Tech Week: Online Threats, N. Korean Threats And RIP Clip Art
In this week's roundup of tech headlines, Microsoft bids adieu to the clip art we came to love and the High Court considers how to handle online threats.
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Please Do Not Leave A Message: Why Millennials Hate Voice Mail
"When it comes to voice mail, they're just over it," says Jane Buckingham, a trend expert. But it's still important at work, so younger generations will have to learn what to do after the beep.
Justice Department Plans New Cybercrime Team
The reorganization being announced today will "provide a central hub for expert advice and legal guidance" and improve coordination among law enforcement, businesses and elected officials.
YouTube Retools To Accommodate 'Gangnam Style'
The song recently surpassed 2.1 billion views, and nearly broke YouTube in the process. The video streaming website had to upgrade its coding.
As Supreme Court Considers Online Threats, An Update On Justin Carter
Justin Carter is a Texas 19-year-old who was jailed for making a "terroristic threat" on Facebook. Despite many efforts to get his case dismissed, he's still awaiting trial.
Amazon Unleashes Robot Army To Send Your Holiday Packages Faster
In its endless quest to get goods to customers fast, Amazon has hired squads of speedy robots. In warehouses where human "pickers" walked miles a day, machines now zip shelves of goods back and forth.
Twitter Targets Trolls With New Rules On Abuse
One woman who has experienced abuse on Twitter calls the change "a big step up," as the company changes how it handles harassment and the ability to block other users.
3-D Printers Now On Sale At Your Neighborhood Home Depot
Audie Cornish speaks with Signe Brewster, staff writer at the technology blog Gigaom, about the consumer market for 3-D printers.
Apple's Success Continues Under Tim Cook, But Steve Jobs Still Looms Large
The company's market capitalization hit a record last month under Cook's leadership, nearing $700 billion. But by one measure, the legacy of Jobs still dominates.
Did You Hear? Going Viral No Longer Just For Videos, Memes
Sure, the Internet is littered with viral cat videos. But recently some bits of audio have drawn millions of listens. Yet it may be too soon to say we're entering a new age of viral audio.