Travis Scott's Fortnite Event Draws Record Audience
More than 12 million players of the wildly-popular online game logged on for the rapper's "Astronomical" performance.
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He Was 'Zoombombed' In Front Of His Family While Defending His Dissertation
An unknown intruder interrupted Dennis Johnson's Zoom video conference. Johnson hopes his bad experience will bring better protections to the platform.
He Keeps Driving For Lyft 'Because People Need Us'
Many Lyft and Uber drivers have given up on driving, because they aren't making enough money to take the risk of potentially exposing themselves to the coronavirus. Jerome Gage is still at it.
Health vs. Privacy: How Other Countries Use Surveillance To Fight The Pandemic
The U.S. is calling for more tracking and surveillance to stem the spread of the coronavirus. Such technology is already heavily used in other countries, fueling debates over health versus privacy.
Distance Learning Methods Differ Notably Across The U.S.
Many schools are closed through the academic year. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Bree Dusseault of the Center on Reinventing Public Education about how distance learning varies across the U.S.
How To Avoid Online Harassment While Teleworking
Video conferencing became essential for some working from home during the pandemic. An NPR business correspondent explains what a Zoombomb is and advises listeners on telework safety.
'COBOL Cowboys' Aim To Rescue Sluggish State Unemployment Systems
State officials say aging computers systems that rely on a pre-Internet programming language may be causing delays in processing jobless benefits. The Texas-based group COBOL Cowboys wants to help.
How Cellphones Can Keep People Learning Around The World
In places like Uganda, and increasingly in the U.S., educators are trying text messages as a more accessible distance learning alternative.
Cal State Fullerton Announces Plans For A Virtual Fall. Will Other Colleges Follow?
Colleges are grappling with how long the coronavirus disruptions will last and what the fall semester will look like. The big question: With so many changes, will students still enroll?
5G Conspiracy Theories Trigger Attacks On Cellphone Towers
Dozens of cellphone towers and equipment boxes have been set aflame in Britain, apparently by people who believe 5G technology is helping to spread the coronavirus.