Technology

Apple's Watch: A Timepiece Designed To Give You Back Your Time

4:01pm June 01, 2015

by Alexis Madrigal

Apple's newest product is a screen on your wrist, with its own operating system and software. Tech correspondent Alexis Madrigal calls the Apple Watch "a powerful extension of what your phone can do."

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The case of Anthony Elonis, who was convicted in 2010 of making violent threats on Facebook, was argued at the Supreme Court in December. Here, an advocate for victims' rights speaks with reporters about the case.

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Supreme Court Tosses Out Man's Conviction For Making Threats On Facebook

3:25pm June 01, 2015

by Bill Chappell

The messages Anthony Elonis posted to Facebook prompted his now ex-wife to get a state protection order against him, and led his bosses to fire him.

An Apple I computer, built in 1976, is displayed during the First Bytes: Iconic Technology From the Twentieth Century, an online auction featuring vintage tech products at the Computer History Museum in 2013 in Mountain View, Calif.

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Silicon Valley Recycling Firm Seeks Mystery Apple I Donor

11:13am June 01, 2015

by Krishnadev Calamur

The woman donated the computer last month, and it sold for $200,000. The company wants to give her half that sum. The computer, of which about 200 were made in 1976, is prized by collectors.

"What makes a game fun is not that it's easy," says Greg Toppo, "but that it's hard."

Exploding Myths About Learning Through Gaming

10:50am June 01, 2015

by Eric Westervelt

A central misunderstanding, Greg Toppo writes, is that video game-based learning is somehow "easier." Often, he says, it's hard work, but students love the challenge.

Santa Monica homeowner Arlene Rosenblatt shows off a photo of her grandchildren. When she goes to visit them, she rents out her home through websites like Airbnb. New rules in Santa Monica make Rosenblatt's rentals illegal.

Rental Rules In California Raise Questions About Who's Using Airbnb

10:14pm May 31, 2015

by Sam Sanders

Santa Monica, Calif., approved a law that would outlaw most short-term rentals in the city. Some say many listings are by big companies. Others say such laws hurt homeowners trying to make ends meet.

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In the face-to-face interview process, research shows that managers tend to hire applicants who are similar to them on paper.

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Blind Auditions Could Give Employers A Better Hiring Sense

8:27pm May 31, 2015

by Brenda Salinas

It works for singing competitions. What about landing a job? To beat hiring bias, some applicants could first complete an online challenge with companies that are in the dark about their background.

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Taser International is now selling police departments the technology to store videos from body cameras.

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As Police Body Cameras Increase, What About All That Video?

8:27pm May 31, 2015

by Martin Kaste

Police cams have suddenly become a big business. But the real money is in selling departments a way to store each day's video. Firms are offering easy uploads to the cloud but costs are bound to grow.

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License plate scanners have helped police locate stolen vehicles and have even assisted in murder investigations. But with their ability to track a person's every move, skeptics worry about privacy.

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Questions Remain About How To Use Data From License Plate Scanners

9:05pm May 30, 2015

by Martin Kaste

The scanners are standard equipment for police, but what's not settled is what happens to all the data collected. That data can link people to certain addresses and flag unusual activity.

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Silk Road Founder Sentenced To Life In Prison

6:20pm May 29, 2015

by Steve Henn

Ross Ulbricht, creator of the website Silk Road, was sentenced to life in prison Friday. The website was a sophisticated criminal enterprise that specialized in selling illegal drugs.

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Silk Road Founder Ross Ulbricht Sentenced To Life In Prison

5:20pm May 29, 2015

by Krishnadev Calamur

The creator of the shadowy online marketplace had faced at least 20 years in prison, but federal prosecutors had sought a "substantially" longer sentence.