technology

The Rising Cost of At-Home Tech

Stevie Converse — Tue, 05 Jul 2011 10:44:31 -0400

Full article: The Atlantic
Peter Osnos
As we move closer to relying entirely on the Internet, the free information services of the past are being eliminated, extending the divide between the haves and have-nots.

After 10 Years, Federal Money for Technology in Education

Lindsy Embree — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 09:55:25 -0500

Full article: New York Times
Elizabeth Jenson
After a 10 year journey, the National Center for Research in Advanced Information and Digital Technologies, finally has Congressional appropriation through the Education Department. It could be handing out grants by fall.

Staying Connected a Status (Update) Symbol

Lindsy Embree — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 07:47:38 -0500

Full article: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Erich Schwartzel
The rising costs of staying connected in the 21st century have transformed the Internet and how you connect to it into an arbiter of 2010 living: a symbol of status and a harbinger of a society where information is spread out and even more susceptible to hacking and fraud.

Parents: Focus More on 21st-Century Skills

Lindsy Embree — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:23:29 -0500

Full article: eSchool News
Although parents, K-12 students, and educators agree that using technology is essential to learning and student success, parents are largely dissatisfied with the technology skills their children are learning in schools, according to a new survey.

The Race to Be an Early Adopter of Technologies Goes Mainstream

Lindsy Embree — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 07:56:11 -0400

Full article: New York Times
Jenna Wortham
For decades, the adoption and use of the latest technologies was limited to a subculture. According to a recent study, what used to be the pursuit of a few has become decidedly mainstream. We're all gadget geeks now.

Powerful Forces at Work Between Big Media, Telecom and Technology

Lindsy Embree — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 08:05:36 -0400

Full article: Telephony Online
Steven Hawley
The transformation of the media to digital has been a high-stakes war with many battles. Advancing technologies have been a strategic weapon used by media companies and device suppliers, and broadband service providers are often caught in the middle. Consumer interests are often an unintended casualty.

From 'Why?' to 'Why Not?'

Lindsy Embree — Tue, 19 May 2009 09:01:36 -0400

Full article: The Guardian
Clay Shirky
The era when a small set of professionals controlled media creation is over. Anyone can now say anything to anyone. Make no mistake -- the Web is the biggest media revolution since the printing press.

AT&T Plans for a Proliferation of Wireless Gadgets

Lindsy Embree — Fri, 08 May 2009 09:08:53 -0400

Full article: New York Times
Matt Richtel
AT&T announced a partnership with Jasper Wireless. Under the arrangement, Jasper plans to provide technical infrastructure to AT&T to support a new generation of wireless devices, like e-readers, netbooks and navigation systems.

Obama's Tech Agenda Put on Hold

Lindsy Embree — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 08:16:28 -0400

Full article: CBS News
Stephanie Condon
When an unexpected economic disaster imploded as President Barack Obama was entering office, some of his technology agenda was put on hold. Almost one hundred days into his presidency, Mr. Obama has yet to advance most of the strong technology policies he promised during the campaign.

Media Minutes: April 17, 2009

Candace Clement — Thu, 16 Apr 2009 16:23:35 -0400

The FCC came one step closer to increasing the diversity in media ownership by proposing changes that should give the public accurate information on the race, ethnicity and gender of broadcast station owners. And as technology becomes central to media distribution, anyone with a message to share must embrace their inner geek.