WaPo Labs’ Tour of the Presses
I asked my fellow field trippers to reflect on what they discovered during our “tour of the presses” – below are some myths that we went in believing, and the surprising truths we learned. Read more
C2MTL: On the Precipice of Innovation
C2MTL is branding itself as a unique opportunity to explore “the relationship between commerce and creativity.” But will it become an event the world watches or just another echo chamber? Read more
A Trio of Trove Channels for the Tech-Obsessed
My Trove channel list is pretty eclectic, featuring everything from Tennis to Job Creation to (don’t judge) Kelly Clarkson. But a trio of related channels always catches my eye: Technology, Social Media, and Innovation. Read more
Dancing Candlesticks and Flying Carpets: Not Just Disney Fantasies Anymore
Singing teacups and literate desk lamps are as much a part of the Disney universe as boisterous genies and redheaded mermaids – with one exception:
They are breaking free of the imaginary realm and could be coming to a home goods store near you. Read more
‘Techno-Social-Media Ninjas’ (Labs Visits American University)
Last night, Managing Editor Greg Barber and I had the opportunity to speak with students at American University about all things technology, journalism, and social media — and wow, were we floored by the energy and engagement in that room. Read more
Getting to the Root of the STEM Problem
Is it a lack of interest that is spurring the lower high school math and science test scores, or is America doing a lousy job of properly educating its youth in these subject areas? What is the root of the STEM problem? Read more
On ‘The Joy of Quiet’ — And Things Not-So-Quiet
From sunrise to sunset, my mobile resides nearby on a desk or in a pocket, always gleaming and shimmering under the light, seducing me with buzzes and dings and vibrations. It is my portal to the world — but am I its prisoner or its master? Read more
Was 2011 Really a Terrible Year for Technology?
While most of the tech “best of” lists are fairly obvious, one article in particular caught our eye. In contrast to the many laudatory reviews of advances in technology, Slate’s Farhad Manjoo took a different route, declaring “2011 Was a Terrible Year for Tech.” Read more
’5 Things We Fear New Technologies Will Replace’
Are our fears of losing libraries and brick-and-mortar schoolhouses unfounded, or is it only a matter of time before stamps go the way of the telegram? Read more