites basically shut down the country's Internet operations. Now U.S. Sec. of Defense Robert Gates wonders what cyber warfare could mean at home.

The Fall Of 'TRL' And The Rise Of Internet Video

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 14:41:00 EST

MTV's afternoon countdown show, Total Request Live, was considered extremely innovative when it launched 10 years ago. Using telephone voting, text messaging and the Internet to chart the day's Top 10 music videos, the show was a huge hit. But it will air its final episode next month, just as the world of music videos seems to be entering a new golden age.

FCC Will Vote On Wireless Internet Access

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST

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.

Internet Companies To Sign Code

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EDT

Leslie Harris, president of the Center for Democracy and Technology, talks with Steve Inskeep about the "Global Network Initiative." It's a code of conduct for Internet companies that do business in countries where governments censor or interfere in the Internet and media.

Developers Go Gaga Over Google Phone

Mon, 27 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EDT

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.

Internet Grass Roots Changing Political Machine

Sun, 26 Oct 2008 08:00:00 EDT

The Obama machine is new kind of hybrid of top-down leadership and bottom-up energy. While many of its activities are initiated from above, it is also benefiting from a huge outpouring of voter-to-voter self-organizing. By putting the power in supporters' keyboards, the political machinery of 2008 has differed dramatically from that of previous election years. Guest Host Alison Stewart talks with Micah Sifrey, of TechPresident.com and Chuck DeFeo, of Townhall.com about how both parties have used technology to reach out to voters and change campaigning in the future.

Public Financing May Need Another Look

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EDT

Democratic presidential hopeful Barack Obama has opted out of public financing. Obama has used social networking sites on the Internet, among other strategies, to raise record amounts of contributions. Obama's fundraising success could mean another failure for the public financing system. Anthony Corrado, a political scientist at Colby College talks to Renee Montagne about the future of public financing.

Networks Police YouTube For Copyright Violations

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EDT

The presidential campaigns have fallen victim to a common copyright problem on the Internet. News networks complained that campaign commercials were using their footage and they demanded YouTube take them off its site. Free speech advocates say this is a high profile case that's part of an ongoing problem.

Easily Accessible Info Blurs The Line Of Expertise

Fri, 17 Oct 2008 11:04:00 EDT

The Internet has made it possible for everyday people to have endless information at their fingertips. From celebrities weighing in on child vaccinations to science fiction authors disputing climate change studies, what happens to science when the line between expert and non-expert becomes fuzzy?

Fast, Citywide WiFi Launches In Baltimore

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 08:19:00 EDT

The nation's first rollout of WiMax has launched in Baltimore. Steve Inskeep talks with tech commentator Mario Armstrong about the fourth-generation Internet service. It's a wireless connection that is fast and allows a subscriber to roam across the city.

Ed Laurie: 'Meanwhile In The Park"

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 13:52:00 EDT

British singer-songwriter Ed Laurie is one of the many musicians who's benefited from the limitless possibilities of Internet exposure. After making his music available on his MySpace page, Laurie was courted by an iTunes executive who then helped the Londoner with the online release of his seven-song debut, Meanwhile in the Park

Website Tests Students' Ethical Boundaries

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 12:51:00 EDT

The Internet has given unprecedented access to information, but where do we draw the line? The Website Postyourtest.com invites users to share old college exams online. Is it cheating — or democracy?

'Marketplace' Report: Internet In Africa

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 13:00:00 EDT

Google, Liberty Global and banking giant HSBC are launching a venture aimed at bringing Internet service to three billion people in Africa and other emerging markets. The group, called O3b Networks, plans to buy 16 low-earth orbit satellites to accomplish the mission.

Old United Airlines Bankruptcy Rumor Sparks Sell-Off

Tue, 09 Sep 2008 06:00:00 EDT

A 2002 news story about United Airlines filing for bankruptcy was re-posted Monday on the Internet. Investors apparently thought it was current news and started a huge sell-off of the stock before trading was halted.

Google Launches 'Chrome' Web Browser

Fri, 05 Sep 2008 10:00:00 EDT

Internet search giant Google unveiled Chrome, a new piece of Web browser software on Tuesday. Danny Sullivan, editor-in-chief of SearchEngineLand.com, explains what Google's open-source browser can do, and why a search engine leader wants to get into the Web software market.

Google Releases Free Browser, 'Chrome'

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 06:00:00 EDT

Google begins distributing its own browser Tuesday in a move likely to heat up its rivalry with Microsoft. The Internet search leader confirmed the long-rumored browser in a posting on its Web site Monday. Google promises the free browser called "Chrome" will be more suited to interactive elements and videos.

Nanny Answers 'Loud, Pushy' Mom's Plea

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 06:00:00 EDT

A mother of four posted a candid advertisement for a live-in nanny in Manhattan. Rebecca Land Soodak wrote, "My kids are a pain," adding, "I can be a tad difficult to work for. I'm loud, pushy and while I used to think we paid well, I am no longer sure." The ad spread on the Internet and attracted a successful applicant, who tells the New York Times she accepted the job without even meeting all the kids.

Hollywood and Technology

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 10:00:00 EDT

We look at how Hollywood became a driving force in the invention of new technologies — from Technicolor to the rise of digital special effects — and how new ideas and technologies, such as the Internet, are still shaping the movie industry today.

Monkey Eludes Police In Tokyo Train Station

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 06:00:00 EDT

A cheeky little monkey made his way into a Tokyo train station Wednesday and perched on a ledge high above the morning commuters, many of whom grabbed their cell phones and snapped videos. The mischievous creature can now be seen all over the Internet. Dozens of police tried to get him to jump into nets, but the wild monkey skipped out of the station toward a nearby park.

Subtle Internet Ads Send Targeted Political Messages

Sun, 17 Aug 2008 08:00:00 EDT

Specially tailored Internet ads are helping political candidates target potential voters they want to mobilize. The Web is already filling up with ads for Barack Obama and John McCain. Robert Smith speaks with two experts in the field, Democrat Michael Bassik and Republican Cyrus Krohn, about this popular new way of reaching voters.

Shipping Snag Delays Netflix Customers' Rentals

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 06:00:00 EDT

About 2.5 million Netflix customers won't get this week's movie delivery on time. The company says an internal technical issue has disrupted shipping across the country. It's the worst delivery problem the Internet rental pioneer has ever had.

Internet Cartoon Pays Off For Kansas Candidate

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 13:39:00 EDT

First-time political candidate Sean Tevis has unwittingly struck fundraising gold with a stick-figure comic strip. His Web cartoon, a fundraising appeal in his bid for state lawmaker, attracted nationwide attention. He has raised nearly $100,000.

New Services Infiltrate Free 411 Market

Tue, 12 Aug 2008 06:00:00 EDT

A handful of companies are infiltrating the multibillion-dollar 411 market. Free 411 was pioneered by Jingle Networks, a company that runs ads before giving you the number you're looking for. With very little marketing, they now get 20 million calls a month and are profitable. The 411 market is evolving into something that operates a lot more like Internet searches.