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'Power Of Broadband Companies Is Waning,' Says Andy Ihnatko
A new bill passed by the House of Representatives last week opens the door for community committees to create their own broadband companies and to provide internet connectivity to people who currently don't have it. -
Report Slams Facebook for 'Vexing And Heartbreaking Decisions' On Political Speech
A two-year investigation concludes the social network's leaders made decisions that were "significant setbacks for civil rights." -
Andy Ihnatko Raises Alarm On Mobile Surveillance After Data Mining Of Protesters
The latest cause for concern, he explained, comes in the form of research analyzing smartphone data from 17,000 Black Lives Matter protest attendees, mined without their knowledge or consent. -
Andy Ihnatko On Protest-Proofing Your Phone
Some police agencies have been conducting surveillance on nationwide racial injustice protests by tracking protesters' phone data. -
Andy Ihnatko: Trump Could 'Destroy' Our Ability To Freely Communicate Online
Trump's executive order could overstep a law that protects free communication on social media, Andy Ihnatko said. -
Digital Bingeing: Time On Screens During COVID-19
We're turning to screens more than ever during the coronavirus pandemic. But what are the implications of spending so much time online? -
Remote Teaching Presents Hurdles for Special Education
The abrupt switch to instruction from home is forcing special education teachers to face a new set of challenges. -
'Animal Crossing' Video Game Provides Space For People To Grieve Real Life Losses
In a time when funerals are limited due to social distancing rules, some people have been turning to Nintendo's "Animal Crossing" game. -
Are You Feeling 'Zoom Fatigue'?
Behavior analyst Laura Dudley says people are feeling drained after video conference calls due to increased self-awareness and a lack of normal social cues. -
Apple And Google Create Coronavirus Tracker For Cell Phones
The two companies have teamed up to provide users with coronavirus tracking abilities.