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Wednesday

Pinterest has created a database of "things in the world that matter to human beings," says Alexis Madrigal. Pinterest hide caption

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Pinterest

Can Pinterest Compete With Google's Search?

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Monday

Customers can get a tactile experience trying on glasses at Warby Parker's shop in New York City. Elise Hu/NPR hide caption

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It's Boom Times For Pop-Up Shops As Mobile Shopping Clicks

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Taneka Armstrong, 20, is learning about different aspects of the tech industry — from coding to sales — through the nonprofit group Hack the Hood. Aarti Shahani/NPR hide caption

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Next To Silicon Valley, Nonprofits Draw Youth Of Color Into Tech

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Comcast CEO Brian Roberts gestures as he speaks during a cable convention in Washington, D.C., in 2013. This week, his company drew scrutiny for an agonizing customer service experience. Susan Walsh/AP hide caption

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Actress and gamer Aisha Tyler hosted game developer Ubisoft's press conference at the Electronic Entertainment Expo in Los Angeles. The company was recently criticized for not animating female assassins in one of its new games. Lucy Nicholson/Reuters/Landov hide caption

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Critics Renew Calls For More Diverse Video Game Characters

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