The Buzz is no longer in production. Richard Aedy is now presenting The Media Report.
Transcripts and details of all The Buzz programs, from 2001 to 2005, are available
by year and by subject.
Older people, like the rest of us, do better if they're mentally stimulated and engaged. One of the best ways of doing this is by reminiscing with each other, often using photos and scrapbooks.
The mobile phone is arguably the most convergent device - but we probably haven't seen anything yet. The phone will offer us the ability to track our friends or children; provide bullet-proof ID; act as a credit card; download films and books; even replace our front door keys.
Young people like their mobiles, so much so that they're never without them. Many don't turn them off under any circumstances because to do so would put them out of the loop.
Overheard mobile phone calls are annoying. Sometimes they're too loud, sometimes the caller's using the mobile to show off, sometimes they're pointless and sometimes they're just irritating.