Tech Journos and the Lingo They Love to Hate
Tuesday, March 11, 2014
Four of the best-known tech journalists define the latest, most
ridiculous lingo being tossed around at the SXSW Interactive conference.
Then we asked them to talk to us in that very jargon.
The Simple Steps Behind World Class Efficiency
Thursday, March 06, 2014
These steps from the Toyota Production System make car manufacturing smooth and swift. They also work on every day life.
Getting Feisty Protecting Your Data from Companies
Tuesday, March 04, 2014
The machines are watching us. Computers, phones, hospitals and cars
are all collecting data on us to serve us better. But how can we the
consumers know when our data is working for us, not against us?
The Man Who Tried to Eliminate All Words, But Never Met a Smartphone
Friday, February 28, 2014
This is a story of heroic effort, decades of toil and a man obsessed
with a utopian dream: to replace the written word with symbols. And how
today's text message tools could have helped.
4 Ways to Boost Your Online Dating Returns
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
With more than 10 percent of American adults dating online,
researchers are devoting serious attention to how singles can get it
right, including tapping focus groups. Here's what they said.
Drop the Smartphone and Love Me Already
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
A study released Tuesday by the Pew Research Center finds that a
quarter of cell phone owners in serious relationships have felt that
their partner was distracted by their device.
The Reason Why Internet Servers (Hopefully) Won't Destroy the Earth
Wednesday, February 05, 2014
Search — not storage — is the biggest conundrum for big data.
For a Better Memory, Hit 'Delete'
Wednesday, February 05, 2014
Keep forgetting your mother's cell phone number? Don't worry. You're
not alone. In this New Tech City interview, Columbia University
Psychology professor Betsy Sparrow explains why it's so hard to remember
things in the digital age and what you can do about it.
To Clear Out Your Inbox, You Need More Power
Wednesday, February 05, 2014
We used to be swimming in data. Now we're drowning in it. So, how can we stay afloat? By fighting tech with tech.
See Which Subway Stations are Wired for Wireless
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
Hint: They're all in Manhattan.
Guide to Finding Inner Peace Through your Smart Phone
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
It seems totally contradictory, but that distracting device in your
hand can also be your salvation for focusing your mind through
meditation.
10 New York City Vine-ographers You Should Follow
Friday, January 24, 2014
Who are your favorite Vine-ographers in New York City? That's what we
asked people in the Vine community in recent weeks. We've heard about
dozens of incredible comedians, musicians, stop-motion artists and
illustrators who bring New York to life with their six-second videos.
Here are 10 of our favorites.
Meet the Vine-ographers Who Can Make $10k in 6 Seconds
Friday, January 24, 2014
Unlike Twitter and Instagram, the video-sharing app Vine isn't
dominated by celebrities. The most popular users are comedians,
musicians and stop-motion artists who have built up a following through
the app - some have even turned it into a full-time job.
Why Don't More People Use Digital Door Locks? A Few Facts
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
Hotels, dorms, offices, they all use digital door locks. Why don't
the rest of us? New Tech City reviews some of the reasons holding back
the evolution of the key and lock, a truly ancient technology. Plus, a
few facts to help you decide if you should make the switch.
3 (and a Half) Tips for Being a Young Boss, or Working for One
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
This week New Tech City is exploring wisdom in the workplace. Who has
it? How do they get it? And can all those baby-faced founders of tech
startups have it? Here are a few lessons from young CEOs and the people
who work for them.
Submit Your Story: Your Worst Tech Fails
Tuesday, January 14, 2014
We've all seen people abuse, overuse and get confused by technology,
from embarrassing auto-corrects to tweets that missed their mark. Bring
us your best (or worst!) story, or confess your own, and we'll tell you
how to turn it around when New Tech City hosts a live conversation about balancing the technology in your life on January 23 in The Greene Space.
'Her' Makes Sex with Software OK, and I'm OK With That
Friday, January 10, 2014
Spike Jonzes' new movie forces us to ask how "real" love is when it's
with artificial intelligence. And that's a very good thing to start
thinking about.
It's Baaaack: Cicada 3301 Mega-Puzzle Relaunches for 2014
Monday, January 06, 2014
Cicada 3301 — a shadowy person or organization behind two previous
cryptographic challenges on the internet — unfurled a third set of
puzzles Monday that is already boggling the minds of dozens of potential
solvers. (For the full story, and solution, to the previous Cicada 3301 puzzles, listen to our latest podcast.)
Meet the Teenage Codebreaker Who Helped Solve the Cicada 3301 Internet Puzzle
Monday, December 30, 2013
An enigmatic message on the internet from an unknown source named
“3301” sends thousands searching to solve ever increasingly complicated
puzzles for the past two years. Will it happen again in 2014? This
week on New Tech City, Cicada 3301. Can you solve it?
The Best of #YSLTF ('You Should Listen To' Friday) on Twitter
Friday, December 06, 2013
What is #YSLTF? It's 'You Should Listen To' Friday. Starting this
Friday, radio makers and radio lovers are tweeting out the handles and
links to their favorite podcasts, radio segments and audio storytelling.
Here are some cool things we've discovered so far.
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