Would We Be Better Off If We Didn't Rely On 1 Social Network?
As Facebook problems have spilled into the open, some technology experts are starting to think about what a real alternative to Facebook might look like.
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Ex-CIA Director On National Security, Post-Truth 'Assault On Intelligence'
Michael Hayden's new book critiques the forces threatening the U.S. intelligence community, including President Trump, at a time he says the community's work has never been harder or more important.
Slower Than Expected iPhone X Sales Likely To Hurt Apple's Earnings
As Apple gets ready to release its first quarter earnings Tuesday, there's a lot of chatter among analysts that iPhone use is stagnating. The company has moved down a notch in popularity in China.
Kids, Meet Alexa, Your AI Mary Poppins
Amazon has announced new kid-friendly features and parental controls for the Echo home assistant. What do AI experts think about encouraging kids to spend more time with Alexa?
In 'Emergency Contact,' Finding A Safe Space In Texts
Mary H.K. Choi's new novel follows Sam and Penny, both awkward and deeply damaged people, who forge a connection first through text messages and then in real life.
Passenger Who Survived A Fatal Flight Is Suing Southwest Airlines
On April 17, an engine that exploded caused the death of one passenger and injured others. A survivor has filed a lawsuit against the carrier, alleging she now suffers from PTSD and other conditions.
Wikipedia Founder Says Internet Users Are Adrift In The 'Fake News' Era
Jimmy Wales has spent a lot of time thinking about how to address the spread of false information. He says Internet users should take a more skeptical attitude towards things they're sharing.
This Is Your Brain On Ads: How Media Companies Hijack Your Attention
How many ads have you encountered today? On this week's radio show, we discuss the insidiousness of advertising in American media.
Amazon Reports Huge Quarterly Profits, Hikes Prime Membership Fee
Amazon's first quarter sales reached $51 billion, a 43 percent increase over last year. Its net income was $1.6 billion. Amazon also increased its annual Prime membership fee to $119 a year from $99.
As User Data Scandal Persists, Facebook Reports Record Earnings
Mark Zuckerberg faced investors for the first time following the user data scandal as the company reported first quarter earnings on Wednesday.