House Extends Controversial Surveillance Program
The House voted Thursday to renew a surveillance program without adding protections for Americans whose data is inadvertently collected without a warrant.
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Even Apple Investors Are Worried About Smartphone Addiction
Two of Apple's largest investors called on the tech giant to take smartphone addiction more seriously. Research shows they're right to be concerned.
House Passes Bill Mandating DHS Cybersecurity Oversight
The legislation adds requirements for the Department of Homeland Security to report to Congress on its process and policies throughout the evaluation of vulnerable information.
Is Casual Surveillance the Future of Capitalism?
Amazon Echo is always listening. Amazon Key invites companies into your home. But who exactly is surveilling whom?
Broadway Is Becoming More Accessible, Thanks to a Boost From Podcasting
A recent partnership between podcast leader Audible and Broadway theaters are helping make The Great White Way more accessible for everyone.
Bitcoin Is Coming to Your Bodega
Want to grab some Bitcoin with your beer? Bitcoin teller machines across the country are making that a reality.
Counting Cars to Understand Demographics
What Google Street View images tell us about our neighborhoods—and ourselves.
Can Cryptocurrency Mining Help Fix Bail Reform?
Can cryptocurrency destabilize pretrial detention? Bail Bloc thinks so—and it's harnessing collective computer power to do just that.
Americans Should Be Concerned About China’s Latest Privacy Violation
China is reportedly importing technology from a company headquartered in the U.S. to surveil supposed subversives in Xinjiang.
When Will Facebook Take Hate Seriously?
Too many tech companies are allowing themselves to become platforms for white-supremacist propaganda.