Scientific and technological development often tend to defy what seemed possible or impossible until very recently. When it comes to new forms of communication, society has evolved in many different ways. A new concept which might come to fruition soon comes in the form of “talking lasers”. This technology would […]
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Chinese Human Rights Blogger Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison
China is not a country where free speech is valued highly by the government. Anyone distributing information which might be deemed “bad” for the public’s viewing could get individuals in trouble. The first person to be charged with cyber dissidence has now been sentenced to 12 years in prison. This […]
New Research Confirms the Viability of Artificial Muscles
More and more aspects of our society are taking on artificial traits in this day and age. That is not entirely abnormal, as there are many artificial breakthroughs which can user in a better future. When it comes to artificial muscles, there are a lot of potential use cases waiting […]
Is Disney on Track to Provide Permissioned Internet Access?
The internet is a great place to find all kinds of information and content. Not all of this information is suitable for all ages, which is why Disney wants to try to block certain aspects. Its device and software are designed to ban all porn content while still letting users […]
Hackers Confirm Russia’s FSB Still Aims to Deanonymize Tor Traffic
For quite some time now, there have been persistent rumors regarding Tor being deanonymized. Although it is a known fact the NSA is capable of doing so, albeit it remains to be seen if they will explore that option. Russia’s FSB, however, is effectively working on such a project with […]
London Metropolitan Police’s Facial Recognition Still has an 81% Error Rate
Any advancement in the technology world needs to be applauded. This is true even when it comes to disruptive yet controversial technologies such as facial recognition. The London Metropolitan Police has been using this technology for some time now and is noting some progress. Only eight in ten technology-based “hits” […]
Facebook and Google Track Your Porn Browsing Regardless of Incognito Mode
Watching porn online has become more than acceptable in our society these days. Unfortunately, it is also of great interest to companies such as Google, Facebook, and Oracle. New research confirms most of the porn sites out there contain trackers, which seem to bypass a browser’s incognito mode. One’s online […]
More US Cities Seek to ban Facial Recognition Technology
While it seems evident facial recognition technology will become mainstream in the very near future, there will be some bumps along the road. More and more US cities are effectively banning this technology as a statement against mass surveillance. A very interesting turn of events, albeit it remains to be […]
Bitcoin Price Watch: Trump Could Push Currency Further
At press time, bitcoin is trading for just shy of $10,900. While this is significantly lower than where it stood during our previous price article (almost $1,000 lower), its current price reflects something very important about the coin we’ll grown to respect and love. Bitcoin Takes a Hit from President […]
Russia Expects to Finish its Moon Base by 2040
Virtually all of the major countries around the world have high expectations of creating a permanent presence on the Moon and other planets. As far as Russia is concerned, their plans to build a Moon base are slowly taking shape. newly released information confirms 3D printing and lunar dust will […]
7-Eleven’s 7Pay Mobile Payments app Gets Hacked Within Days After its Launch
Whenever a new payment service is launched in any part of the world, there is some initial excitement. In most cases, such launches go off without a hitch. That was not the case for 7-Eleven’s new mobile payment service known as 7Pay. In Japan, hundreds of people have had money […]
Bitcoin Price Watch: Bull Rally Is Likely to Continue
At press time, bitcoin is trading for about $11,872. While this is not quite as high as where bitcoin has traded over the past few weeks, it’s still in a stronger position when compared with our previous price analysis. Bitcoin Could Be Headed for Bigger Things Bitcoin has been relatively […]
Chinese Border Guards Install Malware on Some Tourists’ Phones
Tourists love to travel to new countries and regions which intrigue them. To many people, China is one such region. Although it is not the most hospitable place for foreigners, many people travel to this country regardless. The new countermeasure enforced by Chinese border guards may force that situation to […]
Can a Social Media Strike be Pulled off in 2019?
Social media has become a big part of most consumers’ daily lives. That is only to be expected, as people want to feel connected to the world. Additionally, the concept of sharing everything and anything has become completely normal. Not everyone is convinced social media in its current form is […]
Bitcoin Price Watch: Currency Is Down for the Count
At press time, bitcoin is still up for the most part, but down compared to where it has been over the past week. Currently, bitcoin’s price is just over $10,100, which is down from where it was this morning at $10,300, and it seems to be falling by $100 or […]
Deep Neural Network Creates Surprisingly Accurate Simulations of the Universe
It is baffling what one can achieve with artificial intelligence. Ranging from mundane tasks to major scientific research, the possibilities are virtually limitless. One interesting development comes in the form of how a new 3D simulation of the universe turns out to be far more accurate than anything humans ever […]
Multiple British Politicians Believe 5G Connectivity Will Cause Cancer
When it comes to politics, there will always be opinions which do not necessarily stroke with reality. In the UK Parliament, a very interesting debate has taken shape earlier this week. Some Members of Parliament claim 5G connectivity will cause cancer in the long run. This is allegedly due to […]
Researchers Discover a Material Which Might Prevent Rechargeable Battery Degradation
Batteries have changed our society forever, although the concept itself still warrants some further improvements. For many years now, technology companies and researchers have tried to extend battery life through various means. It now seems the University of Tokyo may have come up with the perfect solution. Its self-repairing electrode […]