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Month: May 2016

Posted on May 31, 2016

Weather Technology Falters Amid Communication Breakdown

Weather Technology Falters Amid Communication Breakdown
Springtime is severe weather time in many parts of the United States. Strong storms and tornadoes can be a daily occurrence. Technology has improved to warn people days in advance, but effectively communicating severe weather remains elusive.

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Posted on May 31, 2016

Young Hackers In Molenbeek Work To Boost Brussels District’s Reputation

Young Hackers In Molenbeek Work To Boost Brussels District’s Reputation
A social entrepreneur in Brussels is encouraging computer geeks in the Molenbeek neighborhood to change the district’s reputation from a hotbed of terrorism to a source of technical innovation — and the results so far have been remarkable.

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Posted on May 31, 2016

In Omaha, A Library With No Books Brings Technology To All

In Omaha, A Library With No Books Brings Technology To All
The privately funded, $7 million Do Space provides free access to computers, high-end software, 3-D printers, and laser cutters. It’s a learning and play space, as well as an office for entrepreneurs.

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Posted on May 31, 2016

Software for Stopping Freedom


By QUENTIN HARDY

Software companies are selling spying and hacking tools to governments interested in quashing human-rights workers, political dissidents and journalists.

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Posted on May 31, 2016

Getting Up Close With the iOS Camera


By J. D. BIERSDORFER

Apple’s built-in camera app for its iOS devices includes controls for zooming and other fine-tuning — if you know where to tap.

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Posted on May 30, 2016

Suppressing Facebook’s ‘Memories’


By J. D. BIERSDORFER

The social network routinely invites users to nostalgically review older timeline posts, but not everyone wants to be reminded of the past.

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Posted on May 30, 2016

U.S. Intelligence Chief Warns Hackers May Be Spying On Presidential Candidates

U.S. Intelligence Chief Warns Hackers May Be Spying On Presidential Candidates
The Director of National Intelligence says the U.S. sees signs that hackers are spying on U.S. presidential candidates. NPR explores who is doing the spying and why.

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Posted on May 30, 2016

Gamer, Girlfriend Take Relationship To Next Level After Super Mario Proposal

Gamer, Girlfriend Take Relationship To Next Level After Super Mario Proposal
Pam Edwards was playing the video game next to her boyfriend, Shane Birkinbine. Little did she know, Birkinbine had redesigned the level so the bricks spelled out “Will you marry me?”

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Posted on May 29, 2016

Using Algorithms To Catch The Sounds Of Endangered Frogs

Using Algorithms To Catch The Sounds Of Endangered Frogs
Scientists are turning to big data to try to save California’s state amphibian. They’re using software to comb through hours of recordings to find the red-legged frogs that remain.

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Posted on May 29, 2016

Governments Turn to Commercial Spyware to Intimidate Dissidents


By NICOLE PERLROTH

Surveillance and hacking tools are becoming increasingly popular among a wide range of nations, many of which use the methods to monitor, silence and punish their critics.

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