Digital Life

Twitter's official account on a smartphone. The platform has announced it will enforce a new set of rules aiming to curb abuse and harassment.

Twitter Says It Will Ban Threatening Accounts, Starting Today

1:37pm December 18, 2017

by Emily Sullivan

In the wake of several controversies about its response to online harassment, the social media platform says it will enforce new rules that prohibit threats of violence towards individuals or groups.

Safety apps are designed to help people escape from uncomfortable or dangerous dating situations.

Feel In Danger On A Date? These Apps Could Help You Stay Safe

12:38pm December 18, 2017

by Allison Aubrey

Safety apps are designed to help women ease out of a dating situation that seems uncomfortable or dangerous. But experts say it's also important to help friends in real life.

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We LYLAS, But It's Time To Say TTFN As AOL Instant Messanger Signs Off For Good

5:52pm December 15, 2017

by Kat Lonsdorf

AOL instant messenger signed off for the final time this morning — 20 years after changing online communication.

Theo E.J. Wilson: What Happens When A Black Man Goes Undercover In The Alt-Right?

10:37am December 15, 2017

by NPR/TED Staff

Youtube activist Theo E.J. Wilson wondered about the people posting racist comments on his videos, and where they were getting their facts. So he adopted a pseudonym and joined their conversation.

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Arts

Jamie Bartlett: What Goes On In The Secrecy Of The Dark Web?

10:37am December 15, 2017

by NPR/TED Staff

When journalist Jamie Bartlett dove into the secret, hidden part of the Internet known as the Dark Web, he was surprised by what he found lurking there.

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The rapper Vic Mensa performs during a SoundCloud event on Nov. 16, 2016 in New York.

Music & Culture

SoundCloud's New Leader Is Focused On The Fundamentals

6:11pm December 14, 2017

by Andrew Flanagan

Kerry Trainor, who replaced co-founder Alex Ljung as CEO in August, tells NPR that SoundCloud is not trying to compete with Spotify, saying creators are his main focus.

What Trump's Most Retweeted Tweet In 2017 Says About The Past Year

4:29pm December 13, 2017

by Tamara Keith

All Things Considered is continuing to look at the past year in a series called "Highly Specific Superlatives." On Wednesday, we look at the most retweeted Trump tweet and what this single missive says about the 2017.

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A woman photographs inside the "Aftermath of Obliteration of Eternity" room during a preview of the Yayoi Kusama's "Infinity Mirrors" exhibit at the Hirshhorn Museum on Feb. 21, 2017 in Washington, D.C.

'I Came, I Saw, I Selfied': How Instagram Transformed The Way We Experience Art

4:13pm December 13, 2017

by Samantha Raphelson

Immersive exhibits, such as "Infinity Mirrors" and Artechouse, are driving people to museums in search of the perfect snapshot. The craze is changing the way we experience art in the Instagram-era.

Middle School Student Keaton Jones Exposes Bullies, And Wins Fans For His Courage

4:27pm December 11, 2017

by Bill Chappell

Keaton Jones' story spread online and across the nation, with his sister, Lakyn Jones, acting as his representative and fielding thousands of offers of support.

People use the bitcoin ATM in Hong Kong, on Friday.

Bitcoin Futures Surge In First Day Of Trading

6:21am December 11, 2017

by Scott Neuman

January contracts for the skyrocketing digital currency opened at just under $15,500 on Sunday and had spiked to more than $18,000 hours later.