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Lending ones' eyes via smartphone
by
Ben Johnson
and Aparna Alluri
Feb 9, 2015
A new app helps the blind by connecting them to sighted volunteers.
An app that combats texting while driving accidents
by
Ben Johnson
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
by
John Moe
Nov 16, 2011
The host of The Nerdist podcast and author helps us get to the heart of nerddom.
Brian Setzer: Pothole Cop
by
John Moe
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...
Fred Armisen's favorite music apps
by
John Moe
Mar 13, 2011
Saturday Night Live's Fred Armisen discusses some of the music apps he likes.
The Hold Steady's Craig Finn tells us what's on his phone
by
John Moe
Jan 14, 2011
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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
by
John Moe
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...
For public good, not for profit.
Neil Gaiman's favorite photography app: Vignette for Android
by
John Moe
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
by
John Moe
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
by
John Moe
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...