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Tech
Google Projected to Beat Facebook in Display Ads, and Why the Tech Giant is in New York
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Molly Wood
Sep 21, 2012
You know those online display ads that seem to know where you've shopped on the web recently? Facebook had been making the most money on them, but new forecasts suggest Google will earn the most revenue from display ads this year.
A Law Protecting Teachers from Cyber Bullying, and New York City's Hottest Tech Ticket
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Molly Wood
Sep 19, 2012
North Carolina is taking a hard line against kids who bully teachers online. And every month New York Tech Meetup sells out in just four minutes...and the theater's a big one at NYU. Venture capitalists are here along with engineers, designers, and start ups both theoretical and already online.
Exploring New York's Tech Ecosystem
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Molly Wood
Sep 18, 2012
Where is the New York tech scene, and what does it feel like? One way to find out is to take a tour.
Welcome to New York! Marketplace Tech moves to NYC
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Molly Wood
Sep 17, 2012
In this first episode with new host David Brancaccio, we take a tour of our new digs in New York City for a look at the areas booming tech scene
Websites accused of collecting kids' online data
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Molly Wood
Aug 23, 2012
A group of consumer advocate organization says some big name companies are violating kids' online privacy laws.
Inside the sexual harassment in online gaming
Aug 2, 2012
Trash talk in online gaming is pretty standard. But some women in the virtual world face verbal and even physical harassment that's all too real.
Poker players expect big payout from online Ponzi scheme
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Kai Ryssdal
Aug 1, 2012
Some online poker players are expecting a big payout soon, thanks to a multi-million dollar settlement between the Justice Department and two online poker companies. The companies were accused of running a Ponzi scheme.
For public good, not for profit.
Physicist Alan Guth wins major $3 million science award
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Kai Ryssdal
Aug 1, 2012
The Fundamental Physics Prize is brand new and recognizes "transformative advances in the field." One of the winners, Alan Guth, talks about the big win.
Program gives youth a boost in business world
Jul 20, 2012
A program called Year Up provides classroom training and internships to high school graduates or those with a GED who otherwise have a hard time breaking into the world of high-tech.
Can Nokia's freebies build brand loyalty?
Jun 15, 2012
Nokia puts giveaways to the test with free smartphones for first-year students at Seton Hall University.