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Mid-day Extra: Cheaper in 2012
Jan 5, 2012
Economists are worrying about inflation in the coming year, but a few products will actually be cheaper. What should we buy in 2012?
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Yahoo's new CEO could shake up company
Jan 4, 2012
Yahoo has named Scott Thompson, formerly of PayPal, as its new CEO. Will his skills transfer to the Internet giant?
Need work? Become a software engineer
Dec 26, 2011
The unemployment situation is still tough for many millions of Americans, but for those companies hiring software engineers, trouble cuts the other way.
Crap technology, not crappy
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Kai Ryssdal
Dec 1, 2011
Thomas Hayden discusses the advantages of using what he calls "crap" technology.
U.S. factories adapt to stay competitive
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Dan Bobkoff
Nov 30, 2011
To combat cheaper labor costs overseas, some companies have switched from mass production to "mass customization."
VIDEO: 10 amazing things in technology
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John Moe
May 22, 2011
Here it is, 10 amazing things happening in technology in four minutes. animated in Microsoft Paint!
Farewell, Sony Walkman
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Kai Ryssdal
Oct 25, 2010
This final note today. A fond farewell to an electronic gadget that really I didn't even know they made anymore. Sony has announced it's going to...
For public good, not for profit.
Apple dominates media's tech coverage
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Kai Ryssdal
Sep 27, 2010
This final note today. A small victory lap, if I might. I got some heat from listeners a couple of weeks ago when I stifled a yawn over the latest...
OnStar: Roadside assistance... and Facebook updater?
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Kai Ryssdal
Sep 8, 2010
This final note today, in which a little bit of technology might just be too much. Y'know the OnStar system from GM?...
MID-DAY UPDATE: About those taxes...
Sep 8, 2010
President Obama does not want tax cuts for the rich to be extended....