Robocalling 101 + Consumer Tech Advice

ROBOCALLING 101: As the fall campaign enters its final, frenzied phase, a lot of Americans are coming home every day to dozens of "robo-calls" messages on their answering machines. We'll talk with the heads of two robo-call firms about the technology behind these automated messages -- —d whether they're actually effective in reaching potential voters. (20 min.) CONSUMER TECH ADVICE: A few years ago, it seemed the mobile phone industry was moving toward a "one-phone-fits-all" model -- —ones capable of playing music, trading e-mails with your boss, taking pictures and downloading videos. But resident gadget guru Wayne Rash already sees the industry developing one set of phones better equipped for entertainment and another that's suited for professional use. We explore the future of smart phones and whether the industry is abandoning the "one-phone-fits-all" approach. (29 min.)