Egypt Cracks Down On Free Facebook Service
Egypt has shut down a free Facebook service called Free Basics. The government says it's a licensing issue, but critics say the Egyptian government is stifling freedom of expression.
Technology
Composers Learn To Make A Living WIth 'Invisible' Music
Berklee College of Music boasts a long list of Grammy Award winners among its alumni. But now, Berklee is filling classes with students making music for podcasts, video games and commercials.
'Just Not Sorry': Gmail Tackles Qualifying Words In Professional Communication
"Just Not Sorry" is a Gmail plug-in that identifies qualifying words with an underline so users can come off more confident in their professional communication.
World's Largest Meatpacking Company Tests Out Robot Butchers
Slaughterhouses and meatpacking plants throughout the country employ a lot of people. About a quarter of a million Americans prepare the beef, pork and chicken that ends up on dinner tables. But some of those jobs could eventually be replaced by robots. The world's largest meatpacking company is looking at ways to automate the art of butchery.
First Mention: Wikipedia
We dig into the NPR audio archives for another installment of a our feature "First Mention" to hear the initial use on air of the term "Wikipedia."
The 30 Most Popular Stories On NPR's Website In 2015
The topics range from knowing our bodies — exploring mysteries of "lost posture" and how well your ears register audio quality — to stories of our times, such as gay marriage and political paranoia.
VIDEO: Meet The Bots That Beat The Obstacles
A robot unveiled by Disney researchers can drive up vertical surfaces. Other machines pushing boundaries: a bot that can jump on water without sinking and a bot that flies like a bird.
As TV Streaming Rises, So Does Internet Piracy
TV viewers are streaming their favorite shows more than ever. They are also stealing them more than ever. Why is this happening? NPR's Audie Cornish talks to Paul Tassi who covers technology and the Internet for Forbes to find out.
Is 2016 The Year Virtual Reality Finally Goes Mainstream?
Three different companies are bringing VR headsets to market in 2016, and some content companies have made major investments in the technology.
In The Podcast World, Some Music Students Seek A Career Gateway
One of the nation's most prestigious music schools is filling classes with students whose work will likely never make them famous.