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Does This Robot Freak You Out?
Something like Atlas, Spot and Handle will likely inhabit the world we're now building — and their weirdness will be just commonplace, says astrophysicist Adam Frank.
Can Police Track You Through Your Cellphone Without A Warrant?
The Supreme Court wrestles again with interpreting the rules of the digital era and whether police need to get a search warrant to obtain cellphone location information.
Puerto Rico's Medical Manufacturers Worry Federal Tax Plan Could Kill Storm Recovery
Drug companies and medical device makers in Puerto Rico are still struggling with power and staffing shortages. One device manufacturer says the future of his industry on the island is uncertain.
Banks And Governments Paying Attention As Bitcoin Hits Record Highs
Over the past year, Bitcoin's price has gone up more than 900 percent. It's a level of growth unheard of in traditional investing markets. Now, banks, governments, and everyday people are wondering if Bitcoin is the future of money, a giant bubble ready to pop or something in between.
How Tech Companies Are Catering To Generation Z Teens
Kids born after 1995, also known as Generation Z, will make up 40 percent of consumers by 2020, and retailers are desperate for their attention. NPR's Kelly McEvers talks to Karl Haller, a partner with IBM's Global Consumer Industry team, about how much spending money is at stake and how other companies are competing with the tech giant.
YouTube Faces Increased Criticism That It's Unsafe For Kids
Many videos on the site feature popular characters in upsetting and violent situations, and some videos of children have attracted pedophilic comments. YouTube says it is toughening its approach.
'Complicit' Is The Word Of The Year In 2017, Dictionary.com Says
The website defines complicit as "choosing to be involved in an illegal or questionable act, especially with others; having complicity."
Apps Can Cut Blue Light From Devices, But Do They Help You Sleep?
Lots of phone and tablet apps promise to improve sleep by filtering out the blue light from device screens. But that won't help if the reason you're not getting enough shut-eye is caffeine or stress.
Net Neutrality: The Long View
FCC Chairman Ajit Pai has released a proposal to repeal all of the agency's rules governing net neutrality. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with the man who coined the term "net neutrality," Columbia University law professor Tim Wu.