Kojo Nnamdi - Tech Tuesday
WAMU
Too often, mainstream media accepts a new technology, touts its benefits and moves on. Every Tuesday, The Kojo Nnamdi Show reverses this trend -- putting technology in context and assessing its relevance in your life.
Location:
Washington, DC
Networks:
WAMU
Description:
Too often, mainstream media accepts a new technology, touts its benefits and moves on. Every Tuesday, The Kojo Nnamdi Show reverses this trend -- putting technology in context and assessing its relevance in your life.
Language:
English
Episodes
Apple VS. The FBI: How Our Culture Is Increasingly Prioritizing Privacy
2/23/2016
Kojo discusses how a culture that prioritizes privacy has grown –with someone who stood up to the government himself over a decade ago.
Duration:00:24:05
How Should Parents Monitor Their Kids’ Online Lives?
2/16/2016
High-profile criminal cases in the Washington region are prompting parents to ask what they can reasonably expect kids to share with them about their digital lives.
Duration:00:40:49
Blocked: Twitter’s Role In Combating Violent Extremism
2/9/2016
Over the course of seven months, Twitter has suspended over 125,000 accounts for threatening or promoting terrorist acts.
Duration:00:12:34
Debating Change And Choice In The Cable Industry
2/2/2016
A new proposal from the Federal Communications Commission is now seeking to disrupt the set-top box market.
Duration:00:19:36
Computer Guys And Gal On Digital New Year’s Resolutions –And More!
1/5/2016
The Computer Guys And Gal are back from their holiday break!
Duration:00:35:42
Taxing Your Online Shopping Spree
12/15/2015
This holiday season, millions of Americans will flock to their computers to buy gifts for friends and family. But will they have to pay sales taxes on those purchases?
Duration:00:49:29
Future Tech: What’s Ahead In 2016 And Beyond
12/8/2015
Digital futurist Amy Webb says automated bots, aerial drones, and virtual reality technology will soon affect how all of us live and work. We explore what's going to be big in tech in 2016 and beyond.
Duration:00:48:59
Computer Guys And Gal
12/1/2015
Another year is coming to a close and the Computer Guys And Gal are here to discuss this year's biggest technology news, including the growth of virtual reality and the "Internet of Things."
Duration:00:48:40
TT: When Companies Use Your Online Searches Against You
11/10/2015
Today, our every move online--from that Facebook post about going to yoga to a search for a family lawyer--creates a detailed profile of us which can be collected and sold by data brokers and marketers.
Duration:00:49:51
Computer Guys And Gal – November 3, 2015
11/3/2015
An anticipated panel on online harassment is canceled, causing an uproar months before the annual SXSW Festival in Austin, Texas.
Duration:00:49:39
The Google Books Case And Copyright Law In The Tech Age
10/27/2015
After more than ten years of legal battles, a federal court affirmed the lawfulness of Google Books, the large-scale effort by Google to create a digitized, searchable repository of the world's texts. On Tech Tuesday, we'll look at the details of the case and what the decision means for our ability to use and share content in the digital age.
Duration:00:32:42
Siri For Kids? Artificial Intelligence In Children’s Toys
10/20/2015
Using the artificial intelligence software found in Apple's Siri and Microsoft's Cortana, the Wi-Fi enabled "Hello Barbie" can access around 8,000 lines of conversation and store responses for future reference.
Duration:00:36:43
Talking To Computers: The Technology Behind Speech Recognition Software
10/13/2015
Our phones and computers do not need keyboards to understand us anymore. We talk about how speech recognition technology works and how it's changing the way we interact with our devices.
Duration:00:49:28
Computer Guys And Gal: Taking Selfies To New Heights And More
10/6/2015
Mobile ad blocking comes to iPhones, updated Android comes to new Nexus phones, and "dronies" -- video selfies shot by a GoPro on a drone -- come to Instagram. The Computer Guys and Gal explain.
Duration:00:49:18
The Evolution Of Teenage Friendship In The Internet Age
9/22/2015
A new survey says more than half of teens report meeting friends online, some of whom they never meet in person. Tech Tuesday explores the nature of teenage friendship in the digital age.
Duration:00:48:41
Computer Guys and Gal
9/8/2015
Google updates its iconic logo, Adobe Flash takes another hit and Apple prepares for yet another product announcement. The Computer Guys and Gal are here to interpret.
Duration:00:49:27
Taking Great Photos On Vacation Or “Staycation” (Rebroadcast)
9/1/2015
Professional photographers give us the latest on cameras, smart phones and shooting tips for great vacation photos this summer -- and every day.
Duration:00:49:13
Smart Homes
8/25/2015
Can you open your garage door, turn on the lights and turn up the heat from your smart phone? Tech Tuesday examines the many ways to create a connected home, and the reasons you might want to -- from energy and cost savings to convenience to fun.
Duration:00:49:30
How Algorithms Decide And Recommend
8/18/2015
They recommend movies, choose what headlines you read, and approve you for a bank loan -- or don't. Tech Tuesday examines how algorithms work and how they influence our lives.
Duration:00:49:09
Computer Guys And Gal
8/4/2015
Chrysler recalls cars to boost their cybersecurity. Microsoft debuts its new Windows 10 operating system. And navigation tech could bring us robotic lawn mowers. The Computer Guys and Gal explain.
Duration:00:48:42