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Getting to Know Our Mind-Reading Smartphone Apps
The latest thing in smart phones is called "predictive technology." Will users be relinquishing the ability to remember to a machine?
By Warren Olney • • 50m ListenThe latest thing in smart phones is called "predictive technology." New apps will search your personal information and tell you things before you've thought to ask about them. Will users be relinquishing the ability to remember to a machine? Also, what if Congress votes against a Syria strike? On Today's Talking Point: Iran's former president threatened Israel's very existence. The new one has tweeted New Year's blessings to Jews on Rosh Hashanah.
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3 storiesWhat if Congress Votes 'No' on Syria Strike?
President Obama will address the nation on Tuesday about an attack on Syria. Today, in Russia, he declined to say what he would do if Congress fails to give its approval. He did however emphasize that, "I think we will be more effective and stronger if, in fact, Congress authorizes this action.
Read the story8 minDo You Want Your Smartphone Telling You What to Do?
Silicon Valley is developing smart phone apps that will send you information they think you need before you ask for it. It's called "predictive technology." After searching your email and your calendar, it will advise you what to pack for a trip to the country — even though you never told it you planned to go.
Read the story33 minIran Takes to Social Media for Diplomatic Outreach
Iran's former President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad was famous for threatening to blow Israel off the face of the globe, but times have changed since he was replaced in recent elections. On Wednesday, as the sun was about to set in Iran, the new President, Hassan Rouhani, tweeted , "I wish all Jews, especially Iranian Jews, a blessed Rosh Hashanah."
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