Mar
15
As our investigation into hardware tampering illustrated, the Department of Defense may be defenseless in accounting for counterfeit chips inside its weapons, aircrafts and missile systems. Herb Lin, chief scientist for National Research Council's Computer Science and Telecommunications Board, joins us for a roundtable discussion on digital security. Plus, we catch up on tech trends from SXSW Interactive, scour the rumor mill for the New York Auto Show, get tips on night driving and meet a microcosm of America's recent exporting success.
Mar
2
Crude oil has hit a record $103 per barrel, and it's got everyone worried. The good news: Smart new exploration tech is expanding American supplies, and alt-fuel breakthroughs should extend them. But veteran energy writer Robert Bryce isn't buying the hype, telling us that the U.S. is "married to fossil fuels" and that energy independence and ethanol won't be enough to kick the oil habit. Plus, we talk to troops in Baghdad and MRAP mechanics back home about how armored vehicles are faring in Iraq, while PM experts forecast the future of hybrid tech and non-franchise video games.
