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All Sides with Ann Fisher - 2-28-2023 B - Tech Tuesday - The positive psychological impact of phone calls
 
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In an age of direct messages and texts, speaking to someone on the phone is so 20th century.

However, there's still value in actually hearing the sound of someone's voice. In fact, it can help us form better relationships.

We'll discuss why a good old fashioned phone call is good for you.

News cars have new bells and whistles, high-tech features to improve driver safety and convenience.

Some are smart upgrades, while others, not so much.

When it comes to the latest phone technology, how's this for a futuristic concept: a phone screen that unrolls. It's a new innovation from Motorola.

Guests:

Amit Kumar, assistant professor in marketing and psychology at University of Texas at Austin
Keith Barry, reporter for Consumer Reports
Russell Holly, Managing Editor for Commerce at CNET
February 28, 2023