French, Spanish, German ... Java? Making Coding Count As A Foreign Language
Florida is poised to become the first state to allow high school students to take computer coding as a way to meet a language requirement.
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FBI, Apple Testify Before House Judiciary Committee In Encryption Hearing
Apple and the FBI faced off Tuesday before members of the House Judiciary Committee as part of the showdown over whether Apple must develop a way to unlock the iPhone owned by of one of the San Bernardino shooters. Apple's general counsel, the FBI director and Manhattan's district attorney were among the powerful lineup giving testimony.
What Do Self-Driving Cars Mean For Auto Liability Insurance?
Google is acknowledging fault in an accident that involved one of its prototype self-driving cars last month. The self-driving car struck a bus. NPR explores what it would mean for auto liability insurance if the streets of the future are full of self-driving cars.
Israeli Troops Using Waze App Stray Into Palestinian Camp, Sparking Violence
Two soldiers got lost, entered the refugee camp and were attacked. Other Israeli troops arrived on the scene. A Palestinian man was killed, and several Israelis and Palestinians were wounded.
Using Billboards, Company Will Collect Personal Information To Help Advertisers
Clear Channel Outdoor — one of the largest outdoor advertising companies in the U.S. — will now use billboards to map real-world habits and behaviors from nearby consumers.
Teen Girls And Social Media: A Story Of 'Secret Lives' And Misogyny
Author Nancy Jo Sales says the Internet fosters a kind of sexism that is harmful to teen girls. Her new book is American Girls: Social Media and the Secret Lives of Teenagers.
New York Judge Sides With Apple In Another Legal Faceoff With FBI
Though not binding on other courts, the decision cuts against the same law that the FBI is using to compel Apple's help in unlocking an iPhone used by one of the San Bernardino shooters.
Is Tidal Changing How Fans Talk About Music?
Technological innovations like streaming are shifting how music gets released today — but artist exclusives are also changing the way fans process today's most popular tracks.
Kanye West's 'The Life Of Pablo' Sparks Rampant Piracy
NPR's Audie Cornish talks with Paul Resnikoff, publisher of Digital Music News, about what the piracy of Kanye West's new album says about streaming as a venue for music.
Being Black In The Tech Industry
Professor, author and CEO of Clearly Innovative, Aaron Saunders talks about the challenges of being African-American in the tech industry.