60-Second Tech
By Scientific American
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Podcast Description
Scientific American Online associate tech editor Larry Greenemeier provides a weekly minute commentary on some of the most interesting developments in the world of technology. To view all of our archived podcasts please go to www.scientificamerican.com/podcast
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Facebook Signals Phone Future | Facebook Signals Phone Future | 5/31/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Texts May Beat Phone Calls for Survey Honest Answers | Texts May Beat Phone Calls for Survey Honest Answers | 5/24/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Most Users Are App Freeloaders | Most Users Are App Freeloaders | 5/17/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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4 |
Look, Computer, No Hands! | Look, Computer, No Hands! | 5/14/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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5 |
Microsoft Bets Big on B&N's Nook | Microsoft Bets Big on B&N's Nook | 5/3/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Apple Has Liquid Metal in Hand | Apple Has Liquid Metal in Hand | 4/30/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Computer Effects Virtually Resurrect Tupac | Computer Effects Virtually Resurrect Tupac | 4/22/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Microsoft Reaches into Purse for Apps | Microsoft Reaches into Purse for Apps | 4/12/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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9 |
Flying Car Debuts at New York City Auto Show | Flying Car Debuts at New York City Auto Show | 4/5/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Compressed-Air Car Winds Way to Market | Compressed-Air Car Winds Way to Market | 3/29/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Use of Portable Electronics in Flight Still up in the Air | Use of Portable Electronics in Flight Still up in the Air | 3/22/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Embedded Mini Projectors Coming to Smart Phones | Embedded Mini Projectors Coming to Smart Phones | 3/16/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Apple Plans a Cleaner Cloud | Apple Plans a Cleaner Cloud | 3/8/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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14 |
Skype Video Chat Arrives for Windows Smart Phones | Skype Video Chat Arrives for Windows Smart Phones | 3/1/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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15 |
Heads Up for Smart Phone Glasses | Heads Up for Smart Phone Glasses | 2/23/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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16 |
Mimicking Ear Makes Mobile Calls Clear | Mimicking Ear Makes Mobile Calls Clear | 2/16/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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17 |
Facebook Users Gird for Mobile Ads | Facebook Users Gird for Mobile Ads | 2/9/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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18 |
Quantum Cryptography Comes to Smart Phones | Quantum Cryptography Comes to Smart Phones | 2/2/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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19 |
Hydrogen and Kinetic Energy Will Keep Phones Ringing | Hydrogen and Kinetic Energy Will Keep Phones Ringing | 1/26/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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20 |
Digital Health Care Puts Control in Consumer Hands | Digital Health Care Puts Control in Consumer Hands | 1/19/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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21 |
Service Teaches Computer Code Online Free | Service Teaches Computer Code Online Free | 1/12/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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22 |
PC-Makers Bet On Ultrabooks | PC-Makers Bet On Ultrabooks | 1/5/12 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Passwords Go Bye-Bye by 2017? | Passwords Go Bye-Bye by 2017? | 12/29/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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24 |
NFL Puts Super Bowl Online | NFL Puts Super Bowl Online | 12/22/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Feds Seek Cell Ban Behind the Wheel | Feds Seek Cell Ban Behind the Wheel | 12/15/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Digital Rights Cloud Cloud-Based Streaming | Digital Rights Cloud Cloud-Based Streaming | 12/9/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Gaming Tech Might Soon Read Facial Expressions | Gaming Tech Might Soon Read Facial Expressions | 12/1/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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28 |
Mobile Apps Help Celebrate Thanksgiving | Mobile Apps Help Celebrate Thanksgiving | 11/23/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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29 |
Belt Warns Visually Impaired about Obstacles | Belt Warns Visually Impaired about Obstacles | 11/17/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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iPhone 4S Assistant Siri Does Her Beta Best | iPhone 4S Assistant Siri Does Her Beta Best | 11/11/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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New Insulator Could Help Grid Weather Storms | New Insulator Could Help Grid Weather Storms | 11/3/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Subjects Move Virtual Chopper with Thoughts | Subjects Move Virtual Chopper with Thoughts | 10/27/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Smarter Silicon Slicing Could Make Solar Competitive | Smarter Silicon Slicing Could Make Solar Competitive | 10/20/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Cybersecurity Threats to Pick Up Steam in 2012 | Cybersecurity Threats to Pick Up Steam in 2012 | 10/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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35 |
Indoor GPS Makes Strides | Indoor GPS Makes Strides | 10/6/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Adhesive Lets 3-D Microchips Go Deep | Adhesive Lets 3-D Microchips Go Deep | 9/29/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Slower Wi-Fi Frequencies Stretch Smart Phone Batteries | Slower Wi-Fi Frequencies Stretch Smart Phone Batteries | 9/22/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Smart Phone Antennas Could Double Network Capacity | Smart Phone Antennas Could Double Network Capacity | 9/8/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Graphene Electronics Could Make Internet Way Zippier | Graphene Electronics Could Make Internet Way Zippier | 9/1/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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40 |
Navy Uses Waves to Power Sensors | Navy Uses Waves to Power Sensors | 8/25/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Robot Rescuers Help Peace of Mine | Robot Rescuers Help Peace of Mine | 8/18/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Digital Entrepreneur Wants to Save Books | Digital Entrepreneur Wants to Save Books | 8/10/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Bridge Sensors Could Save Travelers | Bridge Sensors Could Save Travelers | 8/4/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Swimmer Plans on Electronics to Shake Sharks | Swimmer Plans on Electronics to Shake Sharks | 7/27/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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45 |
ATMs Branch Out | ATMs Branch Out | 7/20/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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46 |
Kids Say Where Tech Should Go | Kids Say Where Tech Should Go | 7/14/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
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Parents Rummage through Facebook for Inside Dope | Parents Rummage through Facebook for Inside Dope | 7/7/11 | Free | View In iTunes |
| Total: 47 Episodes |
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