'Fake Missed Connections' A Genre Of Its Own
Brett Fletcher Lauer was lost after his divorce and began posting fake "missed connections" on Craigslist. NPR's Rachel Martin talks to him about his book "Fake Missed Connections."
Technology
GE's Big City Move Part Of Larger Tech Trend
This week, GE announced it will move from a 42-year-old suburban campus in Fairfied, Conn., to Boston. Experts say corporations make this sort of move to get access to universities and tech workers.
On Wikipedia's 15th Anniversary, A Look At The Most-Edited Entries
Wikipedia has been online for 15 years. All Things Considered takes a look back at the site's most-edited entries.
Adding 'Beauty And Joy' To Obama's Push For Computer Science Teaching
Fewer than 10 percent of America's high schools offer computer science classes. Educators say just adding courses isn't enough — it will take teachers who inspire.
Going Away Without 'Ghosting': A Better Way To Say 'I'm Not Into You'
The simple answer? Honesty. Commentator Sarah Hepola says that once she learned how to turn down dates with men she wasn't interested in, it became much easier to say yes to the ones she liked.
Self-Driving Cars Are Coming, But Are We Ready For Them?
Automakers and tech companies are racing to develop them. But is the public ready to give up control of their cars? The University of Michigan's Transportation Research Institute has been evaluating.
David Bowie, The Internet Visionary
Bowie was an explorer of what it meant to be human. In a 1999 interview, he predicted the power of the Internet — "an alien life form" — to break down the divisions between artists and the audience.
The Trouble With Talking Toys
New research says some "educational" toys for infants actually get in the way of learning.
Car Companies Show Off New Tech At Detroit Auto Show
For years, car geeks have talked a lot about self-driving cars. But this year is different, with record sales and potentially record profits, the industry invested billions on autonomous technology. The major sense in the car world is "we don't want to get disrupted out of business."
Peek Into The Future: C.E.S. 2016 Wrap-Up
This week, eyes of the tech world were on Las Vegas for the annual Consumer Electronics Show. Scott Simon chats with NPR's Laura Sydell about the relevance of the show today and what's new this year.