Technology Hacks, Rants and more
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.
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.
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.
By QUENTIN HARDY
Software companies are selling spying and hacking tools to governments interested in quashing human-rights workers, political dissidents and journalists.
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.
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.
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.
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?”
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.
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.