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Lending ones' eyes via smartphone

Feb 9, 2015
A new app helps the blind by connecting them to sighted volunteers.

An app that combats texting while driving accidents

Jul 25, 2014
New tech is hoping to combat texting while driving and texting while walking accidents. Marketplace Tech host Ben Johnson explains

Interview with Chris Hardwick

Nov 16, 2011
The host of The Nerdist podcast and author helps us get to the heart of nerddom.

Brian Setzer: Pothole Cop

Apr 8, 2011
Brian Setzer stopped by our studio recently and of all the things one could talk to him about, I chose pothole apps. Because hey. Tech show. Bri...

The Hold Steady's Craig Finn tells us what's on his phone

Jan 14, 2011
/**/ I'll be perfectly honest here: The Hold Steady is pretty much my favorite band in the world right now. Has been for several years. I tra...

Today's edition of DON'T BUY AN IPAD YET is brought to you by this case

Jan 5, 2011
Everyone gadget related is at CES in Las Vegas, including some dudes from China who are walking around with a mocked up case for the impending iPad...

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Neil Gaiman's favorite photography app: Vignette for Android

Dec 3, 2010
We asked our pal Neil Gaiman about his favorite app for his Android phone. The man behind the Sandman series of comics and books like Coraline and...

Susan Orlean helps you get it on the calendar

Nov 23, 2010
Last spring, back when I was just getting ready to take over hosting the show that would become Marketplace Tech Report, I was talking to Susan O...

Julia Sweeney tries to Lose It

Nov 15, 2010
Julia Sweeney has an eclectic resume. She's been an accountant, sketch comedy performer on Saturday Night Live, movie actress in projects ranging...