Technology
New 835 area code for Philly suburbs, Lehigh Valley could begin as soon as September
The remaining supply of numbers in the current 610/484 area codes is nearly exhausted.
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The women who programmed the first modern computer
Kathy Kleiman on her new book about the ENIAC programmers, "Proving Ground: The Untold Story of the Six Women Who Programmed the World’s First Modern Computer"
Air Date: August 2, 2022 10:00 am
Listen 49:14Delaware judge sets October trial date for Twitter lawsuit: Elon Musk likely to testify
The billionaire wanted to wait until February, but the chancellor ruled that such a delay lengthens the “cloud of uncertainty” over the social media giant.
2 years ago
The James Webb telescope had 344 ‘single point failures’ before launch. Then, success
Bill Ochs, the project manager for the James Webb telescope, shares the trials and tribulations of the launch and what it's like having the images out in the world.
2 years ago
As AI language skills grow, so do scientists’ concerns
Researchers say they'd be less concerned if the companies developing these systems, known technically as “large language models," were less secretive about the data they use.
2 years ago
A centuries-old court in Delaware will decide if Elon Musk has to buy Twitter
In a lawsuit, Twitter has asked the Delaware Court of Chancery to order the Tesla CEO to follow through with a $44 billion takeover bid for the social media company.
2 years ago
Twitter takes Elon Musk to court
The social media company is asking a Delaware court to force the world's richest man to follow through on his agreement to buy it for $44 billion.
2 years ago
NASA’s James Webb telescope reveals the universe as we’ve never seen it before
NASA's $10 billion new telescope showed the world something remarkable today: an image of some of the first galaxies to form in the universe.
2 years ago
Lead sponsor Sen. Sarah McBride says the measure was spurred by the election lies that led to the Capital insurrection on Jan. 6, 2021.
2 years ago
Elon Musk wants out of the Twitter deal. It could end up costing at least $1 billion
Elon Musk's battle with Twitter escalates after the billionaire Tesla CEO said he was calling off his $44 billion purchase agreement.
2 years ago
Privacy advocates fear Google will be used to prosecute abortion seekers
When law enforcement requests it, Google usually hands over location and search data collected through its smartphone apps.
2 years ago
Crypto plunge is cautionary tale for public pension funds
The plunge in prices for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies provides a cautionary tale for the few public pension funds that have dipped their toes into the crypto pool.
2 years ago
Teens are dressing in suits to see ‘Minions’ as meme culture and boredom collide
A viral trend depicts teens in suits on their way to go see the latest installment in the minions universe. Here's why.
3 years ago
Musk abandons deal to buy Twitter; company says it will sue
Musk’s tumultuous $44 billion bid to buy Twitter is on the verge of collapse — after the Tesla CEO sent a letter to Twitter’s board saying he is terminating the acquisition.
3 years ago
The player and the game: Diversity in gaming opens pathways to new careers
“If you don’t see yourself at the table, then the things that companies are making are not going to relate to you,” he said.
3 years ago