Technology

The Ranking Digital Rights Corporate Accountability Index looks at companies' public commitments and disclosures about what their policies are affecting users' privacy as well as users' freedom of expression.

Companies And Users Can Do More To Stay Secure With Smart Devices

4:22pm March 26, 2017

None of the top internet and telecom companies passed in the latest Ranking Digital Rights rankings in regard to individuals' privacy standards. But what can they do better and what can we do at home?

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The Call-In: Answering Your Questions About Digital Privacy

8:14am March 26, 2017

Seamus Tuohy, a consultant with the digital security firm Prudent Innovation, answers your questions about how to keep your data secure and your personal information private.

Many people with sore throats and colds who requested virtual medical appointments would have stuck to home remedies if telehealth weren't available, a study suggests.

Telehealth Doctor Visits May Be Handy, But Aren't Cheaper Overall

8:00am March 26, 2017

by Jon Brooks

Many patients like the convenience of being able to quickly consult a doctor by text or phone or webcam instead of heading to an urgent care clinic. But the cost of consultations can add up.

Howard University's Aims To Build Silicon Valley Pipeline Of Black Software Engineers

6:14pm March 25, 2017

by Queena Kim

The historically black university in Washington, D.C., is sending computer science students to study at Google's headquarters in California, as part of an effort called Howard West.

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The street where Jonathan Ferrell was shot by police in September 2013.

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Police Videos Aren't Going Away. How Can We Learn From Them?

8:02am March 25, 2017

In the era of body cameras and cellphones, the act of seeing police do their job is radically altering the public-police relationship, and changing civilian and police behavior and perceptions alike.

Ariana Huffington speaks on stage during a conference in 2016 in New York City. She's taking a bigger role at Uber.

Can Arianna Huffington Save Uber?

1:07pm March 24, 2017

by Aarti Shahani

While Uber wades through crisis after crisis, media mogul Arianna Huffington, the sole woman on its board, is emerging as chief of culture change.

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Ghanaian and American team members met for the first time at the competition, held in Washington, D.C.

Science-Loving Teens From Ghana And D.C. Geek Out Together

3:55pm March 23, 2017

by Sasha Ingber

They competed in the first World Smarts STEM Challenge. We got to know the team that worked on a water purifier using neem leaves and ... cilantro.

In a party-line 50-48 vote Thursday, senators approved a resolution to undo sweeping privacy rules adopted by the Obama-era Federal Communications Commission.

U.S. Senate Votes To Repeal Obama-Era Internet Privacy Rules

3:26pm March 23, 2017

by Alina Selyukh

The rules would require Internet providers to tell consumers what data they collect and get consent before selling. Republicans said ISPs were facing stricter regulations than companies like Google.

Starship Technologies' delivery robot exits the elevator in the company's office.

Hungry? Call Your Neighborhood Delivery Robot

10:01am March 23, 2017

by Kat Lonsdorf

Self-driving delivery robots have popped up on the sidewalks of Washington, D.C. — and other locations have expressed interest. The bots learn about traffic patterns with every trip they take.

Scientists have developed a smartphone app to measure sperm count at home.

A Smartphone Can Accurately Test Sperm Count

2:03pm March 22, 2017

by Madeline K. Sofia

Measuring the quality of those little swimmers usually requires a trip to the doctor. Researchers have come up with a smartphone accessory that would let men do that at home in less than five seconds.