'New York Times' Hires Former NPR Executive To Lead Digital Push
Kinsey Wilson was NPR's chief content officer when he was forced out last month by the network's new CEO, Jarl Mohn.
Technology
Half The Battle Over Net Neutrality Is Defining What It Means
President Obama's call for stronger net neutrality rules touched off a round of heated debate. Broadband companies and their allies say the plan is tantamount to "regulating the Internet" and would hurt innovation. But net neutrality advocates say otherwise.
As Hackers Hit Customers, Retailers Keep Quiet About Security
Leading companies are keeping tight-lipped about what they're doing to protect customers from similar attacks that have hit Target, Home Depot and other major retailers.
Silicon Valley's Power Over The Free Press: Why It Matters
A big shift has occurred over the past few years: Tech companies now control how you get news and what news you get. Should journalism companies be building and deploying more technology?
How A Feud Between Two Russian Companies Fueled A 'Spam Nation'
Brian Krebs' new book tells the story of how two companies groomed spammers, and then destroyed each other. In the process, Krebs got access to documents that illuminated how cybercriminals operate.
Marine Corps Finds It Tough To Shut Down Sexist Facebook Groups
Female Marines are being humiliated and generally degraded by their peers on Facebook. The groups' pages are frequently shut down, but return within days due to a dedicated following.
Action On Immigration Meets Silence, Skepticism In Silicon Valley
As an organized sector, the tech industry did not applaud President Obama's executive action on immigration; and the future of the joint campaign for a comprehensive bill is unclear.
Banks Reluctant To Use 'White Hat' Hackers To Spot Security Flaws
High-tech firms have been offering bounties to security researchers to find holes and bugs in their software, but these reward programs haven't drawn much interest from major banks.
Bill Cosby's Silence On Rape Allegations Makes Huge Media Noise
Bill Cosby's silence when asked by an NPR anchor about rape allegations made big media news. The ongoing controversy may also hint at a generational divide between his fans and his latest critics.
Electric Bikes, On A Roll In Europe, Start To Climb In U.S.
Electric bicycles have been popular in Europe for some time. But recently there has been a surge in U.S. sales amid changing perceptions that e-bikes aren't just for the elderly.