TechBytes: Dish TV Online

Aug. 23, 2010— -- The move to TV on the go is growing. Dish TV satellite network announced overnight that some of the programming it carries will be available on its website, starting this week. Clips will be available for free. But only paying subscribers will be able to watch shows and movies. Several other TV providers are offering similar services.

Sony has announced what it calls a technological breakthrough. It says it has developed single-wire interface technology. This means that one wire could handle the video, audio, control signals and power for a mobile device. Typically, each of these tasks has its own wire.

Sony says fewer wires means fewer problems. The company plans to start implementing the new technology right away.

There's concern that the slow economy could lead to a smart phone shortage. USA today has reported that some computerchip makers slowed production because of the recession.

Now, with smart phone manufacturers scrambling to keep up with apple's iPhone production, many companies are reportedly having a hard time finding the chips they need. The problem could last through the holidays.

Would you want to receive FM radio on your smart phone? Groups representing broadcasters, musicians and record companies say they'll ask Congress to require new mobile phones to receive FM.

They point out that radio keeps people informed during emergencies. Some cell phone makers say FM radio chips would drain batteries and take up space needed for new technologies.

It seems that everyone else is on Facebook, so why not North Korea? The country apparently joined Facebook late last week, hours after South Korea blocked North Korea's Twitter account. The site has more than 2,700 fans already, although not everyone writing on North Korea's Facebook wall has something positive to say.