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Summary: Scientific American Online associate tech editor Larry Greenemeier provides a weekly minute commentary on some of the most interesting developments in the world of technology. To view all of our archived podcasts please go to www.scientificamerican.com/podcast

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Podcasts:

 Microsoft Reaches into Purse for Apps | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:01:15

Microsoft's Windows Phone needs more apps, for which Microsoft--unlike Apple or Google--is paying developers. Larry Greenemeier reports

 Flying Car Debuts at New York City Auto Show | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:01:19

Terrafugia's Transition two-seat "roadable aircraft" comes to the New York International Auto Show after a maiden flight. Larry Greenemeier reports

 Compressed-Air Car Winds Way to Market | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:01:14

Tata Motors hopes to release its compressed-air car in India by August. Larry Greenemeier reports

 Use of Portable Electronics in Flight Still up in the Air | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:01:15

The aviation industry lacks conclusive proof that gadgets do (or don't) interfere with instruments. Larry Greenemeier reports

 Embedded Mini Projectors Coming to Smart Phones | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:01:15

Researchers are developing small, energy-efficient and luminous three-color laser light sources into smart phones that will enable the projection of screen images onto flat surfaces. Larry Greenemeier reports

 Apple Plans a Cleaner Cloud | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:01:15

Data centers powered by biogas and solar energy could make Apple's Cloud cleaner. Larry Greenemeier reports

 Skype Video Chat Arrives for Windows Smart Phones | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:01:15

Microsoft's test version of its new Skype for Windows Phone app lets you call Skype contacts over 3G, 4G and wi-fi networks. Larry Greenemeier reports

 Heads Up for Smart Phone Glasses | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:01:13

Google is developing a smart phone and heads-up display worn over the ears like a pair of specs. Larry Greenemeier reports

 Mimicking Ear Makes Mobile Calls Clear | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:01:15

The earSmart source separation system makes many mobile phone calls easier to understand in noisy situations. Larry Greenemeier reports

  Facebook Users Gird for Mobile Ads | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:01:14

Ads could hit Facebook mobile apps as soon as March. Will users mind on the small screen? Larry Greenemeier reports

 Quantum Cryptography Comes to Smart Phones | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:01:15

A quantum encryption technique out of Los Alamos National Laboratory could provide smart phone security. Larry Greenemeier reports

 Hydrogen and Kinetic Energy Will Keep Phones Ringing | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:01:15

A hydrogen fuel mini cell and a kinetic energy harvester are two new smart phone chargers debuting in 2012. Larry Greenemeier reports

 Digital Health Care Puts Control in Consumer Hands | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:01:16

Digital health care apps, especially via smart phones, are offering users unprecedented control over their health behaviors. Larry Greenemeier reports

 Service Teaches Computer Code Online Free | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:01:15

A start-up called Codecademy is teaching JavaScript online for free, with 300,000 takers so far. Michael Moyer reports

 PC-Makers Bet On Ultrabooks | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 00:01:15

With tablets all the rage, non-Apple computer manufacturers are banking on the latest small-laptop style: ultrabooks. Larry Greenemeier reports

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