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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.
13.7: Cosmos And Culture
Check It Out: 'The Human Face Of Big Data'
January 8, 2013 As I venture into new fields (like thinking about physics and cities) I become more astonished at Big Data's capacity for revolutionizing the way human beings organize themselves for better or for worse.
Monday, January 07, 2013
The Two-Way
'Latin@' Offers A Gender-Neutral Choice; But How To Pronounce It?
January 7, 2013 A growing number of people are using the web-friendly and gender-neutral appellation "Latin@," which includes both the masculine "o" and the feminine "a."
All Tech Considered
Are You Eating Too Fast? Ask Your Fork
January 7, 2013 A fork and spoon with built-in sensors can measure how long your meals last. Computers and sensors are being built into just about everything these days — a trend on display at this year's Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. And lots of companies are working on getting your TV to play nicely with your smartphone.
Friday, January 04, 2013
Thursday, January 03, 2013
The Two-Way
Leader Of U.S. Movie-Pirating Group Sentenced To 5 Years In Prison
January 3, 2013 A man who admitted to being the leader of the IMAGiNE Group, which released unauthorized versions of theatrical films online, has been sentenced to serve 60 months in prison — reportedly a record for an American web piracy sentence.
The Two-Way
This May Blow Your Mind: Video Of New Year's Eve Fireworks In Reverse
January 3, 2013 See if you agree that Melbourne's New Year's Eve fireworks are turned into something "strangely soothing and tranquil" by running the video backwards.
Wednesday, January 02, 2013
The Two-Way
Andrew Sullivan's 'The Dish' Is Leaving 'The Daily Beast,' Going Solo Again
January 2, 2013 The widely read political blog, which began as in independent forum for Sullivan's voice, is going to try charging for its content. "Getting readers to pay a small amount for content," Sullivan writes, is "the only truly solid future for online journalism."
Monday, December 31, 2012
All Tech Considered
From 3-D Printers To Wired Glasses, The Tech Year Ahead
December 31, 2012 It's unlikely 2013 will be the year that jet packs make it big, but the coming year could bring us a host of other new technology trends and products, like 3-D printers for consumers, even smarter smartphones, and more connected devices like glasses and cars.
The Two-Way
White House Website Draws Petition To End All Petitions
December 31, 2012 We the People is supposed to be an online way for the public to petition the president. It's being used by advocates to score political points. Media critic and blogger Jeff Jarvis says it's time to stop the stunts. So he has, of course, started a petition.
Saturday, December 29, 2012
The Two-Way
Love Lists? We've Got 'Em, For Better & Worse
December 29, 2012 We sifted through so you don't have to and found some of the best (and worst?) of the best and worst lists: Craziest stories; biggest scandals; happiest countries; worst gaffes; and more.
