Retro-Games And Consoles Are The Latest Craze In The Gamer World
Many gamers are spending big money on retro-games and their consoles, even as new games and consoles are released. What's with this craze to keep the past alive?
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Facebook, Twitter Issue Policy Changes To Manage Fake News And Hate Speech
Facebook and Twitter update their platforms in order to better manage the amount of misinformation and hate speech that show up on people's news feeds. Kerry Flynn, a reporter at Mashable, speaks with NPR guest host Ray Suarez on what to make of these changes and whether they'll be effective.
The Russia Investigations: Battle Lines Drawn Over Mueller, Justice Dept. And The FBI
Deputy FBI Director Andrew McCabe made separate visits to Capitol Hill for 14 hours' worth of closed sessions with three House committees — Intelligence, Judiciary and Oversight — this week.
UNICEF Is Unhappy About Lack Of Online Protection For Kids
A new report looks at the dangers that youngsters face on the Internet — but also points up the transformative ways in which they benefit from digital access.
You're Not Crazy: Apple Deliberately Slows Down Older iPhones
Apple says it slows the performance of older iPhones in an attempt to protect the aging lithium-ion batteries of those phones that can't keep up with the power demands of fast processors.
Keeping Pace With The Threat Of Campaign Hacking
Cybersecurity experts are worried that political campaigns are still vulnerable to hacking efforts that plagued the 2016 campaign season.
Apple Says It Slows Older iPhones To Save Their Battery Life
Apple is responding to owners of older phones who have increasingly said they notice slower performance after they upgrade their devices' software.
Beetle Penises May Hold Clues For Better Medical Devices
Thistle tortoise beetles have enormously long, hooked penises that are rigid in some parts and soft in others. Scientists hope studying the beetle penises could help people design better catheters.
From 'Covfefe' To Slamming CNN: Trump's Year In Tweets
President Trump's most popular tweets include attacks on the media, name-calling North Korea's leader and "covfefe" — whatever that is.
Facebook Expands Use Of Facial Recognition To ID Users In Photos
Currently, the site uses face recognition to prompt users to tag themselves or their friends in photos. Now users will get alerts when a photo is posted of their face, tag or no tag.