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Latest Episode / Wednesday, August 13, 2014
What Emoji Did to One Couple's Healthy Relationship
The Way Colleges Teach Computer Science Hurts Women
Wednesday, August 06, 2014
The ratio of women to men in tech is appalling. But
it's not hopeless. One thing that works: quashing "the macho effect" in
college.
Knowing Your N@ighbor, Hacking Your Kids
Wednesday, July 30, 2014
It’s not always so easy to make friends with your neighbors. Can technology help?
Mining Your Voice for Hidden Feelings and Company Profits
Wednesday, July 23, 2014
There's a subtle difference between feeling
'exasperated and furious' and 'exasperated but ready to listen.' Hear
how new technology aims to decode true meaning from the messy signal of
the human voice.
Treating Bipolar with a Microphone
Wednesday, July 16, 2014
Amber Smith is bipolar. Her mood swings are
dangerous. But she's testing new technology that could spot trouble
early by detecting patterns in the sound of her voice.
It's Business School Types vs the U.S. Post Office
Wednesday, July 09, 2014
They had a plan for the future of paper mail. It was visionary. It was also naive.
Mindy Kaling: The New Face of Girls in Tech
Wednesday, July 02, 2014
Sure we want more girls to try computer coding.
But is the way to do it by using code to make bracelets and "selfie
accessories"? This trailblazing girly girl says, 'hell yes!'
Trying to Get Google to Forget You
Wednesday, June 25, 2014
Our brains are wired to forget. The internet, not so much. That mismatch is a risk to our humanity.
The Bus of the Future Will Catch You
Wednesday, June 18, 2014
Matt George runs a new bus company that doesn't own
buses. And he's making some big promises. He says his technology will be
the first fundamental evolution in mass transit since subway tracks
were laid.
Your Posture May Change Your Math Skills
Wednesday, June 11, 2014
Fighting back the fear of math by standing strong just
might work. We test out one attempt to tame kids' math anxiety with
'power poses.'
It's Time to Start Talking About Robot Morals
Wednesday, June 04, 2014
We're at a moment in time where computer programmers
are injecting machines with consciousness and the power of thought. It's
time we stop and ask: What kind of thoughts?
Hi, I’m David, and I’m a Digital Addict
Wednesday, May 28, 2014
Find out how one man used technology to cure his technology addiction.
The Home of the Future is Spying on You
Wednesday, May 21, 2014
There's a neighborhood where the refrigerators tell
stories. The roofs are paved in solar panels. The streets hum with
electric cars. It's a kind of eco-paradise — and it could drive you
nuts.
Video Extra: Smart Grid Life
Tuesday, May 20, 2014
Inside these typical suburban walls is a glimpse into
the future. Socket by socket and switch by switch, 700 homes in the
Muëller community in Austin, Texas are blazing a trail for how we all
might consume energy someday soon.
Sleep's Mortal Enemy: Screens
Wednesday, May 14, 2014
We don't sleep like nature intended, and technology is
to blame. From the gaslight to the smartphone, technological innovation
has been knocking the human body clock out of sync with nature.
Join Team Digital Detox for a Twitter Chat
Tuesday, May 13, 2014
Join Manoush Zomorodi, host of New Tech
City on Thursday for a chat and strategy session about surviving and
thriving in the Sleep Data Challenge to keep phones out of the bedroom.
Why Can't We Know Our Own Secret Consumer Scores?
Wednesday, May 07, 2014
Companies are keeping score of their customers. You
probably have a few rankings and ratings about you right now that could
affect the products you are offered, the price you pay and more. But
it's a murky business with few regulations.
WNYC Sleep Project: Join Team Digital Detox
Tuesday, May 06, 2014
New Tech City's Manoush Zomorodi is planning to improve
your sleep. But it will take discipline to stop those screens — and
their blue light — from ruining your rest.
Attacked in the Comment Section, Companies Strike Back
Wednesday, April 30, 2014
A cautionary tale of e-commerce, fine print, and the
drastic measures some online retailers will take to protect their
reputations, even at the expense of consumers.
Hiring by Video Game
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
The traditional job interview is obsolete. That is,
when compared to an all-knowing video game that peers into the psyche of
every candidate.
Inside the Mysterious Google X
Wednesday, April 16, 2014
We're talking about hoverboards, a space elevator and
floating Wi-Fi hot spots for the developing world. This could be a new
golden age of innovation.
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