Trump Tweets: A History Of Gaffes From Wife Comparisons To The 6-Point Star
Trump's "sheriff star" tweet marks another unforced error for the campaign, in what's become an almost constant stream of gaffes and blunders.
Digital Life
Lock Screen: At These Music Shows, Phones Go In A Pouch And Don't Come Out
The Lumineers are among many artists frustrated by people on their mobile devices during performances. Their singer explains why they're asking fans to lock up their phones with a new technology.
Irked By Broadcast Coverage, Gymnastics Sites Aim To Raise The Bar
As the Olympic trials loom in women's gymnastics, an informal group of blogs and podcasts called the "gymternet" has been shaking up how the sport is covered — focusing on athleticism, not sparkles.
Star Swain's Impromptu National Anthem Performance Goes Viral
Star Swain did a spontaneous rendition of the national anthem at the Lincoln Memorial and a friend caught it on video. The clip has since gone viral, and changed the way Swain thinks about her future.
U.S. Pushes Proposal To Access Travelers' Social Media Accounts
Former counterterrorism coordinator for Homeland Security John Cohen tells NPR's Scott Simon why the federal government may ask Visa Waiver Program applicants to hand over social media account info.
#NPRreads: Finding A Point Of View
From a profile of Samantha Bee to the views of Chelsea Manning on the military's new transgender rules, these stories are about how we see the world.
A New Apple Patent Could Block Fans From Taping At Shows
The technology giant now has a patent for a system that could prevent you from taking photos or recording videos in specific places, like concert venues or movie theaters.
Virtual Reality Aimed At The Elderly Finds New Fans
Some doctors are finding that virtual travel — to Venice, a Hawaiian beach or Africa — can open new worlds to people confined by low mobility, dementia or depression.
A 24-Year-Old Designed A Self-Driving Minibus; Maker Built It In Weeks
What if cars weren't mass produced? Local Motors, a small-batch auto manufacturer, relies on an online design community and a "co-creation" business model to bring new vehicles to market, really fast.
Facebook Shakes Up News Feed, But We Still Don't Know Exactly How It Works
It will now prioritize posts from friends and family — potentially bad news for media companies relying on Facebook for traffic. The company has been under pressure to defend its political neutrality.