A look at the latest technology news and Internet trends with J.D. Biersdorfer, Bettina Edelstein and Pedro Rafael Rosado. The Tech Talk Homepage
J.D. Biersdorfer and Pedro Rafael Rosado discuss upgrading from a 32-bit to a 64-bit OS and how to tell whether it’s the right move for you. Bettina Edelstein chats with Times technology reporter Nick Bilton about corralling all that Web content and the impact of all that sharing online. This week’s tech term — brought to you by Pedro -- is “content aggregator.” Plus, tech news, including new calls for the demise of Internet Explorer 6.
...MOREBettina Edelstein speaks with Noel Dickover, co-founder of the grassroots network Crisis Commons, about how volunteers with tech skills are helping first responders and people affected by the earthquake in Haiti. J.D. Biersdorfer talks to Barrett Lyon, the technologist and hero of Joseph Menn’s new book “Fatal System Error,” about cybercriminals, the insecurity of the Internet and other topics. And Pedro Rafael Rosado takes on the tech term “denial of service attacks.” Plus, a look at retro style in new gadgets, our first impressions of the Apple iPad and other tech news.
...MOREBettina Edelstein talks about satellite phones and the critical role they're playing for Times staff in getting news and photos from Haiti. J.D. Biersdorfer and Pedro Rafael Rosado explain how to create and install your own ringtones. And J.D. rounds up tech news of the week, including Skype’s growing share of the market for international calls.
...MOREPersonal Technology editor Sam Grobart returns from the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas and gives J.D. Biersdorfer his personal spin. Brad Stone, also back from CES, talks to Bettina Edelstein about e-book readers and tablets and what to expect in the near future. And Pedro Rafael Rosado unpacks the tech term “slate PC.” Plus, news of the week from the tech world.
...MOREJ.D. Biersdorfer speaks to David Krajicek, tech expert with GfK Custom Research North America, about what consumers can expect to see out of the Consumer Electronics Show this week in Las Vegas. Pedro Rafael Rosado reviews itty-bitty MP3 players that aren’t iPods: the SanDisk Sansa Clip Plus and the Cowon E2. And Bettina Edelstein chats with Times technology reporter Jenna Wortham about a new wave of apps for mobile phones that aren’t smartphones. Plus, a roundup of tech news for the week, including ESPN’s plans to launch a 3D TV network for sports.
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