The Wiring Of Teen America



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Teens' lives buzz with cell phones ringing out the latest tunes, IM pings and MySpace runs. CBSNews.com examines this wired generation, GenTech, looking at all aspects of the way technology and teens intersect. The news is overwhelmingly positive. More...




This Is Your Brain Online

How Video Games, Multitasking And Blogging Are Shaping The GenTech Brain

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iTeen: 24/7 With A Wired High Schooler

Meet Sam Asher, A Tech-Savvy Teen With An Entrepreneurial Edge

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The Digital Divide 2.0

Competing Involves More Than Just Computing

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The Kids Are All Right

Facts And Fiction About Teens And Gaming

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MySpace? It's Public Space, Dude

One Author's Plunge Into A World Wide Online Community

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Teens, Tech And The Tides Of History

CBS's Meyer: New Gadgets Can Be Hard To Swallow

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How Safe Are America's Teens?

A Reality Check On Teens, Crime And The Internet

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Ask The Experts

Larry Magid, Steve Jones And Cynthia Hunter Answer Your Questions

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You're 15: Who's Watching You Online?

On Networking Sites, Predators, Police And Parents Track Teens' Activity

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Plugging Into A Social Life

Teens Say They Can't Imagine One Without The Internet, Cell Phones

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Teens Use Tech, But Can They Make It?

Digital Dan On Teens, Technology And The Fate Of America

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Tots, Tweens And Screens

Why Too Much Screen Time, Even If It’s Educational, Can Be A Bad Thing

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Poll: 1 In 5 Teens Use Web To Cheat

24% Of Boys, 14% Of Girls Go Online To Plagiarize Material For School

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The 'Mash Up' Culture

Teens Use Technology To Mix, Match And Create Their Spheres

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Channel GenTech

Wired teens tell the camera how far technology has engulfed their lives.


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GenTech In Depth

An interactive look at the wiring of teen America: the trends, talk, realities and more.


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By The Numbers

What's the profile of today's teens, and how are they using technology?


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Teen Talk: Trends & Tidbits

Find out what today's teens are have to say about music, movies, books and more.