The Voder: The First Machine To Produce Human Speech
A 1939 invention called the Voder produced human-like sounds. It was an early electronic voice machine.
Technology
After Short-Lived Tenure, Uber President Quits Amid Company Turmoil
Jeff Jones cited conflicting leadership approaches upon leaving the company after just six months. Uber's CEO had recruited the marketing expert to bolster the ride-hailing giant's reputation.
Take A Peek Under The Helmet Of Virtual Reality At SXSW
VR was everywhere at the Austin festival. Todd Richmond, the director of advanced prototypes at the University of Southern California Institute for Creative Technologies breaks down the hype.
The Vatican Sends Its Social Media Guru To SXSW Festival
Bishop Paul Tighe, the Adjunct Secretary of the Pontifical Council for Culture, was a member of the Vatican's inaugural panel at the Austin fest. He discusses the Catholic Church's social media role.
Out Of Bounds: Competitive Video Gaming And Scholarships
Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks to John Ourand of SportsBusiness Journal about competitive video game players. Esports competitions are growing and some schools are offering scholarships.
Tech Companies Have Mixed Feelings Toward Trump Administration
The South by Southwest Interactive Festival, one of the first big tech conferences since the election, added a special track this year about tech under the Trump administration.
Google Glass Didn't Disappear. You Can Find It On The Factory Floor
When it was introduced a few years ago, Google Glass was labeled as the next big thing. But it flopped. Now, it's finding new uses with workers in manufacturing and other industries.
Digitization Unearths New Data From Cold War-Era Nuclear Test Films
The U.S. conducted hundreds of atmospheric nuclear tests between 1945 and 1962 — and filmed them. A project to digitize those films has changed the analysis of the nuclear explosions themselves.
McDonald's Tweet Blasts President Trump, And Is Quickly Deleted
McDonald's says its account was "compromised." The tweet drew a wide range of responses — from pledges to eat a Big Mac today to calls for a boycott.
When Policing And Race Cross Paths In Silicon Valley
In California, officers undergo cultural diversity and discrimination training, which includes understanding the cultural composition of the state and discussing the impact of racial profiling.