Technology
Bullying on the Rise, Disappearing Pay Phones, Why We Love (or Hate) Spicy Foods
Incidents of bullying and harassment are at an all-time high at schools across New Jersey. Also, where have all the pay phones gone? And, our differing tolerance for spice.
Air Date: January 24, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 49:30Virtual reality classical concert creates new experiences for fans
For four days, audience members were invited to experience performances by the Mahler Chamber Orchestra by strapping on virtual reality headsets and headphones.
10 months ago
Listen 2:17New Hampshire is investigating a robocall that was made to sound like Biden
Recorded calls appear to use a voice crafted to sound like President Biden to tell voters not to cast their ballot in the state's primary.
10 months ago
Gig Workers Rule, Car Culture from Driverless to Hot Rods, Is Measles Back?
Ahead of the Philadelphia Auto Show, the latest trends in the car industry, from safety to wild technology. Plus, new help for gig workers and Dr. Paul Offit talks measles.
Air Date: January 11, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 49:30Pennsylvania to begin using artificial intelligence in operations
The move runs counter to other efforts — including at the federal level — to restrict the use of AI in government work.
11 months ago
Philly DA wants city’s crime-fighting efforts to go more high-tech
The money would go towards bolstering everything from the crime lab to the cold case unit.
11 months ago
Listen 1:01Democracy in the metaverse: What can we learn from Second Life?
Early metaverse pioneers on lessons learned using a 3D virtual platform.
11 months ago
Listen 16:19Why archaeologists study virtual worlds from video games
There’s a growing field of academic study where archaeologists study virtual worlds, or work with game developers to recreate historical sites.
11 months ago
Listen 12:11Cybersecurity at water utilities a national concern after Pa. water authority hacked
The tiny Aliquippa water authority in western Pennsylvania was perhaps the least-suspecting victim of an international cyberattack.
11 months ago
The New York Times sues ChatGPT creator OpenAI, Microsoft, for copyright infringement
The Times is the first major news publisher to take OpenAI to court over the use of its copyright material in its popular chatbot.
11 months ago
Plans for STEM Hub at Wilmington school aim to empower marginalized communities’ future
A $26 million project aims to overcome educational gaps through a STEM program that will also address mental health services for the communities.
11 months ago
Xfinity notifies its customers of data breach linked to software vulnerability
Xfinity said there was unauthorized access to internal systems as a result of this vulnerability, which was previously announced by software provider Citrix, between Oct. 16.
11 months ago
Google to pay $700 million in case over whether its app store is an illegal monopoly
The deal with dozens of states resolves a lawsuit that claimed Google engages in anticompetitive behavior through its Google Play store.
11 months ago
Apple stops selling latest Apple Watch after losing patent case
Series 9 and Ultra 2 smartwatches will be halted this week after it lost a case over whether the tech giant stole a patented blood oxygen feature from another company.
11 months ago
Epic Games wins antitrust lawsuit against Google over barriers to its Android app store
The unanimous verdictcame after just three hours of deliberation following a four-week trial revolving around a lucrative payment system within Google’s Play store.
12 months ago