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Monday

Inventor Thomas Edison stands in his chemistry lab in West Orange, N.J., in 1904.

Inventor Thomas Edison stands in his chemistry lab in West Orange, N.J., in 1904. Thomas Edison National Historical Park/National Park Service hide caption

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All Tech Considered

Before Silicon Valley, New Jersey Reigned As Nation's Center Of Innovation

Silicon Valley is known as the nation's tech hub, but decades ago New Jersey had that distinction. The state was once home to Thomas Edison's lab and Bell Labs, the home of Nobel laureates.

Before Silicon Valley, New Jersey Reigned As Nation's Center Of Innovation

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Monday

For Video Soundtracks, Computers Are The New Composers
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For Video Soundtracks, Computers Are The New Composers

In some cases, the job of composer might be going the way of typewriter repairman and bowling pinsetter as software creates music more cheaply and quickly than humans. Can you hear the difference?

For Video Soundtracks, Computers Are The New Composers

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Monday

At The Dawn Of Recorded Sound, No One Cared

David Giovannoni uses a reproduction of Scott's phonautograph. Giovannoni is part of the team that recovered the audio from Scott's recordings. Art Silverman/NPR hide caption

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At The Dawn Of Recorded Sound, No One Cared

In the late 19th century, French inventor Edouard-Leon Scott de Martinville patented the earliest known sound recording device. But his accomplishments were only recognized recently.

At The Dawn Of Recorded Sound, No One Cared

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Saturday

In Google's Vision Of The Future, Computing Is Immersive

Dan Howley tries out the Google Daydream View virtual-reality headset and controller on Oct. 4, 2016, following a product event in San Francisco. This week, Google announced plans for stand-alone VR goggles that won't need to be attached to a PC or smartphone. Eric Risberg/AP hide caption

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In Google's Vision Of The Future, Computing Is Immersive

Point your camera at a flower and your phone identifies it. Walk into a store and your phone leads you to the item you're looking for. It's part of a future world blurring the virtual and the real.

Friday

Technology

Google Is Investing In 'Immersive Technology'

Google is making a push into virtual reality with a headset that doesn't require a user to connect to a phone or computer. Amidst massive hype, virtual reality has been slow to take off.

Google Is Investing In 'Immersive Technology'

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Friday

In 'The Circle', What We Give Up When We Share Ourselves

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In 'The Circle', What We Give Up When We Share Ourselves

The film, based on the book by Dave Eggers, presents a dystopian view of where Silicon Valley is taking the world and captures the tech industry's failure to acknowledge the downside of its creations.

In 'The Circle', What We Give Up When We Share Ourselves

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Friday

Murder Video Again Raises Questions About How Facebook Handles Content

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Murder Video Again Raises Questions About How Facebook Handles Content

A murder video uploaded to Facebook brought attention to how the company monitors upsetting content. Artificial intelligence may be a solution, but experts say it could bring unwanted results.

Murder Video Again Raises Questions About How Facebook Handles Content

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Friday

Online Video Producers Caught In Struggle Between Advertisers And YouTube

YouTube has changed the way it pays video creators. One says his earnings have recently "taken a huge nose dive." Danny Moloshok/AP hide caption

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Online Video Producers Caught In Struggle Between Advertisers And YouTube

YouTube has tweaked algorithms to prevent ads from appearing next to objectionable and extremist videos. But the moves have left YouTube content creators earning less money.

Online Video Producers Caught In Struggle Between Advertisers And YouTube

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Thursday

Politics

Morning News Brief: Jared Kushner Rising, Bill O'Reilly's Future, YouTube Ads

Jared Kushner's star appears to be rising inside the Trump administration. Also, Fox News star Bill O'Reilly is under fire and going on vacation, and YouTube is dealing with concerns from advertisers.

Morning News Brief: Jared Kushner Rising, Bill O'Reilly's Future, YouTube Ads

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Monday

Has Apple Lost Its Innovation Mojo?
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Has Apple Lost Its Innovation Mojo?

Apple was once considered the most innovative company in the tech sector. But by some accounts, it's being shown up by products from Amazon, Microsoft and now Samsung.

Has Apple Lost Its Innovation Mojo?

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Wednesday

Yahoo And AOL Move In Together Under 'Oath,' Verizon's New Digital Arm

AOL CEO Tim Armstrong will take the same position at the head of Verizon's Oath. Mary Altaffer/AP hide caption

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Yahoo And AOL Move In Together Under 'Oath,' Verizon's New Digital Arm

The digital content mashup of Internet oldsters will be led by Tim Armstrong, AOL's CEO. Though the Yahoo deal was widely panned, it gives Verizon a vast subscriber base appealing to advertisers.

Yahoo And AOL Move In Together Under 'Oath,' Verizon's New Digital Arm

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Saturday

Technology

Tech Companies Have Mixed Feelings Toward Trump Administration

The South by Southwest Interactive Festival, one of the first big tech conferences since the election, added a special track this year about tech under the Trump administration.

Tech Companies Have Mixed Feelings Toward Trump Administration

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Monday

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Rise Of Artificial Intelligence Met With Mixed Reaction At SXSW

From South by Southwest, the optimistic and dystopian visions of artificial intelligence — a technology that is becoming part of our daily lives.

Rise Of Artificial Intelligence Met With Mixed Reaction At SXSW

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Friday

On Both The Left And Right, Trump Is Driving New Political Engagement

Pro-Trump supporters, left, argue with demonstrators after a Feb. 18 march in Los Angeles to protest the president's immigration policies. Sociologists say President Trump's actions and rhetoric are politically energizing both conservatives and liberals. Mark Ralston/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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On Both The Left And Right, Trump Is Driving New Political Engagement

Sociologists say they are seeing unprecedented grass-roots activism across the country, and they credit the president. One says Trump has helped people find common ground — based on their anger.

On Both The Left And Right, Trump Is Driving New Political Engagement

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Sunday

LGBTQ Advocates Fear 'Religious Freedom' Bills Moving Forward In States

Even after the Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage, there have been efforts to pass a religious freedom bill. LGBTQ rights advocates believe lawmakers anticipate support from the Trump administration. Alex Wong/Getty Images hide caption

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LGBTQ Advocates Fear 'Religious Freedom' Bills Moving Forward In States

The Trump administration hasn't taken action on its promises to protect religious liberties, which some see as opposing LGBTQ people. But some state legislatures are taking this as support.

LGBTQ Advocates Fear 'Religious Freedom' Bills Moving Forward In States

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