http://odeo.com/channels/187-APM-Future-Tense DmitryShapiro no Future Tense is a daily program that chronicles the social impact of computers, the Internet, and technology in general. Future Tense is produced by American Public Media. Future Tense is a daily program that chronicles the social impact of computers, the Internet, and technology in general. Future Tense is produced by American Public Media. A Daily Journal of the Digital Age en-us 40 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:53:08 -0800 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:53:08 -0800 http://odeo.com/episodes/25445842-Cough-into-cell-phone-get-a-diagnosis The Gates Foundation is funding a project to create mobile phone software that will allow people to cough into their phones to help determine whether they have pneumonia, influenza or other ailments. The Gates Foundation is funding a project to create mobile phone software that will allow people to cough into their phones to help determine whether they have pneumonia, influenza or other ailments. The Gates Foundation is funding a project to create mobile phone software that will allow people to cough into their phones to help determine whether they have pneumonia, influenza or other ailments. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-13,25445842 Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:53:08 -0800 no APM: Future Tense Health tech http://odeo.com/episodes/25445843-Google-to-caffeinate-search-results Google will soon begin rolling out new search technology called Caffeine. It's designed to producer faster, more relevant results. Google will soon begin rolling out new search technology called Caffeine. It's designed to producer faster, more relevant results. Google will soon begin rolling out new search technology called Caffeine. It's designed to producer faster, more relevant results. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-12,25445843 Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:01:03 -0800 no APM: Future Tense google http://odeo.com/episodes/25436322-How-to-get-Windows-7-at-a-discount Ed Bott joins us today to discuss the many ways to avoid paying full price for Windows 7. Ed Bott joins us today to discuss the many ways to avoid paying full price for Windows 7. Ed Bott joins us today to discuss the many ways to avoid paying full price for Windows 7. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-11,25436322 Wed, 11 Nov 2009 06:06:02 -0800 no APM: Future Tense microsoft http://odeo.com/episodes/25430810-A-trip-through-the-Future-Tense-archives Today we look back at some of the stories we covered in November, 1999. Today we look back at some of the stories we covered in November, 1999. Today we look back at some of the stories we covered in November, 1999. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-10,25430810 Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:38:42 -0800 no APM: Future Tense History http://odeo.com/episodes/25405424-No-link-between-Internet-social-isolation A new study by the Pew Internet and American Life Project finds that the Internet and mobile phones do not lead to social isolation, as some previous research suggested. In fact, there's plenty of evidence that people who spend a lot of time online have fuller social lives. A new study by the Pew Internet and American Life Project finds that the Internet and mobile phones do not lead to social isolation, as some previous research suggested. In fact, there's plenty of evidence that people who spend a lot of time online have fuller social lives. A new study by the Pew Internet and American Life Project finds that the Internet and mobile phones do not lead to social isolation, as some previous research suggested. In fact, there's plenty of evidence that people who spend a lot of time online have fuller social lives. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-05,25405424 Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:00:52 -0800 no APM: Future Tense podcasts http://odeo.com/episodes/25384609-Open-sourcing-the-vote Activists working to develop an alternative American voting system have turned loose their first batch of software code for public review. The Open Source Digital Voting Foundation is spearheading a project to build new voting machines to replace proprietary systems currently in place. The group is in the second year of a an eight-year plan to produce a publicly-owned, open source election system. Activists working to develop an alternative American voting system have turned loose their first batch of software code for public review. The Open Source Digital Voting Foundation is spearheading a project to build new voting machines to replace proprietary systems currently in place. The group is in the second year of a an eight-year plan to produce a publicly-owned, open source election system. Activists working to develop an alternative American voting system have turned loose their first batch of software code for public review. The Open Source Digital Voting Foundation is spearheading a project to build new voting machines to replace proprietary systems currently in place. The group is in the second year of a an eight-year plan to produce a publicly-owned, open source election system. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-04,25384609 Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:54:31 -0800 no APM: Future Tense Government http://odeo.com/episodes/25384610-Cyber-war-Scary-or-scare-mongery The Obama administration, like the Bush team before it, have talked a great deal about the need to strengthen our ability to fend off attacks that target U.S. computers. How much should we worry, really? Yesterday we heard from James Lewis at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. He's just written a new report that concludes there is no chance another country or terrorist group will launch a major cyber attack against the U.S. anytime in the near future. Still, Lewis believes U.S. defenses against an Internet-based attack on its military and government computers, power grids and financial system are weak and need to be shored up to guard against future threats. The Obama administration, like the Bush team before it, have talked a great deal about the need to strengthen our ability to fend off attacks that target U.S. computers. How much should we worry, really? Yesterday we heard from James Lewis at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. He's just written a new report that concludes there is no chance another country or terrorist group will launch a major cyber attack against the U.S. anytime in the near future. Still, Lewis believes U.S. defenses against an Internet-based attack on its military and government computers, power grids and financial system are weak and need to be shored up to guard against future threats. The Obama administration, like the Bush team before it, have talked a great deal about the need to strengthen our ability to fend off attacks that target U.S. computers. How much should we worry, really? Yesterday we heard from James Lewis at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. He's just written a new report that concludes there is no chance another country or terrorist group will launch a major cyber attack against the U.S. anytime in the near future. Still, Lewis believes U.S. defenses against an Internet-based attack on its military and government computers, power grids and financial system are weak and need to be shored up to guard against future threats. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-03,25384610 Tue, 03 Nov 2009 04:55:07 -0800 no APM: Future Tense Cyber war http://odeo.com/episodes/25384612-Report-Zero-threat-of-major-cyber-attack-against-U-S There is no chance other countries or terrorist groups will launch an Internet-based attack against U.S. information systems in the near future, according to a new report from the Center for Strategic and International Studies. Other countries have no political interesting in attacking the U.S. while terrorists don't likely possess the capability for a destructive cyber-war campaign, according to the Center's James Lewis. There is no chance other countries or terrorist groups will launch an Internet-based attack against U.S. information systems in the near future, according to a new report from the Center for Strategic and International Studies. Other countries have no political interesting in attacking the U.S. while terrorists don't likely possess the capability for a destructive cyber-war campaign, according to the Center's James Lewis. There is no chance other countries or terrorist groups will launch an Internet-based attack against U.S. information systems in the near future, according to a new report from the Center for Strategic and International Studies. Other countries have no political interesting in attacking the U.S. while terrorists don't likely possess the capability for a destructive cyber-war campaign, according to the Center's James Lewis. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-02,25384612 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 07:19:11 -0800 no APM: Future Tense Cyber war http://odeo.com/episodes/25384613-Microsoft-markets-crud-free-computers Microsoft has begun selling new PCs with no crapware, from the likes of Sony, HP and Dell. Of course, the machines will still come with plenty of Microsoft software that not everyone will want. You can find these Microsoft Signature PCs at its new store in Scottsdale, Arizona and online. Guest: Todd Bishop, TechFlash Microsoft has begun selling new PCs with no crapware, from the likes of Sony, HP and Dell. Of course, the machines will still come with plenty of Microsoft software that not everyone will want. You can find these Microsoft Signature PCs at its new store in Scottsdale, Arizona and online. Guest: Todd Bishop, TechFlash Microsoft has begun selling new PCs with no crapware, from the likes of Sony, HP and Dell. Of course, the machines will still come with plenty of Microsoft software that not everyone will want. You can find these Microsoft Signature PCs at its new store in Scottsdale, Arizona and online. Guest: Todd Bishop, TechFlash tag:odeo.com,2009-10-30,25384613 Fri, 30 Oct 2009 07:14:05 -0700 no APM: Future Tense microsoft http://odeo.com/episodes/25384614-Will-Droid-succeed-against-iPhone Verizon Wireless and Motorola are expected to unveil details of their new Android phone today. Guest: Kent German, CNET Verizon Wireless and Motorola are expected to unveil details of their new Android phone today. Guest: Kent German, CNET Verizon Wireless and Motorola are expected to unveil details of their new Android phone today. Guest: Kent German, CNET tag:odeo.com,2009-10-28,25384614 Wed, 28 Oct 2009 07:30:49 -0700 no APM: Future Tense google http://odeo.com/episodes/25382833-Apple-Microsoft-trade-jabs-in-new-TV-ads Today, Dwight Silverman analyzes new commercials from Apple and Microsoft. Today, Dwight Silverman analyzes new commercials from Apple and Microsoft. Today, Dwight Silverman analyzes new commercials from Apple and Microsoft. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-27,25382833 Tue, 27 Oct 2009 05:00:00 -0700 no APM: Future Tense apple http://odeo.com/episodes/25374933-Microsoft-moves-to-commercialize-SenseCam-memory-augmentation-is-first-market The SenseCam is a specialized digital camera that's been percolating in the labs of Microsoft Research U.K for about five years now. It's designed to be worn around the neck on a lanyard. The device takes still images throughout the day, when motion is sensed or when people come into view, as often as every 30 seconds. The camera can be used for everything from a scrapbooking tool to a medical device for patients with impaired memories. Microsoft has been able to produced only about 500 SenseCams, so it's decided to license its technology to ramp up production. U.K. company Vicon will begin selling the cameras, under the name Vicon Revue, to researchers this year and to the general public in 2010. The SenseCam is a specialized digital camera that's been percolating in the labs of Microsoft Research U.K for about five years now. It's designed to be worn around the neck on a lanyard. The device takes still images throughout the day, when motion is sensed or when people come into view, as often as every 30 seconds. The camera can be used for everything from a scrapbooking tool to a medical device for patients with impaired memories. Microsoft has been able to produced only about 500 SenseCams, so it's decided to license its technology to ramp up production. U.K. company Vicon will begin selling the cameras, under the name Vicon Revue, to researchers this year and to the general public in 2010. The SenseCam is a specialized digital camera that's been percolating in the labs of Microsoft Research U.K for about five years now. It's designed to be worn around the neck on a lanyard. The device takes still images throughout the day, when motion is sensed or when people come into view, as often as every 30 seconds. The camera can be used for everything from a scrapbooking tool to a medical device for patients with impaired memories. Microsoft has been able to produced only about 500 SenseCams, so it's decided to license its technology to ramp up production. U.K. company Vicon will begin selling the cameras, under the name Vicon Revue, to researchers this year and to the general public in 2010. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-26,25374933 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 05:00:00 -0700 no APM: Future Tense hardware http://odeo.com/episodes/25356338-Netbooks-A-plague Consumers seem to like netbooks. Not Joe Wilcox. Netbooks are plague, Wilcox says. Consumers seem to like netbooks. Not Joe Wilcox. Netbooks are plague, Wilcox says. Consumers seem to like netbooks. Not Joe Wilcox. Netbooks are plague, Wilcox says. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-23,25356338 Fri, 23 Oct 2009 08:46:47 -0700 no APM: Future Tense hardware http://odeo.com/episodes/25356339-Warning-Security-warnings-often-fake - Download MP3 - iTunes Rogue security software is a huge and growing problem, according to a new report from Symantec.... - Download MP3 - iTunes Rogue security software is a huge and growing problem, according to a new report from Symantec.... - Download MP3 - iTunes Rogue security software is a huge and growing problem, according to a new report from Symantec.... tag:odeo.com,2009-10-22,25356339 Thu, 22 Oct 2009 09:45:09 -0700 no APM: Future Tense Security http://odeo.com/episodes/25346562-The-age-of-e-book-readers-More-hype-than-reality Barnes & Noble is now selling its own electronic book reader to compete with the Amazon Kindle and the Sony device. Other companies will enter the market soon. So, this is a golden age for digital reading devices, right? No way, says publishing industry analyst Thad McIlroy. Barnes & Noble is now selling its own electronic book reader to compete with the Amazon Kindle and the Sony device. Other companies will enter the market soon. So, this is a golden age for digital reading devices, right? No way, says publishing industry analyst Thad McIlroy. Barnes & Noble is now selling its own electronic book reader to compete with the Amazon Kindle and the Sony device. Other companies will enter the market soon. So, this is a golden age for digital reading devices, right? No way, says publishing industry analyst Thad McIlroy. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-21,25346562 Wed, 21 Oct 2009 08:46:59 -0700 no APM: Future Tense Books http://odeo.com/episodes/25316767-Wi-Fi-Direct-seeks-to-increase-flow-of-conversation-between-devices Our disparate gadgets will be able to chat with greater ease when Wi-Fi Direct arrives next year. Guest: Glenn Fleishman, freelance tech reporter Our disparate gadgets will be able to chat with greater ease when Wi-Fi Direct arrives next year. Guest: Glenn Fleishman, freelance tech reporter Our disparate gadgets will be able to chat with greater ease when Wi-Fi Direct arrives next year. Guest: Glenn Fleishman, freelance tech reporter tag:odeo.com,2009-10-20,25316767 Tue, 20 Oct 2009 05:54:19 -0700 no APM: Future Tense podcasts http://odeo.com/episodes/25312385-Five-best-things-about-Windows-7 Windows 7 arrives this week. We asked Lance Ulanoff of PCMag.com to come up with a list of the five best things about the new Microsoft operating system. Windows 7 arrives this week. We asked Lance Ulanoff of PCMag.com to come up with a list of the five best things about the new Microsoft operating system. Windows 7 arrives this week. We asked Lance Ulanoff of PCMag.com to come up with a list of the five best things about the new Microsoft operating system. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-19,25312385 Mon, 19 Oct 2009 10:27:53 -0700 no APM: Future Tense microsoft http://odeo.com/episodes/25296466-What-do-we-give-up-with-technology-that-s-just-good-enough - Download MP3 - iTunes Part two of our interview with Wired's Robert Capps... - Download MP3 - iTunes Part two of our interview with Wired's Robert Capps... - Download MP3 - iTunes Part two of our interview with Wired's Robert Capps... tag:odeo.com,2009-10-16,25296466 Fri, 16 Oct 2009 09:19:27 -0700 no APM: Future Tense Tech & society http://odeo.com/episodes/25291388-Technology-that-s-good-enough We love MP3s even though they sound inferior to CDs. We can't get by without our mobile phones even though they've tended to sound worse than land lines. We're watching more TV shows and movies on our little computer screens, even as our big TVs sit idle in the next room. It's the Good Enough Revolution. We love MP3s even though they sound inferior to CDs. We can't get by without our mobile phones even though they've tended to sound worse than land lines. We're watching more TV shows and movies on our little computer screens, even as our big TVs sit idle in the next room. It's the Good Enough Revolution. We love MP3s even though they sound inferior to CDs. We can't get by without our mobile phones even though they've tended to sound worse than land lines. We're watching more TV shows and movies on our little computer screens, even as our big TVs sit idle in the next room. It's the Good Enough Revolution. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-15,25291388 Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:23:46 -0700 no APM: Future Tense Tech & society http://odeo.com/episodes/25277773-People-still-using-weak-passwords 123456. Believe it or not, that was the most common password on a list of 10,000 e-mail addresses recently revealed after a phishing attack. Guests: Robert Abela, Acunetix; Bruce Schneier, security technologist 123456. Believe it or not, that was the most common password on a list of 10,000 e-mail addresses recently revealed after a phishing attack. Guests: Robert Abela, Acunetix; Bruce Schneier, security technologist 123456. Believe it or not, that was the most common password on a list of 10,000 e-mail addresses recently revealed after a phishing attack. Guests: Robert Abela, Acunetix; Bruce Schneier, security technologist tag:odeo.com,2009-10-13,25277773 Tue, 13 Oct 2009 06:35:06 -0700 no APM: Future Tense podcasts http://odeo.com/episodes/25277850-International-hacker-force-a-dangerous-idea Part 2 of our interview with John Arquilla, Naval Postgraduate School Part 2 of our interview with John Arquilla, Naval Postgraduate School Part 2 of our interview with John Arquilla, Naval Postgraduate School tag:odeo.com,2009-10-12,25277850 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 06:50:29 -0700 no APM: Future Tense Military http://odeo.com/episodes/25258816-Going-on-the-cyber-offensive-to-stop-shooting-wars The U.S. posture on cyber warfare is largely defensive, with military geeks focused on preventing and mitigating Internet-based attacks on critical infrastructure. John Arquilla, professor of defense analysis at the Naval Post Graduate School in Monterrey, California, believes Pentagon code-slingers should alter their focus somewhat and team with International white hat hackers to disable the war-making capabilities of nations preparing to go to fight. The U.S. posture on cyber warfare is largely defensive, with military geeks focused on preventing and mitigating Internet-based attacks on critical infrastructure. John Arquilla, professor of defense analysis at the Naval Post Graduate School in Monterrey, California, believes Pentagon code-slingers should alter their focus somewhat and team with International white hat hackers to disable the war-making capabilities of nations preparing to go to fight. The U.S. posture on cyber warfare is largely defensive, with military geeks focused on preventing and mitigating Internet-based attacks on critical infrastructure. John Arquilla, professor of defense analysis at the Naval Post Graduate School in Monterrey, California, believes Pentagon code-slingers should alter their focus somewhat and team with International white hat hackers to disable the war-making capabilities of nations preparing to go to fight. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-09,25258816 Fri, 09 Oct 2009 07:48:17 -0700 no APM: Future Tense Cyber war http://odeo.com/episodes/25247771-What-does-FTC-ruling-on-blogger-payola-mean-to-Internet-users The Federal Trade Commission this week announced new guidelines that would penalize bloggers for failing to disclose when they receive money for endorsing products. The fine could go as high as $11,000. Some consumer groups pushed for the change, saying Internet users need to be aware of payments before trusting information on products like diets and financial services. Others are concerned the government is sticking its nose where it doesn't belong. Guest: Caroline McCarthy, CNET News The Federal Trade Commission this week announced new guidelines that would penalize bloggers for failing to disclose when they receive money for endorsing products. The fine could go as high as $11,000. Some consumer groups pushed for the change, saying Internet users need to be aware of payments before trusting information on products like diets and financial services. Others are concerned the government is sticking its nose where it doesn't belong. Guest: Caroline McCarthy, CNET News The Federal Trade Commission this week announced new guidelines that would penalize bloggers for failing to disclose when they receive money for endorsing products. The fine could go as high as $11,000. Some consumer groups pushed for the change, saying Internet users need to be aware of payments before trusting information on products like diets and financial services. Others are concerned the government is sticking its nose where it doesn't belong. Guest: Caroline McCarthy, CNET News tag:odeo.com,2009-10-07,25247771 Wed, 07 Oct 2009 09:38:55 -0700 no APM: Future Tense Government http://odeo.com/episodes/25234493-Will-2010-be-year-of-the-tablet-computer Will people buy tablet computers in meaningful numbers? It looks like Microsoft will unveil a new device next year. We might see an Apple tablet as well. And then there's Apple tablet"Crunchpad. Will people buy tablet computers in meaningful numbers? It looks like Microsoft will unveil a new device next year. We might see an Apple tablet as well. And then there's Apple tablet"Crunchpad. Will people buy tablet computers in meaningful numbers? It looks like Microsoft will unveil a new device next year. We might see an Apple tablet as well. And then there's Apple tablet"Crunchpad. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-05,25234493 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 05:03:03 -0700 no APM: Future Tense hardware http://odeo.com/episodes/25221091-Did-Apple-abuse-its-software-update-tool Last weekend, tech blogger and book author Ed Bott got an unpleasant surprise when fired up a machine running Windows 7. Apple's software update tool offered him (and other users) a program called "iPhone Configuration Utility." Bott doesn't own an iPhone. He says Apple violated a sacred trust. Last weekend, tech blogger and book author Ed Bott got an unpleasant surprise when fired up a machine running Windows 7. Apple's software update tool offered him (and other users) a program called "iPhone Configuration Utility." Bott doesn't own an iPhone. He says Apple violated a sacred trust. Last weekend, tech blogger and book author Ed Bott got an unpleasant surprise when fired up a machine running Windows 7. Apple's software update tool offered him (and other users) a program called "iPhone Configuration Utility." Bott doesn't own an iPhone. He says Apple violated a sacred trust. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-02,25221091 Fri, 02 Oct 2009 07:17:40 -0700 no APM: Future Tense apple http://odeo.com/episodes/25215125-Microsoft-Security-Essentials-Good-enough Microsoft has released its free security software package. Does it do the job? We put that question to Dwight Silverman. Microsoft has released its free security software package. Does it do the job? We put that question to Dwight Silverman. Microsoft has released its free security software package. Does it do the job? We put that question to Dwight Silverman. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-01,25215125 Thu, 01 Oct 2009 07:15:45 -0700 no APM: Future Tense microsoft http://odeo.com/episodes/25209674-Tech-elite-get-to-play-with-Google-Wave-today Google is sending 100,000 preview invitations today for Wave, its real-time communications product that combines e-mail, instant messaging, document collaboration and social networking. Google is sending 100,000 preview invitations today for Wave, its real-time communications product that combines e-mail, instant messaging, document collaboration and social networking. Google is sending 100,000 preview invitations today for Wave, its real-time communications product that combines e-mail, instant messaging, document collaboration and social networking. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-30,25209674 Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:18:41 -0700 no APM: Future Tense google http://odeo.com/episodes/25203320-Google-Microsoft-battle-for-Los-Angeles Rival companies Google and Microsoft fight on many fronts -- Internet search and advertising, for example, and operating systems. A newer battlefield is Southern California, where the companies are competing for a $7.25 million contract to provide email and office software for the City of Los Angeles. The contract fight is significant because it could help determine whether upstart Google is ready for the big time when it comes to its cloud-based apps, according to David Sarno, business reporter for the Los Angeles Times. Rival companies Google and Microsoft fight on many fronts -- Internet search and advertising, for example, and operating systems. A newer battlefield is Southern California, where the companies are competing for a $7.25 million contract to provide email and office software for the City of Los Angeles. The contract fight is significant because it could help determine whether upstart Google is ready for the big time when it comes to its cloud-based apps, according to David Sarno, business reporter for the Los Angeles Times. Rival companies Google and Microsoft fight on many fronts -- Internet search and advertising, for example, and operating systems. A newer battlefield is Southern California, where the companies are competing for a $7.25 million contract to provide email and office software for the City of Los Angeles. The contract fight is significant because it could help determine whether upstart Google is ready for the big time when it comes to its cloud-based apps, according to David Sarno, business reporter for the Los Angeles Times. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-29,25203320 Tue, 29 Sep 2009 06:33:49 -0700 no APM: Future Tense Cloud Computing http://odeo.com/episodes/25197766-Video-recommendations - Download MP3 - iTunes Harvard's Justice: What's the Right Thing to Do? Duke Universitie's AdViews archive of old TV commercials Carl Sagan: A Glorious Dawn ft. Stephen Hawking... - Download MP3 - iTunes Harvard's Justice: What's the Right Thing to Do? Duke Universitie's AdViews archive of old TV commercials Carl Sagan: A Glorious Dawn ft. Stephen Hawking... - Download MP3 - iTunes Harvard's Justice: What's the Right Thing to Do? Duke Universitie's AdViews archive of old TV commercials Carl Sagan: A Glorious Dawn ft. Stephen Hawking... tag:odeo.com,2009-09-28,25197766 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 05:00:00 -0700 no APM: Future Tense podcasts http://odeo.com/episodes/25182086-Par-tay-down-with-Windows-7 Thousands of people across the country, at the invitation of Microsoft, are hosting Windows 7 release parties next month. Microsoft is giving away copies of Windows 7 Ultimate to party hosts, who are getting some guidance from Microsoft on how to show off the newest version of Windows at their parties. We wondered who would host such a party, and why? Thousands of people across the country, at the invitation of Microsoft, are hosting Windows 7 release parties next month. Microsoft is giving away copies of Windows 7 Ultimate to party hosts, who are getting some guidance from Microsoft on how to show off the newest version of Windows at their parties. We wondered who would host such a party, and why? Thousands of people across the country, at the invitation of Microsoft, are hosting Windows 7 release parties next month. Microsoft is giving away copies of Windows 7 Ultimate to party hosts, who are getting some guidance from Microsoft on how to show off the newest version of Windows at their parties. We wondered who would host such a party, and why? tag:odeo.com,2009-09-25,25182086 Fri, 25 Sep 2009 05:32:27 -0700 no APM: Future Tense microsoft http://odeo.com/episodes/25177457-Secret-questions-can-be-easy-answer-for-malicious-hackers In a recent scholarly paper researchers from Microsoft and Carnegie Mellon University argue that secret question mechanisms are insecure. The study involved 130 people who use Web mail services from Google, Microsoft, Yahoo and AOL, all of which have secret questions for password recovery. Guest: Stuart Schechter, Microsoft Research In a recent scholarly paper researchers from Microsoft and Carnegie Mellon University argue that secret question mechanisms are insecure. The study involved 130 people who use Web mail services from Google, Microsoft, Yahoo and AOL, all of which have secret questions for password recovery. Guest: Stuart Schechter, Microsoft Research In a recent scholarly paper researchers from Microsoft and Carnegie Mellon University argue that secret question mechanisms are insecure. The study involved 130 people who use Web mail services from Google, Microsoft, Yahoo and AOL, all of which have secret questions for password recovery. Guest: Stuart Schechter, Microsoft Research tag:odeo.com,2009-09-24,25177457 Thu, 24 Sep 2009 09:40:25 -0700 no APM: Future Tense Security http://odeo.com/episodes/25177458-Soviet-doomsday-machine-revealed In Wired magazine, Nicholas Thompson writes about system known as "Dead Hand." It was designed by Soviet scientists in the mid 1980s to automatically retaliate against a nuclear strike from the U.S. Thompson reports that the purpose of Dead Hand, also known as Perimeter, was to make certain the USSR could hit back after being attacked, even if the Kremlin was destroyed. Thompson says Dead Hand still exists. In Wired magazine, Nicholas Thompson writes about system known as "Dead Hand." It was designed by Soviet scientists in the mid 1980s to automatically retaliate against a nuclear strike from the U.S. Thompson reports that the purpose of Dead Hand, also known as Perimeter, was to make certain the USSR could hit back after being attacked, even if the Kremlin was destroyed. Thompson says Dead Hand still exists. In Wired magazine, Nicholas Thompson writes about system known as "Dead Hand." It was designed by Soviet scientists in the mid 1980s to automatically retaliate against a nuclear strike from the U.S. Thompson reports that the purpose of Dead Hand, also known as Perimeter, was to make certain the USSR could hit back after being attacked, even if the Kremlin was destroyed. Thompson says Dead Hand still exists. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-23,25177458 Wed, 23 Sep 2009 09:49:38 -0700 no APM: Future Tense gadgets http://odeo.com/episodes/25164552-FCC-proposes-new-net-neutrality-rules The chairman of the Federal Communications Commission is proposing new rules that would require Internet service providers to treat all Web content the same. Under the rules, which apply to both wired and wireless networks, operators would not be able to discriminate on how they handle Internet content or applications on their networks. Guest: Stacey Higginbotham, GigaOm The chairman of the Federal Communications Commission is proposing new rules that would require Internet service providers to treat all Web content the same. Under the rules, which apply to both wired and wireless networks, operators would not be able to discriminate on how they handle Internet content or applications on their networks. Guest: Stacey Higginbotham, GigaOm The chairman of the Federal Communications Commission is proposing new rules that would require Internet service providers to treat all Web content the same. Under the rules, which apply to both wired and wireless networks, operators would not be able to discriminate on how they handle Internet content or applications on their networks. Guest: Stacey Higginbotham, GigaOm tag:odeo.com,2009-09-22,25164552 Tue, 22 Sep 2009 08:31:42 -0700 no APM: Future Tense Government http://odeo.com/episodes/25177459-Bounty-of-MP3-players A new iPod Nano. New iPod Touch. New ZuneHD. It's a good time to be in the market for a new portable music player. Or a head scratching time, if you have trouble making a choice, like I do. Guest: Donald Bell, CNET A new iPod Nano. New iPod Touch. New ZuneHD. It's a good time to be in the market for a new portable music player. Or a head scratching time, if you have trouble making a choice, like I do. Guest: Donald Bell, CNET A new iPod Nano. New iPod Touch. New ZuneHD. It's a good time to be in the market for a new portable music player. Or a head scratching time, if you have trouble making a choice, like I do. Guest: Donald Bell, CNET A new iPod Nano. New iPod Touch. New ZuneHD. It's a good time to be in the market for a new portable music player. Or a head scratching time, if you have trouble making a choice, like I do. Guest: Donald Bell, CNET A new iPod Nano. New iPod Touch. New ZuneHD. It's a good time to be in the market for a new portable music player. Or a head scratching time, if you have trouble making a choice, like I do. Guest: Donald Bell, CNET A new iPod Nano. New iPod Touch. New ZuneHD. It's a good time to be in the market for a new portable music player. Or a head scratching time, if you have trouble making a choice, like I do. Guest: Donald Bell, CNET A new iPod Nano. New iPod Touch. New ZuneHD. It's a good time to be in the market for a new portable music player. Or a head scratching time, if you have trouble making a choice, like I do. Guest: Donald Bell, CNET A new iPod Nano. New iPod Touch. New ZuneHD. It's a good time to be in the market for a new portable music player. Or a head scratching time, if you have trouble making a choice, like I do. Guest: Donald Bell, CNET A new iPod Nano. New iPod Touch. New ZuneHD. It's a good time to be in the market for a new portable music player. Or a head scratching time, if you have trouble making a choice, like I do. Guest: Donald Bell, CNET tag:odeo.com,2009-09-21,25177459 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 09:32:56 -0700 no APM: Future Tense Music tech http://odeo.com/episodes/25145571-Libraries-and-the-unemployed Libraries are taking a recession-induced hit even as they become more important for people seeking their way out of economic hard times, according to a new report from the American Library Association. Guest: John Bertot, professor and director of the Center for Library and Information Innovation at the University of Maryland College Park Libraries are taking a recession-induced hit even as they become more important for people seeking their way out of economic hard times, according to a new report from the American Library Association. Guest: John Bertot, professor and director of the Center for Library and Information Innovation at the University of Maryland College Park Libraries are taking a recession-induced hit even as they become more important for people seeking their way out of economic hard times, according to a new report from the American Library Association. Guest: John Bertot, professor and director of the Center for Library and Information Innovation at the University of Maryland College Park tag:odeo.com,2009-09-18,25145571 Fri, 18 Sep 2009 11:47:46 -0700 no APM: Future Tense podcasts http://odeo.com/episodes/25139754-Why-the-Internet-will-NOT-tear-apart-colleges Yesterday we heard from Fordham University Law associate professor Zephyr Teachout, who predicted that the Internet would cause the next generation to turn away from college campuses in favor of online education. Today we have a rebuttal from John Sener, an online learning consultant and director of special initiatives for the Sloan Consortium, a group that promotes online education. Yesterday we heard from Fordham University Law associate professor Zephyr Teachout, who predicted that the Internet would cause the next generation to turn away from college campuses in favor of online education. Today we have a rebuttal from John Sener, an online learning consultant and director of special initiatives for the Sloan Consortium, a group that promotes online education. Yesterday we heard from Fordham University Law associate professor Zephyr Teachout, who predicted that the Internet would cause the next generation to turn away from college campuses in favor of online education. Today we have a rebuttal from John Sener, an online learning consultant and director of special initiatives for the Sloan Consortium, a group that promotes online education. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-17,25139754 Thu, 17 Sep 2009 07:16:35 -0700 no APM: Future Tense Education tech http://odeo.com/episodes/25134248-Will-Internet-make-college-campuses-obsolete Colleges, like newspapers, will be torn apart by the Internet, according to Zephyr Teachout, assistant professor of law at Fordham University. Colleges, like newspapers, will be torn apart by the Internet, according to Zephyr Teachout, assistant professor of law at Fordham University. Colleges, like newspapers, will be torn apart by the Internet, according to Zephyr Teachout, assistant professor of law at Fordham University. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-16,25134248 Wed, 16 Sep 2009 09:29:52 -0700 no APM: Future Tense Education tech http://odeo.com/episodes/25135658-Do-we-have-the-will-and-talent-to-fight-future-cyber-threats Part 2 of our interview with Massoud Amin of the University of Minnesota Part 2 of our interview with Massoud Amin of the University of Minnesota Part 2 of our interview with Massoud Amin of the University of Minnesota tag:odeo.com,2009-09-15,25135658 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:30:51 -0700 no APM: Future Tense Cyber war http://odeo.com/episodes/25122571-Future-threats-against-our-information-infrastructure The worry over coordinated cyber attacks against U.S. computer systems from foreign enemies or terrorists has been larger than any damage that's occurred so far, perhaps, but the bad guys are getting better and threats are growing, according to Massoud Amin, who heads a new Master's program in security technologies at the University of Minnesota. The worry over coordinated cyber attacks against U.S. computer systems from foreign enemies or terrorists has been larger than any damage that's occurred so far, perhaps, but the bad guys are getting better and threats are growing, according to Massoud Amin, who heads a new Master's program in security technologies at the University of Minnesota. The worry over coordinated cyber attacks against U.S. computer systems from foreign enemies or terrorists has been larger than any damage that's occurred so far, perhaps, but the bad guys are getting better and threats are growing, according to Massoud Amin, who heads a new Master's program in security technologies at the University of Minnesota. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-14,25122571 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 06:02:46 -0700 no APM: Future Tense Cyber war http://odeo.com/episodes/25107364-The-failure-of-anonymized-data One of our key protections against privacy invasion, the stripping of personally identifiable information from databases, is not working, according to Paul Ohm of the University of Colorado School of Law. One of our key protections against privacy invasion, the stripping of personally identifiable information from databases, is not working, according to Paul Ohm of the University of Colorado School of Law. One of our key protections against privacy invasion, the stripping of personally identifiable information from databases, is not working, according to Paul Ohm of the University of Colorado School of Law. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-11,25107364 Fri, 11 Sep 2009 07:05:54 -0700 no APM: Future Tense Security http://odeo.com/episodes/25102847-The-cyberchondriac-problem Many Americans mistakenly conclude they have a rare illness after attempting self-diagnosis on the Internet, according to a recent study by researchers are Microsoft. The company conducted the study to improve its own search engine. Microsoft studied health-related Web searches on popular search engines and surveyed 500 of its employees about their health-related searching. Microsoft's Eric Horvitz, an artificial intelligence expert and medical school grad, says Web search engines can increase our health-related anxieties and lead us to believe worst-case scenarios. Many Americans mistakenly conclude they have a rare illness after attempting self-diagnosis on the Internet, according to a recent study by researchers are Microsoft. The company conducted the study to improve its own search engine. Microsoft studied health-related Web searches on popular search engines and surveyed 500 of its employees about their health-related searching. Microsoft's Eric Horvitz, an artificial intelligence expert and medical school grad, says Web search engines can increase our health-related anxieties and lead us to believe worst-case scenarios. Many Americans mistakenly conclude they have a rare illness after attempting self-diagnosis on the Internet, according to a recent study by researchers are Microsoft. The company conducted the study to improve its own search engine. Microsoft studied health-related Web searches on popular search engines and surveyed 500 of its employees about their health-related searching. Microsoft's Eric Horvitz, an artificial intelligence expert and medical school grad, says Web search engines can increase our health-related anxieties and lead us to believe worst-case scenarios. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-10,25102847 Thu, 10 Sep 2009 12:18:36 -0700 no APM: Future Tense Health tech http://odeo.com/episodes/25097351-Online-TV-ascendant A survey by the nonprofit Conference Board shows that nearly a quarter of households in the U.S. now watch television programs on the Internet. A survey by the nonprofit Conference Board shows that nearly a quarter of households in the U.S. now watch television programs on the Internet. A survey by the nonprofit Conference Board shows that nearly a quarter of households in the U.S. now watch television programs on the Internet. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-09,25097351 Wed, 09 Sep 2009 11:11:38 -0700 no APM: Future Tense Tech & society http://odeo.com/episodes/25097019-Making-computer-music-more-expressive Scientists at the University of Rochester are working on a different kind of encoding that promises to make sound files 1,000 times smaller than MP3s. The new method is not a recording technology. Instead, it recreates music in a computer based on what it knows about the real-world physics of an instrument and its human player. Researchers say the real benefit is expressiveness, not file size. This story originally aired April 10, 2008 Scientists at the University of Rochester are working on a different kind of encoding that promises to make sound files 1,000 times smaller than MP3s. The new method is not a recording technology. Instead, it recreates music in a computer based on what it knows about the real-world physics of an instrument and its human player. Researchers say the real benefit is expressiveness, not file size. This story originally aired April 10, 2008 Scientists at the University of Rochester are working on a different kind of encoding that promises to make sound files 1,000 times smaller than MP3s. The new method is not a recording technology. Instead, it recreates music in a computer based on what it knows about the real-world physics of an instrument and its human player. Researchers say the real benefit is expressiveness, not file size. This story originally aired April 10, 2008 tag:odeo.com,2009-09-08,25097019 Tue, 08 Sep 2009 11:20:15 -0700 no APM: Future Tense Music tech http://odeo.com/episodes/25086984-Oxford-dictionary-studies-Twitter The average sentence length of a Twitter message is 1.40 sentences. Gerunds are more popular on Twitter than off. The second most popular word on Twitter is "I." These are a few of the things the Oxford English Dictionary has learned by studying millions of Twitter messages. Guest: Jesse Sheidlower, editor-at-large of the OED This segment originally aired June 8, 2009 The average sentence length of a Twitter message is 1.40 sentences. Gerunds are more popular on Twitter than off. The second most popular word on Twitter is "I." These are a few of the things the Oxford English Dictionary has learned by studying millions of Twitter messages. Guest: Jesse Sheidlower, editor-at-large of the OED This segment originally aired June 8, 2009 The average sentence length of a Twitter message is 1.40 sentences. Gerunds are more popular on Twitter than off. The second most popular word on Twitter is "I." These are a few of the things the Oxford English Dictionary has learned by studying millions of Twitter messages. Guest: Jesse Sheidlower, editor-at-large of the OED This segment originally aired June 8, 2009 tag:odeo.com,2009-09-07,25086984 Mon, 07 Sep 2009 15:45:59 -0700 no APM: Future Tense podcasts http://odeo.com/episodes/25071759-Apple-fans-gear-up-for-new-goodies New iPods? Tablet computer? Steve Jobs? Apple fans wait to see what they will get at an invitation-only event next week in San Francisco. Guest: Donald Bell, CNET New iPods? Tablet computer? Steve Jobs? Apple fans wait to see what they will get at an invitation-only event next week in San Francisco. Guest: Donald Bell, CNET New iPods? Tablet computer? Steve Jobs? Apple fans wait to see what they will get at an invitation-only event next week in San Francisco. Guest: Donald Bell, CNET tag:odeo.com,2009-09-04,25071759 Fri, 04 Sep 2009 07:17:48 -0700 no APM: Future Tense apple http://odeo.com/episodes/25068733-Is-Craigslist-an-important-company-or-just-an-unusual-one Part 2 of our conversation with Gary Wolf of Wired Part 2 of our conversation with Gary Wolf of Wired Part 2 of our conversation with Gary Wolf of Wired tag:odeo.com,2009-09-03,25068733 Thu, 03 Sep 2009 18:29:39 -0700 no APM: Future Tense Tech & society http://odeo.com/episodes/25065764-Does-the-Singularity-make-sense Part 2 of our interview with Patrick Tucker, The Futurist magazine Part 2 of our interview with Patrick Tucker, The Futurist magazine Part 2 of our interview with Patrick Tucker, The Futurist magazine tag:odeo.com,2009-09-03,25065764 Thu, 03 Sep 2009 05:44:43 -0700 no APM: Future Tense podcasts http://odeo.com/episodes/25061289-The-Singularity-explained Exponential advances in computing power and biological science will result in the merging of humans and machines in this century, according to renowned inventor and futurist Ray Kurzweil. This theoretical point in time when computers gain a kind of super intelligence, and we humans incorporate remarkable computing power into our own bodies, is known as the "technological singularity." Guest: Patrick Tucker, The Futurist Exponential advances in computing power and biological science will result in the merging of humans and machines in this century, according to renowned inventor and futurist Ray Kurzweil. This theoretical point in time when computers gain a kind of super intelligence, and we humans incorporate remarkable computing power into our own bodies, is known as the "technological singularity." Guest: Patrick Tucker, The Futurist Exponential advances in computing power and biological science will result in the merging of humans and machines in this century, according to renowned inventor and futurist Ray Kurzweil. This theoretical point in time when computers gain a kind of super intelligence, and we humans incorporate remarkable computing power into our own bodies, is known as the "technological singularity." Guest: Patrick Tucker, The Futurist tag:odeo.com,2009-09-02,25061289 Wed, 02 Sep 2009 07:17:29 -0700 no APM: Future Tense podcasts http://odeo.com/episodes/25068739-Is-Craigslist-an-important-company-or-just-an-unusual-one Part 2 of our conversation with Gary Wolf of Wired Part 2 of our conversation with Gary Wolf of Wired Part 2 of our conversation with Gary Wolf of Wired tag:odeo.com,2009-09-01,25068739 Tue, 01 Sep 2009 18:29:39 -0700 no APM: Future Tense Tech & society http://odeo.com/episodes/25051082-Why-is-Craigslist-so-weird Iconic Internet company Craigslist is a strange beast: The founder of the simple, text-based online classified site spends a great deal of his time as a customer service rep reading ad submissions and responding to complaints; the company refuses to adopt new features that most users expect from other sites; and Craigslist intentionally limits its profitability by charging for only a few kinds of classified ads. Guest: Gary Wolf, Wired Iconic Internet company Craigslist is a strange beast: The founder of the simple, text-based online classified site spends a great deal of his time as a customer service rep reading ad submissions and responding to complaints; the company refuses to adopt new features that most users expect from other sites; and Craigslist intentionally limits its profitability by charging for only a few kinds of classified ads. Guest: Gary Wolf, Wired Iconic Internet company Craigslist is a strange beast: The founder of the simple, text-based online classified site spends a great deal of his time as a customer service rep reading ad submissions and responding to complaints; the company refuses to adopt new features that most users expect from other sites; and Craigslist intentionally limits its profitability by charging for only a few kinds of classified ads. Guest: Gary Wolf, Wired tag:odeo.com,2009-08-31,25051082 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 13:40:24 -0700 no APM: Future Tense podcasts