Wanyu Zhang/NPR We just can't wait any longer to unleash our winter-time spirit and kick off the holiday season!Event Details: All Crafts Considered...
Facebook has transformed into a platform of platforms
If Facebook were just an advertising company, it would still be the tech behemoth it is today—but a lot less interesting.Over its 12-year history, CEO...
You might be missing important messages on Facebook if you haven’t checked a hidden second inbox
A few months ago, Facebook got rid of the second inbox for unsolicited messages, called “Other Messages,” in its messaging services.A few months ago,...
WhatsApp, the world’s most popular messaging service, just turned on encryption for all its data
Everything on WhatsApp is now encrypted, end-to-end, for all operating systems.Everything on WhatsApp is now encrypted, end-to-end, for all operating...
Seeing The World Through The Eyes Of A Social Science Correspondent
Hidden Brain Host Shankar Vedantam.Caitlin Sanders/NPR hide caption toggle caption Caitlin Sanders/NPRHidden Brain Host Shankar Vedantam. Caitlin...
You can invite your girl friends to eavesdrop on your private chats in this new dating app
Boompi works like most other dating apps—see people on the app based on your geographical location, swipe in a certain direction to indicate whether you...
The Essential 'Sesame Street,' Curated By Sonia Manzano
Sonia Mazano spent more than 40 years on Sesame Street, as an actor - her character is Maria, of course - and as a writer for the show.Sonia Mazano spent...
Microsoft is turning Skype into a messaging platform—and, as usual, it’s late to the game
To transform Skype, Microsoft has to make it smarter, and the company’s plan for doing so rests on the shoulders of bots, and their creators.Like Tencent...
NPR Podcasts Turn 10!
New technologies come with a big asterisk.New technologies come with a big asterisk. We can never be sure whether they'll catch on and stick around for...
Responding To Listeners With Responsive Design
NPR's new online help center offers users the best experience possible, no matter what kind of device they're using.Justin Lucas hide caption toggle...
Twitter just gave T-Mobile’s CEO an honor only previously gifted to the Pope
T-Mobile’s John Legere is on par with the Pope in Twitter’s eyes.The social network just gave the T-Mobile chief executive its top honor—an emoji of his...
Snapchat just made a huge change to become your go-to messaging app
In 2013, Snapchat reportedly turned down $3 billion to be acquired by Facebook.$3 billion to be acquired by Facebook. Now, the ephemeral messaging app...
Even non-political ads are tapping into Americans’ anxiety over a Trump presidency
The 2016 presidential race is getting all too real for some Americans, who are fearful of a Donald Trump presidency.The 2016 presidential race is getting...
Bookmark This: NPR At The Library Of Congress National Book Festival
Colena Turner/National Book Festival Colena Turner/National Book Festival How many books fit in a tote bag?How many books fit in a tote bag? Join more...
Public Radio At SXSW 2016: 12 Panels To Vote For Right Now
Similar to many repeat badge-toters and secret show-finders, NPR has made SXSW a staple of its calendar.Similar to many repeat badge-toters and secret...
Rape Is A Crime In India — But There Are Exceptions
Hanna Barczyk for NPR Hanna Barczyk for NPR In India, rape is illegal.In India, rape is illegal. And the definition of what constitutes "rape" was widened...
Can Silly Patents Help Fight Frivolous Lawsuits?
A hammock-canoe drawing, U.S. Patent No.A hammock-canoe drawing, U.S. Patent No. 299,951, is displayed in a June 1884 publication of the U.S. Patent and...
Zambia’s currency is the world’s best, six months after the president’s national prayers
Zambia’s national prayers have been answered—it’s currency, the kwacha, is now the world’s best performer.Late last year, president Edgar Lungu had been...
Zambia’s currency is the world’s best, six months after the president’s national prayers
Zambia’s national prayers have been answered—it’s currency, the kwacha, is now the world’s best performer.Late last year, president Edgar Lungu had been...
South Africa is targeting Chinese and Indian tourists after relaxing its visa rules
South Africa’s tourism industry is recovering from an ill-fated experiment with stricter visa regulations.South Africa’s tourism industry is recovering...
Why China Supports New Sanctions Against North Korea
People watch a news report showing footage of North Korean rocket launchers in Seoul on March 4.People watch a news report showing footage of North Korean...
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