http://odeo.com/channels/16346-BusinessWeek-Technology-You Ameer no Steve Wildstrom created BusinessWeek's Technology & You column in 1994 with the goal of helping readers understand and use personal technology to enhance their jobs and their lives. Steve Wildstrom created BusinessWeek's Technology & You column in 1994 with the goal of helping readers understand and use personal technology to enhance their jobs and their lives. Tech tips from Steve Wildstrom are available every week. en-us 40 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:14:55 -0800 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:14:55 -0800 Gadgets http://odeo.com/episodes/25433069-The-Secrets-of-Apple-s-Success Macs account for less than 20% of the U.S. retail market, according to NPD Group, but nearly 90% of the $1,000-plus segment. Apple does so by focusing on a superior user experience and shunning advice to boost share by pursuing the low end of the market Macs account for less than 20% of the U.S. retail market, according to NPD Group, but nearly 90% of the $1,000-plus segment. Apple does so by focusing on a superior user experience and shunning advice to boost share by pursuing the low end of the market Macs account for less than 20% of the U.S. retail market, according to NPD Group, but nearly 90% of the $1,000-plus segment. Apple does so by focusing on a superior user experience and shunning advice to boost share by pursuing the low end of the market tag:odeo.com,2009-11-10,25433069 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 12:14:55 -0800 no BusinessWeek -- Technology & You http://odeo.com/episodes/25392208-Droid-Taking-on-the-iPhone It's only been a year since the release of the first Android phone, and the Google platform has matured amazingly in that time. The Motorola Droid is not an iPhone killer, but it's a smartphone that can stand up to the Apple's device on its own terms. It's only been a year since the release of the first Android phone, and the Google platform has matured amazingly in that time. The Motorola Droid is not an iPhone killer, but it's a smartphone that can stand up to the Apple's device on its own terms. It's only been a year since the release of the first Android phone, and the Google platform has matured amazingly in that time. The Motorola Droid is not an iPhone killer, but it's a smartphone that can stand up to the Apple's device on its own terms. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-03,25392208 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:01:31 -0800 no BusinessWeek -- Technology & You http://odeo.com/episodes/25392210-Touch-Screens-Arrive-on-PCs Microsoft's support for a wide range of iPhone-like touch gestures in its Windows 7 operating system gives software developers freedom to focus on the creative aspects of touch rather than the mechanics. That should help touch move into the mainstream Microsoft's support for a wide range of iPhone-like touch gestures in its Windows 7 operating system gives software developers freedom to focus on the creative aspects of touch rather than the mechanics. That should help touch move into the mainstream Microsoft's support for a wide range of iPhone-like touch gestures in its Windows 7 operating system gives software developers freedom to focus on the creative aspects of touch rather than the mechanics. That should help touch move into the mainstream tag:odeo.com,2009-10-27,25392210 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 11:00:50 -0700 no BusinessWeek -- Technology & You http://odeo.com/episodes/25320260-BlackBerry-A-More-Perfect-Storm The original BlackBerry Storm, released a year ago, was marred by poor execution of its touch screen. The new Storm 2's may swing the balance away from physical keyboards. It's no longer worthwhile to put up with a tiny display or a clumsy slider design. The original BlackBerry Storm, released a year ago, was marred by poor execution of its touch screen. The new Storm 2's may swing the balance away from physical keyboards. It's no longer worthwhile to put up with a tiny display or a clumsy slider design. The original BlackBerry Storm, released a year ago, was marred by poor execution of its touch screen. The new Storm 2's may swing the balance away from physical keyboards. It's no longer worthwhile to put up with a tiny display or a clumsy slider design. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-20,25320260 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:32:05 -0700 no BusinessWeek -- Technology & You http://odeo.com/episodes/25280790-Win-7-Microsoft-Gets-It-Right Win 7 has a lot in common with the reviled Vista. By eliminating the sluggishness and annoying quirks of Vista and taking cues from the better ideas in the Mac OS X interface--an old OS tradition--Win 7 is slick and pleasant to use where Vista was clunky. Win 7 has a lot in common with the reviled Vista. By eliminating the sluggishness and annoying quirks of Vista and taking cues from the better ideas in the Mac OS X interface--an old OS tradition--Win 7 is slick and pleasant to use where Vista was clunky. Win 7 has a lot in common with the reviled Vista. By eliminating the sluggishness and annoying quirks of Vista and taking cues from the better ideas in the Mac OS X interface--an old OS tradition--Win 7 is slick and pleasant to use where Vista was clunky. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-13,25280790 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:37:56 -0700 no BusinessWeek -- Technology & You http://odeo.com/episodes/25242415-Windows-Mobile-6-5-New-but-Too-Old Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.5 is at best a stopgap until a truly new version is ready. The iPhone has already passed it. Worst problem: touchscreen phones that both lack the latest touch technologies and provide sluggish and inconsistent support for touch Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.5 is at best a stopgap until a truly new version is ready. The iPhone has already passed it. Worst problem: touchscreen phones that both lack the latest touch technologies and provide sluggish and inconsistent support for touch Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.5 is at best a stopgap until a truly new version is ready. The iPhone has already passed it. Worst problem: touchscreen phones that both lack the latest touch technologies and provide sluggish and inconsistent support for touch tag:odeo.com,2009-10-06,25242415 Tue, 06 Oct 2009 08:44:17 -0700 no BusinessWeek -- Technology & You http://odeo.com/episodes/25204449-Nuvifone-Navigation-on-a-Phone The Garmin-Asus nuvifone G60 is an excellent personal navigation device on a mediocre phone. At 299 dollars (after rebate) with a two-year AT & T contract , it's cheaper to get an iPhone with a navigation app. You'd have a poorer navigator, but a much better phone. The Garmin-Asus nuvifone G60 is an excellent personal navigation device on a mediocre phone. At 299 dollars (after rebate) with a two-year AT & T contract , it's cheaper to get an iPhone with a navigation app. You'd have a poorer navigator, but a much better phone. The Garmin-Asus nuvifone G60 is an excellent personal navigation device on a mediocre phone. At 299 dollars (after rebate) with a two-year AT & T contract , it's cheaper to get an iPhone with a navigation app. You'd have a poorer navigator, but a much better phone. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-29,25204449 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:31:31 -0700 no BusinessWeek -- Technology & You http://odeo.com/episodes/25166994-PCmover-Eases-Windows-Migration-Pain There's no direct way to upgrade from Windows XP to Windows 7, or from 32-bit Vista to 64-bit Win 7, but Laplink, one of the oldest publishers of PC software, can make things a lot easier with a migration tool called PCmover There's no direct way to upgrade from Windows XP to Windows 7, or from 32-bit Vista to 64-bit Win 7, but Laplink, one of the oldest publishers of PC software, can make things a lot easier with a migration tool called PCmover There's no direct way to upgrade from Windows XP to Windows 7, or from 32-bit Vista to 64-bit Win 7, but Laplink, one of the oldest publishers of PC software, can make things a lot easier with a migration tool called PCmover tag:odeo.com,2009-09-22,25166994 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 14:51:29 -0700 no BusinessWeek -- Technology & You http://odeo.com/episodes/25130937-Gaming-Could-Save-Zune-HD Microsoft's Zune is never going to beat Apple's iPod Touch and iPhone as a media player. Gaming--and integration with the Xbox--could be Zune's secret weapon. But it's hard to tell, since Zune HD was released with an understocked app store Microsoft's Zune is never going to beat Apple's iPod Touch and iPhone as a media player. Gaming--and integration with the Xbox--could be Zune's secret weapon. But it's hard to tell, since Zune HD was released with an understocked app store Microsoft's Zune is never going to beat Apple's iPod Touch and iPhone as a media player. Gaming--and integration with the Xbox--could be Zune's secret weapon. But it's hard to tell, since Zune HD was released with an understocked app store tag:odeo.com,2009-09-15,25130937 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:48:39 -0700 no BusinessWeek -- Technology & You http://odeo.com/episodes/25097437-Microsoft-s-Free-Antivirus Microsoft failed to score in security software with a product called OneCare. It's free antivirus program, can't compare to heavyweight security offerings from the likes of Symantec and McAfee, but it will meet the needs of most Windows users Microsoft failed to score in security software with a product called OneCare. It's free antivirus program, can't compare to heavyweight security offerings from the likes of Symantec and McAfee, but it will meet the needs of most Windows users Microsoft failed to score in security software with a product called OneCare. It's free antivirus program, can't compare to heavyweight security offerings from the likes of Symantec and McAfee, but it will meet the needs of most Windows users tag:odeo.com,2009-09-09,25097437 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 07:23:55 -0700 no BusinessWeek -- Technology & You http://odeo.com/episodes/25068158-Windows-7-A-Rough-Road-to-an-Upgrade Win 7 is the best OS Microsoft has offered in years. But you may need a new computer to fully enjoy it. Upgrading from XP means reinstalling all your applications. And going to 64-bit Win 7 to access 3 GB of additional memory raises similar issues Win 7 is the best OS Microsoft has offered in years. But you may need a new computer to fully enjoy it. Upgrading from XP means reinstalling all your applications. And going to 64-bit Win 7 to access 3 GB of additional memory raises similar issues Win 7 is the best OS Microsoft has offered in years. But you may need a new computer to fully enjoy it. Upgrading from XP means reinstalling all your applications. And going to 64-bit Win 7 to access 3 GB of additional memory raises similar issues tag:odeo.com,2009-09-03,25068158 Thu, 03 Sep 2009 10:59:02 -0700 no BusinessWeek -- Technology & You http://odeo.com/episodes/25019872-Snow-Leopard-More-Steak-than-Sizzle Snow Leopard is short on the eye candy Apple is famous for. But there's a lot of engineering under the covers. The new OS supports Exchange, and software like Grand Central Dispatch and OpenCL ready the OS for a future of massively multicore computers. Snow Leopard is short on the eye candy Apple is famous for. But there's a lot of engineering under the covers. The new OS supports Exchange, and software like Grand Central Dispatch and OpenCL ready the OS for a future of massively multicore computers. Snow Leopard is short on the eye candy Apple is famous for. But there's a lot of engineering under the covers. The new OS supports Exchange, and software like Grand Central Dispatch and OpenCL ready the OS for a future of massively multicore computers. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-25,25019872 Tue, 25 Aug 2009 09:16:39 -0700 no BusinessWeek -- Technology & You http://odeo.com/episodes/24943634-Services-that-Eliminate-Phone-Tag Arik Hesseldahl tries Google Voice and RingCentral, two Internet call-management services, one aimed at consumers, the other at businesses, which can help simplify the multiphone life Arik Hesseldahl tries Google Voice and RingCentral, two Internet call-management services, one aimed at consumers, the other at businesses, which can help simplify the multiphone life Arik Hesseldahl tries Google Voice and RingCentral, two Internet call-management services, one aimed at consumers, the other at businesses, which can help simplify the multiphone life tag:odeo.com,2009-08-11,24943634 Tue, 11 Aug 2009 10:21:24 -0700 no BusinessWeek -- Technology & You http://odeo.com/episodes/24918758-Printers-That-Tap-Right-Into-the-Web Printer manufacturers are trying to stay relevant by adding Web connections and software to their devices, letting users print without having to use a computer Printer manufacturers are trying to stay relevant by adding Web connections and software to their devices, letting users print without having to use a computer Printer manufacturers are trying to stay relevant by adding Web connections and software to their devices, letting users print without having to use a computer tag:odeo.com,2009-08-06,24918758 Thu, 06 Aug 2009 07:21:03 -0700 no BusinessWeek -- Technology & You http://odeo.com/episodes/24882816-Thin-Clients-Replacing-Office-PCs Stripped-down devices offer big savings on hardware costs and software support Stripped-down devices offer big savings on hardware costs and software support Stripped-down devices offer big savings on hardware costs and software support tag:odeo.com,2009-07-29,24882816 Wed, 29 Jul 2009 13:38:13 -0700 no BusinessWeek -- Technology & You http://odeo.com/episodes/24847776-T-Mobile-s-myTouch-A-Better-Android The first Android smartphone, T-Mobile's G1, wasn't very good and didn't give the software a fair test. The myTouch, the U.S. version of HTC's Magic, is an improvement. More Android phones are coming, but it's a crowded field and the iPhone is way ahead. The first Android smartphone, T-Mobile's G1, wasn't very good and didn't give the software a fair test. The myTouch, the U.S. version of HTC's Magic, is an improvement. More Android phones are coming, but it's a crowded field and the iPhone is way ahead. The first Android smartphone, T-Mobile's G1, wasn't very good and didn't give the software a fair test. The myTouch, the U.S. version of HTC's Magic, is an improvement. More Android phones are coming, but it's a crowded field and the iPhone is way ahead. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-22,24847776 Wed, 22 Jul 2009 15:46:35 -0700 no BusinessWeek -- Technology & You http://odeo.com/episodes/24809021-A-Tale-of-Two-Laptops Lenovo's ThinkPad T400s and Acer's Timeline 3128 are similar. But the ThinkPad starts at $1,600 while the Acer goes for $900. What does the $700 buy? In general, a laptop that is better in many ways, though the Timeline offers much better battery life. Lenovo's ThinkPad T400s and Acer's Timeline 3128 are similar. But the ThinkPad starts at $1,600 while the Acer goes for $900. What does the $700 buy? In general, a laptop that is better in many ways, though the Timeline offers much better battery life. Lenovo's ThinkPad T400s and Acer's Timeline 3128 are similar. But the ThinkPad starts at $1,600 while the Acer goes for $900. What does the $700 buy? In general, a laptop that is better in many ways, though the Timeline offers much better battery life. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-15,24809021 Wed, 15 Jul 2009 08:34:21 -0700 no BusinessWeek -- Technology & You http://odeo.com/episodes/24740487-Nokia-s-Tough-Road-in-the-U-S Nokia's making another stab at the U.S. mobile phone market, led by the E71x. But despite an attractive $100 price with an AT&T contract, the E71x doesn't stand out in the crowded smartphone field Nokia's making another stab at the U.S. mobile phone market, led by the E71x. But despite an attractive $100 price with an AT&T contract, the E71x doesn't stand out in the crowded smartphone field Nokia's making another stab at the U.S. mobile phone market, led by the E71x. But despite an attractive $100 price with an AT&T contract, the E71x doesn't stand out in the crowded smartphone field tag:odeo.com,2009-06-30,24740487 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 14:56:29 -0700 no BusinessWeek -- Technology & You http://odeo.com/episodes/24740488-Desktop-PCs-Set-for-a-rebound Desktop PCs have been fading from the scene for years, but they may be poised for a modest rebound. One big reason is the combination of big touchscreen models--the Dell Studio One or the Hewlett-Packard TouchSmar--and the multitouch features of Windows 7. Desktop PCs have been fading from the scene for years, but they may be poised for a modest rebound. One big reason is the combination of big touchscreen models--the Dell Studio One or the Hewlett-Packard TouchSmar--and the multitouch features of Windows 7. Desktop PCs have been fading from the scene for years, but they may be poised for a modest rebound. One big reason is the combination of big touchscreen models--the Dell Studio One or the Hewlett-Packard TouchSmar--and the multitouch features of Windows 7. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-25,24740488 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 10:59:08 -0700 no BusinessWeek -- Technology & You http://odeo.com/episodes/24720096-The-iPhone-3G-S-An-Unstoppable-Force Since the advent of the iPhone 3G and iTunes App Store, Apple has become a tornado of creative destruction in the handset market. Now it's challenging new markets including in-car navigation, video production, and BlackBerry's hold on the corporate market Since the advent of the iPhone 3G and iTunes App Store, Apple has become a tornado of creative destruction in the handset market. Now it's challenging new markets including in-car navigation, video production, and BlackBerry's hold on the corporate market Since the advent of the iPhone 3G and iTunes App Store, Apple has become a tornado of creative destruction in the handset market. Now it's challenging new markets including in-car navigation, video production, and BlackBerry's hold on the corporate market tag:odeo.com,2009-06-17,24720096 Wed, 17 Jun 2009 07:51:38 -0700 no BusinessWeek -- Technology & You http://odeo.com/episodes/24682736-Bigger-Better-Kindle-for-Business The most striking thing about the Kindle DX is its size--it looks like a Kindle 2 with a screen nearly three times bigger than the original. But perhaps the most important thing is the ease with which businesses can load their own documents in PDF form The most striking thing about the Kindle DX is its size--it looks like a Kindle 2 with a screen nearly three times bigger than the original. But perhaps the most important thing is the ease with which businesses can load their own documents in PDF form The most striking thing about the Kindle DX is its size--it looks like a Kindle 2 with a screen nearly three times bigger than the original. But perhaps the most important thing is the ease with which businesses can load their own documents in PDF form tag:odeo.com,2009-06-10,24682736 Wed, 10 Jun 2009 07:17:48 -0700 no BusinessWeek -- Technology & You http://odeo.com/episodes/24651545-Palm-Pre-Where-are-the-apps The new Palm Pre may be the first phone that can challenge the iPhone. The hardware is solid and the OS is advanced. But there's one thing the iPhone has taught us: It's all about the apps The new Palm Pre may be the first phone that can challenge the iPhone. The hardware is solid and the OS is advanced. But there's one thing the iPhone has taught us: It's all about the apps The new Palm Pre may be the first phone that can challenge the iPhone. The hardware is solid and the OS is advanced. But there's one thing the iPhone has taught us: It's all about the apps tag:odeo.com,2009-06-04,24651545 Thu, 04 Jun 2009 07:30:24 -0700 no BusinessWeek -- Technology & You http://odeo.com/episodes/24615552-Easier-Communication-for-Road-Warriors Novatel's MiFi creates an instant Wi-Fi hotspot using the Verizon or Sprint networks. Lenovo Constant Connect silently feeds e-mail from a BlackBerry to a ThinkPad, but limited device support and difficult setup get in the way. Novatel's MiFi creates an instant Wi-Fi hotspot using the Verizon or Sprint networks. Lenovo Constant Connect silently feeds e-mail from a BlackBerry to a ThinkPad, but limited device support and difficult setup get in the way. Novatel's MiFi creates an instant Wi-Fi hotspot using the Verizon or Sprint networks. Lenovo Constant Connect silently feeds e-mail from a BlackBerry to a ThinkPad, but limited device support and difficult setup get in the way. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-27,24615552 Wed, 27 May 2009 08:36:18 -0700 no BusinessWeek -- Technology & You http://odeo.com/episodes/24588662-Office-Applications-For-Smartphones Until recently, iPhone and BlackBerry users could read Microsoft Office documents sent to their phones but could not edit or alter them. Two applications, Quickoffice for the iPhone and Documents To Go for the BlackBerry, are changing that. Until recently, iPhone and BlackBerry users could read Microsoft Office documents sent to their phones but could not edit or alter them. Two applications, Quickoffice for the iPhone and Documents To Go for the BlackBerry, are changing that. Until recently, iPhone and BlackBerry users could read Microsoft Office documents sent to their phones but could not edit or alter them. Two applications, Quickoffice for the iPhone and Documents To Go for the BlackBerry, are changing that. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-20,24588662 Wed, 20 May 2009 15:00:12 -0700 no BusinessWeek -- Technology & You http://odeo.com/episodes/24563847-Bluetooth-Headsets-Better-Than-Ever You can get a Bluetooth headset for less than 20 dollars. But this is an area of technology where spending more is well worth it. We look at three headsets that offer superior voice quality, battery life, and noise reduction. You can get a Bluetooth headset for less than 20 dollars. But this is an area of technology where spending more is well worth it. We look at three headsets that offer superior voice quality, battery life, and noise reduction. You can get a Bluetooth headset for less than 20 dollars. But this is an area of technology where spending more is well worth it. We look at three headsets that offer superior voice quality, battery life, and noise reduction. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-13,24563847 Wed, 13 May 2009 12:48:49 -0700 no BusinessWeek -- Technology & You http://odeo.com/episodes/24563848-Bigger-Better-Ultra-Thin-Laptops Thin, light notebooks have been around for a while, but they have been aimed at well-heeled mobile execs. A new generation is emerging that will drive down prices below $1,000 and igniting conflict among Intel, AMD, and Nvidia. Thin, light notebooks have been around for a while, but they have been aimed at well-heeled mobile execs. A new generation is emerging that will drive down prices below $1,000 and igniting conflict among Intel, AMD, and Nvidia. Thin, light notebooks have been around for a while, but they have been aimed at well-heeled mobile execs. A new generation is emerging that will drive down prices below $1,000 and igniting conflict among Intel, AMD, and Nvidia. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-06,24563848 Wed, 06 May 2009 09:11:19 -0700 no BusinessWeek -- Technology & You http://odeo.com/episodes/24518496-Dell-s-Adamo-Good-Looks-Bad-Timing Dell, long known for its plain laptops, has made a design statement with the Adamo. But its performance is mundane, like that of most compact notebooks. And will the world clamor for a $2,000-plus laptop when the average price is falling below $1,000? Dell, long known for its plain laptops, has made a design statement with the Adamo. But its performance is mundane, like that of most compact notebooks. And will the world clamor for a $2,000-plus laptop when the average price is falling below $1,000? Dell, long known for its plain laptops, has made a design statement with the Adamo. But its performance is mundane, like that of most compact notebooks. And will the world clamor for a $2,000-plus laptop when the average price is falling below $1,000? tag:odeo.com,2009-04-29,24518496 Wed, 29 Apr 2009 09:46:22 -0700 no BusinessWeek -- Technology & You http://odeo.com/episodes/25392233-Cisco-Takes-On-the-Home Cisco Systems isn't the first company you'd name as a digital home entertainment leader, despite its Linksys networking gear, Scientific Atlanta set-top boxes, and Flip video cameras. Question is, can Cisco learn to think like a consumer electronics company? Cisco Systems isn't the first company you'd name as a digital home entertainment leader, despite its Linksys networking gear, Scientific Atlanta set-top boxes, and Flip video cameras. Question is, can Cisco learn to think like a consumer electronics company? Cisco Systems isn't the first company you'd name as a digital home entertainment leader, despite its Linksys networking gear, Scientific Atlanta set-top boxes, and Flip video cameras. Question is, can Cisco learn to think like a consumer electronics company? tag:odeo.com,2009-04-22,25392233 Wed, 22 Apr 2009 11:46:42 -0700 no BusinessWeek -- Technology & You http://odeo.com/episodes/24487443-Cisco-Takes-On-the-Home Cisco Systems isn't the first company you'd name as a digital home entertainment leader, despite its Linksys networking gear, Scientific Atlanta set-top boxes, and Flip video cameras. Question is, can Cisco learn to think like a consumer electronics company? Cisco Systems isn't the first company you'd name as a digital home entertainment leader, despite its Linksys networking gear, Scientific Atlanta set-top boxes, and Flip video cameras. Question is, can Cisco learn to think like a consumer electronics company? Cisco Systems isn't the first company you'd name as a digital home entertainment leader, despite its Linksys networking gear, Scientific Atlanta set-top boxes, and Flip video cameras. Question is, can Cisco learn to think like a consumer electronics company? tag:odeo.com,2009-04-22,24487443 Wed, 22 Apr 2009 10:46:42 -0700 no BusinessWeek -- Technology & You http://odeo.com/episodes/25392234-BumpTop-Beyond-the-Desktop Computers' basic user interface has changed little since the Macintosh appeared 25 years ago. Using improvements in computer power and graphics, a startup called Bump Technologies has a fresh approach. Having to rewrite all applications is a huge hurdle. Computers' basic user interface has changed little since the Macintosh appeared 25 years ago. Using improvements in computer power and graphics, a startup called Bump Technologies has a fresh approach. Having to rewrite all applications is a huge hurdle. Computers' basic user interface has changed little since the Macintosh appeared 25 years ago. Using improvements in computer power and graphics, a startup called Bump Technologies has a fresh approach. Having to rewrite all applications is a huge hurdle. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-14,25392234 Tue, 14 Apr 2009 07:59:32 -0700 no BusinessWeek -- Technology & You http://odeo.com/episodes/24447717-BumpTop-Beyond-the-Desktop Computers' basic user interface has changed little since the Macintosh appeared 25 years ago. Using improvements in computer power and graphics, a startup called Bump Technologies has a fresh approach. Having to rewrite all applications is a huge hurdle. Computers' basic user interface has changed little since the Macintosh appeared 25 years ago. Using improvements in computer power and graphics, a startup called Bump Technologies has a fresh approach. Having to rewrite all applications is a huge hurdle. Computers' basic user interface has changed little since the Macintosh appeared 25 years ago. Using improvements in computer power and graphics, a startup called Bump Technologies has a fresh approach. Having to rewrite all applications is a huge hurdle. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-14,24447717 Tue, 14 Apr 2009 06:59:32 -0700 no BusinessWeek -- Technology & You http://odeo.com/episodes/25392235-Applause-for-BlackBerry-App-World Research In Motion's new App World brings one-stop shopping to the BlackBerry. But the experience is nowhere near as slick as Apple's iTunes App Store because of the burdens of PayPal's checkout procedure and BlackBerry's own security measures. Research In Motion's new App World brings one-stop shopping to the BlackBerry. But the experience is nowhere near as slick as Apple's iTunes App Store because of the burdens of PayPal's checkout procedure and BlackBerry's own security measures. Research In Motion's new App World brings one-stop shopping to the BlackBerry. But the experience is nowhere near as slick as Apple's iTunes App Store because of the burdens of PayPal's checkout procedure and BlackBerry's own security measures. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-07,25392235 Tue, 07 Apr 2009 11:14:36 -0700 no BusinessWeek -- Technology & You http://odeo.com/episodes/24421855-Applause-for-BlackBerry-App-World Research In Motion's new App World brings one-stop shopping to the BlackBerry. But the experience is nowhere near as slick as Apple's iTunes App Store because of the burdens of PayPal's checkout procedure and BlackBerry's own security measures. Research In Motion's new App World brings one-stop shopping to the BlackBerry. But the experience is nowhere near as slick as Apple's iTunes App Store because of the burdens of PayPal's checkout procedure and BlackBerry's own security measures. Research In Motion's new App World brings one-stop shopping to the BlackBerry. But the experience is nowhere near as slick as Apple's iTunes App Store because of the burdens of PayPal's checkout procedure and BlackBerry's own security measures. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-07,24421855 Tue, 07 Apr 2009 10:14:36 -0700 no BusinessWeek -- Technology & You http://odeo.com/episodes/25392236-Verizon-s-Hub-Land-Line-Revolution The Hub is Verizon Wireless' push for the home-phone market, where consumers have been shedding landlines by the millions. It's impressive, but it tries too hard to make you do what Verizon wants, not what you might want to do yourself. The Hub is Verizon Wireless' push for the home-phone market, where consumers have been shedding landlines by the millions. It's impressive, but it tries too hard to make you do what Verizon wants, not what you might want to do yourself. The Hub is Verizon Wireless' push for the home-phone market, where consumers have been shedding landlines by the millions. It's impressive, but it tries too hard to make you do what Verizon wants, not what you might want to do yourself. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-01,25392236 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 15:56:30 -0700 no BusinessWeek -- Technology & You http://odeo.com/episodes/24392828-Verizon-s-Hub-Land-Line-Revolution The Hub is Verizon Wireless' push for the home-phone market, where consumers have been shedding landlines by the millions. It's impressive, but it tries too hard to make you do what Verizon wants, not what you might want to do yourself. The Hub is Verizon Wireless' push for the home-phone market, where consumers have been shedding landlines by the millions. It's impressive, but it tries too hard to make you do what Verizon wants, not what you might want to do yourself. The Hub is Verizon Wireless' push for the home-phone market, where consumers have been shedding landlines by the millions. It's impressive, but it tries too hard to make you do what Verizon wants, not what you might want to do yourself. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-01,24392828 Wed, 01 Apr 2009 14:56:30 -0700 no BusinessWeek -- Technology & You http://odeo.com/episodes/25392237-What-Data-to-Entrust-to-the-Cloud Applying some common sense in deciding what data you entrust to online services can save you from grief. Photos from that trip to Disney World? Good. The term sheet for a proposed acquisition? Better think again. Applying some common sense in deciding what data you entrust to online services can save you from grief. Photos from that trip to Disney World? Good. The term sheet for a proposed acquisition? Better think again. Applying some common sense in deciding what data you entrust to online services can save you from grief. Photos from that trip to Disney World? Good. The term sheet for a proposed acquisition? Better think again. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-25,25392237 Wed, 25 Mar 2009 11:53:18 -0700 no BusinessWeek -- Technology & You http://odeo.com/episodes/24359389-What-Data-to-Entrust-to-the-Cloud Applying some common sense in deciding what data you entrust to online services can save you from grief. Photos from that trip to Disney World? Good. The term sheet for a proposed acquisition? Better think again. Applying some common sense in deciding what data you entrust to online services can save you from grief. Photos from that trip to Disney World? Good. The term sheet for a proposed acquisition? Better think again. Applying some common sense in deciding what data you entrust to online services can save you from grief. Photos from that trip to Disney World? Good. The term sheet for a proposed acquisition? Better think again. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-25,24359389 Wed, 25 Mar 2009 10:53:18 -0700 no BusinessWeek -- Technology & You http://odeo.com/episodes/25392239-Touch-Coming-Soon-to-a-PC-Near-You The iPhone brought multi-touch interfaces to wide attention. Windows 7 will bring it to PCs. We take the multi-touch Dell Latitude XT2 for a spin with a trial version of Windows 7 and beta drivers from N-Trig. It has a way to go, but looks promising. The iPhone brought multi-touch interfaces to wide attention. Windows 7 will bring it to PCs. We take the multi-touch Dell Latitude XT2 for a spin with a trial version of Windows 7 and beta drivers from N-Trig. It has a way to go, but looks promising. The iPhone brought multi-touch interfaces to wide attention. Windows 7 will bring it to PCs. We take the multi-touch Dell Latitude XT2 for a spin with a trial version of Windows 7 and beta drivers from N-Trig. It has a way to go, but looks promising. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-11,25392239 Wed, 11 Mar 2009 13:09:14 -0700 no BusinessWeek -- Technology & You http://odeo.com/episodes/24290348-Touch-Coming-Soon-to-a-PC-Near-You The iPhone brought multi-touch interfaces to wide attention. Windows 7 will bring it to PCs. We take the multi-touch Dell Latitude XT2 for a spin with a trial version of Windows 7 and beta drivers from N-Trig. It has a way to go, but looks promising. The iPhone brought multi-touch interfaces to wide attention. Windows 7 will bring it to PCs. We take the multi-touch Dell Latitude XT2 for a spin with a trial version of Windows 7 and beta drivers from N-Trig. It has a way to go, but looks promising. The iPhone brought multi-touch interfaces to wide attention. Windows 7 will bring it to PCs. We take the multi-touch Dell Latitude XT2 for a spin with a trial version of Windows 7 and beta drivers from N-Trig. It has a way to go, but looks promising. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-11,24290348 Wed, 11 Mar 2009 12:09:14 -0700 no BusinessWeek -- Technology & You http://odeo.com/episodes/24253155-Internet-TV-Just-Got-a-Lot-Closer Watching internet video on TV is a tough proposition at this point. Open-source software called Boxee aims to improve this and is available for use on Macs and on some PCs Watching internet video on TV is a tough proposition at this point. Open-source software called Boxee aims to improve this and is available for use on Macs and on some PCs Watching internet video on TV is a tough proposition at this point. Open-source software called Boxee aims to improve this and is available for use on Macs and on some PCs tag:odeo.com,2009-03-04,24253155 Wed, 04 Mar 2009 16:10:16 -0800 no BusinessWeek -- Technology & You http://odeo.com/episodes/24207804-Kindle-2-Hardware-as-Good-as-the-Service Taken one at a time, the changes in the design of the Kindle e-book reader don't amount to much. But the overall effect is a dramatic boost in the device's usability. Coupled with Amazon.com's excellent content service, the device is a winner that could change reading forever Taken one at a time, the changes in the design of the Kindle e-book reader don't amount to much. But the overall effect is a dramatic boost in the device's usability. Coupled with Amazon.com's excellent content service, the device is a winner that could change reading forever Taken one at a time, the changes in the design of the Kindle e-book reader don't amount to much. But the overall effect is a dramatic boost in the device's usability. Coupled with Amazon.com's excellent content service, the device is a winner that could change reading forever tag:odeo.com,2009-02-25,24207804 Wed, 25 Feb 2009 07:55:55 -0800 no BusinessWeek -- Technology & You http://odeo.com/episodes/24127281-A-Net-Gain-for-Netbooks Netbooks are the hottest PCs out there, but standard operating systems, especially Windows, don't work well on displays smaller than 12 in. HP has built a new user interface that greatly enhances usability while hiding the complexities of Linux. Netbooks are the hottest PCs out there, but standard operating systems, especially Windows, don't work well on displays smaller than 12 in. HP has built a new user interface that greatly enhances usability while hiding the complexities of Linux. Netbooks are the hottest PCs out there, but standard operating systems, especially Windows, don't work well on displays smaller than 12 in. HP has built a new user interface that greatly enhances usability while hiding the complexities of Linux. tag:odeo.com,2009-02-18,24127281 Wed, 18 Feb 2009 10:45:04 -0800 no BusinessWeek -- Technology & You http://odeo.com/episodes/24059367-Booting-Your-Laptop-in-a-Blink Slow boot-up times have been an annoyance since the dawn of computing. The new HyperSpace software from Phoenix Technology lets a Windows laptop boot almost instantly into a Linux environment to get you working fast. Slow boot-up times have been an annoyance since the dawn of computing. The new HyperSpace software from Phoenix Technology lets a Windows laptop boot almost instantly into a Linux environment to get you working fast. Slow boot-up times have been an annoyance since the dawn of computing. The new HyperSpace software from Phoenix Technology lets a Windows laptop boot almost instantly into a Linux environment to get you working fast. tag:odeo.com,2009-02-11,24059367 Wed, 11 Feb 2009 08:38:14 -0800 no BusinessWeek -- Technology & You http://odeo.com/episodes/24037206-Taming-the-Wild-Home-Network Home networks are getting more complicated. Many households have a combo of Windows PCs and Macs. Hewlett-Packard's second-edition MediaSmart Home Server makes it easier for computers to communicate, back up their data, and share videos, music, and photos. Home networks are getting more complicated. Many households have a combo of Windows PCs and Macs. Hewlett-Packard's second-edition MediaSmart Home Server makes it easier for computers to communicate, back up their data, and share videos, music, and photos. Home networks are getting more complicated. Many households have a combo of Windows PCs and Macs. Hewlett-Packard's second-edition MediaSmart Home Server makes it easier for computers to communicate, back up their data, and share videos, music, and photos. tag:odeo.com,2009-02-04,24037206 Wed, 04 Feb 2009 12:58:30 -0800 no BusinessWeek -- Technology & You http://odeo.com/episodes/24037207-Windows-7-A-Sight-for-Sore-Users A focus on clean design, better user control, and compatibility has Windows 7 off to a very promising start. It's a welcome change from the unfortunate launch of Vista. A focus on clean design, better user control, and compatibility has Windows 7 off to a very promising start. It's a welcome change from the unfortunate launch of Vista. A focus on clean design, better user control, and compatibility has Windows 7 off to a very promising start. It's a welcome change from the unfortunate launch of Vista. tag:odeo.com,2009-01-28,24037207 Wed, 28 Jan 2009 14:04:57 -0800 no BusinessWeek -- Technology & You http://odeo.com/episodes/23913551-Broadband-May-Not-Be-the-Best-Stimulus The tech industry and advocacy groups call for spending $10 billion to $40 billion to bring superfast broadband to the U.S. As a matter of social equity, the idea has merits. But it's not likely to provide a huge boost to the economy in the short run. The tech industry and advocacy groups call for spending $10 billion to $40 billion to bring superfast broadband to the U.S. As a matter of social equity, the idea has merits. But it's not likely to provide a huge boost to the economy in the short run. The tech industry and advocacy groups call for spending $10 billion to $40 billion to bring superfast broadband to the U.S. As a matter of social equity, the idea has merits. But it's not likely to provide a huge boost to the economy in the short run. tag:odeo.com,2009-01-21,23913551 Wed, 21 Jan 2009 10:05:34 -0800 no BusinessWeek -- Technology & You http://odeo.com/episodes/23881681-Apple-Invests-in-Desktop-Software While Microsoft, Google, and others seem to be betting the future of consumer applications is Web-based, Apple continues the push for improved native apps. But Apple's business model also depends on offering unique, superior software on the Mac platform. While Microsoft, Google, and others seem to be betting the future of consumer applications is Web-based, Apple continues the push for improved native apps. But Apple's business model also depends on offering unique, superior software on the Mac platform. While Microsoft, Google, and others seem to be betting the future of consumer applications is Web-based, Apple continues the push for improved native apps. But Apple's business model also depends on offering unique, superior software on the Mac platform. tag:odeo.com,2009-01-15,23881681 Thu, 15 Jan 2009 07:10:00 -0800 no BusinessWeek -- Technology & You http://odeo.com/episodes/23846478-Nvidia-Brings-3D-Home Three-dimensional displays have been an elusive goal for years but Nvidia's $19 kit, plus a high-end display and graphics adapter, can make existing software leap off the screen Three-dimensional displays have been an elusive goal for years but Nvidia's $19 kit, plus a high-end display and graphics adapter, can make existing software leap off the screen Three-dimensional displays have been an elusive goal for years but Nvidia's $19 kit, plus a high-end display and graphics adapter, can make existing software leap off the screen tag:odeo.com,2009-01-07,23846478 Wed, 07 Jan 2009 15:52:00 -0800 no BusinessWeek -- Technology & You http://odeo.com/episodes/23832131-Why-BitTorrent-Is-Thriving Why are classic movies unavailable on DVD and why are some titles available in Europe but not the U.S.? Why do movies appear on and disappear from download services seemingly at random. Blame it on an antiquated business model that serves mainly to encourage piracy Why are classic movies unavailable on DVD and why are some titles available in Europe but not the U.S.? Why do movies appear on and disappear from download services seemingly at random. Blame it on an antiquated business model that serves mainly to encourage piracy Why are classic movies unavailable on DVD and why are some titles available in Europe but not the U.S.? Why do movies appear on and disappear from download services seemingly at random. Blame it on an antiquated business model that serves mainly to encourage piracy tag:odeo.com,2008-12-30,23832131 Tue, 30 Dec 2008 09:23:30 -0800 no BusinessWeek -- Technology & You http://odeo.com/episodes/23768136-A-Very-Techy-New-Year PCs, not very newsy of late, may dominate tech news next year. Apple and Microsoft will have new operating systems, while mini-notebooks, or netbooks, which burst on the scene in 2008, will expand their market and could be sold more like wireless phones. PCs, not very newsy of late, may dominate tech news next year. Apple and Microsoft will have new operating systems, while mini-notebooks, or netbooks, which burst on the scene in 2008, will expand their market and could be sold more like wireless phones. PCs, not very newsy of late, may dominate tech news next year. Apple and Microsoft will have new operating systems, while mini-notebooks, or netbooks, which burst on the scene in 2008, will expand their market and could be sold more like wireless phones. tag:odeo.com,2008-12-17,23768136 Wed, 17 Dec 2008 10:09:08 -0800 no BusinessWeek -- Technology & You