Joshua Brockman
Joshua Brockman joined NPR in 2008 as a producer for Digital News, covering consumer business and technology for NPR.org.Brockman has a master's degree from the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism and a B.A., Magna cum laude, in history from Amherst College.
He has written for The New York Times, Outside, American Banker and other publications about business, arts and culture, scientific expeditions and adventure travel.
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American consumers still talk a lot on their smart phones, but one key function consistently falls short — voice quality. Recent studies by Consumer Reports and others find that it hasn't kept pace with advances in screen display, Web browsing and battery life. -
American consumers still talk a lot on their smart phones, but one key function consistently falls short — voice quality. Recent studies by Consumer Reports and others find that it hasn't kept pace with advances in screen display, Web browsing and battery life.
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The Treasury Department on Sunday proposed a three-part rescue plan to bolster housing finance giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The plan aims to calm jittery investors while enabling the two government-chartered companies to remain public.
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Airlines have begun charging $25 for a second checked bag to help make ends meet as jet-fuel costs continue to rise. It isn't clear how travelers will cope with the changes and whether they'll be willing to pay for the passage of their golf clubs, skis and extra items.
