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WTP 245: Iranian Elections Online, US Cybersecurity, Emergency ICT in Pakistan, and Chinese Students Surveilled For this week's podcast, we look at how Iran's presidential candidates are taking to the Internet to win votes. Also, President Obama's plans to beef up America's cybersecurity. We check-in with ICT emergency responders in Pakistan, and then we hear about just how many surveillance cameras will be trained on Chinese students during their national exams this weekend. Music by The Hold Steady. Show notes, links and pics at tinyurl.com/wtpblog.
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WTP 244 "Vacation Edition:" Wind Power in Antarctica, OR318, Sherlock Holmes Lives!, and The Photographer A special "vacation" episode this week. We have two tech stories to start. The first is out of Antarctica, where the Belgians have built a base camp that produces all of its own energy by using a Scottish company's wind turbines. Then, an online movement to commemorate the life and death of Iranian blogger Omid Reza Mirsayafi. In honor of vacation, we take a break from tech. We talk about the enduring legacy of Sherlock Holmes, and we hear about an amazing new graphic novel that charts the ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
WTP 244 "Vacation Edition:" Wind Power in Antarctica, OR318, Sherlock Holmes Lives!, and The Photographer A special "vacation" episode this week. We have two tech stories to start. The first is out of Antarctica, where the Belgians have built a base camp that produces all of its own energy by using a Scottish company's wind turbines. Then, an online movement to commemorate the life and death of Iranian blogger Omid Reza Mirsayafi. In honor of vacation, we take a break from tech. We talk about the enduring legacy of Sherlock Holmes, and we hear about an amazing new graphic novel that charts the ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
WTP 243: EU Puts Hurt on Intel, Persian Bloggers on Saberi's Release, Google Oceans Goes Deep, and SixthSense at MIT We start this week with a look at how, and why, the European Union leveled a world of financial hurt on US chip-maker Intel. Wow, the EU dislikes someone more than it dislikes Microsoft! Also, journalist Roxana Saberi is released from prison in Iran, the Persian language blogs are buzzing. We'll have a sample. Then, Google Oceans tries to bring mapping help to endangered coral reefs. And finally, a very interesting MIT Media Lab project called SixthSense. No, it's not about seeing dead peo ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
WTP 242: Vodafone Wireless Innovation Project, UK DNA Database, Swine Flu Listener Questions Answered, and Airplanes! We start the show with three projects that have been chosen as the winners of Vodafone's Wireless Innovation Project. All three harness the power of wireless technologies in pursuit of social good. Then, an in-depth look at the UK's DNA database, and what America's plans are for a similar database. Also, we try to answer some of the great questions you sent in about the swine flu virus. And we end with another competition; Airbus wants to know if you can figure out how to use engineering t ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
WTP 242: Vodafone Wireless Innovation Project, UK DNA Database, Swine Flu Listener Questions Answered, and Airplanes! We start the show with three projects that have been chosen as the winners of Vodafone's Wireless Innovation Project. All three harness the power of wireless technologies in pursuit of social good. Then, an in-depth look at the UK's DNA database, and what America's plans are for a similar database. Also, we try to answer some of the great questions you sent in about the swine flu virus. And we end with another competition; Airbus wants to know if you can figure out how to use engineering t ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
WTP 241: Google Book Search, World Digital Library, E-Books, Psiphon, and Yahoo's Purple Pedals We start out all bookish this week. We hear about Google's plan to digitally scan every book in the world, and make those books available to everyone with an internet connection. Also, UNESCO wants in on that action too, with a project called The World Digital Library. Then, an in-depth look at e-publishing; are paper books a thing of the past? Then, we hear about some Internet filtering circumvention technology called Psiphon. And we end with Yahoo's bid to trick out bikes with net cams a ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
WTP 241: Google Book Search, World Digital Library, E-Books, Psiphon, and Yahoo's Purple Pedals We start out all bookish this week. We hear about Google's plan to digitally scan every book in the world, and make those books available to everyone with an internet connection. Also, UNESCO wants in on that action too, with a project called The World Digital Library. Then, an in-depth look at e-publishing; are paper books a thing of the past? Then, we hear about some Internet filtering circumvention technology called Psiphon. And we end with Yahoo's bid to trick out bikes with net cams a ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
WTP Swine Flu: What questions about the virus can we help you answer? The outbreak of swine flu is dominating the headlines this week. But we wonder if you have questions about the virus that haven't been answered? Send in your questions and concerns about the virus.
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WTP Swine Flu: What questions about the virus can we help you answer? The outbreak of swine flu is dominating the headlines this week. But we wonder if you have questions about the virus that haven't been answered? Send in your questions and concerns about the virus.
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WTP 240: Pirate Bay Founders in the Brig, Obama Tech Policy, and Domo Arigato Mr. Roboto Sorry we're a couple of days late, but so it goes. First, we look at the Swedish court ruling against the founders of The Pirate Bay. We have an explainer and analysis on that. Also, how is Barack Obama's embrace of new technologies during the campaign playing out now that his administration is in power? And we end with a segment on robots. Lovely. Show notes, links and pics at tinyurl.com/wtpblog.
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WTP 240: Pirate Bay Founders in the Brig, Obama Tech Policy, and Domo Arigato Mr. Roboto Sorry we're a couple of days late, but so it goes. First, we look at the Swedish court ruling against the founders of The Pirate Bay. We have an explainer and analysis on that. Also, how is Barack Obama's embrace of new technologies during the campaign playing out now that his administration is in power? And we end with a segment on robots. Lovely. Show notes, links and pics at tinyurl.com/wtpblog.
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WTP 239: Twitter Revolution in Moldova?, Urban Pac-Man, Spies in the Electricity Grid?, Extremist Websites, A Winning Solar Oven, and GoogleLitTrips An incredibly packed show this week. First, to Moldova to find out what role Twitter and other social networking sites have played in the protests there. Then to France for Urban Pac-Man! Also, two hits on tech and security. Are there Russian and Chinese spies pinging the US electricity grid? And are extremist websites being hosted on servers in the United States? Good questions. We also hear about an award-winning solar cooker, and about GoogleLitTrips. Show notes, links and pics at tinyu ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
WTP 239: Twitter Revolution in Moldova?, Urban Pac-Man, Spies in the Electricity Grid?, Extremist Websites, A Winning Solar Oven, and GoogleLitTrips An incredibly packed show this week. First, to Moldova to find out what role Twitter and other social networking sites have played in the protests there. Then to France for Urban Pac-Man! Also, two hits on tech and security. Are there Russian and Chinese spies pinging the US electricity grid? And are extremist websites being hosted on servers in the United States? Good questions. We also hear about an award-winning solar cooker, and about GoogleLitTrips. Show notes, links and pics at tinyu ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
WTP 238: China and Internet Freedom, Andrew Lih and Wikipedia Part II, and Maker Faire Hits the UK...with Walkman Picks from Listeners! Two new reports came out this week that relate to China and the Internet. We'll explore both reports, with exclusive podcast-only material. Also, the second half our our interview with Andrew Lih, author of The Wikipedia Revolution. And the BBC's Chris Vallance trundles up to Newcastle to visit the UK's first Maker Faire. With musical interludes provided by listeners' Walkman picks! Show notes, links and pics at tinyurl.com/wtpblog.
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WTP 238: China and Internet Freedom, Andrew Lih and Wikipedia Part II, and Maker Faire Hits the UK...with Walkman Picks from Listeners! Two new reports came out this week that relate to China and the Internet. We'll explore both reports, with exclusive podcast-only material. Also, the second half our our interview with Andrew Lih, author of The Wikipedia Revolution. And the BBC's Chris Vallance trundles up to Newcastle to visit the UK's first Maker Faire. With musical interludes provided by listeners' Walkman picks! Show notes, links and pics at tinyurl.com/wtpblog.
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WTP 237: Homage to the Walkman, Andrew Lih and Wikipedia, and Tech Helps Nab Guatemala Killers...in less than 30 minutes... A listener prompts us to reach back into a long-ago time before iPods and Zunes. We give you what may be the first podcast designed to be played on the Sony Walkman, complete with appropriate music. Also, an exclusive interview with Andrew Lih, author of a new book on Wikipedia. And we reach back into an even more distant past to hear how technology is helping track down perpetrators of serious crimes in the era of Guatemala's civil war. Show notes, links and pics at tinyurl.com/wtpblog.
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WTP 237: Homage to the Walkman, Andrew Lih and Wikipedia, and Tech Helps Nab Guatemala Killers...in less than 30 minutes... A listener prompts us to reach back into a long-ago time before iPods and Zunes. We give you what may be the first podcast designed to be played on the Sony Walkman, complete with appropriate music. Also, an exclusive interview with Andrew Lih, author of a new book on Wikipedia. And we reach back into an even more distant past to hear how technology is helping track down perpetrators of serious crimes in the era of Guatemala's civil war. Show notes, links and pics at tinyurl.com/wtpblog.
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WTP 236: Iranian Blogger Dies in Prison, Robofish, Rude Russian Cell Users, CCTV Redux, and Frak Me -- Battlestar Galactica This week, we hear about the death of Omidreza Mirsayafi. Mirsayafi was an imprisoned Iranian blogger. He died in the notorious Evin Prison. Human rights groups are calling for an investigation into his death. We also hear about some very cool robotic fish, and we ponder whether Russians are the rudest cell phone users in the world. Great feedback on last week's CCTV coverage leads to a follow-up interview where we bust some popular myths. And as Battlestar Galactica ends its four year run ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
WTP 236: Iranian Blogger Dies in Prison, Robofish, Rude Russian Cell Users, CCTV Redux, and Frak Me -- Battlestar Galactica This week, we hear about the death of Omidreza Mirsayafi. Mirsayafi was an imprisoned Iranian blogger. He died in the notorious Evin Prison. Human rights groups are calling for an investigation into his death. We also hear about some very cool robotic fish, and we ponder whether Russians are the rudest cell phone users in the world. Great feedback on last week's CCTV coverage leads to a follow-up interview where we bust some popular myths. And as Battlestar Galactica ends its four year run ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
WTP 235: CCTV in the UK, Corporate Snooping in Germany, US DriveCams, The EYEborg, and Gratuitous Bagpipes A bit of theme runs through this week's show. Surveillance. We explore the extraordinary number of closed circuit television cameras in the United Kingdom. CCTV is sparking debate in Britain between privacy and security advocates. Then to Germany, where corporate spying is making news. We then head to the United States, to hear about a teen driving program which allows parents to watch their kids drive...via webcam. And finally, a Toronto filmmaker uses his prosthetic eye to make a film. P ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
WTP 235: CCTV in the UK, Corporate Snooping in Germany, US DriveCams, The EYEborg, and Gratuitous Bagpipes A bit of theme runs through this week's show. Surveillance. We explore the extraordinary number of closed circuit television cameras in the United Kingdom. CCTV is sparking debate in Britain between privacy and security advocates. Then to Germany, where corporate spying is making news. We then head to the United States, to hear about a teen driving program which allows parents to watch their kids drive...via webcam. And finally, a Toronto filmmaker uses his prosthetic eye to make a film. P ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
WTP 234: Herdict, Online Voting in Belgium, No Texting for Lent, and FrontlineForms Wow. Two podcast exclusive interviews this week, folks. We hear about Herdict, a new tool that anyone can use to help track what websites are being filtered globally. Also, text messaging and data collection on the front lines of health, development and human rights work. Plus, one Belgium university trials an on-line voting system. Meanwhile, Italians try to give up text messaging for Lent. Good luck! Show notes, links and pics at tinyurl.com/wtpblog.
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WTP 234: Herdict, Online Voting in Belgium, No Texting for Lent, and FrontlineForms Wow. Two podcast exclusive interviews this week, folks. We hear about Herdict, a new tool that anyone can use to help track what websites are being filtered globally. Also, text messaging and data collection on the front lines of health, development and human rights work. Plus, one Belgium university trials an on-line voting system. Meanwhile, Italians try to give up text messaging for Lent. Good luck! Show notes, links and pics at tinyurl.com/wtpblog.
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WTP 233: Photo Tech and War Dead, Iran Goes Nuclear, Facebook About Face, and Twittering Korean Taco Trucks Great show this week. We hear how the technology to capture and distribute images of those who have died in war has changed over the years. Also, inside Iran's nuclear program. Is it for energy purposes only? Then, Facebook opens its terms-of-service up to community comment and voting. Meanwhile, is social networking bad for your brain? Duh...And finally, how Twitter and other Web 2.0 tools are helping reshape the fusion cuisine scene in Los Angeles. Show notes, links and pics at tinyurl.c ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
WTP 233: Photo Tech and War Dead, Iran Goes Nuclear, Facebook About Face, and Twittering Korean Taco Trucks Great show this week. We hear how the technology to capture and distribute images of those who have died in war has changed over the years. Also, inside Iran's nuclear program. Is it for energy purposes only? Then, Facebook opens its terms-of-service up to community comment and voting. Meanwhile, is social networking bad for your brain? Duh...And finally, how Twitter and other Web 2.0 tools are helping reshape the fusion cuisine scene in Los Angeles. Show notes, links and pics at tinyurl.c ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
WTP 232: Missing Military Laptops, Pirate Bay Trial, Iranian Satellites and Space Junk, and Galaxy Zoo. And...Bagpipes A new, listener-created track launches the 'cast this week. Then, we hear from a reporter who bought a US military laptop, fully loaded, in a market in Pakistan. Also, the Pirate Bay trial in Sweden. Then, Iran launches a satellite, adding to the space junk that's floating around up there. We end with news of a very cool program called Galaxy Zoo. We also find an excuse to play a HUGE piece of music. AC/DC's Angus Young and bagpipes. My week is complete. Show notes, links and pics at tinyu ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
WTP 232: Missing Military Laptops, Pirate Bay Trial, Iranian Satellites and Space Junk, and Galaxy Zoo. And...Bagpipes A new, listener-created track launches the 'cast this week. Then, we hear from a reporter who bought a US military laptop, fully loaded, in a market in Pakistan. Also, the Pirate Bay trial in Sweden. Then, Iran launches a satellite, adding to the space junk that's floating around up there. We end with news of a very cool program called Galaxy Zoo. We also find an excuse to play a HUGE piece of music. AC/DC's Angus Young and bagpipes. My week is complete. Show notes, links and pics at tinyu ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
WTP 231: H1-B Visas, Iceland Internet, Egyptian Blogger Arrested, Speed-Dating Languages Online, Twitrans and AIDS in Tajikistan WTP turns four, and we reluctantly delve into Valentine's Day. But first, H1-B visas and the Obama stimulus plan, and how the Internet is chaning Icelandic politics. We also hear about an Egyptian blogger who was recently jailed. Then, we hear about a guy who is using his blog to "speed-date" 37 languages. We also check into a Twitter translation service called Twitrans. And we have a user-generated piece of audio from Tajikistan. Cool. Show notes, links and pics at tinyurl.com/wtpblog.
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WTP 231: H1-B Visas, Iceland Internet, Egyptian Blogger Arrested, Speed-Dating Languages Online, Twitrans and AIDS in Tajikistan WTP turns four, and we reluctantly delve into Valentine's Day. But first, H1-B visas and the Obama stimulus plan, and how the Internet is chaning Icelandic politics. We also hear about an Egyptian blogger who was recently jailed. Then, we hear about a guy who is using his blog to "speed-date" 37 languages. We also check into a Twitter translation service called Twitrans. And we have a user-generated piece of audio from Tajikistan. Cool. Show notes, links and pics at tinyurl.com/wtpblog.
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WTP 230: Obama a Blogger?, NATO Cyberdefense, E-stonia Tourism, Google Ocean and Latitude, and Flying Car Redux A podcast that starts with a Skype message from Rangoon has got to be good folks. We talk Presidential technology, and NATO cyberdefense. We read out some great emails and Facebook messages, and we also hear about Estonia's bid to use technology to boost tourism. In addition, assessments of two new Google products, Ocean and Latitude. Also, a hidden track after the funder. Show notes, links and pics at tinyurl.com/wtpblog.
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WTP 230: Obama a Blogger?, NATO Cyberdefense, E-stonia Tourism, Google Ocean and Latitude, and Flying Car Redux A podcast that starts with a Skype message from Rangoon has got to be good folks. We talk Presidential technology, and NATO cyberdefense. We read out some great emails and Facebook messages, and we also hear about Estonia's bid to use technology to boost tourism. In addition, assessments of two new Google products, Ocean and Latitude. Also, a hidden track after the funder. Show notes, links and pics at tinyurl.com/wtpblog.
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WTP 229: Whither Google, US-Mexico Border Webcams, Electric Cars, and No Electricity at All in Nepal One company that's not gloomy at this year's World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland is Google. We have an assessment. Also, the governor of Texas wants ordinary people to stake-out the border with Mexico from the comfort of their own homes, via webcams. Then, we take a test drive in a new kind of electric car. Will it catch on? We follow that with a look at what life is like, without any electricity at all, in Nepal. We also dip into the old email bag. Show notes, links and pics at tin ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
WTP 229: Whither Google, US-Mexico Border Webcams, Electric Cars, and No Electricity at All in Nepal One company that's not gloomy at this year's World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland is Google. We have an assessment. Also, the governor of Texas wants ordinary people to stake-out the border with Mexico from the comfort of their own homes, via webcams. Then, we take a test drive in a new kind of electric car. Will it catch on? We follow that with a look at what life is like, without any electricity at all, in Nepal. We also dip into the old email bag. Show notes, links and pics at tin ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
WTP 228: President Obama's Blackberry, Charter 08 in China, Cardio Tech, and Ghana E-waste America has a new President, and he likes his Blackberry. And apparently, the press corps wants to know all about it. Also, an online petition stirs up trouble in China. We also hear about some cool technology to help detect cardiac problems. And we end with a piece about the problem of electronic waste in Ghana. Scots Wha Hae. We hope you have a nice Burns Supper this weekend. Show notes, links and pics at tinyurl.com/wtpblog.
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WTP 228: President Obama's Blackberry, Charter 08 in China, Cardio Tech, and Ghana E-waste America has a new President, and he likes his Blackberry. And apparently, the press corps wants to know all about it. Also, an online petition stirs up trouble in China. We also hear about some cool technology to help detect cardiac problems. And we end with a piece about the problem of electronic waste in Ghana. Scots Wha Hae. We hope you have a nice Burns Supper this weekend. Show notes, links and pics at tinyurl.com/wtpblog.
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WTP 227: An In-Depth Look at Technology in the Mid-East Crisis, and an OLPC Update This tech podcast comes on location from Raleigh, North Carolina, site of the ScienceOnline09 blogging unconference. We bring you a number of different angles and views on how technology is shaping the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. We also have a brief OLPC update, and shhh...a secret airborne extra segment. Show notes, links and pics at tinyurl.com/wtpblog.
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WTP 227: An In-Depth Look at Technology in the Mid-East Crisis, and an OLPC Update This tech podcast comes on location from Raleigh, North Carolina, site of the ScienceOnline09 blogging unconference. We bring you a number of different angles and views on how technology is shaping the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. We also have a brief OLPC update, and shhh...a secret airborne extra segment. Show notes, links and pics at tinyurl.com/wtpblog.
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WTP 226: Blogging the Mid-East Conflict, China vs. Web Porn, Dial4Light, Facebook in Italy, and The Old Mailbag And so...on to 2009, with a tech podcast theme sent in by Dave Asma of Spunkshine. We head first to the mid-east to hear from bloggers on both sides of the conflict, and hear about a website that uses short videos to bring the two sides together. Also, China tackles web porn, and Italy cracks down on Facebook. We also hear about a novel use of cell phones in Germany....and shhhh (hic) a secret track. Show notes, links and pics at tinyurl.com/wtpblog.
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WTP 226: Blogging the Mid-East Conflict, China vs. Web Porn, Dial4Light, Facebook in Italy, and The Old Mailbag And so...on to 2009, with a tech podcast theme sent in by Dave Asma of Spunkshine. We head first to the mid-east to hear from bloggers on both sides of the conflict, and hear about a website that uses short videos to bring the two sides together. Also, China tackles web porn, and Italy cracks down on Facebook. We also hear about a novel use of cell phones in Germany....and shhhh (hic) a secret track. Show notes, links and pics at tinyurl.com/wtpblog.
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WTP 225: Leap Second Special Podcast In honor of the leap second being added to the end of 2008, we bring you this special podcast. It's been a pleasure bringing you the Tech Podcast this year. We wish all of you all the best in 2009. Show notes, links and pics at tinyurl.com/wtpblog.
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WTP 225: Leap Second Special Podcast In honor of the leap second being added to the end of 2008, we bring you this special podcast. It's been a pleasure bringing you the Tech Podcast this year. We wish all of you all the best in 2009. Show notes, links and pics at tinyurl.com/wtpblog.
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WTP 224: N. Korea Cell Network, Robot Ethics, Iraqi Net Art, Digitizing Dickens, and Cloud Computing The final 'cast...of 2008. We have news from North Korea, where a 3G cell phone network has just been launched. We also talk robot ethics, and hear about an interesting Iraqi art project that incorporates the Internet. And we end with a neat little piece on an effort to digitize the novels of Charles Dickens. Oh, and another hidden track at the end. Shhhhh....Show notes, links and pics at tinyurl.com/wtpblog.
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WTP 224: N. Korea Cell Network, Robot Ethics, Iraqi Net Art, Digitizing Dickens, and Cloud Computing The final 'cast...of 2008. We have news from North Korea, where a 3G cell phone network has just been launched. We also talk robot ethics, and hear about an interesting Iraqi art project that incorporates the Internet. And we end with a neat little piece on an effort to digitize the novels of Charles Dickens. Oh, and another hidden track at the end. Shhhhh....Show notes, links and pics at tinyurl.com/wtpblog.
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WTP 223: Net Addiction in S. Korea, Egypt and GPS, Call Centers in Ghana, Brain Imaging, and Tech Predictions Go Wrong! A full show again this week. We hear about Internet addiction in South Korea, and about how Egypt's military has a beef with GPS. Also, Ghana tries to rival India and the Philippines as the go-to place for US call centers. Then, some Japanese researchers say they have a way to project people's thoughts, and dreams, onto a screen. And we end with a discussion of tech predictions that have gone wrong. Oh, and a hidden track at the end. Shhhhh....Show notes, links and pics at tinyurl.com/wtpb ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
WTP 223: Net Addiction in S. Korea, Egypt and GPS, Call Centers in Ghana, Brain Imaging, and Tech Predictions Go Wrong! A full show again this week. We hear about Internet addiction in South Korea, and about how Egypt's military has a beef with GPS. Also, Ghana tries to rival India and the Philippines as the go-to place for US call centers. Then, some Japanese researchers say they have a way to project people's thoughts, and dreams, onto a screen. And we end with a discussion of tech predictions that have gone wrong. Oh, and a hidden track at the end. Shhhhh....Show notes, links and pics at tinyurl.com/wtpb ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
WTP 222: Facebook in Croatia, PEPFAR, LHC Magnet Meltdown, Pigeon, and PoliTech Another very full show this week. We start in Zagreb, Croatia where we hear about how opposition activists got arrested after protesting, and organizing real-world protests, via Facebook. Also, we trace an AIDS medication from where it was made, to where it was taken. A global journey, indeed. Also, what happened to the Large Hadron Collider, and when will it be fixed? Good questions. Then, we talk with Drew Cogbill, who is trying to create a social network for people who don't have access ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
WTP 222: Facebook in Croatia, PEPFAR, LHC Magnet Meltdown, Pigeon, and PoliTech Another very full show this week. We start in Zagreb, Croatia where we hear about how opposition activists got arrested after protesting, and organizing real-world protests, via Facebook. Also, we trace an AIDS medication from where it was made, to where it was taken. A global journey, indeed. Also, what happened to the Large Hadron Collider, and when will it be fixed? Good questions. Then, we talk with Drew Cogbill, who is trying to create a social network for people who don't have access ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
WTP 221: Inveneo, Amazon Heat Sensing, Catapult Design, Global Conflicts: Latin America, and Child's Play WTP will never quit Cold Turkey, especially at this time of year. We've got A Very Worthy Thanksgiving Podcast for you. We've got Inveneo, a non-profit that's taking a different approach to getting the developing world online. Also, body heat sensing to find Amazon tribes. We also speak with Heather Fleming of Catapult Design about making better products for markets in the developing world. And we end with a double-hit on gaming. First up, a serious game that explores the issues facing man ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | |
