Dec 8th, 2008 · Two American museums designed by one world-famous architect have evoked two very different reactions from visitors and critics alike. Laura Sydell investigates the tensions between form and function in the latest installment of NPR's series on 21st-century museums.
Nov 4th, 2008 · A new theatrical production ponders how technologies designed to bring us closer can create greater distances between us. Laura Sydell reports.
Oct 14th, 2008 · Congress has authorized the creation of the new White House coordinator to ride herd on law-enforcement aimed at intellectual-property theft. The entertainment industry says it's vital; critics say it's a waste of time and money. NPR's Laura Sydell explains.
Jan 6th, 2008 · The Consumer Electronics Show opens Monday in Las Vegas. Andrea Seabrook gets a preview from Laura Sydell.
Dec 13th, 2007 · Laura Sydell's driver during her trip to Mumbai had a favorite tune: "Ganpat," from the Hindi film Shootout at Lokhandwala. Sydell confesses that she can't get the bouncy, mildly naughty song out of her head.
Apr 11th, 2007 · At a time when most people are doing everything they can to protect their privacy -- especially online -- 23-year-old Justin Kan is living in a world with no privacy at all. He streams his life as it happens at Justin.tv, courtesy of a webcam strapped to his hat. Laura Sydell reports on the latest trend in the democratization of fame.
Jan 8th, 2007 · More than 140,000 people descend on Las Vegas for the 40th annual Consumer Electronics Show. The buzz this year is about mobile electronic devices that allow users to access whatever information and entertainment they want where they want it. Renee Montagne talks with Laura Sydell about what's cool.
Nov 14th, 2006 · This year, the University of Southern California enrolled its first class of undergraduate students who will major in video-game development. The school is not the first major university to have a program in video games. But the curriculum is not all about car races and shootouts. Laura Sydell reports.