Aarti Shahani appears in the following:
As Kids Go Online, New Tools For Parents To Spy
Monday, November 09, 2015
As children get online earlier and stay there longer, a new crop of technology is evolving to limit what they can see — and to monitor their every move.
Could A Tiny Mobile Studio Solve Your Housing Crisis?
Monday, November 02, 2015
For decades, architects have worked to turn shipping containers into homes and mock up cities that are plug and play. Now a startup in Texas is building a luxury studio that would travel when you do.
Senate Approves Cybersecurity Bill: What You Need To Know
Tuesday, October 27, 2015
The Senate approved a measure that's meant to stop hackers, but opponents cite privacy concerns. The bill would create a pipeline for firms to share information on attacks with the government.
It's Not Just VW: A Robust Market For Reprogramming Vehicles
Friday, October 23, 2015
An entire marketplace exists on the Internet for tuners, devices that help drivers crank up the power on vehicles and then hide the evidence. We visit a local diesel shop to see how it works.
Self-Driving Cars Hit The Streets, Sort Of
Thursday, October 15, 2015
The electric car company Tesla is now becoming the self-driving carmaker. Today it releases software to tens of thousands of Model S owners to automate steering, lane change and parallel parking.
Amazon Takes Aim At Etsy With A New Craft Site, Handmade
Thursday, October 08, 2015
Amazon will require that the goods be factory-free — a direct swipe at Etsy, which now allows artisans to work with manufacturers to increase their sales.
Microsoft's Satya Nadella Travels The World Looking For The Next Big Idea
Tuesday, October 06, 2015
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella was in Mexico last week on a high-profile visit. Now that smartphones and Internet access have become so universal, the next billion-dollar idea could come from anywhere.
India's Prime Minister Urges Indians To Stay In Their Country
Monday, September 28, 2015
During his trip to Silicon Valley, Narendra Modi spoke about the "brain drain" that's led many educated Indians to settle in the US. He would like to reverse it, as would many Indians in the U.S.
India's Leader Tours Silicon Valley, Swaps Stories With Facebook's Zuckerburg
Monday, September 28, 2015
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Facebook on Sunday, where he and Mark Zuckerberg shared some personal stories.
Tech Leaders From U.S., China Meet In Seattle, Can't Quite Connect
Thursday, September 24, 2015
In meetings on Microsoft's campus, the disagreements were many, from America's desired access to Chinese markets to China's desire to control Web content. On digital life, there's a cultural divide.
China's President Meets With Tech Leaders In Seattle
Tuesday, September 22, 2015
Chinese President Xi Jinping begins his trip to the U.S. in Seattle Tuesday, where he will meet with leaders in tech and aerospace.
Apple Ignites Debate Over Ad-Blocking Software
Monday, September 21, 2015
Apple caused an uproar recently over the use of ad-blocking software in the new version of its mobile operating system.
Did Clinton Camp Delete Emails Or Wipe Server? The Difference Matters
Monday, September 14, 2015
The Hillary Clinton campaign has not disclosed whether her private server was wiped, or if emails on it were simply deleted. If it was wiped, that could cripple the federal investigation.
Why Shooters Record Themselves In The Act
Thursday, August 27, 2015
The Virginia shooter who murdered two TV journalists allegedly recorded the attack himself. Experts say wearable cameras will become a regular part of the toolkit for killers who want attention.
Husband Found On Ashley Madison: It Wasn't Me. (His Wife Believes Him)
Wednesday, August 26, 2015
When Casey Corcoran found his email address in the adultery website's customer database, he told his wife. It was a mistake, and he wanted her to know that. Then they did some computer forensics.
Why Phone Fraud Starts With A Silent Call
Monday, August 24, 2015
When you answer your phone and there's no one on the other end, it could in fact be a computer that's gathering information about you and your bank account. Here's how.
Alphabet Is Now The Parent Company Of Google
Tuesday, August 11, 2015
Co-founder Larry Page announced that the Internet giant is breaking into smaller pieces — pieces that can be "more ambitious" and have "greater focus." The new parent company will be called Alphabet.
Google Announces New Parent Company Called 'Alphabet'
Monday, August 10, 2015
Google announced a broad restructuring Monday in a blog post by CEO Larry Page. Under the new structure, Alphabet becomes the parent company atop of Google's ventures.
Wary Of Kaspersky? Consumer Choices In Computer Security Abound
Monday, August 10, 2015
NPR reviews the consumer choices in the anti-virus and anti-malware market.
At A Pair Of Hackers' Conventions, The Focus Is On Phones
Saturday, August 08, 2015
Thousands of hackers have headed to Las Vegas for two conferences: Black Hat and Defcon. Much of the talk at the conferences has been devoted to security flaws in consumer devices, like cellphones.