Nov 27th, 2007 · Turn on an R&B, hip-hop or pop music radio station these days, and you probably will hear the electronically enhanced vocal stylings of T-Pain. But his ubiquity extends beyond radio: He has redefined the ring-tone market and given struggling record companies a glimmer of revenue hope.
Apr 20th, 2007 · In an attempt to capitalize on the ubiquity of security cameras, police are trying to search thousands of videos for suspected criminals. They input specific criteria -- the name of a weapon or a region -- and the computer determines if any of the images are a match. But there is too much video to sort through. With new equipment, police in Cincinnati and in a handful of other cities will be able to archive and find videos based on certain specifications, as in: all female bank robbers using shotguns; convenience store hold-ups where the suspect wears a blue baseball cap; and other cross-referenced criteria. The goal is to build a national video database. Ann Thompson of member station WVXU in Cincinnati reports.
Apr 6th, 2007 · Lily Allen's ska-infused pop music has officially achieved ubiquity: She's gone from a buzzed-about underground sensation to a mainstream darling in the span of only a few months. Her sly lyrics and joyful energy have helped make her a star.
Jan 1st, 2007 · The year in culture had a little of everything, from the scintillating to the truly tasteless -- and every moment was dutifully available on You Tube. NPR media correspondent David Folkenflik and guests take a look back on the year in culture, and a look ahead to 2007.
Jun 22nd, 2006 · For many, summer is a time of transition: weddings, graduations, job interviews. And that means it's also a season for thank-you notes. Despite the ubiquity of e-mail, experts tell Michele Norris that a handwritten note remains the best way to express your gratitude.