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No App For That? Siri's Scottish Problem
Sun, 02/05/2012 - 20:00In Scotland, Apple's latest iPhone update isn't the smashing success it has been elsewhere. That's because Siri, the voice-controlled personal assistant, can't understand a word they're saying. NPR's Guy Raz puts Siri to the test with brogue-carrier Neil McIntosh.
20 Million Years Later, Russians Work To Drill Into Lake
Sat, 02/04/2012 - 14:25Russian researchers in Antarctica are on the verge of piercing a hole through two miles of ice into an ancient lake, untouched by the light of day for some 20 million years. But it'll be a delicate process to break through without disturbing the pristine waters. Guest host David Green speaks with Antarctic researcher John Priscu about the process.
Facebook's IPO And The Average Investor
Fri, 02/03/2012 - 20:00The social network filed to go public earlier this week and is hoping to raise $5 billion in a huge IPO. The markets are buzzing, but what might it mean for an individual investor? Melissa Block gets the story on how high profile IPOs work from Dennis Berman, Marketplace editor at The Wall Street Journal.
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Drone Technology Reaches New Heights
Fri, 02/03/2012 - 18:00Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) are replacing boots on the ground in some wars. Commercially, UAVs are being used for things like crop-dusting and flood mapping. Experts discuss advances in drone technology and how to address legal and privacy concerns that stem from their use.
How Did That Ad Make You Feel? Ask A Computer
Fri, 02/03/2012 - 17:47Rosalind Picard specializes in something called affective computing. She designs technology that can measure and communicate human emotion. Her work started with autistic children, and from there, she moved on to using computers to assess people's emotional connections to brands.
Facebook's Early Investors May Have Much To Like
Fri, 02/03/2012 - 08:16An IPO filing provides a window into wealth. In the case of Facebook, the wealth will likely be enormous and spread across hundreds if not thousands of early investors and employees. The number of millionaires and billionaires in Silicon Valley grew noticeably Wednesday.
Facebook's Early Investors May Have Much To Like
Fri, 02/03/2012 - 08:16An IPO filing provides a window into wealth. In the case of Facebook, the wealth will likely be enormous and spread throughout hundreds, if not thousands of early investors and employees. The number of millionaires and billionaires in Silicon Valley grew noticeably on Wednesday.
Super Bowl Ads Now Target Two Types Of Screens
Thu, 02/02/2012 - 20:00Some people watch the Super Bowl for the ads. And this year, a lot of them have been online for days before the game. Eric Deggans of the Tampa Bay Times talks to Audie Cornish about the ads and how many of them are taking advantage of people watching TV with phones or tablets in their hands.
Changes In Store For Tech Giants And You
Thu, 02/02/2012 - 17:00Facebook just filed for its initial public offering and the company is rolling out it's new platform for all users. Also, Google announced it would overhaul its privacy policy. Host Michel Martin speaks with Cecilia Kang of The Washington Post about what all of this means for profitability and privacy in the online world.
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Soon Facebook Growth Will Be About Users Clocking In More Time
Thu, 02/02/2012 - 16:22As the number of new Facebook users plateaus, the company will have to find ways to draw individual users in for longer periods of time if it hopes to keep ad profits growing.
Will Facebook's Shares Be Worth The Price?
Thu, 02/02/2012 - 09:00Facebook's IPO could value the company at up to $100 billion. That would make it a very expensive stock for a company whose earnings are strong but not stratospheric. Investors who take the plunge will be making a wager that Facebook can capture a very large share of the advertising market.
Status Updated: Facebook Files Papers For IPO
Wed, 02/01/2012 - 22:30In its widely expected filing, the social media giant says it expects to raise $5 billion. Shares are likely to start trading sometime in the second quarter.
Facebook Files For IPO, Hopes To Raise $5 Billion
Wed, 02/01/2012 - 22:12Facebook made a much-anticipated status update Wednesday: The Internet social network is going public. If its initial public offering makes enough friends on Wall Street, Facebook will probably make its stock-market debut in three or four months as one of the world's most valuable companies.
How Does Facebook Generate Ad Revenue?
Wed, 02/01/2012 - 20:00How does a free website like Facebook get valued at close to $100 billion? Melissa Block talks with Wired magazine senior writer Steven Levy about how Facebook uses your personal information to generate targeted advertisements and huge revenues.
Facebook Files Initial Public Offering Papers
Wed, 02/01/2012 - 20:00Facebook is about to find out how many friends it has. The social networking giant wants to sell shares to the public. It filed papers for an initial public offering Wednesday. With about 800 million users, Facebook is one of the most visible companies in the world. But until now, the financial side of Facebook has remained largely a mystery. For more, Melissa Block talks to NPR's Steve Henn.
Silicon Valley Coalition Faces New Challenge
Tue, 01/31/2012 - 20:00Internet companies and activists showed their growing clout by all but killing two copyright bills that big media websites had pushed. Now, the same players who stopped SOPA and PIPA are trying to work together to further protect their interests. They're finding that may be easier said than done.
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Destination: Detroit
Tue, 01/31/2012 - 19:39Tell Me More shares highlights from Tuesday's broadcast in Detroit, Mich.
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Dan Gilbert: Connectivity Is Name Of The Game
Tue, 01/31/2012 - 17:00Detroit native Dan Gilbert is the majority owner of the Cleveland Cavaliers and founder of Quicken Loans. He bought several downtown properties that cover about 2 million square feet. He says he hopes to attract new businesses, prevent brain drain and make the area a top tech hub. Gilbert discusses his vision with host Michel Martin.
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What The FBI Wants In A Social Media Monitoring App
Mon, 01/30/2012 - 21:47The FBI raised eyebrows last week with a document that details plans for a map-based app that would help the agency gather intelligence from sources like Facebook and Twitter. Translating tweets and developing "a dictionary of 'tweet' lingo" are among the app's desired functionalities.
What The FBI Wants In A Social Media Monitoring App
Mon, 01/30/2012 - 21:47The FBI raised eyebrows last week with a document that details plans for a map-based app that would help the agency gather intelligence from sources like Facebook and Twitter. Translating tweets and developing "a dictionary of 'tweet' lingo" are among the app's desired functionalities.
