NPR staff review the best new games and some you may have missed
We round up indie gems and some of the biggest games of the year so far, from 'Metroid Prime Remastered' to 'Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty.'
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The role of cyber weapons in Russia's war on Ukraine
Ukrainian officials say they have been fighting the first "hybrid war," in cyberspace and on the ground. A year in, digital tools remain an important — if ambiguous — component of the conflict.
When it comes to the dangers of AI, surveillance poses more risk than anything
NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Paul Scharre about how tech giants and the world's militaries are wielding the power of artificial intelligence. It's the subject of his new book Four Battlegrounds.
TikTok sets a new default screen-time limit for teen users
The social media giant has introduced a 60-minute daily limit and other measures aimed at users under 18, as TikTok and other tech companies face growing calls to better protect young people online.
If you're getting financial advice from TikTok influencers don't stop there
Learning to save and invest is more accessible than ever thanks to social media. But there are potential pitfalls, say personal finance experts — including influencers themselves.
How Russia is losing — and winning — the information war in Ukraine
The war in Ukraine is also playing out online, where Russia is using propaganda, fake accounts, and manipulated videos and images to deflect blame and undermine support for Ukraine.
Hackers steal sensitive law enforcement data in a breach of the U.S. Marshals Service
The federal agency has revealed that it was the victim of a ransomware attack last week in which hackers stole sensitive data.
Citing security concerns, Canada bans TikTok on government devices
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the government's ban of TikTok on all government-issued mobile devices might be a first step to further action or that it might be it.
A look at Russia's information war on Ukraine
In the year since Russia invaded Ukraine, the conflict has played out on the battlefield of information, too. Russia is using social media, traditional media and allies to push false narratives.
From Charizard to Mimikyu: NPR staff's favorite Pokémon memories on Pokémon Day
The original Pokémon games came out 27 years ago. Trainers across the world now celebrate the date as Pokémon Day.