No Longer Just A Toy: Regulators Say Drone Operators Are Pilots
The hottest holiday gift of the year is facing new federal regulations as drone fliers are now required to take the same safety responsibilities as airplane pilots.
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What You Should Know Before You Test The Holiday's 'Flyest' Gift
Drones are expected to be one of the most popular gifts this holiday season. As rules still play catch-up with the tech, here's a few rules new owners should know before flying their new devices.
Why Anti-Terror Technology Has Its Limits
Hany Farid co-developed the technology that tracks child pornography. He tells NPR's Scott Simon that similar software could be used to track terror content if tech companies were willing to use it.
With Mobile Clicks And Seasonal Shopping, Pop-Up Stores Are Booming
Online shopping has changed how we approach the buying experience. And stores have adapted with the temporary, pop-up model — a seasonal offer for some, a long-term approach for others.
Wal-Mart To Launch New Mobile Pay System In 2016
There's already Apple Pay, Android Pay and Samsung Pay. Prepare for Wal-Mart Pay: a feature in Wal-Mart's app that will allow shoppers to check out with their smartphones.
Small Violations Of Medical Privacy Can Hurt Patients And Erode Trust
Breaches that expose the health details of just a patient or two are proliferating nationwide. Regulators focus on larger privacy breaches and rarely take action on small ones, despite their harm.
'Die-Fi': Moscow Expanding Internet Access To Cemeteries
City officials say Moscow's three main cemeteries will be wired up starting next year.
Where In The World Is Satoshi Nakamoto? The Latest In The Bitcoin Saga
Reports in Wired and Gizmodo pull on various threads to say they may have finally unearthed the identity of the secretive bitcoin creator. The man has drawn attention from Australian tax authorities.
For Young Saudi Women, Video Games Offer Self-Expression
Saudi women gamers gather at an annual convention, dressing as their favorite characters and exercising freedoms they want to see more of in their lives.
At School And At Home, How Much Does The Internet Know About Kids?
Look both ways when you cross the street and don't tell toys your name and address — privacy concerns are some of the latest worries for parents in the digital age.