SFMOMA: The Brave New World of Art Museums
SFMOMA celebrated its 75th anniversary with a huge architectural expansion, only rivaled by its technological innovations.
The Internet’s Baby Pictures, 25 Years After the Birth of the Web
Tim Berners-Lee set up HTML (hypertext markup language) and HTTP (hypertext transfer protocol) twenty-five years ago today.
Happy Mother’s Day: Kids’ Screen Time is a Feminist Issue
Portable electronics like smartphones and tablets are indispensable tools for mothers and caregivers. Why do we shame them for allowing kids screen time?
How to Find Hope in Dystopian Fiction
It’s crucial that we use dystopias to inspire social and technological innovation.
Should Cell Phones Be Used in the Classroom?
When schools welcome the use of cell phones and other technologies in the classroom.
That Time a Self-Driving Car Stared Down a Cyclist
A cyclist in Austin, Texas had an awkward encounter with a Google self-driving car when he approached a 4-way stop at the same time as the vehicle.
Who’s Afraid of Killer Robots?
Two recent DARPA projects have sparked fears about killer robots, machines that can decide whether to engage a target without human oversight.
Robots That Communicate with Each Other
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University are working on creating robots that communicate with each other, allowing them to collaborate on tasks.
#museumselfies: Museums and Selfies in this Digital Age
Will selfies save our museums? Find out about this growing #museumselfie trend.