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On Site Opera Offers Live Performances Over The Phone For Just 1 Person At A Time
On Site Opera, a company that stages performances in unlikely places, has changed its format during the lockdown. Now, it organizes live performances for an audience of just one — over the phone.
Is It Enough To Remove Words With Racist Connotations From Tech Language? Hint: No
NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly talks with Web developer Caroline Karanja about how the terms “master” and “slave” are used in the industry and how they reflect a bigger issue in U.S. culture.
Cameo Celebrity App: Will Birthday Wishes From Snoop Dogg Mean A Big Investor Payday?
Cameo has become one of the fastest-growing tech startups by letting anyone pay for birthday wishes and other greetings recorded by celebrities and influencers. But will its Silicon Valley hype last?
Report Slams Facebook For ‘Vexing And Heartbreaking Decisions’ On Political Speech
A two-year investigation concludes the social network’s leaders made decisions that were “significant setbacks for civil rights.”
Report Slams Facebook for ‘Vexing And Heartbreaking Decisions’ On Political Speech
A two-year investigation concludes the social network’s leaders made decisions that were “significant setbacks for civil rights.”
Uber Gobbles Up Postmates In $2.65 Billion Bet On Food Delivery
The deal is a sign of how the coronavirus pandemic has turned Uber’s business model upside down, with customers shunning ride-hailing and flocking to delivery services.
Supreme Court Prohibits Mobile Phone Robocalls To Collect Federal Debt
Federal debt collectors were granted an exception from the general robocall ban in 2015. The high court ruled that Congress can’t favor some speech over others.
A Theater Student Gets Supersized Attention After Superhero Video Goes Viral
College theater student Julian Bass got big affirmation for his video where he morphs into superheroes. He talks with NPR’s Scott Detrow about his sudden fame — and his love for Spider-Man.
Behind Reddit’s Decision To Boot ‘The_Donald’ Forum
NPR’s Sacha Pfeiffer speaks with Robert Peck, a Reddit moderator, about the site’s decision to ban the subreddit “The_Donald” after numerous warnings and other disciplinary actions.
Concerns Grow Over App Store’s Unfair Treatment Of Developers
Regulators in Europe and the U.S. are investigating growing concerns over the App Store — developers who try to sell their apps say the tech giant treats them unfairly and stifles competition.