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Tweeting videos through the Vine; Should Skype be more like Google?
Ben Johnson Jan 25, 2013
Twitter new acquisition, Vine, allows users to share short videos. And, privacy advocates are demanding Skype be more transparent about what data it shares with the government.
The Street of Eternal Happiness: China's sandwich generation
Rob Schmitz Jan 24, 2013
A look at China's 'sandwich generation,' Chinese people in their 30s who carry the burden of caring for both their children and their parents. Being stuck in the middle is intensified for China's 30-somethings because they're typically only children and because of the historical arc of China's economy, they have almost nothing in common with their parents.
Apple ships 47 million iPhones; investors hang up
Kai Ryssdal Jan 23, 2013
Apple made $55 billion in revenue in the final three months of 2012, making it one of the most profitable companies on the planet. But investors were hoping for more, and the company's stock price has slipped in after-hours trading.
China's economic growth drops to 13-year low
Rob Schmitz Jan 18, 2013
The world's fastest growing economy just posted it's worst growth figures in over a decade. Is it time to be concerned?
Is China's Huawei a threat to our national security?
Rob Schmitz Jan 18, 2013
The Chinese telecommunications equipment company is the largest in the world, but it struggles to gain a foothold in the U.S. Lawmakers say it's a threat to national security.
Dangerous air pollution levels hit Beijing
Rob Schmitz Jan 14, 2013
Air quality in China's capital this weekend was at levels judged hazardous to health. Authorities fear environmental concerns could spark social instability.
Sluggish iPhone 5 sales revive Apple’s doubters
Bob Moon Jan 14, 2013
Reported cutbacks on iPhone5 parts and talk of a cheaper phone suggest Apple is yielding to competition rather than defining the market
Apple cuts orders for iPhone parts following weak demand
David Brancaccio Jan 14, 2013
Apple's stock is down sharply this morning after a report that demand for the iPhone 5 is waning. The Wall Street Journal reports Apple has cut orders for iPhone 5 components, like screens, because of the weak demand.
Googling the flu and going high speed cable in China
David Brancaccio Jan 14, 2013
Is this a regular flu season or one for the record books? It depends a bit on whether your metric is the official numbers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or Google. In China, the government is requiring each new home close to necessary infrastructure to get a fiber optic cable hookup.
Chinese customers stockpile Australian baby formula
Phil Mercer Jan 10, 2013
Supermarkets and pharmacies in Australia are reporting a shortage of the baby formula Karicare due to stockpiling by Chinese customers.
