Technology

Grimes has welcomed the use of her voice in AI music, sparking legal questions

5:31pm April 27, 2023

by Chloe Veltman

The pop star Grimes said she would welcome songs created using AI-generated versions of her voice, and now creators are responding. While exciting, the experimentation raises many legal questions.

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Cal Kestis surveys a beautiful (and often hostile) galaxy.

Arts

In 'Star Wars Jedi: Survivor,' it's you against the entire galaxy far, far away

4:45pm April 26, 2023

by Bryant Denton

Cal Kestis is back with more lightsaber styles and more insurmountable foes in Jedi: Survivor. It's a treat for Star Wars fans and action gamers alike.

As of March 2023, there were 316,000 job openings in tech, according to the nonprofit IT association CompTIA. Despite mass layoffs in Silicon Valley, tech jobs remain plentiful.

Economy

Need a job? Tech remains a good bet despite mass layoffs in Silicon Valley

12:56pm April 26, 2023

by Andrea Hsu

The number of openings in the technology field is still high, and tech jobs continue to be attractive to workers looking for stable, lucrative careers.

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The Activision Blizzard Booth during the Electronic Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles on June 13, 2013. British regulators have blocked Microsoft's $69 billion deal to buy the video game maker over worries that it would stifle competition in the cloud gaming market.

World News

The U.K. blocks Microsoft's $69 billion deal to buy game giant Activision Blizzard

10:49am April 26, 2023

by The Associated Press

British regulators blocked Microsoft's purchase, thwarting the biggest tech deal in history over worries that it would stifle competition in the fast-growing cloud gaming market.

Tears of the Kingdom's new Rewind ability in action.

Arts

'The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom' Preview: New devices and powers to explore

9:00am April 26, 2023

by Natalia Fidelholtz

NPR previews the hotly anticipated follow-up to Breath of the Wild. Here's what to know about the new abilities and Zonai devices.

For years, the research picture on how social media affects teen mental health has been murky. That is changing as scientists find new tools to answer the question.

Health & Safety

The truth about teens, social media and the mental health crisis

4:26pm April 25, 2023

by Michaeleen Doucleff

A striking decline in teen mental health has coincided with the rise of smartphones and social media. Is social media causing the mental health challenges? Finally, research can answer that question.

President Biden's reelection campaign has embraced the "Dark Brandon" meme.

Politics & Government

'Dark Brandon' meme makes an appearance on Biden's new campaign website

12:50pm April 25, 2023

by Vanessa Romo

President Biden's 2024 reelection campaign team has embraced his darker alter ego — "Dark Brandon," featuring beaming red laser eyes. It shows up on error pages and T-shirts.

A senior operations manager for Uber directs drivers at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.

National

When your boss is an algorithm

10:10am April 25, 2023

by Ally Schweitzer

Drivers for Uber and Lyft say the apps promote wage discrimination.

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Yes, there have been tech layoffs, but the number of job openings remains high

4:14pm April 24, 2023

by Andrea Hsu

Even with mass layoffs hitting tech companies, the number of job openings in IT remains high. Tech jobs remain a good bet for workers looking for stable, lucrative careers.

Music & Culture

Apple has launched a classical music app

4:14pm April 24, 2023

by Anastasia Tsioulcas

Apple has launched a standalone streaming service for classical music exploration, including guided playlists, exclusive content and detailed metadata. But does Apple Music Classical deliver?