Is Braille Obsolete?
Touchscreen phones work so well for blind people that Braille may become obsolete. But advocates worry this could render the next generation "functionally illiterate."
25 Mar 201521min
A Parent's Guide to All That 'Ed Tech' In Your Kid's Classroom
We take a look at exactly what tech is in the classroom. Which leads to a bigger question: Why is this tech in the classroom?
18 Mar 201526min
Tweens and Tech Guide: Getting Them to Open Up
We're kicking off a series on kids and technology. Sure, it’s just easier to ask, “did you finish your homework?” and assume they’re figuring it out on their own or from other kids. But as one middle ...
11 Mar 201514min
There is Actually One Thing You Can Do to Fight the Surveillance Machine
Security technologist Bruce Schneier, author of “Data and Goliath,” says you should stop feeling guilty about skimming the Terms of Service. Get mad instead.
4 Mar 201520min
Ethical Questions for Your Inner Couch Potato
Watching TV — especially when it isn’t, strictly speaking, on TV — has gotten complicated. This week we bring you a conversation with the creators of "High Maintenance." They're staying off broadcast ...
25 Feb 201519min
Bored and Brilliant: The Personal Stories
Manoush made some phone calls to Bored and Brilliant participants around the world. This week, New Tech City eavesdrops.
18 Feb 201522min
Bored and Brilliant: We Got Bored
We changed our phone habits, opened our minds to day-dreaming, and it felt good. Here's what the experts had to say about our data.
11 Feb 201519min
Bored and Brilliant Challenge 6: Dream House
It's time to get really bored and make something creative. You might just learn something about yourself with this challenge designed by artist Nina Katchadourian.
7 Feb 201511min
