Knee Savers, Downloading 101, Computers That Vote, and More
By - Posted Aug 21, 2003
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 Hot Click: Knee Savers Forget cortisone shots, lengthy physical therapy sessions, and tons of ice. In coming years, athletes will rely on high-tech garments and gear to help them steer clear of injuries. Tonight on "Tech Live," see the Knee Sleeve, a knee brace of sorts that helps warn athletes if they're risking injury. |
 Download 101 Incoming students normally start college with a tour around campus. At UC Berkeley, incoming freshmen are getting a lesson in downloading music from P2P networks. The message: Do it at your own risk. Tonight on "Tech Live" we visit orientation to see what the program is all about. |
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When Computers Vote
Jason Tester, a Stanford grad, one day got to thinking: What's the deal with our democracy? Then he started thinking about technology's affect on elections, and he got downright scared. Finally, he came up with a fascinating theory as to how we'll vote in the future. Tonight on "Tech Live," see what frightening scenario Tester cooked up. Scariest yet, it's not all that outrageous.
DVDs Dance Into Stores
Kris Kosach takes a look at new DVDs hitting store shelves, including "Chicago," "Bowling for Columbine," and "The Kid Stays in the Picture."
Security Alert
Sobig, So Fast
Sobig, the worm filling email inboxes around the world, is the fastest-growing computer malady ever, according to one security firm. Tonight on "Tech Live," see what Becky Worley has to say about the virus, and what you can do to stop it.
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- Child porn websites have more than doubled in five years. Recently, a Rhode Island cop was busted for storing child porn on his office PC. According to one British-based intelligence service, more than half of all child porn sites are hosted in the United States.
- The US Army has chosen a concept laser system developed by Northrop Grumman for shooting down small artillery and projectiles in flight.
- China has issued a new mandate that says all government offices must buy locally made software during their next upgrade cycles. The policy spells bad news for companies such as Microsoft that have been depending on growth in China.
- The Oxford English Dictionary has included in its latest edition new words such as "bada-bing," "muggles," "blog," "digicam," and "hacktivist."
Cutting-Edge Consumer
- First, the good news: Dell's cutting prices on PCs, printers, and other accessories. The bad news: It's time to go back to school.
- Cadillac Escalade SUVs get ripped off at a higher rate than any other car.
- Sprint PCS, long a leader in cellphone innovation, is now offering personalized ringtones.
Cutting-Edge Entertainment
- Rumors in Hollywood have Johnny Depp playing Willy Wonka in a Tim Burton adaptation of "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory."
- Movie fans are flocking to The Matrix website to see the new trailer of "The Matrix Revolutions," the final installment in the Matrix trilogy. The movie hits theaters in November.
- Since the final two Matrix films are coming out in the same year, Warner Bros. execs are trying to determine which should be submitted for Oscar consideration, since only one film can be entered.
Check This Out
- At Taco Bell stores in California, you can buy votes for your favorite gubernatorial recall election candidate.
Cool Stuff
- A prototype from Sony and car accessory maker Visteon features different screens for different seats, so everyone can watch their own stuff, such as a concert or movie, instead of just staring at the scenery.
- Also from Visteon: a high-definition (HD) car radio receiver. It's digital, which means there's no fuzz when you're flipping around the dial.
- Take your desktop off the desk with Microsoft's new Smart Display technology. It's a wireless screen that lets you access your PC from anywhere in the house.
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