Dow Jones podcasts@dowjones.com http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid1119166902 Wall Street Journal Online reporter Andy Jordan chronicles the (often odd) stories that can be found when people and technology come together. Technology en-us Copyright © Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. http://i.mktw.net/images/podcast/tech-diary150x150.jpg http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid1119166902 Andy Jordan no Wall Street Journal Online reporter Andy Jordan chronicles the (often odd) stories that can be found when people and technology come together. Its getting tougher to tell the difference between a joke and a real app in Silicon Valley. Some apps which begin as spoofs, like "Jotly", are getting serious attention, as WSJ's Andy Jordan finds out. The Wall Street Journal Its getting tougher to tell the difference between a joke and a real app in Silicon Valley. Some apps which begin as spoofs, like "Jotly", are getting serious attention, as WSJ's Andy Jordan finds out. Its getting tougher to tell the difference between a joke and a real app in Silicon Valley. Some apps which begin as spoofs, like "Jotly", are getting serious attention, as WSJ's Andy Jordan finds out. http://media.marketwatch.com/video/20120525/052812appsurd/052812appsurd_1500k.mp4 Wed, 06 Jun 2012 03:30:00 GMT News no 00:03:33 Software,General Andy Jordan Supporters of a "dislike" button, which Facebook does not have, say the culture of Facebook has become too nice. WSJ's Andy Jordan reports from San Francisco on what some creative contrarions are doing to game the Facebook system to "get" a dislike button. The Wall Street Journal Supporters of a "dislike" button, which Facebook does not have, say the culture of Facebook has become too nice. WSJ's Andy Jordan reports from San Francisco on what some creative contrarions are doing to game the Facebook system to "get" a dislike button. Supporters of a "dislike" button, which Facebook does not have, say the culture of Facebook has become too nice. WSJ's Andy Jordan reports from San Francisco on what some creative contrarions are doing to game the Facebook system to "get" a dislike button. http://media.marketwatch.com/video/20120525/052512dislikefix/052512dislikefix_1500k.mp4 Fri, 18 May 2012 06:25:14 GMT News no 00:04:14 Internet Hardware,Internet Software,Internet,Software,General Andy Jordan Amateur drone makers are sending their do-it-yourself creations up into the skies of Silicon Valley. WSJ's Andy Jordan reports from San Francisco on the stunning footage they're capturing. The Wall Street Journal Amateur drone makers are sending their do-it-yourself creations up into the skies of Silicon Valley. WSJ's Andy Jordan reports from San Francisco on the stunning footage they're capturing. Amateur drone makers are sending their do-it-yourself creations up into the skies of Silicon Valley. WSJ's Andy Jordan reports from San Francisco on the stunning footage they're capturing. http://media.marketwatch.com/video/20120411/041112drones/041112drones_1500k.mp4 Thu, 12 Apr 2012 02:58:42 GMT News no 00:04:13 Software,General Andy Jordan More people are using telepresence robots that allow humans to be right there -- even when they're far away. WSJ's Andy Jordan checks out one San Francisco space with a regular office mate in Brussels. The Wall Street Journal More people are using telepresence robots that allow humans to be right there -- even when they're far away. WSJ's Andy Jordan checks out one San Francisco space with a regular office mate in Brussels. More people are using telepresence robots that allow humans to be right there -- even when they're far away. WSJ's Andy Jordan checks out one San Francisco space with a regular office mate in Brussels. http://media.marketwatch.com/video/20120309/030912telebotb/030912telebotb_1500k.mp4 Sat, 10 Mar 2012 03:30:23 GMT News no 00:04:12 Telecommunications,Fiber Optics, Andy Jordan AT&T is pushing a three year old division that connects devices other than phones, including GPS trackers, cars and gadgets that talk to each other. WSJ's Andy Jordan looks at some of the devices. The Wall Street Journal AT&T is pushing a three year old division that connects devices other than phones, including GPS trackers, cars and gadgets that talk to each other. WSJ's Andy Jordan looks at some of the devices. AT&T is pushing a three year old division that connects devices other than phones, including GPS trackers, cars and gadgets that talk to each other. WSJ's Andy Jordan looks at some of the devices. http://media.marketwatch.com/video/20111216/121611att/121611att_1500k.mp4 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 18:45:05 GMT News no 00:05:22 Telecommunications,Fiber Optics,General Andy Jordan Klout gives users of Facebook, Twitter and other social networks a score based on their online influence. WSJ's Andy Jordan looks at how the score is calculated, what it means for getting freebies, and why the score is so valuable to advertisers. The Wall Street Journal Klout gives users of Facebook, Twitter and other social networks a score based on their online influence. WSJ's Andy Jordan looks at how the score is calculated, what it means for getting freebies, and why the score is so valuable to advertisers. Klout gives users of Facebook, Twitter and other social networks a score based on their online influence. WSJ's Andy Jordan looks at how the score is calculated, what it means for getting freebies, and why the score is so valuable to advertisers. http://media.marketwatch.com/video/20111025/102511klout/102511klout_1500k.mp4 Tue, 25 Oct 2011 23:51:17 GMT News no 00:06:19 Internet Hardware,Internet Software,Internet,Software,General Andy Jordan Data show Apple has been losing younger iPhone users and attracting older users. WSJ's Andy Jordan examines the "Android Factor" and other reasons why the iPhone may not be "cool" anymore. The Wall Street Journal Data show Apple has been losing younger iPhone users and attracting older users. WSJ's Andy Jordan examines the "Android Factor" and other reasons why the iPhone may not be "cool" anymore. Data show Apple has been losing younger iPhone users and attracting older users. WSJ's Andy Jordan examines the "Android Factor" and other reasons why the iPhone may not be "cool" anymore. http://media.marketwatch.com/video/20111003/100311iphoneage/100311iphoneage_1500k.mp4 Mon, 03 Oct 2011 20:24:38 GMT News no 00:06:07 Telecommunications,Fiber Optics,Economy Andy Jordan Common workspaces are spurring innovation and providing start-ups with the collaborative atmosphere one might find in academic settings, but with more opportunity for venture capital. WSJ's Andy Jordan reports from New York's "General Assembly". The Wall Street Journal Common workspaces are spurring innovation and providing start-ups with the collaborative atmosphere one might find in academic settings, but with more opportunity for venture capital. WSJ's Andy Jordan reports from New York's "General Assembly". Common workspaces are spurring innovation and providing start-ups with the collaborative atmosphere one might find in academic settings, but with more opportunity for venture capital. WSJ's Andy Jordan reports from New York's "General Assembly". http://media.marketwatch.com/video/20111003/100311workspaces/100311workspaces_1500k.mp4 Mon, 03 Oct 2011 18:00:00 GMT News no 00:05:05 Internet Hardware,Internet Software,Internet,Software,General Andy Jordan A New York startup called Quirky is using social media to make the invention process accessible to everyone. WSJ's Andy Jordan looks at the company and its new star, a 22 year old who's flexible power strip made him $30,000 in just one month. The Wall Street Journal A New York startup called Quirky is using social media to make the invention process accessible to everyone. WSJ's Andy Jordan looks at the company and its new star, a 22 year old who's flexible power strip made him $30,000 in just one month. A New York startup called Quirky is using social media to make the invention process accessible to everyone. WSJ's Andy Jordan looks at the company and its new star, a 22 year old who's flexible power strip made him $30,000 in just one month. http://media.marketwatch.com/video/20110824/082411quirky1/082411quirky1_1500k.mp4 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 21:32:00 GMT News no 00:06:07 Computer Hardware,Computer Software,Software,Household Products,Manufacturing,Telecommunications,Fiber Optics,General Andy Jordan Video mashup artists are creating wholly original pieces of music and art, often using content that's already been published on YouTube. WSJ's Andy Jordan takes a look at the genre, and how studios are responding. The Wall Street Journal Video mashup artists are creating wholly original pieces of music and art, often using content that's already been published on YouTube. WSJ's Andy Jordan takes a look at the genre, and how studios are responding. Video mashup artists are creating wholly original pieces of music and art, often using content that's already been published on YouTube. WSJ's Andy Jordan takes a look at the genre, and how studios are responding. http://media.marketwatch.com/video/20110802/080211mashups/080211mashups_1500k.mp4 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 18:35:53 GMT News no 00:07:20 Media,General/Non-Business Andy Jordan Futurist Ray Kurzweil says technology merging humans and computers is advancing on many levels to enhance both body and mind. He talks with WSJ's Andy Jordan about what he envisions for the year 2029 and beyond, why he thinks humans will one day live forever, and even what post-"singularity" sex will be like. (Originally published June 27, 2011) The Wall Street Journal Futurist Ray Kurzweil says technology merging humans and computers is advancing on many levels to enhance both body and mind. He talks with WSJ's Andy Jordan about what he envisions for the year 2029 and beyond, why he thinks humans will one day live forever, and even what post-"singularity" sex will be like. (Originally published June 27, 2011) Futurist Ray Kurzweil says technology merging humans and computers is advancing on many levels to enhance both body and mind. He talks with WSJ's Andy Jordan about what he envisions for the year 2029 and beyond, why he thinks humans will one day live forever, and even what post-"singularity" sex will be like. (Originally published June 27, 2011) http://media.marketwatch.com/video/20110627/062711kurzweil/062711kurzweil_1500k.mp4 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:41:49 GMT News no 00:09:57 Andy Jordan The jetpack has been a common theme in movies and even among pranksters on You Tube. But now more commercially viable options are making it not just a fixture in science fiction. WSJ's Andy Jordan has this brief history of the jetpack. The Wall Street Journal The jetpack has been a common theme in movies and even among pranksters on You Tube. But now more commercially viable options are making it not just a fixture in science fiction. WSJ's Andy Jordan has this brief history of the jetpack. The jetpack has been a common theme in movies and even among pranksters on You Tube. But now more commercially viable options are making it not just a fixture in science fiction. WSJ's Andy Jordan has this brief history of the jetpack. http://media.marketwatch.com/video/20110617/061711jetpacks/061711jetpacks_1500k.mp4 Fri, 17 Jun 2011 23:16:34 GMT News no 00:04:27 Aerospace,EconomyGeneral/Non-Business Andy Jordan A pilot virtual senior center program in New York City is allowing homebound seniors to use social technology to battle isolation and depression. WSJ's Andy Jordan visits the home of one participant who says he was waiting around to die until a computer gave him a new lease on life. The Wall Street Journal A pilot virtual senior center program in New York City is allowing homebound seniors to use social technology to battle isolation and depression. WSJ's Andy Jordan visits the home of one participant who says he was waiting around to die until a computer gave him a new lease on life. A pilot virtual senior center program in New York City is allowing homebound seniors to use social technology to battle isolation and depression. WSJ's Andy Jordan visits the home of one participant who says he was waiting around to die until a computer gave him a new lease on life. http://media.marketwatch.com/video/20110610/061011seniors/061011seniors_1500k.mp4 Sat, 11 Jun 2011 00:46:51 GMT News no 00:03:46 Internet Software,General/Non-Business Andy Jordan Thousands of mobile-phone users are playing games in physical space, using their phones, to get free stuff. WSJ's Andy Jordan profiles one company that is helping companies create a new model for mobile advertising: "expressions" versus "impressions" and looks at how even the military is using "game mechanics" to solve problems. The Wall Street Journal Thousands of mobile-phone users are playing games in physical space, using their phones, to get free stuff. WSJ's Andy Jordan profiles one company that is helping companies create a new model for mobile advertising: "expressions" versus "impressions" and looks at how even the military is using "game mechanics" to solve problems. Thousands of mobile-phone users are playing games in physical space, using their phones, to get free stuff. WSJ's Andy Jordan profiles one company that is helping companies create a new model for mobile advertising: "expressions" versus "impressions" and looks at how even the military is using "game mechanics" to solve problems. http://media.marketwatch.com/video/20110519/051911gamelayer/051911gamelayer_1500k.mp4 Thu, 19 May 2011 17:23:11 GMT News no 00:05:36 Internet Software,Economy Andy Jordan Kohler has created what it hopes to be a best-in-class toilet that costs $6400. WSJ's Andy Jordan gives the smart-toilet a whirl. The Wall Street Journal Kohler has created what it hopes to be a best-in-class toilet that costs $6400. WSJ's Andy Jordan gives the smart-toilet a whirl. Kohler has created what it hopes to be a best-in-class toilet that costs $6400. WSJ's Andy Jordan gives the smart-toilet a whirl. http://media.marketwatch.com/video/20110425/042511numi/042511numi_1500k.mp4 Mon, 25 Apr 2011 19:38:43 GMT News no 00:04:02 Construction and Materials,General/Non-Business Andy Jordan Smug Hipster puppies, auto-corrected texts of Dads who say "divorce" when they mean "Disney" (oops) , and Asian moms who steal napkins from Chipotle. The world of user-generated blogs is full of random time-wasters, but also lucrative book deals. In his latest Tech Diary, WSJ's Andy Jordan examines the current market for blog-to-book deals and looks at the pesky question of profiting from user-generated content. The Wall Street Journal Smug Hipster puppies, auto-corrected texts of Dads who say "divorce" when they mean "Disney" (oops) , and Asian moms who steal napkins from Chipotle. The world of user-generated blogs is full of random time-wasters, but also lucrative book deals. In his latest Tech Diary, WSJ's Andy Jordan examines the current market for blog-to-book deals and looks at the pesky question of profiting from user-generated content. Smug Hipster puppies, auto-corrected texts of Dads who say "divorce" when they mean "Disney" (oops) , and Asian moms who steal napkins from Chipotle. The world of user-generated blogs is full of random time-wasters, but also lucrative book deals. In his latest Tech Diary, WSJ's Andy Jordan examines the current market for blog-to-book deals and looks at the pesky question of profiting from user-generated content. http://media.marketwatch.com/video/20110211/021111blogs/021111blogs_1500k.mp4 Fri, 11 Feb 2011 22:40:17 GMT News no 00:04:55 Internet Software,Media,General/Non-Business Andy Jordan A new gadget called "Chord Buddy" is allowing seniors afflicted with arthritis to play the guitar. WSJ's Andy Jordan got some residents at a senior living community to rock out with it. The Wall Street Journal A new gadget called "Chord Buddy" is allowing seniors afflicted with arthritis to play the guitar. WSJ's Andy Jordan got some residents at a senior living community to rock out with it. A new gadget called "Chord Buddy" is allowing seniors afflicted with arthritis to play the guitar. WSJ's Andy Jordan got some residents at a senior living community to rock out with it. http://media.marketwatch.com/video/20101217/121710chordbuddy/121710chordbuddy_1500k.mp4 Fri, 17 Dec 2010 17:50:59 GMT News no 00:03:30 Media,General/Non-Business Andy Jordan The Internet has become a vital tool for self-promotion. But as it's removed some of the distance between performer and fan, it's made it harder to thwart unwanted attention. In his video Tech Diary, Journal reporter Andy Jordan speaks with a couple of popular web personalities and the people who pursue them, often in unfavorable ways. The Wall Street Journal The Internet has become a vital tool for self-promotion. But as it's removed some of the distance between performer and fan, it's made it harder to thwart unwanted attention. In his video Tech Diary, Journal reporter Andy Jordan speaks with a couple of popular web personalities and the people who pursue them, often in unfavorable ways. The Internet has become a vital tool for self-promotion. But as it's removed some of the distance between performer and fan, it's made it harder to thwart unwanted attention. In his video Tech Diary, Journal reporter Andy Jordan speaks with a couple of popular web personalities and the people who pursue them, often in unfavorable ways. http://media.marketwatch.com/video/20101202/120210techdiary/120210techdiary_1500k.mp4 Thu, 02 Dec 2010 16:25:11 GMT News no 00:06:26 Internet Software,General/Non-Business Andy Jordan It's something all men (and some women) have to deal with as they age: pesky nose and ear hair. In his latest "Tech Diary", WSJ's Andy Jordan takes a look at the cultural role nose hair trimmers play, and tests out a few of them on some good sports. (Warning: Some images may be disturbing.) The Wall Street Journal It's something all men (and some women) have to deal with as they age: pesky nose and ear hair. In his latest "Tech Diary", WSJ's Andy Jordan takes a look at the cultural role nose hair trimmers play, and tests out a few of them on some good sports. (Warning: Some images may be disturbing.) It's something all men (and some women) have to deal with as they age: pesky nose and ear hair. In his latest "Tech Diary", WSJ's Andy Jordan takes a look at the cultural role nose hair trimmers play, and tests out a few of them on some good sports. (Warning: Some images may be disturbing.) http://media.marketwatch.com/video/20100125/012510nosehair/012510nosehair_1500k.mp4 Mon, 25 Jan 2010 20:00:23 GMT News no 00:04:19 Household Products,General/Non-Business Andy Jordan The maker of a designer chair put a couple dozen of its chairs out in the streets of New York, free for the taking. The only catch? GPS was hidden on the chairs, and a film crew would videotape the swipe and monitor where the chairs ended up. WSJ's Andy Jordan surveys the results of the "Real Good Experiment". The Wall Street Journal The maker of a designer chair put a couple dozen of its chairs out in the streets of New York, free for the taking. The only catch? GPS was hidden on the chairs, and a film crew would videotape the swipe and monitor where the chairs ended up. WSJ's Andy Jordan surveys the results of the "Real Good Experiment". The maker of a designer chair put a couple dozen of its chairs out in the streets of New York, free for the taking. The only catch? GPS was hidden on the chairs, and a film crew would videotape the swipe and monitor where the chairs ended up. WSJ's Andy Jordan surveys the results of the "Real Good Experiment". http://media.marketwatch.com/video/20091215/121409curbmining/121409curbmining_1500k.mp4 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 21:15:23 GMT News no 00:04:14 Retailers,Economy Andy Jordan