KUOW 94.9 Public Radio http://kuow.org/technology The Works with Glenn Fleishman Glenn Fleishman shares the latest high tech innovations that will soon be making our lives a little easier, from computers and software to phones and micro-devices. Glenn Fleishman shares the latest high tech innovations that will soon be making our lives a little easier, from computers and software to phones and micro-devices. en-us © Copyright 2008, KUOW http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Public Radio KUOW Web Staff webhelp@kuow.org http://www.kuow.org/images/pod/logo_144.jpg http://kuow.org/technology 144 222 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 08:36:32 -0700 Fri, 04 Jul 2008 08:36:32 -0700 KUOW 94.9 Public Radio technology, Glenn Fleishman, microsoft, msn, music, bankruptcy, porn no KUOW 94.9 Public Radio Microsoft has blinked. The software giant recently tried to shut down support of their MSN music program as of this August. But now they're saying hold... Microsoft has blinked. The software giant recently tried to shut down support of their MSN music program as of this August. But now they're saying hold up, we'll give you another three years to authorize new PCs with the service. Today, we look at your new options with MSN music files, hear how new anti–porn regulations could affect the rest of the Internet, and we consider the trend of claiming email bankruptcy. Microsoft has blinked. The software giant recently tried to shut down support of their MSN music program as of this August. But now they're saying hold up, we'll give you another three years to authorize new PCs with the service. Today, we look at your new options with MSN music files, hear how new anti–porn regulations could affect the rest of the Internet, and we consider the trend of claiming email bankruptcy. http://www.kuow.org/program.php?id=15258 webhelp@kuow.org (KUOW 94.9 Public Radio) http://www.kuow.org/podcast/theWorks20080702.mp3 Wed, 02 Jul 2008 16:31:00 -0700 technology, Glenn Fleishman, microsoft, msn, music, bankruptcy, porn KUOW 94.9 Public Radio Starting Tuesday, July 1st, it will be illegal in Washington State to drive while talking on a hand-held cell phone. Now, you'll have to lean over, ruffle... Starting Tuesday, July 1st, it will be illegal in Washington State to drive while talking on a hand-held cell phone. Now, you'll have to lean over, ruffle through your glove box, and fuss with your Bluetooth headset before you start talking. Glenn Fleishman is a freelance technology reporter who joins us every Wednesday for a look at how hi-tech works in our lives. Today, we look at hands-free cell phone options, learn how 'smart grids' could lower your electricity bill, and find out how to avoid early termination fees with your wireless carrier. Starting Tuesday, July 1st, it will be illegal in Washington State to drive while talking on a hand-held cell phone. Now, you'll have to lean over, ruffle through your glove box, and fuss with your Bluetooth headset before you start talking. Glenn Fleishman is a freelance technology reporter who joins us every Wednesday for a look at how hi-tech works in our lives. Today, we look at hands-free cell phone options, learn how 'smart grids' could lower your electricity bill, and find out how to avoid early termination fees with your wireless carrier. http://www.kuow.org/program.php?id=15211 webhelp@kuow.org (KUOW 94.9 Public Radio) http://www.kuow.org/podcast/theWorks20080625.mp3 Wed, 25 Jun 2008 16:31:00 -0700 Fleishman, bluetooth, cell phone, hands free KUOW 94.9 Public Radio In case caffeine addiction isn't enough, Starbucks is looking for new ways to keep you coming through their shaded doors. A new Starbucks Card rewards... In case caffeine addiction isn't enough, Starbucks is looking for new ways to keep you coming through their shaded doors. A new Starbucks Card rewards your loyalty with free Wi-Fi, among other perks. Glenn Fleishman is a freelance technology reporter. He joins us every week for a look at how hi-tech works in our lives. Today, we consider the perks of coffee shop loyalty, stream rental movies right to our TVs, and encrypt sensitive information via USB. In case caffeine addiction isn't enough, Starbucks is looking for new ways to keep you coming through their shaded doors. A new Starbucks Card rewards your loyalty with free Wi-Fi, among other perks. Glenn Fleishman is a freelance technology reporter. He joins us every week for a look at how hi-tech works in our lives. Today, we consider the perks of coffee shop loyalty, stream rental movies right to our TVs, and encrypt sensitive information via USB. http://www.kuow.org/program.php?id=15173 webhelp@kuow.org (KUOW 94.9 Public Radio) http://www.kuow.org/podcast/theWorks20080618.mp3 Wed, 18 Jun 2008 16:31:00 -0700 Fleishman, The Works, Technology, wi-fi, Starbucks Card rewards, USB KUOW 94.9 Public Radio Forget the internet rumors. Apple's new iPhone does not actually summon ancient Mayan magic and allow you to control people's minds. But it is faster,... Forget the internet rumors. Apple's new iPhone does not actually summon ancient Mayan magic and allow you to control people's minds. But it is faster, sleeker, and boasts a new generation of features. Glenn Fleishman is a freelance technology reporter who joins us every week for a look at how hi-tech works in our lives. Today, we investigate the hype behind the iPhone, compare metered vs. unlimited broadband, and secure our bank accounts against phony 'verification' scams. Forget the internet rumors. Apple's new iPhone does not actually summon ancient Mayan magic and allow you to control people's minds. But it is faster, sleeker, and boasts a new generation of features. Glenn Fleishman is a freelance technology reporter who joins us every week for a look at how hi-tech works in our lives. Today, we investigate the hype behind the iPhone, compare metered vs. unlimited broadband, and secure our bank accounts against phony 'verification' scams. http://www.kuow.org/program.php?id=15124 webhelp@kuow.org (KUOW 94.9 Public Radio) http://www.kuow.org/podcast/theWorks20080611.mp3 Wed, 11 Jun 2008 16:31:00 -0700 iPhone, Glenn Fleishman, the works, broadband, phony verification scams, technology reporter KUOW 94.9 Public Radio Recently, airlines are finding new ways to charge you for everything from checked baggage to an extra bag of peanuts. But several websites promise to... Recently, airlines are finding new ways to charge you for everything from checked baggage to an extra bag of peanuts. But several websites promise to help you still nab cheap plane tickets-including one local site now being swallowed up by Microsoft. Glenn Fleishman is a freelance technology reporter. He joins us every week for a look at how hi-tech works in our lives. Today, we look for the best deals on flight, explore when online deception goes too far, and discover a way for your computer to phone home if it gets stolen. Recently, airlines are finding new ways to charge you for everything from checked baggage to an extra bag of peanuts. But several websites promise to help you still nab cheap plane tickets-including one local site now being swallowed up by Microsoft. Glenn Fleishman is a freelance technology reporter. He joins us every week for a look at how hi-tech works in our lives. Today, we look for the best deals on flight, explore when online deception goes too far, and discover a way for your computer to phone home if it gets stolen. http://www.kuow.org/program.php?id=15068 webhelp@kuow.org (KUOW 94.9 Public Radio) http://www.kuow.org/podcast/theWorks20080604.mp3 Wed, 04 Jun 2008 16:31:00 -0700 Glenn Fleishman, checked baggage, airlines, Microsoft, hi-tech, Cheap Flights, Cyber Bullies, Laptop Lojacks KUOW 94.9 Public Radio Microsoft is so determined to get your eyeballs, it's willing to pay for them. Glenn Fleishman is a freelance technology reporter who joins us every Wednesday... Microsoft is so determined to get your eyeballs, it's willing to pay for them. Glenn Fleishman is a freelance technology reporter who joins us every Wednesday to look at how hi–tech works in our lives. Today, we find out how to make money off Microsoft, what Google may soon know about your health, and we learn about a new gadget to maximize USB connections on your home network. Microsoft is so determined to get your eyeballs, it's willing to pay for them. Glenn Fleishman is a freelance technology reporter who joins us every Wednesday to look at how hi–tech works in our lives. Today, we find out how to make money off Microsoft, what Google may soon know about your health, and we learn about a new gadget to maximize USB connections on your home network. http://www.kuow.org/program.php?id=15026 webhelp@kuow.org (KUOW 94.9 Public Radio) http://www.kuow.org/podcast/theWorks20080528.mp3 Wed, 28 May 2008 16:31:00 -0700 Glenn Fleishman, The Works, Sound Focus, Microsoft, Google, USB KUOW 94.9 Public Radio Sprint may soon be calling Seattle home. And, that could mean high–speed wireless broadband for all — way ahead of a national rollout. Today,... Sprint may soon be calling Seattle home. And, that could mean high–speed wireless broadband for all — way ahead of a national rollout. Today, Seattle gets a head–start on the future of Internet connections, cell phone users face new security threats and a new hard drive option may save you a few crashes. Sprint may soon be calling Seattle home. And, that could mean high–speed wireless broadband for all — way ahead of a national rollout. Today, Seattle gets a head–start on the future of Internet connections, cell phone users face new security threats and a new hard drive option may save you a few crashes. http://www.kuow.org/program.php?id=14979 webhelp@kuow.org (KUOW 94.9 Public Radio) http://www.kuow.org/mp3high/mp3/theWorks/theWorks20080521.mp3 Wed, 21 May 2008 16:31:00 -0700 technology, glenn fleishman, the works, internet, wireless, hard drives, sprint, cell phones KUOW 94.9 Public Radio Seattle may be getting a little more wired than usual. A new plan is floating around to install fiber optics to every home in the city. Freelance technology... Seattle may be getting a little more wired than usual. A new plan is floating around to install fiber optics to every home in the city. Freelance technology reporter Glenn Fleishman joins us every week for a look at how hi–tech works in our lives. Today, we look forward to coax cable for all, find out how MSN music may be taking back the tunes, and try to twitter our way to customer service. Seattle may be getting a little more wired than usual. A new plan is floating around to install fiber optics to every home in the city. Freelance technology reporter Glenn Fleishman joins us every week for a look at how hi–tech works in our lives. Today, we look forward to coax cable for all, find out how MSN music may be taking back the tunes, and try to twitter our way to customer service. http://www.kuow.org/program.php?id=14928 webhelp@kuow.org (KUOW 94.9 Public Radio) http://www.kuow.org/mp3high/mp3/theWorks/theWorks20080514.mp3 Wed, 14 May 2008 16:31:00 -0700 Cable, MSN, Glenn Fleishman, Wired Seattle and Twittering for Customer Service KUOW 94.9 Public Radio Seventy million dollars can buy you some choice real estate, especially in the wireless spectrum. Today, we find out why Paul Allen bid a huge chunk of... Seventy million dollars can buy you some choice real estate, especially in the wireless spectrum. Today, we find out why Paul Allen bid a huge chunk of change to get a slice of wireless broadcast, and what that means for us. We also find out how to lock up our hard drive data and when we can expect another high speed Internet option. Seventy million dollars can buy you some choice real estate, especially in the wireless spectrum. Today, we find out why Paul Allen bid a huge chunk of change to get a slice of wireless broadcast, and what that means for us. We also find out how to lock up our hard drive data and when we can expect another high speed Internet option. http://www.kuow.org/program.php?id=14874 webhelp@kuow.org (KUOW 94.9 Public Radio) http://www.kuow.org/mp3high/mp3/theWorks/theWorks20080507.mp3 Wed, 07 May 2008 16:31:00 -0700 wireless, the works, glenn fleishman, technology KUOW 94.9 Public Radio Clouds in the sky mean rain. Clouds on the Internet mean a decentralized, automated data management system. Today, Microsoft shakes free of the PC, new... Clouds in the sky mean rain. Clouds on the Internet mean a decentralized, automated data management system. Today, Microsoft shakes free of the PC, new software gives your brain extra memory and Skype is offering $10 unlimited international calls over the 'Net. Clouds in the sky mean rain. Clouds on the Internet mean a decentralized, automated data management system. Today, Microsoft shakes free of the PC, new software gives your brain extra memory and Skype is offering $10 unlimited international calls over the 'Net. http://www.kuow.org/program.php?id=14821 webhelp@kuow.org (KUOW 94.9 Public Radio) http://www.kuow.org/mp3high/mp3/theWorks/theWorks20080430.mp3 Wed, 30 Apr 2008 16:31:00 -0700 glenn fleishman, works, technology, microsoft, clouds, pc, skype, phone calls, voip, calling