Technology
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Why are Some Prisons Banning Inmates From Teaching Themselves to Code?
Alexis Evans | August 19, 2017Ohio and Michigan prisons ban books that aim to teach computer programming skills.
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Tech Companies Dump White Supremacists
Anneliese Mahoney | August 17, 2017It's about time.
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New Law: No “Crossing and Texting” in Honolulu
Celia Heudebourg | August 1, 2017Don't worry, that text will still be there once you make it across the street.
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Wisconsin Tech Company Offers to Implant Microchips in its Employees
Delaney Cruickshank | July 25, 2017Is this a convenient innovation, or the work of Big Brother?
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Did Elon Musk Actually Get Approval for the Hyperloop?
Anneliese Mahoney | July 21, 2017Spoiler alert: not really.
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Luxembourg Law Establishes Space Mining Property Rights
Marcus Dieterle | July 20, 2017Companies looking to mine celestial bodies for resources are one step closer to doing business in "the final frontier."
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The Fake Obama Video: Will this Be the Next Development in Fake News?
James Levinson | July 19, 2017AI could make Obama say pretty much anything.
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Free Chatbot Lawyer Makes Legal Aid More Accessible
Marcus Dieterle | July 14, 2017DoNotPay isn't quite Iron Man's J.A.R.V.I.S., but this robot can help you traverse confusing legal paperwork.
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Dubai Brings Real Robocops to its Streets
James Levinson | July 13, 2017How complex can they become?
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Can Twitter Ban Donald Trump for Cyberbullying?
Anne Grae Martin | July 6, 2017Some people believe Trump's tweets at "Morning Joe" hosts qualify as cyberbullying.
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Germany Passes Law to Fine Social Media Companies that Fail to Remove Hate Speech
Celia Heudebourg | July 6, 2017The controversial law is the toughest of its kind in Europe.
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Some States Are Making it More Expensive to Buy Electric Cars
James Levinson | July 6, 2017That new Tesla may cost you more than advertised.
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Accidental Data Leak Exposes 198 Million Americans’ Personal Information
Celia Heudebourg | June 22, 2017If you voted in 2016, there's a strong chance your info is out there.
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YouTuber Charged With Child Pornography Production
Marcus Dieterle | June 18, 2017Are the allegations against Austin Jones indicative of celebrities abusing the fan-celebrity connection?
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House “Covfefe” Bill Would Archive All of Trump’s Deleted Tweets
Alexis Evans | June 13, 2017An Illinois lawmaker had too much fun trolling Trump's typo.
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Amazon, Etsy, and Kickstarter Headline Net Neutrality Protest
Gabe Fernandez | June 7, 2017Other companies are joining in as well.
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Apple Takes a Stance on Texting and Driving with iOS 11
James Levinson | June 6, 2017Is this just the beginning of Apple taking driver safety into its own hands?
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Is Instagram Wrecking Your Self Esteem?
Alexis Evans | May 24, 2017A new study has confirmed all of our suspicions.
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PayPal Sues Pandora for Trademark Infringement
Alexis Evans | May 23, 2017Customers can't differentiate between the similar "P" logos on their phones.
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The Problem with Robocalling–And How to Stop It
Anne Grae Martin | May 17, 2017Has a robot ever called you?
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New York May Legalize “Textalyzer” to Bust Distracted Drivers
Alexis Evans | May 17, 2017It's like a Breathalyzer for texting.
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Global Cyber Attack Put British Hospitals Out of Commission
Emma Von Zeipel | May 13, 2017The attack hit other areas as well.
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Department of Justice Opens Criminal Investigation into Uber’s Greyball
Alec Siegel | May 5, 2017The billion-dollar company is hit with yet another legal challenge.
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Florida “Sextortion” Case Renews Phone Password Privacy Debate
Alexis Evans | May 4, 2017Should your passcode be protected under the Constitution?
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Who Controls Your Digital Legacy?
Callum Cleary | April 28, 2017Digital legacy defines us in life and death.
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Could This Caterpillar Help Solve one of the World’s Pollution Problems?
Emma Von Zeipel | April 27, 2017A certain kind of caterpillar larvae could help us break down plastics.
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Unroll.me Sells Its Data to Uber: Is Your Free App Really Free?
Callum Cleary | April 25, 2017Uber is embroiled in another controversy.
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The FTC Isn’t Kidding About Instagram Ads
Victoria Sheridan | April 21, 2017The agency wants to put an end to sneaky #SponCon.
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Are Bose Headphones Used to Spy on You?
Austin Elias-De Jesus | April 19, 2017A recent lawsuit claims the headphone company spies on its customers.