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New technology lets deaf, hard of hearing make calls in HD
Ben Johnson Apr 10, 2013
A company called Purple Communications has new technology to help people who are deaf or hearing impaired communicate digitally through an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter.
California rules against reading phone maps while driving
David Brancaccio Apr 9, 2013
Given that it is legal to manipulate other devices in a car, the court suggests that people should take it up with the legislature to change the law if the ruling seems arbitrary.
Why go through the Internet to watch TV on the go?
David Brancaccio Apr 8, 2013
Instead of streaming movies and shows on your smartphone over Wi-Fi, why not watch them over the same transmitters that send signals to your television? Mobile TV may be the next key development for broadcasters.
Beach fire pits spark battle between private interests and public land
Noel King Apr 8, 2013
Southern Californians are known for their laid-back attitude. But a fight over beaches has split folks who own expensive beach front homes and beach-goers who gather around fire pits.
'Home' gives your phone a Facebook facelift
David Brancaccio Apr 5, 2013
While some are calling Facebook's big announcement on Thursday 'the fanciest screensaver anyone's ever seen,' Farhad Manjoo at Slate Magazine thinks 'Home' will work for a lot of people, including teens.
'Facebook Home'? A new Facebook flavored smartphone
David Brancaccio Apr 2, 2013
Lindsey Turrentine, editor-in-chief of CNET Reviews joins Marketplace Tech host David Brancaccio to discuss what a Facebook smartphone would look like and why it might sell.
BlackBerry is back in the black
Queena Kim Mar 28, 2013
BlackBerry posted a surprise profit for the quarter today. The Canadian company’s been struggling to stay relevant in the smartphone market but while the news is hopeful, it’s still too early to declare a turnaround.
Car service app Uber faces driver complaints
Jonathan Zittrain Mar 28, 2013
Does Uber properly share the bounty with drivers and does it operate in accordance with rules that govern taxis and limos in various cities?
Medical apps get the once over from the FDA
Dan Gorenstein Mar 29, 2013
The Food and Drug Administration is putting together clearer guidelines for medical apps that need to be approved.
Golden Gate Bridge goes to all-electronic tolls
Queena Kim Mar 27, 2013
San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge is going electronic today. It’s the first time in 76-years, that the iconic bridge will be without a human toll taker.
