Technology

The Ad Council's latest anti-bullying campaign "I Am A Witness" focuses on a new emoji that combines an image of an eye with that of a speech bubble.

Education

Fighting Online Bullying, One Emoji At A Time

6:53pm October 23, 2015

by Alina Selyukh

The latest Apple iOS update includes a mysterious "eye-in-speech-bubble" emoji that has puzzled developers. The symbol is part of the Ad Council's new digital anti-bullying campaign, "I Am A Witness."

National

'Consumer Reports' Pulls Tesla Model S Recommendation

6:48pm October 23, 2015

by Sonari Glinton

Tesla — the electric car company beloved by environmentalists and the auto press — has hit a rough patch. A rave review from Consumer Reports has been reversed, and now Tesla's Model S is no longer recommended by the magazine. A self-driving feature introduced recently has also led to some hair raising moments behind the wheel documented online.

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It's Not Just VW: A Robust Market For Reprogramming Vehicles

4:30pm October 23, 2015

by Aarti Shahani

An entire marketplace exists on the Internet for tuners, devices that help drivers crank up the power on vehicles and then hide the evidence. We visit a local diesel shop to see how it works.

African-American patients with chronic kidney disease were half as likely to use an electronic health portal than were non-black patients.

Online Health Tools Might Not Help The People Who Need It Most

1:18pm October 23, 2015

by Lynne Shallcross

An online portal to manage chronic kidney disease sounds great, but poor, older or black people were less likely to use it. That means the shift to e-health could make health disparities worse.

David Lang explains how he built his underwater explorer at TED.

Science

How Can We Open Source Exploring Our Oceans?

9:42am October 23, 2015

by NPR/TED Staff

David Lang became an amateur oceanographer by getting a network of ocean lovers to team up and build open source, low-cost underwater explorers.

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Monitored by researchers and cameras, a study participant drives while using hands-free technology. New AAA research found that these technologies are distracting even after they're used.

National

Even After Hanging Up, Hands-Free Isn't Risk-Free For Distracted Drivers

5:29pm October 22, 2015

by Kylie Mohr

Mental distractions can persist up to 27 seconds after using hands-free technologies, a new AAA study says. But the auto industry says voice-activated systems help drivers keep their eyes on the road.

The only visible sign of the streetcars' power source is the overhead contact strips at each tram station that charge super capacitors mounted on the trams' roofs.

In D.C. And China, Two Approaches To A Streetcar Unconstrained By Wires

9:51am October 22, 2015

D.C. has struggled to roll out a streetcar line that uses both overheard wires and off-wire, battery power. In southern China, though, a new supercapacitor-powered tramline is already up and running.

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Music & Culture

What Happens When The Price Of Free Goes Up? YouTube's About To Find Out

7:10pm October 21, 2015

YouTube has long suggested it may try to charge for its content. The new subscription service "Red" hopes to lure users with exclusive content from top stars, offline access to music and other perks.

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Many Alabama Lawmakers Use Personal Email To Conduct Official Business

4:54pm October 21, 2015

by Gigi Douban

Turns out Hillary Clinton isn't the only government official with an email issue. Many state lawmakers use personal accounts to do official business, including those in Alabama.

Arts

'Star Wars' Fans Light Up The Internet As New Trailer Debuts

7:41pm October 20, 2015

by Andrew Limbong

The final trailer for Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens was released Monday night, and tickets for the film went on sale. Fans lit up the Internet with theories about the story, and movie theater web sites crashed.

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