
Technology
When and why workers are ‘cyberloafing’ on the job
Whether they're working in the office or remotely, many people spend time on their phones or online for non-work activities. But is it necessarily a bad thing?
2 years ago
Listen 6:42Obstacles abound as Pa. plans for surge of federal broadband funding
More than $1 billion in federal funds are coming to Pa. to expand rural broadband but hurdles remain.
2 years ago
Concerns about the Phillies’ new facial recognition gate? Experts say it’s too soon to tell
The tech rolled out this week at Citizens Bank Park. It reportedly doesn’t store face images.
2 years ago
Pa. will track voting machine malfunctions under new settlement with election security groups
The Pa. Department of State has reached an agreement with advocates after they raised concerns in 2019 about a voting machine that glitched in its first year.
2 years ago
Phillies fans can soon enter Citizens Bank Park using facial recognition. Here’s how it works
The MLB says the program uses facial authentication differently from other setups.
2 years ago
‘Am I gonna become obsolete?’ How older workers are being left behind by A.I.
More than a million U.S. workers over 60 years old lost their jobs during the pandemic. Most furloughed workers went back to work, but older adults are getting left behind.
2 years ago
Listen 6:30Why trade jobs like plumbing are safe from A.I. — for now
At the dawn of what some are calling a fourth industrial revolution powered by artificial intelligence, what are the limitations when it comes to fixing a pipe?
2 years ago
Listen 9:53ChatGPT and school instruction: Navigating between evolution and caution
The Philadelphia School District is currently limiting the use of the AI software for students until they learn more about it.
2 years ago
Temple University launches new on-campus safety app
Updated features include the ability to report crimes and real-time tracking of the university’s shuttle loop service.
2 years ago
Special counsel got a search warrant for Twitter to turn over info on Trump’s account, documents say
The court filing says the court “found probable cause to search the Twitter account for evidence of criminal offenses.”
2 years ago
KOP startup looks to build electric vehicle infrastructure nationwide
The clean technology startup that builds wireless charging devices for large electric vehicles opened a new research and development laboratory in King of Prussia.
2 years ago
The two new laws pave the way for more EVs on Delaware roads as advocates hope the state environmental secretary takes an even stronger step.
2 years ago
Listen 1:31Jeanette Winterson on AI and the future of human connection
Writer Jeanette Winterson explores artificial intelligence and how it may change our lives, relationships, sex, religion -- even death.
Air Date: July 28, 2023 12:00 pm
Listen 50:37The Telstar satellite broadcast: How a Phillies second baseman made telecommunications history
Sixty-one years ago, a routine fly ball hit by Phillies second baseman Tony Taylor made telecommunications history.
2 years ago
Camden rolls out new on-demand public transport shuttle vans citywide
In a city where nearly half of renters don’t own personal vehicles, Camden leaders are hoping to close the social equity gap in transportation.
2 years ago