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BBC/WGBH -- The World's Technology Podcast

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The World is a one-hour, international news program co-produced by the BBC World Service in London, and WGBH public radio in Boston. We podcast our technology coverage twice a week. Clark Boyd is The World's technology correspondent and resident podcast


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WTP 249: Updates on Internet Filtering in Iran and China, One-on-One with Ken Banks, and an Intercontinental Wedding via Skype
Updates on two stories we've been following in recent weeks. First, the Iranian government continues to try to control the flow of on-line information out of the country. We try to sort out Twitter fact from fiction with regard to Iran. Also, China's new Internet filtering plan gets delayed. Then, we have an extended conversation with Ken Banks, founder of FrontlineSMS. We end with a Skype-enabled wedding ceremony between someone in China, and someone in Denver. Cool. ...

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[ Fri, 03 Jul 2009 14:05:00 EDT ]


WTP 248: Eco-cooker, Generation Google, Kiva in the US
Three stories today: the first is a look at an impressive piece of engineering – a cooker that its makers claim reduces carbon emissions by a staggering degree. ...

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[ Fri, 26 Jun 2009 14:45:00 EDT ]


WTP 247: Twitter and Other Social Media Tools in Iran
It's all Iran this week, folks. Violence and protests have flaired in Iran following last week's disputed election results. The government moved quickly to shut down the flow of information out of, and into, the country. But Twitter and other social media tools are keeping that flow of information going. In fact, it's not a flow, but a flood. We'll take an in-depth look at how vital social media tools have become in Iran in the wake of the elections. Show notes, links and pics at tinyurl.co...

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[ Fri, 19 Jun 2009 14:45:00 EDT ]


WTP 246: China Net Surveillance Gets Personal, Video Technology in Sports, and Google Earth in Mozambique
China announced new rules regarding PCs this week. Starting July 1, all PCs sold in China must contain a government mandated piece of software designed to "protect Chinese youth" from pornography and violent content. Rights groups are calling foul, and Internet experts say it's ripe for exploitation by hackers and criminals. Also, we answer your calls for a segment on the use of video technology in sports. And we end with a look at how a discovery on Google Earth may help save a rain forest in ...

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[ Fri, 12 Jun 2009 14:00:00 EDT ]


WTP 245: Iranian Elections Online, US Cybersecurity, Emergency ICT in Pakistan, and Chinese Students Surveilled
For this week's podcast, we look at how Iran's presidential candidates are taking to the Internet to win votes. Also, President Obama's plans to beef up America's cybersecurity. We check-in with ICT emergency responders in Pakistan, and then we hear about just how many surveillance cameras will be trained on Chinese students during their national exams this weekend. Music by The Hold Steady. Show notes, links and pics at tinyurl.com/wtpblog. ...

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[ Fri, 05 Jun 2009 14:30:00 EDT ]


WTP 244 "Vacation Edition:" Wind Power in Antarctica, OR318, Sherlock Holmes Lives!, and The Photographer
A special "vacation" episode this week. We have two tech stories to start. The first is out of Antarctica, where the Belgians have built a base camp that produces all of its own energy by using a Scottish company's wind turbines. Then, an online movement to commemorate the life and death of Iranian blogger Omid Reza Mirsayafi. In honor of vacation, we take a break from tech. We talk about the enduring legacy of Sherlock Holmes, and we hear about an amazing new graphic novel that charts the jour...

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[ Wed, 27 May 2009 20:50:00 EDT ]


WTP 244 "Vacation Edition:" Wind Power in Antarctica, OR318, Sherlock Holmes Lives!, and The Photographer
A special "vacation" episode this week. We have two tech stories to start. The first is out of Antarctica, where the Belgians have built a base camp that produces all of its own energy by using a Scottish company's wind turbines. Then, an online movement to commemorate the life and death of Iranian blogger Omid Reza Mirsayafi. In honor of vacation, we take a break from tech. We talk about the enduring legacy of Sherlock Holmes, and we hear about an amazing new graphic novel that charts the jour...

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[ Wed, 27 May 2009 20:50:00 EDT ]


WTP 243: EU Puts Hurt on Intel, Persian Bloggers on Saberi's Release, Google Oceans Goes Deep, and SixthSense at MIT
We start this week with a look at how, and why, the European Union leveled a world of financial hurt on US chip-maker Intel. Wow, the EU dislikes someone more than it dislikes Microsoft! Also, journalist Roxana Saberi is released from prison in Iran, the Persian language blogs are buzzing. We'll have a sample. Then, Google Oceans tries to bring mapping help to endangered coral reefs. And finally, a very interesting MIT Media Lab project called SixthSense. No, it's not about seeing dead people. ...

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[ Sat, 16 May 2009 16:30:00 EDT ]


WTP 242: Vodafone Wireless Innovation Project, UK DNA Database, Swine Flu Listener Questions Answered, and Airplanes!
We start the show with three projects that have been chosen as the winners of Vodafone's Wireless Innovation Project. All three harness the power of wireless technologies in pursuit of social good. Then, an in-depth look at the UK's DNA database, and what America's plans are for a similar database. Also, we try to answer some of the great questions you sent in about the swine flu virus. And we end with another competition; Airbus wants to know if you can figure out how to use engineering to mak...

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[ Fri, 08 May 2009 17:00:00 EDT ]


WTP 242: Vodafone Wireless Innovation Project, UK DNA Database, Swine Flu Listener Questions Answered, and Airplanes!
We start the show with three projects that have been chosen as the winners of Vodafone's Wireless Innovation Project. All three harness the power of wireless technologies in pursuit of social good. Then, an in-depth look at the UK's DNA database, and what America's plans are for a similar database. Also, we try to answer some of the great questions you sent in about the swine flu virus. And we end with another competition; Airbus wants to know if you can figure out how to use engineering to mak...

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[ Fri, 08 May 2009 17:00:00 EDT ]


WTP 241: Google Book Search, World Digital Library, E-Books, Psiphon, and Yahoo's Purple Pedals
We start out all bookish this week. We hear about Google's plan to digitally scan every book in the world, and make those books available to everyone with an internet connection. Also, UNESCO wants in on that action too, with a project called The World Digital Library. Then, an in-depth look at e-publishing; are paper books a thing of the past? Then, we hear about some Internet filtering circumvention technology called Psiphon. And we end with Yahoo's bid to trick out bikes with net cams and ge...

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[ Fri, 01 May 2009 14:00:00 EDT ]


WTP 241: Google Book Search, World Digital Library, E-Books, Psiphon, and Yahoo's Purple Pedals
We start out all bookish this week. We hear about Google's plan to digitally scan every book in the world, and make those books available to everyone with an internet connection. Also, UNESCO wants in on that action too, with a project called The World Digital Library. Then, an in-depth look at e-publishing; are paper books a thing of the past? Then, we hear about some Internet filtering circumvention technology called Psiphon. And we end with Yahoo's bid to trick out bikes with net cams and ge...

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[ Fri, 01 May 2009 14:00:00 EDT ]


WTP Swine Flu: What questions about the virus can we help you answer?
The outbreak of swine flu is dominating the headlines this week. But we wonder if you have questions about the virus that haven't been answered? Send in your questions and concerns about the virus. ...

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[ Thu, 30 Apr 2009 10:45:00 EDT ]


WTP Swine Flu: What questions about the virus can we help you answer?
The outbreak of swine flu is dominating the headlines this week. But we wonder if you have questions about the virus that haven't been answered? Send in your questions and concerns about the virus. ...

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[ Thu, 30 Apr 2009 10:45:00 EDT ]


WTP 240: Pirate Bay Founders in the Brig, Obama Tech Policy, and Domo Arigato Mr. Roboto
Sorry we're a couple of days late, but so it goes. First, we look at the Swedish court ruling against the founders of The Pirate Bay. We have an explainer and analysis on that. Also, how is Barack Obama's embrace of new technologies during the campaign playing out now that his administration is in power? And we end with a segment on robots. Lovely. Show notes, links and pics at tinyurl.com/wtpblog. ...

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[ Mon, 20 Apr 2009 14:00:00 EDT ]


WTP 240: Pirate Bay Founders in the Brig, Obama Tech Policy, and Domo Arigato Mr. Roboto
Sorry we're a couple of days late, but so it goes. First, we look at the Swedish court ruling against the founders of The Pirate Bay. We have an explainer and analysis on that. Also, how is Barack Obama's embrace of new technologies during the campaign playing out now that his administration is in power? And we end with a segment on robots. Lovely. Show notes, links and pics at tinyurl.com/wtpblog. ...

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[ Mon, 20 Apr 2009 14:00:00 EDT ]


WTP 239: Twitter Revolution in Moldova?, Urban Pac-Man, Spies in the Electricity Grid?, Extremist Websites, A Winning Solar Oven, and GoogleLitTrips
An incredibly packed show this week. First, to Moldova to find out what role Twitter and other social networking sites have played in the protests there. Then to France for Urban Pac-Man! Also, two hits on tech and security. Are there Russian and Chinese spies pinging the US electricity grid? And are extremist websites being hosted on servers in the United States? Good questions. We also hear about an award-winning solar cooker, and about GoogleLitTrips. Show notes, links and pics at tinyurl.co...

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[ Fri, 10 Apr 2009 15:00:00 EDT ]


WTP 239: Twitter Revolution in Moldova?, Urban Pac-Man, Spies in the Electricity Grid?, Extremist Websites, A Winning Solar Oven, and GoogleLitTrips
An incredibly packed show this week. First, to Moldova to find out what role Twitter and other social networking sites have played in the protests there. Then to France for Urban Pac-Man! Also, two hits on tech and security. Are there Russian and Chinese spies pinging the US electricity grid? And are extremist websites being hosted on servers in the United States? Good questions. We also hear about an award-winning solar cooker, and about GoogleLitTrips. Show notes, links and pics at tinyurl.co...

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[ Fri, 10 Apr 2009 15:00:00 EDT ]


WTP 238: China and Internet Freedom, Andrew Lih and Wikipedia Part II, and Maker Faire Hits the UK...with Walkman Picks from Listeners!
Two new reports came out this week that relate to China and the Internet. We'll explore both reports, with exclusive podcast-only material. Also, the second half our our interview with Andrew Lih, author of The Wikipedia Revolution. And the BBC's Chris Vallance trundles up to Newcastle to visit the UK's first Maker Faire. With musical interludes provided by listeners' Walkman picks! Show notes, links and pics at tinyurl.com/wtpblog. ...

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[ Fri, 03 Apr 2009 14:30:00 EDT ]


WTP 238: China and Internet Freedom, Andrew Lih and Wikipedia Part II, and Maker Faire Hits the UK...with Walkman Picks from Listeners!
Two new reports came out this week that relate to China and the Internet. We'll explore both reports, with exclusive podcast-only material. Also, the second half our our interview with Andrew Lih, author of The Wikipedia Revolution. And the BBC's Chris Vallance trundles up to Newcastle to visit the UK's first Maker Faire. With musical interludes provided by listeners' Walkman picks! Show notes, links and pics at tinyurl.com/wtpblog. ...

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[ Fri, 03 Apr 2009 14:30:00 EDT ]


WTP 237: Homage to the Walkman, Andrew Lih and Wikipedia, and Tech Helps Nab Guatemala Killers...in less than 30 minutes...
A listener prompts us to reach back into a long-ago time before iPods and Zunes. We give you what may be the first podcast designed to be played on the Sony Walkman, complete with appropriate music. Also, an exclusive interview with Andrew Lih, author of a new book on Wikipedia. And we reach back into an even more distant past to hear how technology is helping track down perpetrators of serious crimes in the era of Guatemala's civil war. Show notes, links and pics at tinyurl.com/wtpblog. ...

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[ Fri, 27 Mar 2009 14:00:00 EDT ]


WTP 237: Homage to the Walkman, Andrew Lih and Wikipedia, and Tech Helps Nab Guatemala Killers...in less than 30 minutes...
A listener prompts us to reach back into a long-ago time before iPods and Zunes. We give you what may be the first podcast designed to be played on the Sony Walkman, complete with appropriate music. Also, an exclusive interview with Andrew Lih, author of a new book on Wikipedia. And we reach back into an even more distant past to hear how technology is helping track down perpetrators of serious crimes in the era of Guatemala's civil war. Show notes, links and pics at tinyurl.com/wtpblog. ...

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[ Fri, 27 Mar 2009 14:00:00 EDT ]


WTP 236: Iranian Blogger Dies in Prison, Robofish, Rude Russian Cell Users, CCTV Redux, and Frak Me -- Battlestar Galactica
This week, we hear about the death of Omidreza Mirsayafi. Mirsayafi was an imprisoned Iranian blogger. He died in the notorious Evin Prison. Human rights groups are calling for an investigation into his death. We also hear about some very cool robotic fish, and we ponder whether Russians are the rudest cell phone users in the world. Great feedback on last week's CCTV coverage leads to a follow-up interview where we bust some popular myths. And as Battlestar Galactica ends its four year run, we ...

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[ Fri, 20 Mar 2009 15:00:00 EDT ]


WTP 236: Iranian Blogger Dies in Prison, Robofish, Rude Russian Cell Users, CCTV Redux, and Frak Me -- Battlestar Galactica
This week, we hear about the death of Omidreza Mirsayafi. Mirsayafi was an imprisoned Iranian blogger. He died in the notorious Evin Prison. Human rights groups are calling for an investigation into his death. We also hear about some very cool robotic fish, and we ponder whether Russians are the rudest cell phone users in the world. Great feedback on last week's CCTV coverage leads to a follow-up interview where we bust some popular myths. And as Battlestar Galactica ends its four year run, we ...

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[ Fri, 20 Mar 2009 15:00:00 EDT ]


WTP 235: CCTV in the UK, Corporate Snooping in Germany, US DriveCams, The EYEborg, and Gratuitous Bagpipes
A bit of theme runs through this week's show. Surveillance. We explore the extraordinary number of closed circuit television cameras in the United Kingdom. CCTV is sparking debate in Britain between privacy and security advocates. Then to Germany, where corporate spying is making news. We then head to the United States, to hear about a teen driving program which allows parents to watch their kids drive...via webcam. And finally, a Toronto filmmaker uses his prosthetic eye to make a film. Plus, ...

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[ Fri, 13 Mar 2009 15:30:00 EST ]


WTP 235: CCTV in the UK, Corporate Snooping in Germany, US DriveCams, The EYEborg, and Gratuitous Bagpipes
A bit of theme runs through this week's show. Surveillance. We explore the extraordinary number of closed circuit television cameras in the United Kingdom. CCTV is sparking debate in Britain between privacy and security advocates. Then to Germany, where corporate spying is making news. We then head to the United States, to hear about a teen driving program which allows parents to watch their kids drive...via webcam. And finally, a Toronto filmmaker uses his prosthetic eye to make a film. Plus, ...

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[ Fri, 13 Mar 2009 15:30:00 EST ]


WTP 234: Herdict, Online Voting in Belgium, No Texting for Lent, and FrontlineForms
Wow. Two podcast exclusive interviews this week, folks. We hear about Herdict, a new tool that anyone can use to help track what websites are being filtered globally. Also, text messaging and data collection on the front lines of health, development and human rights work. Plus, one Belgium university trials an on-line voting system. Meanwhile, Italians try to give up text messaging for Lent. Good luck! Show notes, links and pics at tinyurl.com/wtpblog. ...

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[ Fri, 06 Mar 2009 14:30:00 EST ]


WTP 234: Herdict, Online Voting in Belgium, No Texting for Lent, and FrontlineForms
Wow. Two podcast exclusive interviews this week, folks. We hear about Herdict, a new tool that anyone can use to help track what websites are being filtered globally. Also, text messaging and data collection on the front lines of health, development and human rights work. Plus, one Belgium university trials an on-line voting system. Meanwhile, Italians try to give up text messaging for Lent. Good luck! Show notes, links and pics at tinyurl.com/wtpblog. ...

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[ Fri, 06 Mar 2009 14:30:00 EST ]


WTP 233: Photo Tech and War Dead, Iran Goes Nuclear, Facebook About Face, and Twittering Korean Taco Trucks
Great show this week. We hear how the technology to capture and distribute images of those who have died in war has changed over the years. Also, inside Iran's nuclear program. Is it for energy purposes only? Then, Facebook opens its terms-of-service up to community comment and voting. Meanwhile, is social networking bad for your brain? Duh...And finally, how Twitter and other Web 2.0 tools are helping reshape the fusion cuisine scene in Los Angeles. Show notes, links and pics at tinyurl.com/wt...

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[ Fri, 27 Feb 2009 14:00:00 EST ]


WTP 233: Photo Tech and War Dead, Iran Goes Nuclear, Facebook About Face, and Twittering Korean Taco Trucks
Great show this week. We hear how the technology to capture and distribute images of those who have died in war has changed over the years. Also, inside Iran's nuclear program. Is it for energy purposes only? Then, Facebook opens its terms-of-service up to community comment and voting. Meanwhile, is social networking bad for your brain? Duh...And finally, how Twitter and other Web 2.0 tools are helping reshape the fusion cuisine scene in Los Angeles. Show notes, links and pics at tinyurl.com/wt...

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[ Fri, 27 Feb 2009 14:00:00 EST ]

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