technology
Email's death grip is strangling us, says computer scientist
Are we doing our work, or just talking about it?
Europe is not afraid to regulate Big Tech. EU Competition Commissioner Vestager explains why.
In limbo, some families in the US with H-1B visas begin to make other plans
Confronting the new geopolitics of ‘net-states’
CAPTCHAs are supposed to separate humans from robots online, but now AI can crack them
In praise of boredom: Researchers dish on the brain benefits of idle time
When we’re resting, a very important part of our brain gets to work.
How to make biometric technology more secure
What’s on the horizon in biometric security, and how can we make the technology more secure?
Human moderators do the dirty work of keeping disturbing content off the internet
The task of filtering harmful content from social websites and apps falls largely to humans — and those who do the job say it takes a toll.
Jacob Collier Live In-Studio
Singer and multi-instrumentalist Jacob Collier plays songs from his new album “In My Room” … with a little help from an MIT engineer.
What’s the future of your commute?
No longer just taxi alternatives, ride-booking apps like Uber are striking deals to supplement or replace transit and parking options in some cities.
Should we tweet about illness or, yes, even death?
How we deal with death in the age of social media prevents vexing problems for people dealing with loss.
“Black Mirror”: Feverish, Paranoid, and Angry
The creator of “Black Mirror” explains his own ambivalence about technology.
Can you swipe your way to new friends?
Dating apps have been around for a while, but not the industry is expanding to create apps more focused on finding friends than finding a special someone.
The Maker Movement that was born in the USA has taken on Chinese characteristics
The Maker Movement was made in the USA, but it's now gone global, to dozens of countries, encouraging people to (re)discover the joy and satisfaction that comes from making something with your own hands, to go from just consuming to also producing. But what if you've already been making for decades, as the factory of the world? Chinese makers embrace the fun and creativity in the movement; the government sees it as a tool to increase China's innovation and drive economic growth. They want to add structure and control. But what if unstructured fun is a path to innovation?
An app that tells you what’s outside your plane window
This phone app provides you with a guided tour from 30,000 feet in the air.