In Vermont, A Hyper-Local Online Forum Brings Neighbors Together
At a time when many are connected to hundreds, if not thousands, of people on social media, a company called the Front Porch Forum is building smaller networks.
Digital Life
Straight To Audiobook: Authors Write Original Works Meant To Be Heard
Writer Philip Pullman says it's all part of the oral tradition: "Long before writing, people were telling each other stories," he says. Audiobook technology has come a long way since the early days.
An Interview With A Regular Watch
Our occasional series of in-depth interviews with inanimate objects continues as we talk to a regular watch about the threat of smart Watches.
Apple Reveals Details Behind Highly Anticipated Smart Watch
Apple is banking that people will want to read or watch videos on the watch face. But the company already has a remarkable track record of creating desire for a device where it didn't exist before.
Developers Continue Push To Make Virtual Reality Mainstream
As virtual reality becomes more lifelike and the technology more consumer friendly, developers continue to push it as the new heart of the video game and movie experience.
U.S. Aims To Speed Up The Internet For The Disabled
The Americans with Disabilities Act was a watershed piece of legislation. As we approach the 25th anniversary of the ADA, advocates want to fold another facet of daily life into the law: the Internet.
Voluptuous Veg: Can Food Porn Seed Lust For Healthy Eating?
Tempting-looking spoonfuls of chocolate are plentiful online. Beautiful Brussels sprouts? Not so much. A campaign aims to boost the number of these images and whet our appetites for healthy foods.
Florida Man's Facebook Post Against Employer In Emirates Leads To Jail
While on vacation in the U.S., Ryan Pate called Abu Dhabi-based Global Aerospace Logistics "backstabbers" and described Arabs as "filthy." He was arrested upon his return. He faces 5 years in prison.
DOJ Indicts 3 Men Accused Of 'Largest Data Breach In History'
Two Vietnamese citizens and a Canadian have been charged in connection with the hacking of eight U.S. email service providers and the use of stolen addresses for spam marketing.
Internet Memes And 'The Right To Be Forgotten'
Becoming Internet-famous is a gold mine for some, a nightmare for others. The world of memes can pit free speech against the desire for privacy. And laws generally aren't keeping up, an expert says.