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Gunshots, GPS, Kids on Computers

Mario Armstrong — Fri, 07 Sep 2007 13:39:12 +0000

September 7, 2007 · News & Notes tech contributor Mario Armstrong talks with Farai Chideya about technology that tracks gunshots in crime-heavy neighborhoods, how to get the most out of GPS and how early and how often to expose kids to computers.

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Will Your TV Become Obsolete?

Mario Armstrong — Fri, 24 Aug 2007 13:34:18 +0000

August 24, 2007 · News & Notes tech expert Mario Armstrong explains the FCC's transition to digital television by 2009, Monster.com's recent security breach and Google's efforts to conserve energy with a new site, Blackle. Armstrong also covers technology for Baltimore member stations WYPR and WEAA.

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YouTube in Politics? & Online tips for Parents

Mario Armstrong — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 16:17:31 +0000

July 27, 2007 · News & Notes tech expert Mario Armstrong about My Space's next steps in dealing with the reported 29,000 sex offenders with Web pages on their site, and how this week's presidential debate featuring YouTube questions will change citizens' roles in the political process.

Armstrong also covers technology for Baltimore member stations WYPR and WEAA.

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Using Technology to Build New Communities

Mario Armstrong — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 16:16:22 +0000

July 13, 2007 · News and Notes tech contributor Mario Armstrong talks about developments from the annual convention of the National Association of Minority Media Executives and gives a post mortem on his new iPhone.

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Mario in line for the iPhone

Mario Armstrong — Fri, 29 Jun 2007 16:13:55 +0000

June 29, 2007 · Apple's long-awaited iPhone goes on sale today, and tech fans across the country have been camping out to get their hands on the pricey new multi-media device. Tech contributor Mario Armstrong has been in line since yesterday, waiting to get his hands on the gadget.

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The Webbys Internet Awards 2007 - NYC

Mario Armstrong — Sat, 09 Jun 2007 03:46:00 +0000

June 8, 2007 · News & Notes regular tech contributor, Mario Armstrong, talks to Farai Chideya about the annual Webby Awards, as well the explosion of television on the Internet.

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Tech on a shoestring

Mario Armstrong — Sat, 26 May 2007 03:44:27 +0000

May 25, 2007 · News and Notes tech contributor, Mario Armstrong talks to Farai Chideya about how to get the latest high-tech toys and tools on a budget.

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Of Bloggers Part 2

Mario Armstrong — Sat, 26 May 2007 03:42:49 +0000

May 25, 2007 · Mario Armstrong, News and Notes regular tech contributor, and Gary Dauphin, News and Notes Web producer, travel with Farai Chideya into the black blogosphere to respond to questions posted to the show's blog. Topics include how you can blog better, how to safely run a personal blog, and the most common Weblogs among African Americans.

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The Blogoshpere Expands

Mario Armstrong — Sat, 12 May 2007 03:41:38 +0000

May 11, 2007 · With the narrowing of the so-called "digital divide," African Americans are using online tools such as blogs in record numbers. News and Notes tech contributor Mario Armstrong and News and Notes Web producer Gary Dauphin talk about how the black blogosphere is becoming an important part of the online world.

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A Virtual Space for Young Voters

Mario Armstrong — Mon, 23 Apr 2007 13:53:10 +0000

April 23, 2007 · The social networking site MySpace.com has created a new area called "Impact" that features the profiles of more than a dozen presidential aspirants. Mario Armstrong talks to Farai Chideya about how Web sites like YouTube and MySpace are helping candidates get their message out.

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Should Blacks Care that Apple Has Sold 100 Million IPods?

Mario Armstrong — Sat, 17 Mar 2007 13:52:09 +0000

April 17, 2007 · Technology analyst Mario Armstrong and Farai Chideya talk about African American consumers and Apple's ubiquitous portable music player. Do national technology trends play the same way in the Black community?

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'News and Notes' Podcast: A How To

Mario Armstrong — Fri, 02 Mar 2007 14:51:05 +0000

March 2, 2007 · Tech contributor Mario Armstrong talks about the News and Notes podcast and how to subscribe, step by step.

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New Radio Technologies Make Waves

Mario Armstrong — Mon, 12 Feb 2007 14:47:37 +0000

News & Notes, February 12, 2007 · Tech guru Mario Armstrong talks about satellite radio's effect on existing analog radio, and where high definition fits into the picture.

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CES 2007 COnvention - New Tech Gadgets Debut at 2007 Trade Shows

Mario Armstrong — Wed, 10 Jan 2007 14:46:38 +0000

January 10, 2007 · Technology guru Mario Armstrong is on location at the Consumer Electronic Show in Las Vegas. He talks with Farai Chideya about the latest in electronic gadgets.

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Bridging the Digital Divide in the Classroom

Mario Armstrong — Wed, 03 Jan 2007 14:45:10 +0000

News & Notes, January 3, 2007 · Technology expert Mario Armstrong talks about what two schools are doing to ensure kids have access to the technology they need to do well in school. He describes the challenge of bringing new technology to low-income students.

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