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Salon tech reporters talk about day-trading in the downturn era and a new game that uses GPS technology.

Each week, Salon Technology's writers discuss the latest news in high tech. This week find out about day-trading in the downturn era and a new scavenger game that uses GPS technology.

Technology reporters from Salon appear weekly on "Beyond Computers," a Public Radio International show that airs on more than 200 stations around the country. The show explores the pervasive influence of technology on humanity -- from family, beauty and art to law, politics and the environment. On the show, our writers give their opinionated takes on the biggest technology stories of the week.

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