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Fiat money: It has nothing to do with the car
Paddy Hirsch May 22, 2013
Your dollar bill isn't worth the paper it's printed on. Why? Because it's a fiat currency. Sr. Producer Paddy Hirsch explains.
Will adding subway lines save Beijing from traffic and smog?
Rob Schmitz May 22, 2013
Beijing has announced it will add 50 miles of subway track by the end of next year, making the city's subway system bigger than New York's. But will the new additions alleviate the city's notorious traffic and pollution?
Hack back: Spear phishing and how you can avoid it
Chester Wisniewski May 21, 2013
'Spear phishing', a form of targeted hacking, is drawing a lot of attention. How can you protect yourself?
Chinese protesters oppose petrochemical plant in Kunming
Rob Schmitz May 16, 2013
In the latest series of 'not in my backyard' or NIMBY protests in China, hundreds took to the streets in Kunming to oppose a petrochemical plant.
Marketplace Tech's Drone Roundup
Ben Johnson May 14, 2013
Let's check in on all things unmanned drone.
Fathering seven children in a one-child society: Famous director's kids spark big debate in China
Rob Schmitz May 14, 2013
China's most celebrated movie director and choreographer of the 2008 Beijing Olympics opening ceremony, Zhang Yimou faces $26 million in fines after state media reported he has fathered at least seven children with up to four women. The scandal has sparked a debate about the inequities between China's rich and poor.
$20 bill turns 10, trailblazer in fight against counterfeiters
Mark Garrison May 13, 2013
That 'new' 20-spot isn't so new anymore.
How old is 'too old' to lead a tech company?
Noel King May 10, 2013
The founder of Chinese online retail giant Alibaba is resigning at the age of 48. Why? He says he's too old for the job.
Pentagon slams Chinese hacking, leases Chinese satellite
Kai Ryssdal May 7, 2013
More contractors getting into the cybersecurity business, creating more targets for Chinese hackers.
China reacts to U.S. accusations of cyber spying
Rob Schmitz May 7, 2013
The Chinese government reacts to accusations from the Obama administration that China's government is cyber-spying on U.S. government computer systems.
