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When Social Media And Romance Mix, It's Complicated
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Sunday, February 10, 2013
Digital Life
Raising Personable Children, Even If They're Glued To Phones
February 10, 2013 Technology is ever-present in the Jordan household. But Sue and David also want to make sure their five kids know how to relate to each other in person.
Digital Life
'We Need To Talk': Missed Connections With Hyperconnectivity
February 10, 2013 In a world of increased virtual connections, are we missing something? Weekend Edition Sunday is exploring a few of the places where technology can actually drive us apart and make real intimacy tough: in our romantic relationships, with our kids, even in the workplace.
Friday, February 08, 2013
All Tech Considered
Twitter's Vine App Raises Questions About Social Media Age Restrictions
February 8, 2013 Twitter's Vine video app is just 2 weeks old, but it's already been updated to add a 17+ rating. However, any user can just click "OK" to get around the age limit. Internet safety advocates say social media sites aren't doing enough to protect younger users from inappropriate material.
The Two-Way
Bush Family's Emails Hacked; Probe Under Way
February 8, 2013 A report in The Smoking Gun about the hacking has led to a criminal investigation. The hacker reportedly got hold of photos, cellphone numbers and home addresses. Also, some "sensitive correspondence."
Thursday, February 07, 2013
The Two-Way
What Nations Were The Most Forward-Looking In 2012?
February 7, 2013 Germany was the world's most future-oriented country in 2012, followed by Switzerland and Japan, according to the "Future Orientation Index," which is based on Google searches. Scientists say the index is "strongly correlated" to economic health.
Wednesday, February 06, 2013
The Two-Way
Mothra? No, It's Just A Robot Exoskeleton Controlled By A Moth
February 6, 2013 Why would you attach a moth to a robot so that it could maneuver around a wind tunnel? Not to create some sort of science fiction monster. The goal is to learn more about how to detect dangerous odors. Moths' antennae may provide some clues.
All Tech Considered
Using 3-D Printers To Make Gun Parts Raises Alarms
February 6, 2013 Owners of 3-D printers can create all sorts of imaginative items — cups, tools, jewelry. All they need is a design and the printer. But now some gun parts are being produced with this technology, alarming some in the burgeoning 3-D printing industry.
All Tech Considered
Is Online Gambling Legal If Bitcoins, Not Dollars, Are At Stake?
February 6, 2013 With no government ties, Bitcoin is used to buy everything from blogging services to Brooklyn-made cupcakes. Theoretically, millions of dollars are being kept in the digital currency. And it's increasingly being used by specialized websites to offer online gambling. But is Bitcoin gambling legal?
Tuesday, February 05, 2013
It's All Politics
Viral Story About Free Wi-Fi Spotlights Mostly Hidden Policy War
February 5, 2013 You've heard of the war on women, the war on religion, and more recently even the war on the Second Amendment. Washington is full of so-called wars. But a war on Wi-Fi?
The Two-Way
5 Questions About Justice Department Memo On Targeted Killings
February 5, 2013 A confidential Justice Department white paper outlines legal theories the Obama administration has used to justify killing American citizens abroad.
Middle East
Tracking Rape In Syria Through Social Media
February 5, 2013 Researchers are using data from Facebook, YouTube, Twitter and other social media sites. There are, however, questions about the accuracy of the reports coming from Syria.
