We've been looking at how technology has totally changed what it means to watch television or a movie. One of the biggest changes has been in demand — people want a baseball game — on their smartphone, wherever they are, right now. They want to pull up a video and stream it — on their laptop or phone, immediately, with no wait.
Microsoft grabbed the spotlight this week with two big new product launches. First, a new tablet computer - Microsoft's first. And yesterday, it unveiled a radically new version of its Windows operating system.
To talk about the significance of Windows 8 and how it might affect you, we're joined by Rich Jaroslovsky, he's technology commentator at Bloomberg News and a regular guest on our program.
Social media sites, including Facebook and Twitter, have been important parts of this year's presidential campaigns. As Americans prepare to head to the polls, experts discuss social media's influence on politics, and whether Twitter can predict who will win the election.
Originally published on Thu October 25, 2012 9:41 am
If you shopped recently at 63 Barnes & Noble stores in nine states and used a credit or debit card there's a chance that thieves got hold of data about your accounts and your PIN.
With the holiday season approaching, shoppers can expect a few new hot gadgets on store shelves. Tuesday, Apple debuted its much anticipated iPad mini, and Microsoft is expected to debut a new tablet and an upgrade to Windows later this week. Host Michel Martin speaks with technology commentator Mario Armstrong.
