Is ‘hacktivism’ a force for good … or chaos?By Ben Johnson and Danielle StephensApril 28, 2017KIRILL KUDRYAVTSEV/AFP/Getty ImagesHackers are 'the best parts of science and information sharing,' research scientist Chester Wisniewski told us. It's part of our special series.POSTED IN: Tech hacking activism hacktivism anonymous world ListenreadDownloadDownload
The novel 'Startup' casts a critical eye on the tech worldBy Lizzie O'Leary and Hayley HershmanApril 27, 2017Willy SommaBuzzFeed writer Doree Shafrir explains the mostly 'macho' startup culture.POSTED IN: tech startups tech culture ListenreadDownloadDownload
Why net neutrality rules are in danger By Adriene Hill and Molly WoodApril 26, 2017Eric Thayer/Getty ImagesFCC Chairman Ajit Pai signaled a rollback of restrictions on internet service providers. POSTED IN: Tech net neutrality fcc internet access Ajit Pai business ListenreadDownloadDownload
Blog: Tim Wu on why undoing net neutrality may be harder than it looksBy Kai Ryssdal and Molly WoodApril 25, 2017Michael Bocchieri/Getty ImagesIs reversing the regulation within the FCC chairman's power?POSTED IN: Tim Wu net neutrality Tech business read
Manufacturing can help itself by hiring more women, study says By Mitchell HartmanApril 24, 2017POSTED IN: business Jobs manufacturing workplace diversity Tech ListenreadDownloadDownload
3 ways to protect your online privacyBy Lizzie O'Leary and Eliza MillsApril 21, 2017Sean Gallup/Getty ImagesCybersecurity expert Ed Stroz advises on Wi-Fi, VPNs and pass codes.POSTED IN: Tech life privacy online privacy VPNs wi-fi ListenreadDownloadDownload
Why would Google want to block its own ads?By Amy ScottApril 20, 2017POSTED IN: Google Tech business ad blocker google chrome ListenreadDownloadDownload
How to close the tech-job gap for minorities and low-income earnersBy Allison KeyesApril 20, 2017Photo courtesy of LaunchCodeThey have the highest risk of losing work to robots.POSTED IN: launch code Tech automation Education Economy ListenreadDownloadDownload
Can Pittsburgh keep its workers from being replaced by smart machines?By Erika BerasApril 19, 2017ANGELO MERENDINO/AFP/Getty ImagesThe city is becoming a giant proving ground for automation and artificial intelligence.POSTED IN: automation Pittsburgh Tech business poverty ListenreadDownloadDownload
