Technology
Spotify will add a COVID advisory to podcasts after the Joe Rogan controversy
The platform will add a new content advisory to any podcast episode that discusses COVID-19, which will direct listeners to a hub with information from "trusted sources."
3 years ago
Philadelphia biomedical research firm granted $250K for workforce training
Officials said the funds will help address the critical need to boost a skilled labor force in Philadelphia as the life sciences industry grows.
3 years ago
U.S. warns that chip shortage could shut down factories
The U.S. supply of computer chips has fallen to alarmingly low levels, raising the prospect of factory shutdowns, the Commerce Department reported Tuesday.
3 years ago
Dunking in the metaverse: The strange saga of a Sixers corporate partnership that went awry
The Sixers recently announced a partnership with a Chinese technology company. After reporters and fans dug into the company, the team backed out.
3 years ago
Listen 5:55Microsoft buys game maker Activision Blizzard for about $70B
Activision Blizzard is the maker of Candy Crush’ and ‘Call of Duty.’
3 years ago
This is Wordle, the word game everyone on Twitter won’t stop talking about
It's a simple game to guess a five-letter word. People on social media have been very enthusiastic about sharing how well they did.
3 years ago
NASA’s James Webb telescope completes its final unfolding in space
Considered the most powerful telescope in space, It will still be five months before NASA can start receiving its images.
3 years ago
How can therapy apps reach lower-income communities?
A Reno effort succeeded with people who’d done in-person therapy. But did it reach those who traditionally couldn’t afford in-person therapy?
3 years ago
Listen 7:16Tesla recalls nearly half a million cars over possible safety issues
Defects in some models leading to problems with the rearview camera and front hood, which could lead to serious accidents, triggered two separate recalls of the electric cars.
3 years ago
Pa. lawmakers advance plan to boost broadband internet expansion
The bill, which was sent to the Senate, would set up the independent Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority.
3 years ago
‘The internet’s on fire’ as techs race to fix software flaw
Computer security experts around the world are racing to patch one of the worst software vulnerabilities discovered in years.
3 years ago
Coffee, bowling, and getting vaxxed: What Google trends show about Philly in 2021
We regret to inform you that another year has passed.
3 years ago
Amazon announces progress after an outage disrupted sites across the internet
The company says its "network device issues" are resolved. Earlier, users were blocked from sites or apps connected to Amazon Web Services, including NPR, and Netflix.
3 years ago
Philly to test new tech in bid to stop delivery drivers from parking illegally
The delivery vans blocking Philly streets may soon find themselves under the management of a new tech tool.
3 years ago
No internet? Delaware County wants to hear from you about broadband access
Though FCC maps say otherwise, county officials think Delco has huge gaps in internet coverage, specifically in lower-income areas in the southeast.
3 years ago