Mario Armstrong

Need advice on a smart phone, tablet, a new game device or computer? Mario Armstrong, WYPR tech commentator, joins Jim Barry of the Consumer Electronics Association to answer listener questions about the latest and greatest gadgetry on the market this holiday season. Original airdate 12/4/12

Need advice on a smart phone, tablet, a new game device or computer? Mario Armstrong, WYPR tech commentator, joins Jim Barry of the Consumer Electronics Association to answer listener questions about the latest and greatest gadgetry on the market this holiday season.

Smartphone apps can track everything from sleep patterns to diet habits in an effort to help Americans change lifestyles and improve health. David Freedman, author of June’s Atlantic cover story, “The Perfected Self,” joins us to talk about the psychology at work in smartphone tracking. WYPR and NPR technology commentator Mario Armstrong fills us in on the latest self-help smartphone apps.
Original air date: 7/31/12
 

Smartphone apps can track everything from sleep patterns to diet habits in an effort to help Americans change lifestyles and improve health. David Freedman, author of June’s Atlantic cover story, “The Perfected Self,” joins us to talk about the psychology at work in smartphone tracking. WYPR and NPR technology commentator Mario Armstrong fills us in on the latest self-help smartphone apps.

What does it take to make a good app?  And what are your favorites?  A look at making them, selling them, and finding the best ones.  With Mario Armstrong of The Digital Cafe and technology contributor for NPR & NBC's Today Show , Gus Sentementes, Baltimore Sun tech journalist & blogger, and Shawn Grimes, apps developer and senior security architect for Legg Mason.