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Is Braille Obsolete? Mar 25, 2015

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Touchscreen phones work so well for blind people that Braille may become obsolete. But advocates worry this could render the next generation "functionally illiterate."

A Parent's Guide to All That 'Ed Tech' In Your Kid's Classroom Mar 18, 2015

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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?

Tweens and Tech Guide: Getting Them to Open Up Mar 11, 2015

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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 school teacher found out, there's an opportunity to go WAY deeper.

There is Actually One Thing You Can Do to Fight the Surveillance Machine Mar 04, 2015

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Security technologist Bruce Schneier, author of “Data and Goliath,” says you should stop feeling guilty about skimming the Terms of Service. Get mad instead.

Ethical Questions for Your Inner Couch Potato Feb 25, 2015

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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 and embracing a smaller but devoted online-only audience, instituting a paywall in exchange for the artistic freedom. So what do they think of sharing passwords on Netflix accounts and fast forwarding through commercials?

Bored and Brilliant: The Personal Stories Feb 18, 2015

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Manoush made some phone calls to Bored and Brilliant participants around the world. This week, New Tech City eavesdrops.

Bored and Brilliant: We Got Bored Feb 11, 2015

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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.

Bored and Brilliant Challenge 6: Dream House Feb 07, 2015

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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.

Bored and Brilliant Challenge 5: One Small Observation Feb 06, 2015

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For today's challenge, we want you to take note of one person, object, or interesting, uninventable detail you would have missed if your nose were glued to your phone.

Bored and Brilliant Challenge 4: Take a Fauxcation Feb 05, 2015

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Your instructions: Craft an away-message like “I’m out, taking an intensive sushi making class! Wasabi fingers so no phone for me today!" Put it up for an hour, an afternoon, or the whole day. It's good for your productivity.

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