It Sounds Udderly Ridiculous, But Video Gamers In Tunisia Can Win A Cow
That's one way to get people — and especially farmers — to play. After all, a cow is worth $1,500 in Tunisia.
Technology
Facebook's Facial Recognition Software Is Different From The FBI's. Here's Why
Every time one of its 1.65 billion users uploads a photo to Facebook and tags someone, that person is helping the facial recognition algorithm. Its accuracy rate is said to be higher than the FBI's.
Racing Toward TV's Future, Late-Night Shows Shift To Anytime Social Media
Late-night talk shows are focusing on increasing their Web audiences with segments like "Carpool Karaoke" and "Lip Sync Battle." TV critic David Bianculli says the changes are exciting.
Rape And Facebook Make Tense Headlines In South Africa This Spring
Students have posted the names of accused rapists on Facebook. And a judge sparks a furor with Facebook messages that seem to say rape is part of black culture.
These Gloves Offer A Modern Twist On Sign Language
Two college students developed SignAloud, gloves that connect to a computer and convert some sign language words and letters into speech and text. In the process, they've learned about deaf culture.
Too Much Technology Can Spoil Your Warhol Experience
The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art has reopened after a three-year closure. Like a growing number of museums, it hopes new tech doesn't get in the way of looking at the art.
This Is Your Brain On Uber
This week we feature Keith Chen, a behavioral economist at UCLA and the head of economic research at Uber. Keith explains why surge pricing makes us nuts and discusses our weird economic choices.
London Museum Hopes To Reboot Eric, Britain's First Robot
They have the technology. Now they need the money. The Science Museum has launched a Kickstarter campaign to rebuild Eric, who wowed audiences after he was created in 1928 — and then vanished.
Crowdfunding For Small Businesses Gets Kick-Start
Small companies now can raise up to $1 million from ordinary investors through what are called "crowdfunding portals."
Revamped San Francisco Museum Merges Modern Art With Interactive Tech
The San Francisco Museum of Modern Art re-opened this weekend with groundbreaking interactive technology meant to enhance the experience of looking at art. But can there be too much tech in a museum?