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Friday, May 24, 2013
Planet Money
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.
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
The Two-Way
GIF Talk: Do You Say It With A G Or A J?
May 22, 2013 The file format's creator says you should use a soft "J," like "Jif." He gets annoyed when he hears a hard "G" like "gift." For some reason, this subject seems to have created a hot debate.
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
The Two-Way
Microsoft Reveals New Xbox One Game System
May 21, 2013 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.
Monkey See
'Arrested Development' Leads The Charge For Old Brands In New Media
May 21, 2013 Brands that found their original audiences in traditional, old-media platforms are finding ways to keep going in the world of new media.
The Two-Way
Airbnb Stays Are Illegal In New York, Court Rules
May 21, 2013 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.
Monday, May 20, 2013
The Two-Way
VIDEO: Look Inside A Grizzly Bear's Mouth
May 20, 2013 A 3-year-old grizzly in Alaska found a GoPro camera that had been set up to capture nature scenes. The result: Very upclose video. Warning: If slobber and big teeth aren't your thing, this video may not be for you.
The Two-Way
Pledging Not To 'Screw It Up,' Yahoo Seals Deal For Tumblr
May 20, 2013 Yahoo will pay about $1.1 billion for the six-year-old blogging site. Tumblr's leadership won't change and Yahoo promises it will be independently operated.
Shots - Health News
If Your Shrink Is A Bot, How Do You Respond?
May 20, 2013 A computer-simulated woman named Ellie is designed to talk to people who are struggling emotionally and take their measure — 30 times per second. Researchers hope their technology, which reads a person's body language and inflections, will yield diagnostic clues for clinical therapists.
