Put Your Face In It: How Gaming Helped Me Understand My Dog
If you want to know how a dog sees the world, ask yourself how you explore virtual spaces with your controller. No, really!
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EU Hits Google With $5 Billion Fine For Pushing Apps On Android Users
The European Commission found that the tech giant broke EU antitrust rules by requiring manufacturers to pre-install the Google and Chrome apps. Google plans to appeal the record fine.
EU Fines Google $5 Billion
Officials in Europe say Google is violating antitrust laws. NPR's Noel King talks with Politico's Mark Scott.
More Screen Time For Teens Linked To ADHD Symptoms
A new study finds that teens who engage in frequent texting, social media use and other online activities daily are more likely to develop symptoms of ADHD.
Amazon's Jeff Bezos Became Richest Man In Modern History Just Ahead Of Prime Day
Amazon's fourth Prime Day sale had a few hitches but is off to a strong start. The company's valuation increased so much that Jeff Bezos is now the richest man in modern history with his net worth topping $150 billion.
Russian Influence Campaign Sought To Exploit Americans' Trust In Local News
Russian influence-mongers appear to have created a number of fake local news Twitter accounts — and spent years posting real headlines.
Health Insurers Are Vacuuming Up Details About You — And It Could Raise Your Rates
Without scrutiny, insurers and data brokers are predicting your health costs based on public data about things like race, marital status, your TV consumption and even if you buy plus-size clothing.
Rising Seas Could Cause Problems For Internet Infrastructure
The Internet relies on a network of cables, many buried underground along U.S. coastlines. A new analysis finds sea level rise could put thousands of miles of cable underwater in the next 15 years.
FCC Chairman Pai Cites 'Serious Concerns' About Sinclair-Tribune Deal
The news could put in jeopardy plans by Sinclair — already the nation's largest TV station owner — to grow even bigger.
How Russia Uses Cyberwarfare Around The Globe
Misha Glenny, author of McMafia, joins NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro to talk about how Russia uses cyberwarfare to undermine and destabilize Western governments.