Technology
New Jersey Gov. Sherrill signs the Fair Price Protection Act, banning surveillance pricing
The new law prohibits companies from using your location, browsing history and income to help set the price you pay for merchandise.
1 day ago
Listen 0:44One study found that 4 in 10 women who had postpartum hemorrhages after delivery were considered low risk when admitted.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:36Princeton ends century-old tradition of unsupervised exams amid AI concerns
University leaders say artificial intelligence and fear of doxing have weakened the student-run system.
1 month ago
Microshifting, polyworking, hybrid, RTO mandates and AI...disruptions to modern work continue.
Air Date: June 15, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 51:12Colin Kaepernick sparks Philly students’ creative storytelling with AI
The activist and former NFL quarterback’s Lumi app is helping with the school district’s five-year plan to improve literacy.
2 months ago
How constraints make us happier and more productive
In a world with seemingly infinite competition for our time and attention, how do we decide what to prioritize?
Air Date: June 3, 2026 1:00 pm
Listen 51:08Temple researchers are building AI-powered health care ‘digital twins’ for people with ALS
A digital twin is a virtual representation of patients. Doctors plan to use the program to simulate treatments and therapies.
2 months ago
Listen 2:02Jefferson Health doctor dreams up EpiPen alternative autoinjector that attaches to your phone
The SemPresto autoinjector epinephrine device attaches to smartphones with magnetic technology and could be used for allergic reactions.
2 months ago
Listen 1:52The Big Fix: getting kids off screens
Can we make technology safer and healthier for kids and teens? Do social media and phone bans actually work? And who should be responsible for setting the boundaries?
Air Date: May 27, 2026 12:00 pm
Listen 51:27Parents across the country who are worried about excessive screen time in schools are lobbying educators to go back to pencils and paper.
2 months ago
Philadelphia officials question city’s lack of power over driverless cars
City Council members warned that autonomous vehicles could threaten jobs, raise safety concerns and operate beyond Philadelphia’s regulatory control.
2 months ago
Listen 1:04The carts are designed for older children and even adults with special needs. A national advocacy group recently started an effort to promote them.
2 months ago
Listen 4:20Pennsylvania sues AI company, saying its chatbots illegally hold themselves out as licensed doctors
The lawsuit alleges that Character Technologies Inc., the company behind Character.AI, has chatbots that engage in "the unlawful practice of medicine and surgery.”
3 months ago
Philly Tech Week is back with America250 themed events. Here’s what to know
Taking place May 4-8 this year, more than 90 tech-focused events are planned, celebrating America’s semiquincentennial.
3 months ago
Are doomsday predictions of AI’s impact on workers overblown?
Air Date: April 21, 2026 12:00 pm
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