
Technology
Disney takes over Hulu from Comcast as stream wars heat up
Disney is taking full control of Hulu from Comcast, as both companies prepare to launch their own streaming services in response to declining audiences for traditional TV.
6 years ago
Apps cost too much? Court allows suit adding to Apple’s woes
A divided Supreme Court ruled Monday that consumers can pursue an antitrust lawsuit that claims Apple has unfairly monopolized the market for the sale of iPhone apps.
6 years ago
Elaborate phishing scams increasingly target universities
In the United States last year, phishing victims lost more than $48 million. Microsoft says this is an increasingly common type of email scam.
6 years ago
Battle of the metal warriors: Local high schools vie in first regional Liberty Bots competition
With a focus on workforce development in manufacturing, students from local high schools were partnered with representatives from local manufacturers.
6 years ago
Who’s winning the internet in Philly’s primary election?
Of the 100-plus candidates running in Philly’s May primary, few can afford to get on TV. But the internet’s a cheap alternative, if you know how to use it.
6 years ago
Facebook co-founder Chris Hughes: Time to break up company
In a New York Times opinion piece, Hughes called Zuckerberg's power "unprecedented and un-American."
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Facebook auto-generates videos celebrating extremist images
"Thanks for being here, from Facebook," the video concludes in a cartoon bubble before flashing the company's famous "thumbs up."
6 years ago
Who is Will, and why is he (robo)calling me?
In March, Philadelphia residents received 88 million robocalls — and there's no end in sight. Why are robocalls increasing and why are they so hard to stop?
Air Date: May 9, 2019
Listen 11:29San Francisco bans credit-only stores, joining Philly, N.J.
San Francisco officials voted Tuesday to require brick-and-mortar retailers to take cash as payment, joining Philadelphia and New Jersey.
6 years ago
Trump attacks social media companies after Facebook bans
The president's comments came after Facebook this week banned Louis Farrakhan, Alex Jones and other extremists, saying they violated its ban on "dangerous individuals."
6 years ago
2020 campaign staffers being trained to handle cyber threats
Whether presidential campaigns have learned from the cyberattacks is a critical question ahead as the 2020 election approaches. Preventing the attacks won't be easy or cheap.
6 years ago
Why your Philly Airbnb might be in danger of collapsing
The online rental site doesn’t check for code violations — and has no plans to start.
6 years ago
Be wary of robot emotions; ‘simulated love is never love’
When a robot "dies," does it make you sad? For lots of people, the answer is "yes," and that tells us something important, and potentially worrisome.
6 years ago
Pa. panel discusses broadband internet solutions, urges public-private collaboration
Private providers said expanding broadband to rural areas is too costly, but there’s potential in exploring technological alternatives in delivering internet access.
6 years ago
Online voter registration spikes in Pa., outpaces paper by 50 percent
Signups more than doubled last year, thanks to the internet.
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