Digital Life
Data-Mining App Tracks People And Predicts Their Locations
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Thursday, February 14, 2013
All Tech Considered
When It Comes To Fashion, Shouldn't There Be An App For That?
February 14, 2013 In fashion's first hackathon, developers had just 24 hours to build an app for the industry — the finalists will be presented on the runway at New York's Fashion Week. "Right now the industry could really use some innovation," says Decoded Fashion founder Liz Bacelar.
Wednesday, February 13, 2013
National Security
Victims Of Cyberattacks Get Proactive Against Intruders
February 13, 2013 Some affected private companies are so frustrated by their inability to defend against attacks that they have opted to go on the offense themselves. Some cybersecurity firms are now marketing cyberweapons and attack strategies to companies that want to go after their adversaries.
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
All Tech Considered
Electric Car Review Dust-Up May Put Brakes On Tesla Profits
February 12, 2013 After The New York Times published a scathing review of Tesla's Model S electric car, the automaker's CEO took to Twitter to slam the reporter. Disputed facts aside, the timing of the spat could hurt Tesla, which is under pressure to improve its financial performance.
All Tech Considered
This App Uses The Power Of You To Report The Weather
February 12, 2013 A new smartphone app allows users to document falling precipitation in their location. The mPING app aims to help weather officials program radar to determine exactly what's falling near you. For example, is it hail or mixed rain?
National Security
In Cyberwar, Software Flaws Are A Hot Commodity
February 12, 2013 In the past, security researchers who stumbled on a software flaw would typically report the flaw to the software's manufacturer. But that changed when cyberweapon designers started looking at these flaws as vulnerabilities that could serve as a back door into a computer network.
Monday, February 11, 2013
Video Game Violence: Why Do We Like It, And What's It Doing To Us?
February 11, 2013 As the gun-violence debate ratchets up to include mental health and violent pop culture, video games have become frequent targets of concern. But do violent games influence their players? Experts aren't clear, but violent games remain remarkably popular.
National Security
Pentagon Goes On The Offensive Against Cyberattacks
February 11, 2013 U.S. military commanders are emphasizing their readiness to defend the nation against cyberthreats from abroad. What they do not say is that they are equally prepared to launch their own cyberattacks against U.S. adversaries.
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.
