Fewer live in substandard houses, more have cars, fridges, boomboxes and other necessities that were luxuries a couple of generations ago.

ECONOMIST: The poor

All the plug-and-play radios are compatible with the new generation of home and car docks and boomboxes, and the entire family of new products will be released gradually throughout the months of September and October.

ENGADGET: Sirius unveils Stilettos, Stratus and new Starmates, Sportster