Technology http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1019&ft=1&f=1019 Latest technology news and breakthroughs in technology, science, and industry. Download the NPR Technology podcast and Technology RSS feed. en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Fri, 24 May 2013 14:33:00 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/npr_news_123x20.gif Technology http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1019&ft=1&f=1019 Google Reportedly Faces FTC Antitrust Probe Over Display Ads The Federal Trade Commission is in the early stages of opening an antitrust probe into how Google runs its online display advertising business, according to a report by Bloomberg News, citing sources who want to remain anonymous because the FTC has not announced the probe. Fri, 24 May 2013 14:33:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/05/24/186476902/google-reportedly-faces-antitrust-probe-over-display-ads?ft=1&f=1019 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/05/24/186476902/google-reportedly-faces-antitrust-probe-over-display-ads?ft=1&f=1019 The Federal Trade Commission is in the early stages of opening an antitrust probe into how Google runs its online display advertising business, according to a report by Bloomberg News, citing sources who want to remain anonymous because the FTC has not announced the probe.

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]]> Tackling New Tech In The Golden Years Smartphones, tablets and computers could help seniors stay connected to their communities and families. But a hefty price tag, steep learning curves, and designs meant for younger eyes and hands could keep some older adults from logging on. Guests discuss the best ways for seniors to tackle new technology, and how devices can be adapted to accommodate older users. Fri, 24 May 2013 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/24/186450899/tackling-new-tech-in-the-golden-years?ft=1&f=1019 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/24/186450899/tackling-new-tech-in-the-golden-years?ft=1&f=1019 Smartphones, tablets and computers could help seniors stay connected to their communities and families. But a hefty price tag, steep learning curves, and designs meant for younger eyes and hands could keep some older adults from logging on. Guests discuss the best ways for seniors to tackle new technology, and how devices can be adapted to accommodate older users.

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]]> Viewers To Decide If Amazon's Sample Shows Make The Cut Amazon is piloting 14 possible shows for its streaming video service. The audience will vote on which shows it likes best. TV critic Eric Deggans says the process and the shows would like to be breaking ground for a new media — but they aren't. Fri, 24 May 2013 04:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/24/186410408/viewers-to-decide-if-amazons-sample-shows-make-the-cut?ft=1&f=1019 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/24/186410408/viewers-to-decide-if-amazons-sample-shows-make-the-cut?ft=1&f=1019 Amazon is piloting 14 possible shows for its streaming video service. The audience will vote on which shows it likes best. TV critic Eric Deggans says the process and the shows would like to be breaking ground for a new media — but they aren't.

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]]> Can This Man Bring Silicon Valley To Yangon? A Stanford MBA who used to work for Google returned to Myanmar to be an Internet entrepreneur. But it's tough to start an Internet company in a country where the power goes out every day. Fri, 24 May 2013 02:53:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/money/2013/05/24/186275257/can-this-man-bring-silicon-valley-to-yangon?ft=1&f=1019 http://www.npr.org/blogs/money/2013/05/24/186275257/can-this-man-bring-silicon-valley-to-yangon?ft=1&f=1019 A Stanford MBA who used to work for Google returned to Myanmar to be an Internet entrepreneur. But it's tough to start an Internet company in a country where the power goes out every day.

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]]> 3-D Printer Makes Life-Saving Splint For Baby Boy's Airway A 3-D printer is being credited with helping to save an Ohio baby's life, after doctors "printed" a tube to support a weak airway that caused him to stop breathing. The innovative procedure has allowed Kaiba Gionfriddo, of Youngstown, Ohio, to stay off a ventilator for more than a year. Thu, 23 May 2013 12:53:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/05/23/186273900/3-d-printer-makes-life-saving-splint-for-baby-boys-airway?ft=1&f=1019 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/05/23/186273900/3-d-printer-makes-life-saving-splint-for-baby-boys-airway?ft=1&f=1019 A 3-D printer is being credited with helping to save an Ohio baby's life, after doctors "printed" a tube to support a weak airway that caused him to stop breathing. The innovative procedure has allowed Kaiba Gionfriddo, of Youngstown, Ohio, to stay off a ventilator for more than a year.

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]]> Microsoft Unveils Its New Xbox One Microsoft has designs on your living room. The software giant's new game console — Xbox One — uses speech-recognition technology and physical commands. Not just to control games, but also your TV, Skype and recorded video. Microsoft demonstrated the new device Tuesday. Wed, 22 May 2013 06:04:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/22/185934652/microsfot-unveils-its-new-xbox-one?ft=1&f=1019 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/22/185934652/microsfot-unveils-its-new-xbox-one?ft=1&f=1019 Microsoft has designs on your living room. The software giant's new game console — Xbox One — uses speech-recognition technology and physical commands. Not just to control games, but also your TV, Skype and recorded video. Microsoft demonstrated the new device Tuesday.

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]]> Quantum Or Not, New Supercomputer Is Certainly Something Else NASA and Google have come together to buy a new kind of computer that the manufacturer says runs on the strange laws of quantum mechanics. But some physicists counter that the machine, known as the D-Wave Two, has never demonstrated a phenomenon known as "quantum entanglement." Wed, 22 May 2013 03:03:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/22/185532608/quantum-or-not-new-supercomputer-is-certainly-something-else?ft=1&f=1019 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/22/185532608/quantum-or-not-new-supercomputer-is-certainly-something-else?ft=1&f=1019 NASA and Google have come together to buy a new kind of computer that the manufacturer says runs on the strange laws of quantum mechanics. But some physicists counter that the machine, known as the D-Wave Two, has never demonstrated a phenomenon known as "quantum entanglement."

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]]> Microsoft Reveals New Xbox One Game System Microsoft unveiled its new Xbox One Tuesday, displaying a device that takes new steps in game consoles' journey into becoming all-purpose entertainment and communication devices. The new console replaces the Xbox 360, which has been on the market for more than seven years. Tue, 21 May 2013 16:32:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/05/21/185833716/microsoft-reveals-new-xbox-one-game-system?ft=1&f=1019 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/05/21/185833716/microsoft-reveals-new-xbox-one-game-system?ft=1&f=1019 Microsoft unveiled its new Xbox One Tuesday, displaying a device that takes new steps in game consoles' journey into becoming all-purpose entertainment and communication devices. The new console replaces the Xbox 360, which has been on the market for more than seven years.

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]]> Vertical 'Pinkhouses:' The Future Of Urban Farming? Architects have come up with spectacular concepts for vertical farms that would grow crops in city skyscrapers. But many horticulturists think the future of vertical farming isn't in skyscrapers, but rather in large, indoor warehouses lit up magenta by superefficient LEDs. Tue, 21 May 2013 15:16:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/05/21/185758529/vertical-pinkhouses-the-future-of-urban-farming?ft=1&f=1019 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thesalt/2013/05/21/185758529/vertical-pinkhouses-the-future-of-urban-farming?ft=1&f=1019 Architects have come up with spectacular concepts for vertical farms that would grow crops in city skyscrapers. But many horticulturists think the future of vertical farming isn't in skyscrapers, but rather in large, indoor warehouses lit up magenta by superefficient LEDs.

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]]> 'Reinventing The Register' May Take Time For Square Square is the much buzzed-about digital payments company started by the founder of Twitter. With the launch of a new product last week, we check in on the company's promise to revolutionize how we buy things. Tue, 21 May 2013 15:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/21/185839226/reinventing-the-register-may-take-time-for-square?ft=1&f=1019 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/21/185839226/reinventing-the-register-may-take-time-for-square?ft=1&f=1019 Square is the much buzzed-about digital payments company started by the founder of Twitter. With the launch of a new product last week, we check in on the company's promise to revolutionize how we buy things.

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]]> Apple CEO Defends Tax Practices At Senate Hearing Apple CEO Tim Cook faced tough questions on Capitol Hill on Tuesday. He defended a tax strategy that allows Apple to avoid taxes on tens of billions of dollars of profits. Cook also called on the Congress to lower the U.S. corporate tax rate. Tue, 21 May 2013 15:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=185839228&ft=1&f=1019 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=185839228&ft=1&f=1019 Apple CEO Tim Cook faced tough questions on Capitol Hill on Tuesday. He defended a tax strategy that allows Apple to avoid taxes on tens of billions of dollars of profits. Cook also called on the Congress to lower the U.S. corporate tax rate.

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]]> Airbnb Stays Are Illegal In New York, Court Rules People who use Airbnb, the web company that pairs travelers with residents who rent out their homes on a short-term basis, are breaking New York City's laws, according to an administrative law judge. The vacation rental business was found to run afoul of the city's occupancy code. Tue, 21 May 2013 12:55:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/05/21/185787514/airbnb-stays-are-illegal-in-new-york-court-rules?ft=1&f=1019 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/05/21/185787514/airbnb-stays-are-illegal-in-new-york-court-rules?ft=1&f=1019 People who use Airbnb, the web company that pairs travelers with residents who rent out their homes on a short-term basis, are breaking New York City's laws, according to an administrative law judge. The vacation rental business was found to run afoul of the city's occupancy code.

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]]> My Social Security Number Is Posted Where? Sensitive personal information for thousands of applicants to a government phone program was easily available online, according to a new report. Isaac Wolf, of Scripps Howard News Service, talks to Michel Martin about finding applicants' Social Security numbers, home addresses and more online. Tue, 21 May 2013 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/21/185788193/my-social-security-number-is-posted-where?ft=1&f=1019 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/21/185788193/my-social-security-number-is-posted-where?ft=1&f=1019 Sensitive personal information for thousands of applicants to a government phone program was easily available online, according to a new report. Isaac Wolf, of Scripps Howard News Service, talks to Michel Martin about finding applicants' Social Security numbers, home addresses and more online.

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]]> Tumblr Users Urge New Owner Yahoo To Keep The Site Weird When news of Yahoo's purchase of Tumblr first hit, Tumblr users took their reactions online. The posts were quirky and sharp with plenty of worry about the future. Tue, 21 May 2013 05:52:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/21/185687599/tumbler-users-urge-new-owner-yahoo-to-keep-the-site-weird?ft=1&f=1019 http://www.npr.org/2013/05/21/185687599/tumbler-users-urge-new-owner-yahoo-to-keep-the-site-weird?ft=1&f=1019 When news of Yahoo's purchase of Tumblr first hit, Tumblr users took their reactions online. The posts were quirky and sharp with plenty of worry about the future.

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]]> Tweets Capture 'Shock And Awe' At Tornado's Deadly Power Twitter captures firsthand accounts and reaction from the massive tornado that swept through central Oklahoma. Mon, 20 May 2013 19:44:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/05/20/185628276/tweets-capture-shock-and-awe-at-tornados-deadly-power?ft=1&f=1019 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/05/20/185628276/tweets-capture-shock-and-awe-at-tornados-deadly-power?ft=1&f=1019 Twitter captures firsthand accounts and reaction from the massive tornado that swept through central Oklahoma.

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