Will Our Screens Soon Be Able To Read Our Emotions?
Despite their powerful computing capability, our screens have no way of knowing how we feel. Computer scientist Rana el Kaliouby says that's about to change.
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How Are Screens Changing The Face Of War?
Today airstrikes involve generals dictating — and soldiers carrying out — orders behind screens. Strategist P.W. Singer describes how screens have complicated the nature of war.
What Happens When We Step Inside The Screen?
Filmmaker Chris Milk uses cutting-edge technology to create a film experience that immerses the viewer. He explains how virtual reality has allowed him to create the "ultimate empathy machine."
How Are Our Screens Changing Us Now?
Host Guy Raz raises the curtain on a special two-part TED Radio Hour episode, exploring an uneasy moment in our evolution when we are becoming more and more dependent on our screens.
When It Comes To Kids, Is All Screen Time Equal?
Pediatrician Dimitri Christakis explains how different forms of screen time affects kids and their ability to learn and develop.
Top Intelligence Officials Warn Against Growing Threat Of Cyberattacks
The leaders of the U.S. intelligence community convened on Capitol Hill Thursday to discuss worldwide cyber security threats. They said the problem is only getting worse.
Has Harvard Quashed Virtual-Classroom Naysayers?
Harvard Business School has transformed a television studio in Boston into a sleek online classroom. Some say it's a breakthrough in virtual learning.
Ex-Reddit CEO Ellen Pao Drops Appeal In Gender-Bias Suit Against Kleiner Perkins
In a statement, Pao says the odds, both in the corporate world and in the courts, are stacked against those who allege discrimination. In dropping her appeal, Pao will pay Kleiner Perkins' legal fees.
In Loaded Launch Event, New Apple TV May Merit Closest Look
While Apple's new phones and tablet mostly follow the faster-bigger-sharper formula, Apple TV's voice functionality and app ecosystem could be a breakthrough.
Intel Ending Sponsorship Of Prestigious Science Contest For High School Students
Intel has been the corporate sponsor of the Science Talent Search since 1998. This year the company gave out more than $1 million in prize money.