High-Tech Street Show Aims To Make Us 'See' Homeless, Raise Money The homeless often go unseen, even when they're right there on the street. In New York City, one charity is using technology to get us to notice those who have so little.
The Good And Bad Of Online Restaurant Reviews Restaurant review Web sites are the new reality for word of mouth dining advice.
Video Games Hit Former NCAA Stars' Sore Spot Ed O'Bannon and Sam Keller are involved in two class-action lawsuits against the NCAA and Electronic Arts Sports, so they're trying to make their pain palpable — to the point that it's measurable in dollars.
Is Apple Entering An Age Of Empire? A quarter century ago, Apple touted itself as the alternative to computer hegemony. But its new iPad grows works only with applications approved by and sold through Apple. Host Guy Raz talks to Slate technology columnist Farhad Manjoo about whether Apple is stifling innovation by building the type of empire it once warned against.
Broadband Too Pricey? There May Be Options Gone are the days of hisses and beeps. Now, most of us log on to the Internet through silent, fast — and often pricey — broadband connections. But at a time when many families are trying to trim the monthly budget, there may be alternatives to those plans. Omar Gallaga of the Austin American-Statesman offers his insight.
Google And Dish Network Test TV Search Engine Google has partnered itself with Dish Network to test a television search engine that would compile results from both traditional programming and web video services.
No Ink, No Paper: What's The Value Of An E-Book? The electronic publishing revolution is under way, and for consumers, it could mean paying less than ever for books. But some publishers fear lower prices could spell the end of the industry.
Target Starts Mobile Coupon Program Scan-ready coupons are now available from Target through monthly SMS links.