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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

Dec 1, 2011
Thomas Hayden discusses the advantages of using what he calls "crap" technology.

U.S. factories adapt to stay competitive

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

May 22, 2011
Here it is, 10 amazing things happening in technology in four minutes. animated in Microsoft Paint!

Farewell, Sony Walkman

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...

Apple dominates media's tech coverage

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?

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?...

For public good, not for profit.

Twitter makes for better commodities trading

Sep 2, 2010
This final note today. Another in our continuing series of me getting my head around how Twitter can actually be useful sometimes. I saw an...

Become the mayor of your local STD clinic!

Aug 31, 2010
Overshare is reaching new heights with the latest from Foursquare, the phone app that let's you "check in" to places so friends (and strangers) can...