May 24 Does Technology Offer Anyone a Big Break in Entertainment Industry? Changes in technology have opened up new opportunities in the entertainment industry, offering platforms for the most scrappy or eclectic of musicians, filmmakers and other creative artists. That's the argument of a new book, "The End of Big: How the… Continue reading
May 21 Group Seeks Help From Social Networks to Combat Hate Speech By Larisa Epatko Social networking websites such as Facebook and Twitter have helped users mobilize around a common cause like never before. But what if their message is one of hate?… Continue reading
May 20 5 Questions: Why Yahoo Hopes Tumblr Will Expand Its ‘Coolness’ Photo illustration by PBS NewsHour created with Pic Stich Yahoo, the languishing tech pioneer, officially unveiled its acquisition of social blogging platform Tumblr on Monday. The $1.1 billion purchase by Yahoo could mean a whole world of things for… Continue reading
May 14 Watch Book Explores Societal Transfer of Power From Big Institution to Active Citizen Author Nicco Mele's new book, 'The End of Big,' explores how technology has made the world a smaller place, opening up new opportunities for local politics, small business and average citizens to wield influence. Political editor Christina Bellantoni talks to… Continue watching
May 13 Got a Question for Google’s Eric Schmidt and Jared Cohen? EmbedVideo(6366, 482, 304); Google's Eric Schmidt and Jared Cohen talk about their new book, "The Digital Age," with PBS NewsHour's Judy Woodruff. Earlier this month, Google Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt and Jared Cohen, Director of Google Ideas,… Continue reading
May 06 Watch Maine School Engages Kids With Relevant Problem-Solving Challenges Maine School Engages Kids With Relevant Problem-Solving Challenges… Continue watching
May 02 Watch Google’s Schmidt, Cohen Describe a ‘New Digital Age’ Google's Schmidt, Cohen Describe a 'New Digital Age'… Continue watching
Apr 19 Watch Crowdsourced Sleuthing Offers Extra Eyes and Ears, Some Wrong Turns Crowdsourced Sleuthing Offers Extra Eyes and Ears, Some Wrong Turns… Continue watching
Apr 19 Watch Crowdsourcing Offers Extra Eyes and Ears, Some Wrong Turns Crowdsourced Sleuthing Offers Extra Eyes and Ears, Some Wrong Turns… Continue watching
Apr 18 How Do You Build a Do-it-Yourself Drone? By Crispin Lopez Washington, D.C., resident Timothy Reuter's interest in drones started with reading about low cost do-it-yourself kits. Continue reading