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Finding A Pedicure In China, Using Cutting-Edge Translation Apps
On a trip to China, NPR's Aarti Shahani took a detour in search of a pedicure, with help from some of the latest voice translation apps. These tools could radically change how you travel abroad.
After Short-Lived Tenure, Uber President Quits Amid Company Turmoil
Jeff Jones cited conflicting leadership approaches upon leaving the company after just six months. Uber's CEO had recruited the marketing expert to bolster the ride-hailing giant's reputation.
Take A Peek Under The Helmet Of Virtual Reality At SXSW
VR was everywhere at the Austin festival. Todd Richmond, the director of advanced prototypes at the University of Southern California Institute for Creative Technologies breaks down the hype.
The Vatican Sends Its Social Media Guru To SXSW Festival
Bishop Paul Tighe, the Adjunct Secretary of the Pontifical Council for Culture, was a member of the Vatican's inaugural panel at the Austin fest. He discusses the Catholic Church's social media role.
Tech Companies Have Mixed Feelings Toward Trump Administration
The South by Southwest Interactive Festival, one of the first big tech conferences since the election, added a special track this year about tech under the Trump administration.
McDonald's Tweet Blasts President Trump, And Is Quickly Deleted
McDonald's says its account was "compromised." The tweet drew a wide range of responses — from pledges to eat a Big Mac today to calls for a boycott.
VIDEO: Nike's New Ad Asks A Question Arab Women Know All Too Well
'What will they say about you?' It's the name of a new Nike ad targeted to Arab women.
Vibrator Maker To Pay Millions Over Claims It Secretly Tracked Use
The makers of the We-Vibe, which can be paired with an app, don't admit any wrongdoing. But they will pay $3.75 million after allegations that the app was collecting "highly sensitive information."
Covert Fashion Provides Camouflage Against Surveillance Software
Hyphen-Labs is a group of women of color who are scientists, engineers, architects and designers who have designed clothing that camouflages against facial recognition software.