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