
Technology
A bike helmet that’s stylish, portable? Idea began with a crash in North Philly
A startup says many bikers don’t wear helmets because they don’t like the style or the inconvenience.
6 years ago
Facebook: Fake account removal doubles to 3 billion in 6 months
Facebook also said Thursday that it removed more than 7 million posts, photos and other material because it violated its rules against hate speech.
6 years ago
Philly nonprofit banned from Twitter for celebrating 10 years of helping kids
Twitter's algorithm apparently decided the account was guilty of violating the platform’s terms of service, which state that users must be at least 13.
6 years ago
In gender-swap photo filters, some trans people see therapy
Some argue that the filter, which Snapchat calls a "lens," could be a therapeutic tool that leads to self-discovery.
6 years ago
FCC wants phone companies to start blocking robocalls by default
If the government's new plan works, the number of robocalls you receive may go down in the near future.
6 years ago
Why we can’t stop using our phones while driving
Notifications and texts offer immediate gratification some can’t resist when behind the wheel. To kick the habit, some behavior rewiring is needed.
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Listen 08:44Help coming on blocking scammers for robocall-plagued U.S.
New measures by U.S. regulators could help thwart some of the billions of robocalls received in the U.S.
6 years ago
World leaders, tech execs pledge to curb online violence at Paris tech summit
Facebook, Google, Twitter and other tech companies joined a dozen countries in a pledge to step up efforts to keep internet platforms from being used to spread hate.
6 years ago
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.
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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."
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