Seratones: Tiny Desk Concert

The Louisiana band takes gospel into the garage, and what comes out is fiery rock 'n' roll. Watch Seratones perform three songs in the NPR Music offices.

Dave Hakkens updates open-source Precious Plastic recycling machines

Dutch designer Dave Hakkens has updated his series of Precious Plastic machines, which anyone can build and use to make products by recycling the material (+ movie). (more…)

4 Fed Chairs Talk Publically For The First Time About The Job

One of the most powerful and controversial jobs is head of the Federal Reserve. What the Fed chair does has an impact not just in the United States but around the world.

Improve User Experience With Real-Time Features

Real-time technology delivers information to your users as it happens. But how does it help improve your product and align with your customers' expectations?

Only a few years ago words like WebSockets, low latency and real-time functionality were at the forefront of bleeding-edge development. Fast-forward a couple of years and this technology has become an integral part of many of our favourite apps: e.g. Facebook with its in-app notifications, or Uber with its real-time location tracking effect.

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Gawker Challenges Verdict in Hulk Hogan Sex Tape Trial

Round two in the rumble between Hulk Hogan and Gawker Media has just begun. The post Gawker Challenges Verdict in Hulk Hogan Sex Tape Trial appeared first on WIRED.

Malware Attacks On Hospitals Put Patients At Risk

A computer virus that may be an inconvenience for another business leaves hospitals unable to effectively care for patients. Cyberattacks have left 14 U.S. hospitals without access to critical data.

Malware Attacks On Hospitals Put Patients At Risk

A computer virus that may be an inconvenience for another business leaves hospitals unable to effectively care for patients. Cyberattacks have left 14 U.S. hospitals without access to critical data.