Sweden's Social Experiment On Twitter Celebrates Third Anniversary
The group "Curators of Sweden" puts it this way: "Every week, someone in Sweden is @Sweden: sole ruler of the world's most democratic Twitter account."
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A Night At The Museum ... With Robots
For five nights at London's Tate Britain museum, four robots are roving through the halls controlled by people around the world.
Intended For Millennials, Dish's Sling TV Is A Cord Cutter's Dream
Dish Network soon debuts its Sling TV streaming service, with a small group of cable channels for $20 a month. NPR TV critic Eric Deggans tried it and says Sling TV is a welcome challenge to cable.
Just Plane Sad: A Show Of Support For SkyMall
News last week that SkyMall's parent company has filed for bankruptcy protection inspired an outpouring of odes to the kitschy in-flight catalog.
Obama Takes His State Of The Union Messages To YouTube
President Obama is pitching his State of the Union proposals on a campaign-like trip and on YouTube.
The Battle Over Open-Internet Rules Shifts To Congress
President Obama is urging the Federal Communications Commission to protect the principle of net neutrality. But Republicans presented their own set of rules at a subcommittee hearing Wednesday.
This Is True: Facebook Starts Cracking Down On Hoax News Stories
Facebook says it won't delete fake stories, but it will start attaching notices to ones that users have flagged as hoaxes. And it will display bogus stories less frequently in users' News Feed.
Is Your Online Password On The Worst-Password List?
SplashData, an Internet security services firm, has released its annual list of 25 worst Internet passwords. Topping the list: "123456" and "password."
Sure You Can Track Your Health Data, But Can Your Doctor Use It?
People use wearable gadgets and phone apps to monitor their health — everything from calories consumed to medication taken. But all that data doesn't necessarily translate into better health care.
New Streaming Services Are Changing TV — And Viewers, Too
Streaming services like Netflix and the DISH Network's new Sling TV are helping consumers break free of cable subscriptions. That means TV shows must find new ways to connect with their viewers.