In less than one month, the Consumer Electronics Show will get underway in Las Vegas against the backdrop of an economic recession and a major political transition. But while the macro economy may impact attendance, what about the usual cornucopia of tech toys on display? CNET News' Erica Ogg offers a preview of the 2009 CES.
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Early this morning, News.com reporter Kara Tsuboi had a chance to ride around with the California Highway Patrol to see how aggressively the state's new hands-free cell phone law is being enforced on its first day. News.com intern Holly Jackson checked in with Kara about how many people got busted.
AOL has raised its subscription fees. But even if it costs the company customers, the move might be part of a necessary transition as AOL moves away from its days as an Internet service provider and evolves into an online media and advertising company. Also in this podcast, see why some air travelers might breeze through security lines, and what's got the venture capitalist market down.
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Today's stories:
AOL rate hike: Not as dumb as it looks
Venture-backed IPOs missing in action
Bags to help laptops pass air security
U.K. scientists demo graphic passwords
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Erica Ogg keeps up on the latest consumer electronics and PC goings-on as chief correspondent for CNET News' Crave blog.
Jennifer Guevin is assistant managing editor for CNET News and focuses on science and green tech.
Josh Lowensohn writes for Webware.com, CNET's blog about Web applications and
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