Worried About Screen Time? Don't Let Kids Go It Alone
New research reinforces the role of a human — an adult or older child — when young kids learn from technology.
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Amid Isolation, Two Cubans Develop Island's First Video Game
Video game enthusiasts in Cuba face big obstacles with limited access to the Internet. With the opening to the U.S., two young Cubans hope to release the first independent game produced on the island.
For French Law On Right To 'Disconnect,' Much Support — And A Few Doubts
Some companies in France have already recognized the need to reduce office intrusions into personal and family time. But others worry that the new law, which went into effect Jan. 1, may not work.
How One Video Game Unflinchingly Tackles Racism With History And Raw Interactions
Creators of Mafia III, set in a fictionalized Louisiana, took a documentary approach to confronting players with prejudice and bigotry of the 1960s South from the perspective of a black protagonist.
What's Your 'Public Credit Score'? The Shanghai Government Can Tell You
The app gathers personal data and gives residents a rating. A good score ensures discounts. A bad score may lead to problems. It's part of China's effort to create nationwide social credit system.
What 2017 Holds For Technology News
Technology was front and center in many of 2016's biggest stories; 2017 is likely to hold more of the same. NPR's tech reporters discuss Facebook, data hacks and automation, and other top issues.
Yes, This Is A Thing: A Self-Tying Shoe
A "lace engine" is the key technology behind Nike's new product.
On A Scale Of 1 to 5, How Autonomous Is Your Car?
With the rise of self-driving cars, there's a need to define the "five levels of autonomy," referring to the gradual change from driver-assisted to fully automated cars.
French Law Giving Workers 'The Right To Disconnect' Goes Into Effect
As of Jan. 1, French companies with more than 50 workers will be obligated to allow their employees to ignore work emails outside of work hours.
Reading The Game: 'The Last Of Us'
Our occasional series on storytelling in video games continues with a look at The Last of Us. Set in a world undone by a fungal apocalypse, it follows a grizzled smuggler and his surrogate daughter.