Sometimes A Little More Minecraft May Be Quite All Right
Minecraft can be more social and creative than watching TV. But kids' drive to play for hours on end can strain recommended limits on screen time. What's a mother to do?
Technology
Political Campaigns Go Social, But Email Is Still King
Campaigns are Periscoping, Tweeting, Facebooking, Snapchatting and Instagramming. But campaigns and strategists say the biggest bang comes from new ways of using the ol' email list.
Researchers Warn Against 'Autonomous Weapons' Arms Race
Already, researcher Stuart Russell says, sentry robots in South Korea "can spot and track a human being for a distance of 2 miles — and can very accurately kill that person."
Twitter Takes Down Unoriginal Jokes, But All Of Yours Are Probably Safe
A freelance writer got the company to take down several unauthorized uses of her humor by what she says are robot accounts, but legal scholars say proving copyright on jokes is difficult.
As Twitter Flirts With Hearts, Will You Miss The Stars?
A different Twitter greeted some users when they logged on Tuesday as the social media company tries to win more hearts — and users.
Trying To Keep Your Data Safe? You're Probably Doing It Wrong
A new study by Google indicates that experts and non-experts have very different approaches to securing their online data. And the non-experts should probably rethink the way they're going about it.
'Haqqathon' Takes Anti-ISIS Fight To Cyberspace
In Arabic, haqq is the word for truth. Muslim software designers gathered recently for a "haqqathon" to develop social media products that can compete with violent extremists online.
The Ghost In The Car May Be A Hacker
As cars become increasingly computerized and connected, researchers are finding vulnerabilities that may allow autos to be controlled remotely. U.S. lawmakers want standards to make cars more secure.
Siren Song Of Tech Lures New Doctors Away From Medicine
Medical school graduates around San Francisco Bay are far less likely to pursue medical residencies than those in other parts of the country. Instead, many are heading to health technology ventures.
Syfy's 'Sharknado 3' Fails At Being Really Good Bad Television
Syfy debuts the third installment in its disaster movie spoof franchise. But it isn't fun to watch — even ironically — and the film falls short, even as it inspires imitators on other channels.