Street children in Philippines and World.

This week’s podcast comes to you from the Wired NextFest in New York City. Jason Margolis looks at all
the newest technologies on display. The latest robots, looking to put your local bartender out of work. A
surgical experiment in zero gravity. Bringing the Internet to rural Filipino seaweed farmers. Nomadic
Mexicans using lanterns, powered by energy. New games, where the joystick is controlled by your brainwaves. And the airline boarding passes of tomorrow.

Cybele Arnaud

In this BBC World Service documentary, Mike Williams examines how communication is transforming the way we lead our lives. We can use our cell phone or computer to make travel arrangements, and we can do our grocery shopping while sitting in bed. New communication technologies also hold promise for those who are disabled or dealing with debilitating illnesses. Mike Williams profiles advancements that can help all people lead more independent lives.

Cybele Arnaud