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Saturday

In Fighting FBI, Apple Says Free Speech Rights Mean No Forced Coding

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In Fighting FBI, Apple Says Free Speech Rights Mean No Forced Coding

Legal precedent says writing software is protected speech, and Apple wants to use that to deny federal authorities a program that would unlock an iPhone used by the San Bernardino shooters.

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Friday

Law

Apple's First Amendment Argument

Is software code speech? Apple says that it is, in its motion to vacate a federal judge's order requiring the company to help the FBI break into the iPhone of one of the San Bernardino terrorists.

Apple's First Amendment Argument

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Apple's CEO Takes A Stand — And A Risk

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Apple's CEO Takes A Stand — And A Risk

In challenging the FBI, Tim Cook has put himself and Apple front and center in a national debate on digital privacy. But a look at his record makes his confrontation with the government inevitable.

Apple's CEO Takes A Stand — And A Risk

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Thursday

Technology

How Tim Cook's Stand Over Digital Privacy Could Define Apple's Future

The CEO's absolute stand on privacy in the face of a court order may be the defining moment of his leadership at Apple. Is his move motivated by principle, the bottom line or a combination of the two?

How Tim Cook's Stand Over Digital Privacy Could Define Apple's Future

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Monday

National Security

FBI Director James Comey Urges Apple To End iPhone Standoff In Open Letter

In an open letter regarding the standoff with Apple, FBI Director James Comey said the tension between privacy and security should not be resolved by "corporations that sell stuff for a living."

FBI Director James Comey Urges Apple To End iPhone Standoff In Open Letter

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Friday

Can A 1789 Law Apply To An iPhone?

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Can A 1789 Law Apply To An iPhone?

The All Writs Act of 1789 was cited by a federal magistrate in ordering Apple to unlock an iPhone.

Can A 1789 Law Apply To An iPhone?

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Technology

Experts Ponder Old Laws' Usefulness In The Age Of Smartphones

Apple's clash with the federal government over unlocking the phone used by one of the San Bernardino shooters has exposed how inadequate much of U.S. law is in the face of fast-evolving technologies.

Experts Ponder Old Laws' Usefulness In The Age Of Smartphones

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Wednesday

Law

Apple To Fight Court Order To Break Into San Bernardino Shooter's iPhone

Apple says it will oppose a federal court order to assist the Justice Department in unlocking an iPhone used by one of two attackers who killed 14 office workers in San Bernardino, Calif.

Apple To Fight Court Order To Break Into San Bernardino Shooter's iPhone

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Monday

Technology

Twitter Users Blast Reported Plan To Change Display Of Tweets

Many Twitter users responded angrily after a published report said the company is planning to change how tweets are displayed. The BuzzFeed article said Twitter will switch this week to a curated timeline, based on an algorithm that determines what people want to see. Tweets are currently displayed in reverse chronological order. Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey says no such change is happening this week, but he didn't deny that it may happen.

Twitter Users Blast Reported Plan To Change Display Of Tweets

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Tuesday

Monday

A Site Where Traditional Artisans Can Sell Their Works To The World

Traditional Mayan figures made by artisan Nicolas Chavez in Guatemala and sold on Novica's website. Christopher Noey hide caption

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A Site Where Traditional Artisans Can Sell Their Works To The World

Novica, a website that bills itself as the Etsy of the developing world, features more than 18,000 artisans from remote areas to whom the company has paid out more than $66.5 million.

A Site Where Traditional Artisans Can Sell Their Works To The World

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Monday

Technology

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey Announces High Level Departures

There's been a shakeup in the executive ranks at Twitter. CEO Jack Dorsey is overhauling key parts of the company as he seeks to address financial problems that have left investors in a sour mood.

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey Announces High Level Departures

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Thursday

Can A $9 Computer Spark A New Wave Of Tinkering And Innovation?

Dave Rauchwerk is CEO of Next Thing Co., which makes the CHIP computer. Laura Sydell/NPR hide caption

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Can A $9 Computer Spark A New Wave Of Tinkering And Innovation?

It fits in your hand, can connect to Wi-Fi and has Bluetooth. The $9 CHIP promises to be a teaching tool that's also fun to play with. It's just one of several low-cost computers hitting the market.

Can A $9 Computer Spark A New Wave Of Tinkering And Innovation?

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