Technology

Supreme Court Considers Cellphones And Digital Privacy

5:19am November 29, 2017

by Nina Totenberg

A Supreme Court case, a big one for cellphone users, examines whether police must obtain a warrant in order to get historical cell-site location information from cellphone providers.

Education

#Distracted: Are Smartphones In Schools A Good Idea?

5:23pm November 28, 2017

Sorry, teacher. What were you saying?

SpotMini, a creation of Boston Dynamics.

Science

Does This Robot Freak You Out?

12:28pm November 28, 2017

by Adam Frank

Something like Atlas, Spot and Handle will likely inhabit the world we're now building — and their weirdness will be just commonplace, says astrophysicist Adam Frank.

The U.S. Supreme Court confronts the digital age again on Wednesday. At issue is whether police have to get a search warrant in order to obtain cellphone location information that is routinely collected and stored by wireless providers.

Can Police Track You Through Your Cellphone Without A Warrant?

8:57am November 28, 2017

by Nina Totenberg

The Supreme Court wrestles again with interpreting the rules of the digital era and whether police need to get a search warrant to obtain cellphone location information.

Jared Haley, general manager of the C-Axis plant in Caguas, Puerto Rico, says computer-operated milling machines, like this one can cost more than a half million dollars. Heat and humidity in the plant after Hurricane Maria left many of the machines inope

Puerto Rico's Medical Manufacturers Worry Federal Tax Plan Could Kill Storm Recovery

5:25pm November 27, 2017

by Greg Allen

Drug companies and medical device makers in Puerto Rico are still struggling with power and staffing shortages. One device manufacturer says the future of his industry on the island is uncertain.

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National

Banks And Governments Paying Attention As Bitcoin Hits Record Highs

4:38pm November 27, 2017

Over the past year, Bitcoin's price has gone up more than 900 percent. It's a level of growth unheard of in traditional investing markets. Now, banks, governments, and everyday people are wondering if Bitcoin is the future of money, a giant bubble ready to pop or something in between.

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How Tech Companies Are Catering To Generation Z Teens

4:38pm November 27, 2017

Kids born after 1995, also known as Generation Z, will make up 40 percent of consumers by 2020, and retailers are desperate for their attention. NPR's Kelly McEvers talks to Karl Haller, a partner with IBM's Global Consumer Industry team, about how much spending money is at stake and how other companies are competing with the tech giant.

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Amid reports of disturbing kid-oriented content and pedophilic comments on its site, YouTube says it is increasing enforcement of guidelines relating to content featuring or targeting children.

Health & Safety

YouTube Faces Increased Criticism That It's Unsafe For Kids

4:36pm November 27, 2017

by Laurel Wamsley

Many videos on the site feature popular characters in upsetting and violent situations, and some videos of children have attracted pedophilic comments. YouTube says it is toughening its approach.

A screen shot provided by Dictionary.com shows the word "complicit," on its website. Dictionary.com says that "complicit" is its word of the year for 2017, citing its new relevance in politics and social commentary.

'Complicit' Is The Word Of The Year In 2017, Dictionary.com Says

2:53pm November 27, 2017

by Bill Chappell

The website defines complicit as "choosing to be involved in an illegal or questionable act, especially with others; having complicity."

If you're regularly checking your phone at night in a dark room, you're probably tricking your body into thinking it's still daytime.

Apps Can Cut Blue Light From Devices, But Do They Help You Sleep?

12:13pm November 27, 2017

by Jon Hamilton

Lots of phone and tablet apps promise to improve sleep by filtering out the blue light from device screens. But that won't help if the reason you're not getting enough shut-eye is caffeine or stress.

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