In Germany, Churchgoers Are Encouraged To Tweet From The Pews
As it celebrates 500 years since Martin Luther and the Reformation, the Protestant church in Germany is turning to social media to reach those too busy to attend.
Digital Life
You Can Order a Dozen STD Tests Online — But Should You?
It sounds so simple: Order a kit online, test for sexually transmitted diseases in the privacy of home and mail it back. But deciding what to test for and who gets tested is far from easy.
Sal Khan: Can Technology Help Create A Global Classroom?
Sal Khan turned tutoring lessons with his cousins into a series of free educational videos called Khan Academy. His goal: to make learning accessible for everyone, everywhere.
Google Cancels Town Hall After Employee's Controversial Diversity Memo
The meeting had been called to discuss fallout from the memo written by a senior software engineer who complained that "biological causes" explained why women were underrepresented at the tech giant.
Facebook Watch Is Company's New Plan For Online Video
With nearly 2 billion users, Facebook could further disrupt an online video space — and compete with YouTube and other networks for ad revenue.
'Schoolifying' Minecraft Without Ruining It
Microsoft is trying to help more teachers use the hugely popular game in the classroom without alienating the initial enthusiasts.
Video Games May Affect The Brain Differently, Depending On What You Play
Millions of people play video games, but there's plenty of disagreement on whether they're good or bad for brains. Action games may have a different effect than something like Super Mario.
The Cubist Revolution: Minecraft For All
Minecraft, one of the most popular video games in the world, is touted for its educational possibilities. But is that potential really accessible to all?
How Smartphones Are Making Kids Unhappy
Psychologist Jean Twenge has observed dramatic shifts in behavior among children who go through adolescence with smartphones. They're spending less time with friends and reporting greater anxiety.
Google Grapples With Fallout After Employee Slams Diversity Efforts
In a 3,300-word document that has been shared across Google's internal networks, an engineer at the company said "biological causes" are part of the reason women aren't represented equally.