Technology

While much of Silicon Valley has supported Hillary Clinton, billionaire investor Peter Thiel is backing Donald Trump. "We're voting for Trump because we judge the leadership of our country to have failed," Thiel says.

Peter Thiel Stands Out In Silicon Valley For Support Of Donald Trump

6:31pm October 31, 2016

by Laura Sydell

Thiel, a billionaire investor, has caused friction in Silicon Valley, which has largely backed Hillary Clinton. But others who disagree with Thiel's views stand by his right to express them.

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The Minimoog synthesizer was essential to Mark Mothersbaugh's music career. "If you dissected my brain, there's probably a whole section that's Minimoog," he says.

Music & Culture

Devo's Mark Mothersbaugh On The Synths That Changed Pop Forever

8:29am October 30, 2016

by NPR Staff

The revolutionary Minimoog Model D is being revived after decades out of production. To demonstrate what's made it so influential, Mothersbaugh brought one of his own Moogs into NPR's studios.

Georgia State says it's saved students $12 million in tuition because they're graduating faster, thanks to its new high-tech advising system.

How One University Used Big Data To Boost Graduation Rates

5:05am October 30, 2016

by Anya Kamenetz

Georgia State says it's saved students $12 million in tuition because they're graduating faster, thanks to its new high-tech advising system.

FBI Investigates New Emails Related To Clinton Private Server Case

9:19am October 29, 2016

FBI Director James Comey told Congress a new batch of emails may be pertinent to Clinton's case in light of an unrelated criminal investigation into Anthony Weiner. NPR's Carrie Johnson has more.

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Will Self-Driving Trucks, Now A Reality, Unseat Truck Drivers?

9:19am October 29, 2016

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with New York Times technology columnist Farhad Manjoo about self-driving trucks — and whether we're ready for their arrival.

Thousands will watch the action as two teams duel with their fantasy characters and large swords during the League of Legends World Championship Finals in Los Angeles this weekend. Viewers will watch on large screens like they did during Paris Game Week.

Sports

E-Sports Athletes Command The Game Just As Much As NBA Stars

12:50pm October 28, 2016

by NPR Staff

E-sports competitors might be wielding swords and magic during their games, but these players are just as much athletes as those in the NFL and NBA. And that's according to the former pros themselves.

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Vine user CalebCity pokes fun at the spare dishes presented in fancy restaurants. Twitter announced this week that it's closing the video app.

National

A Moment Of Silence For The Black And Brown Talent That Grew On Vine

12:20pm October 28, 2016

by Kat Chow

We'll miss Vine, but not just for its goofy, raw, six-second looped videos. We'll miss the platform for its ability to incubate young black talent.

Twitter announced Thursday that it would be discontinuing Vine, a six-second looped social video app.

National

An Ode To Vine's Cutest Animals

12:04pm October 28, 2016

by Laura Wagner

The Internet is sad about the end of Vine. Here are some adorable animal Vines to cheer you up.

Children's photos that parents have posted online have ended up in advertisements and on pornography sites.

Do Parents Invade Children's Privacy When They Post Photos Online?

10:34am October 28, 2016

by Tara Haelle

The kids look so darned cute in that photo, it's hard not to post it online for all to see. But there are privacy risks to sharing children's images, and children often don't want the exposure.

Qualcomm Spends Big Money To Get In The Car (Chip) Business

7:09pm October 27, 2016

by Sonari Glinton

The smartphone chipmaker has agreed to buy NXP Semiconductors for $38 billion. The deal allows Qualcomm to rely less on the smartphone industry. NXP makes semiconductors for cars.