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The U.S. has tried to build high-speed rail for 50 years
by
Ben Bradford
Apr 4, 2019
Today, a train ride from LA to San Francisco takes 12 hours. In 1937, it took 10.
How Mark Zuckerberg wants the U.S. government to regulate Facebook
by
Kai Ryssdal
, Bennett Purser
and Liz Sanchez
Apr 1, 2019
A New York Times reporter says the CEO's plan is "self-serving."
Why Apple encourages holders of its new credit card not to swipe it
by
Ben Bradford
Mar 26, 2019
Apple’s launch event Monday for the first time included no new iPhones, Macs, Apple Watches or other devices.
Steven Spielberg, Reese Witherspoon help launch Apple TV service
by
Ben Bradford
Mar 25, 2019
Usually when Apple hosts one of its “special events” at the Steve Jobs Theater in Silicon Valley, it’s rolling out new products, unveiling the latest iPhone, Mac or Apple Watch on the black stage with dramatic music and slick videos. Today’s event had all of that, plus appearances by Steve Carell, Steven Spielberg and Reese […]
Just what is Apple going to unveil Monday?
by
Jed Kim
Mar 22, 2019
And should Netflix and Hulu be worried?
Extremists online: How a troll becomes a terrorist
by
Molly Wood
Mar 21, 2019
Extremists are far too at home on social media. Whose job is it to root them out?
The numbers, World Poetry Day edition
by
Eve Epstein
Mar 21, 2019
Rhyming poetry can be hard ... with apologies to the Bard.
For public good, not for profit.
Facebook settles 5 advertising discrimination lawsuits
by
Jack Stewart
Mar 20, 2019
It’s no secret that nearly all of Facebook’s revenue comes from advertising. But did you know Facebook is accused of allowing advertisers to discriminate against minorities, women and other protected groups? In some cases, civil rights groups say, Facebook made it possible for housing, job and credit advertisements to post to the feeds of white […]
What it's like for city officials faced with outdated technology
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Liz Sanchez
Mar 18, 2019
The San Francisco assessor's office has waited years to update its technology systems.
GPS glitch could confuse navigation devices on April 6
by
Jack Stewart
Mar 18, 2019
Older equipment may lose its grip on space and time when its clocks roll over.