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A recent report on Russian influence operations overseas detailed large amounts of money and effort spent to influence the referendum. Scott Simon talks with The New Yorker's Jane Mayer. from Technology : NPR https://n.pr/2SYvIxX

Greg Jaczko used to lead the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. But in his new book, he says nuclear power is too hazardous. (Image credit: Jeff Fusco/Getty Images) from Technology : NPR http://bit.ly/2Dk9YqI

The hikes, which will affect all U.S. viewers, come as Netflix faces an increasingly competitive field of video streaming services. (Image credit: Paul Sakuma/AP) from Technology : NPR https://n.pr/2FAHQkN

In rare remarks to foreign media, Ren Zhengfei says his telecommunications equipment company is independently owned and would not give China user data. Experts disagree. (Image credit: Vincent Yu/AP) from Technology : NPR https://n.pr/2SX7XGv

Political forces on the left are joining their voices to those of conservative politicians in seeking regulations over social media giant Facebook. from Technology : NPR https://n.pr/2SX3OSX

In his new book, The New Childhood, Jordan Shapiro argues that we're not spending enough screen time with our kids. (Image credit: Ryan Johnson for NPR) from Technology : NPR https://n.pr/2FBBO3s

One of the nation's top economists explores the past and future of work in cities. He finds that opportunities for workers without a college degree are drying up. (Image credit: The Jetsons via YouTube) from Technology : NPR https://n.pr/2H9w6YW

Federal regulations haven't kept up with technology, say drone operators and enthusiasts. Now the Department of Transportation is proposing to allow drones to fly over cities and at night. (Image credit: Michael Shroyer via AP) from Technology : NPR https://n.pr/2TRbWo6

Iran says its intentions are peaceful, but the U.S. worries the planned launches are really about developing weapons — specifically, intercontinental ballistic missiles. (Image credit: AP) from Technology : NPR https://n.pr/2SOCGW1

Taylor Lorenz, a staff writer at The Atlantic , says forget "Inbox Zero" for 2019 and embrace "Inbox Infinity." Let the email messages wash over you, replying to what you can and ignoring the rest. from Technology : NPR https://n.pr/2FuM2Cz

A robotic sex toy for women was pulled from the Consumer Electronics Show. NPR's Sarah McCammon speaks with Wired 's Emily Dreyfuss about the controversy. from Technology : NPR https://n.pr/2ROMhyU

NPR's Scott Simon talks with tech writer Pete Pachal about the issue of privacy and user data being on display — or not — at this year's annual Consumer Electronics Show. from Technology : NPR https://n.pr/2Rpg7uJ

A spokesman said the reduction would not be necessary except for "extraordinarily difficult challenges ahead." (Image credit: Matt Hartman/AP) from Technology : NPR https://n.pr/2D5jzBS

Insurance companies across the nation are writing over 1,000 cyber insurance policies every day in hopes of changing the weakest link in cyber space: human behavior. from Technology : NPR https://n.pr/2AET70g

Poland has evidence that a Huawei sales director and a Polish citizen "cooperated with the Chinese services," according to a spokesman for Poland's special services branch. (Image credit: Kacper Pempel/Reuters) from Technology : NPR https://n.pr/2VJQXFv

How do virtual assistants like Alexa affect children's learning experiences? Some experts say easy answers delivered by technology can hurt the development of problem-solving skills in kids. (Image credit: mixetto/Getty Images) from Technology : NPR https://n.pr/2VI39Xl

The suspect told police he acted alone in publishing information stolen from accounts related to Chancellor Angela Merkel and other politicians. As for a motive, he said he was annoyed. from Technology : NPR https://n.pr/2VG14en

Robert Habeck says he left Twitter after he was hacked, but he also says the platform has made him more "polemic". (Image credit: Dennis Williamson/Robert Habeck) from Technology : NPR https://n.pr/2FhJaZL

The U.S. Army is looking for recruits in new places like Instagram and e-sports tournaments. NPR's Leila Fadel asked Gen. Frank Muth, head of the Army Recruiting Command, about the new strategies. (Image credit: Gregory Bull/AP) from Technology : NPR https://n.pr/2CYKIGv

The international human rights group Amnesty International found in a recent study that women experience widespread harassment on Twitter. NPR's Michel Martin speaks with project lead Tanya O'Carroll. from Technology : NPR https://n.pr/2Fb1uUe