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Monday, March 11, 2013
The 'Nasty Effect': How Comments Color Comprehension
March 11, 2013 At its best, the Web is a place for unlimited exchange of ideas. But the uncivil discourse that unfolds in comments sections can be poisonous. A study in the Journal of Computer-Mediated Communication suggests that rude comments on articles can change the way we interpret the news.
The Two-Way
Add Its Own Demise To Intrade's List Of Blown Calls
March 11, 2013 Under pressure from regulators because it allegedly crossed the line that separates investing from betting, the once popular site has ceased operations.
All Tech Considered
The Most Talked About Tech And Culture Trends At SXSW Interactive
March 11, 2013 Hardware is a hot topic this year at the Texas-based festival famous for launching startups like Twitter and Foursquare.
All Tech Considered
Controlling Your Computer With A Wave Of Your Hand
March 11, 2013 The Leap Motion Controller senses and tracks hand motions to allow users to browse the Web, play games and open documents. It represents another step in a goal of computer scientists: to make interactions with machines feel natural and easy, and to take away the barriers between humans and computers.
Friday, March 08, 2013
All Tech Considered
The Life Cycle Of A Social Network: Keeping Friends In Times Of Change
March 8, 2013 Facebook has unveiled a redesign of its News Feed, but any social network knows that drastic changes come with risks. Just look at Friendster, a site that fizzled after changes to the interface and a subsequent exodus made it less valuable to users.
Technology
News Corp. Education Tablet: For The Love Of Learning?
March 8, 2013 The Amplify tablet is specially designed for K-12 classroom interaction. While the company touts the ability to improve teaching and learning, critics have questioned News Corp.'s motives.
Thursday, March 07, 2013
Author Interviews
The 'Big Data' Revolution: How Number Crunchers Can Predict Our Lives
March 7, 2013 Companies and governments have access to an unprecedented amount of digital information, much of it personal: what we buy, what we search for, what we read online. Kenneth Cukier, co-author of the book Big Data, describes how data-crunching is becoming the new norm.
Wednesday, March 06, 2013
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Friday, March 01, 2013
The Two-Way
Kim Dotcom Loses Court Battle In Megaupload Extradition Case
March 1, 2013 An appeals court overruled decisions that the U.S. government had to provide broad access to its evidence against Internet entrepreneur Kim Dotcom, in order to satisfy the requirements of an extradition hearing.
Thursday, February 28, 2013
The Two-Way
Iceland's Plan To Ban Online Porn Spurs Outrage
February 28, 2013 The government is drafting plans to ban pornography both online and in print. It's an attempt, supporters say, to shield children from harm. But critics say the Nordic nation "should not serve as a role model for Internet censorship."
Shots - Health News
Nintendo Wii Helped Budding Surgeons Move To Head Of The Class
February 28, 2013 Want to be a better surgeon? Get your game face on. A study finds that surgical residents who played video games for an hour a day performed better at simulated keyhole surgeries than colleagues who refrained.
