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Saturday, January 12, 2013
The Two-Way
Aaron Swartz, Reddit Co-Founder And Online Activist, Dies At 26
January 12, 2013 He was 14 when he co-authored RSS and later helped found the company that would became the social media website Reddit. Internet activist Aaron Swartz was found dead in his Brooklyn apartment, authorities say. He was 26.
'Make Me' Asian App Sparks Online Backlash
January 12, 2013 These apps superimpose characteristics the developer thinks relate to those ethnic groups. An online petition is urging Google to remove the apps from its store, saying they reinforce racist stereotypes.
Friday, January 11, 2013
All Tech Considered
Why Are Investors In Like With Facebook Again?
January 11, 2013 Facebook's stock sank after its initial public offering last May. But since the new year began, its share price has soared nearly 20 percent. Is this the year it finally figures out how to make money from mobile users? There's lots of speculation about what it might announce next Tuesday.
The Two-Way
Computer Users Should Disable Java 7 Owing To Security Flaw, Experts Say
January 11, 2013 Millions of computer users who run the most recent versions of Oracle's Java software should disable it owing to security flaws, says the cybersecurity section of the Department of Homeland Security. The agency says, "Web browsers using the Java 7 plug-in are at high risk."
Planet Money
Black Market Pharmacies And The Big Business Of Spam
January 11, 2013 An apparent feud between two black market pharmacies sheds light on a shady global industry.
Thursday, January 10, 2013
In Video-Streaming Rat Race, Fast Is Never Fast Enough
January 10, 2013 As more and more Web users turn to streaming video services like YouTube, a new study shows how impatient those users are. The first of its kind, the UMass study suggests load times of more than 10 seconds can drive away more than 50 percent of viewers.
Wednesday, January 09, 2013
The Two-Way
Attacks On U.S. Banks' Websites Seen As Work Of Iran
January 9, 2013 Sophisticated hacking attacks on U.S. banks in recent months have distinctive qualities that are leading investigators to believe another nation may be behind the assault. The likely suspect is Iran, which security experts believe may be trying to even the score for American hacking of its nuclear program.
The Two-Way
Kickstarter Pledges Topped $320 Million In 2012; Site Names Year's Top Projects
January 9, 2013 Kickstarter, the crowd-funding site that pairs indie-minded entrepreneurs with online investors, funded more than 18,000 projects in 2012, according to its end-of-year analysis. The site says more than 2.2 million people pledged nearly $320 million, with 17 projects raising more than $1 million.
The Salt
Kids Who Play Food Product Games May Eat More Junk Food
January 9, 2013 Kids who play "advergames", created by food manufacturers to market their products, may eat more, and eat more junk food. In a study by Dutch researchers, the kids chose junk food even when the game featured fruit or other healthful choices.
Tuesday, January 08, 2013
Your Teen Wants A Smartphone? Here's The Fine Print
January 8, 2013 When Janell Burley Hofmann's son turned 13, she faced a question: Was it finally time to give her son a smartphone? She decided he was mature enough to handle it, but not without signing an 18-point contract regarding appropriate iPhone use.
