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Technology
Why Fact Checking is More Important than Ever
As technology more deeply integrates with lives throughout the world, fact-checking is more important now than it has ever been. More information is rapidly accessible and unfortunately the same is...
Social Media & Addiction: How Apps Condition People
Let's paint a picture. It’s a Sunday afternoon and a college student is relaxing in their dorm room. With no plans for the day, boredom sets in and whilst scrolling...
Pokémon Sleep: Turn your Sleeping Patterns into Entertainment
(PM) -- The Pokémon company made headlines once again when it announced a new game called Pokémon Sleep in a tweet. The aim of this app is to "turn sleeping...
Were Google Duplex Calls a Scam?
A year ago, Google Duplex made headlines when Sundar Pichai, Google CEO, presented the duplex feature to the audience at I/O 2018. The audience was excited to hear that Artificial...
Leaked NSA Hacking Tool Grinds Baltimore Network to a Halt
News broke nearly three weeks ago that computer networks in Baltimore were under attack. They were subsequently shut down with with reports it was due to a ransomware attack. Ransomware is...
The Emerging Threat of Deepfakes
Deepfakes, AI-generated fake videos are popping up everywhere, adding to ever increasing fake-news epidemic and prospects of stopping them seem bleak.
Will 5G Networks Ruin Weather Forecasts? The Surprising Truth
(PM)- The next being thing in tech is undoubtedly 5G network connections. It said to be 20 times as fast as our current 4G LTE connections. It will change the...
WestJet Flight Targeted by Green Laser on Approach to Landing
A WestJet pilot suffered an eye injury on approach into Orlando international airport, according to FAA officials. Per standard practice, the pilot was placed on medical leave. Laser incidents are...
Department of Homeland Security Seeks Greater Ties with Industrial Network Operators
The security of industrial networks is once again back in the headlines. As reported by Cyberscoop, the Department of Homeland Security is pushing for greater ties with operators of industrial...
