On today’s show, we’ll talk about a tool called RoboVote that aggregates users’ opinions and preferences to help them make the best decisions; the Christian Science Monitor’s “15 under 15” list of top young hackers; and a home security system that’ll dispatch a drone. 

On today’s show, we’ll talk about whether smartphones are hurting the larger gadget market; Instagram’s new “shop now” button; and the riskiness of online voting. 

On today’s show, we’ll talk about the business model behind that clickbaity suggested links section you see on websites; look at Google’s rejection of an antitrust complaint from the European Union; and play this week’s Silicon Tally with Jackie Kashian, the podcast host of both “Dork Forest” and “The Jackie and Laurie show.”

On today’s show, we’ll talk about a new report from ProPublica indicating that Facebook allows buyers to target their advertising toward, or exclude, certain racial groups; the expansion of a startup called Hollar, which is aiming to be the online version of your dollar store; and Google’s announcement about a key vulnerability in Windows’ operating system software.

On today’s show, we’ll talk about the expectations for Facebook’s quarterly earnings report; interview writer Franklin Foer about a potential connection between Trump and Russia; and look at a company called Hello that’s developed sensor-based products to improve sleeping.

On today’s show, we’ll talk about the presidential candidates’ familiarity with tech; interview Bernard Feringa, one of this year’s Nobel laureates in chemistry; and look at Giphy’s reported $600 million valuation. 

On today’s show, we’ll talk to Pittsburgh Mayor Bill Peduto about Uber’s experimentation with self-driving cars in the city. Plus: We’ll look into tech tips for your Halloween costume. 

On today’s show, we’ll talk about how the largest IPO of the year, ZTO Express, managed to raise $1.4 billion; look at why the chip-making giant Qualcomm decided to purchase the semiconductor company NXP; and play this week’s Silicon Tally with Recode senior editor Peter Kafka. 

On today’s show, we’ll talk about the latest hardware and software from Microsoft; the success of Facebook’s registration reminders; and the continuing battle between Airbnb and New York state.