Robotic Dog Aims To Help Police Take A Bite Out Of Crime
A new robotic police dog is being used in Massachusetts. While police robotics aren't new, they are raising questions about oversight and whether they could be weaponized.
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Meet 'Wattam,' The Newest Absurd Video Game Playground From Keita Takahashi
From the designer of Katamari Damacy and other cult favorites comes a new work — one just as eccentric and earnest as his past games.
The 20 Top Stories On NPR In 2019
Surprise, anger, parenting and Lizzo: That's one way to sum up the list of the most engaging stories in 2019. Other big topics included consumerism and climate change — and officials behaving badly.
Congress Allocates $425 Million For Election Security In New Legislation
The bipartisan agreement was completed on Monday. Critics say the money is better than nothing but that more structure — and more consistency — are needed.
How China Is Using Facial Recognition Technology
Facial recognition technology became part of the fabric of life in China in 2019. Enabled by a vast network of cameras across the country, the government is using the technology for surveillance.
Troll Watch: How To Be An Online Troll
A Finnish game lets players pretend to be trolls spreading fake news on social media. The idea is that if people understand how disinformation campaigns are built, they will be more skeptical of them.
IBM Engineer Who Designed The Universal Product Code Dies At 94
The bar code is now a packaging mainstay, but it probably wouldn't have worked without George Laurer.
Meteorologists Can't Keep Up With Climate Change In Mozambique
As world leaders gather for a climate summit in Madrid, some of the countries most vulnerable to climate change say they need improved forecasting tools.
As TikTok Grows In Popularity, It's Also Setting Off Alarms In Silicon Valley
TikTok is one of the world's fastest growing apps, racking up 1.5 billion downloads and minting music hits. But the Chinese-owned app is also making people in Washington and Silicon Valley nervous.
Internet Historians Mourn Loss Of Cultural Record As Yahoo Prepares To Delete Groups
At one time, there were 10 million Yahoo Groups with more than 100 million users - from neighborhood organizations to amateur astronomers. On Saturday, the archives will disappear.