NPRlogo.jpeglogo_morningedition_01.gifAt various times you can hear Mario on NPR's Morning Edition delivering technology commentary, reviews and discussion.  Each Monday, Morning Edition broadcasts a technology-driven segment.

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Google Chrome - Browser War on NPR Morning Edition

Morning Edition, September 9, 2008 · Google is taking on Microsoft's ubiquitous Internet Explorer with a new browser called Chrome. NPR's Morning Edition Technology commentator Mario Armstrong speaks with Renee Montagne and says it's an easy to use, open-source browser that has a long way to go before it could oust Explorer as the No. 1 browser. But there's room for more than one Web browser, he says, because each has distinct features that appeal to different users. And browsers present "tremendous revenue opportunities" for companies. 

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Nintendo "Wii" Fit starts game + aerobics trend

Nintendo's hotly anticipated Wii Fit goes on sale Monday. Other companies are already trying to jump on the "active gaming" bandwagon by coming out with devices of their own that plug into the Wii.

Morning Edition tech commentator Mario Armstrong gives a demonstration for Steve Inskeep.

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'One Laptop Per Child' plan faces challenges in U.S.

Steve Inskeep, host of NPR's Morning Edition talks to tech expert Mario Armstrong about the challenges facing the 'One Laptop Per Child' project.

Namely, the group behind the One Laptop Per Child initiative just delivered more of its super-cheap laptops to South Africa, but how will this new technology fare with tech savvy schoolchildren in the United States? Now the group has a deal to provide computers to kids in Birmingham, Ala.

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Posted on Monday, March 31, 2008 at 04:40AM by Registered CommenterMario Armstrong | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail
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After the Techno Lust, there's always E-cycling

Americans are using — and getting rid of — more electronic devices than ever. As technology improves and gets cheaper, old cell phones, computers, iPods and digital cameras end up in desk drawers, basements — or on the curb.

Morning Edition host Renee Montagne discusses various ways that techies are "going green" and other  e-recycling efforts with technology expert Mario Armstrong.

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Posted on Wednesday, March 26, 2008 at 04:52AM by Registered CommenterMario Armstrong | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail
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Is 'Bundling' Info services a good deal?

Getting your cable, phone and Internet service from one provider saves money, companies claim. But there are pros and cons — and as always, it pays to ask the right questions. Technology expert Mario Armstrong offers some tips in a conversation with Morning Edition host Renee Montagne.

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Posted on Monday, February 4, 2008 at 04:58AM by Registered CommenterMario Armstrong | CommentsPost a Comment | EmailEmail
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