In the US, there is always a proposal on the table to erode consumer privacy in one way or another. A new amendment to the 2001 Patriot Act can have very dire consequences indeed. It is expected that the 2001 Patriot Act will be renewed by the US Senate later […]
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This Smart Toilet Comes with a Dedicated Anus Camera
Many devices used by society on a regular basis have become smarter in recent years. It now appears that toilets will receive a similar overhaul, all in an effort to improve public health. The concept of a toilet has not changed all that much over the past few decades. A […]
India Threatens With Jail Time for Citizens not Using its Coronavirus Contact Tracing app
The coronavirus crisis has certainly sparked a lot of controversial debate. When it comes to getting people to install a contact tracing app, forcing them to do so is always an option in India. Protecting consumers from the coronavirus remains a top priority at all times. A Controversial Coronavirus Solution […]
Coronavirus Crisis Forces Uber to lay off Thousands of Full-time Workers
The coronavirus crisis is causing a lot of people for many different companies around the world. Uber, the ride-sharing company, will effectively lay off nearly 4,000 employees as a result of the ongoing crisis. It is interesting to see how different companies handle the coronavirus crisis. Major Uber Layoffs Were […]
Second-hand Tesla Parts are a Data Integrity Risk
When buying or selling second-hand Tesla parts over the internet wiping them clean of any data is crucial. One eBay user found some unexpected data when installing the older Tesla parts into his vehicle. Despite being a relatively new company, the second-hand market for Tesla items appears to be booming. […]
Apple’s and Google’s Coronavirus app Will not Allow GPS Location Tracking
During the coronavirus crisis, there have been many debates regarding the use of contact tracing apps. Apple and Google are now taking measures to protect user information for any of these apps being built on their technology. Apple and Google have been actively developing infrastructure to support contact tracing apps. […]
The Last Manufacturer of VHS Players Will end Production This Month
Over the past few decades, video content has evolved from VHS to DVD, to BluRay, and now online streaming It now appears that the golden days of video recorders will not come back anytime soon. To this date, there is only one company still manufacturing video recorders. The VHS Era […]
YouTube Keeps Banning Channels Covering Conspiracy Theories
YouTube has taken a rather aggressive stance on what type of video content is allowed on its platform. Anyone leaning in the direction of sharing conspiracy theories can expect a ban hammer these days. The YouTube of old is no longer available today, which is a shame. No More Conspiracy […]
Elon Musk Successfully Causes a Small Tesla Price Crash
Social media can be a very powerful, yet equally dangerous tool to use for company executives. Elon Musk will know that all too well, yet he still managed to trigger a minor Tesla stock crash through Twitter. Any comment made on social media can certainly trigger an uproar. Elon Musk […]
An Artificial Intelligence Can’t be an Inventor, USPTO Claims
The potential of artificial intelligence is rather significant. However, the technology will never be credited with inventing devices, products, or services, according to the USPTO. Research and development regarding artificial intelligence is still accelerating all over the world. Artificial Intelligence has no Patent Filing Procedure In fact, there has been […]
Bank Offices are Getting Smashed in Lebanon Following Currency Crash
The current financial situation will become virtually impossible to maintain in the very near future. In Lebanon, the situation is already getting out of hand following the domestic fiat currency crashing. Various countries are struggling to ensure their fiat currency has real world value. Lebanon Faces two Crises at the […]
Universal Pictures Uspets AMC Entertainment With Movie Rentals on Theater Release Dates
Even during times of corona, some bickering will be going on as if nothing else is happening. AMC Entertainment will no longer screen Universal movies in its theaters from now on. The ongoing spat between AMC Entertainment and Universal Pictures is getting a bit out of hand. Universal Pictures Makes […]
UK’s NSH Wants a Centralized Coronavirus app Despite Privacy Concerns
As part of the global coronavirus crisis, many contact-tracing applications are under development. The NHS in the UK keeps an eye on the proceedings, but will not go with the plan outlined by Apple and Google. A contact-tracing application can be of great value during the global coronavirus crisis. NHS […]
New Brain Implant Helps man Regain Touch and Mobility in Paralyzed Hands
Technology has allowed society to evolve into something very different over the past few decades. One great example is the impact brain implants can have, especially in terms of paralysis and immobility. There are many ways in which technology can make life easier for the average person. Brain Implant Technology […]
Latest Windows 10 Update can Cause BSOD and Random File Deletion
It is not uncommon for major operating systems to receive an update that might not work out all that well. In the case of Microsoft’s Windows 10, the rest update causes many computers to simply crash or lose files altogether. It is a bit unclear why the new Windows 10 […]
Google Wants to Design Computer Chips With Artificial Intelligence
There are many possible use cases for artificial intelligence. Google is now exploring this technology as a way to design computer chips. Currently, the design of computer chips is still done by human engineers. A Different Take on Artificial Intelligence That situation may come to change, at least where Google […]
US Coronavirus Symptom Tracker Won’t Sell Data Gathered Despite Privacy Policy
The coronavirus crisis doesn’t need any more controversies. Unfortunately, that is exactly what is happening, at least where a symptom tracker app is concerned. There are many solutions on the market to try and fight the spreading of the novel coronavirus. Coronavirus Symptom Tracker Raises Questions One of those solutions […]
Coronavirus Pandemic Triggers Raspberry Pi Sales Surge
The coronavirus crisis is having some very unexpected consequences in the retail sector. Sales of Raspberry Pi units are surging all of a sudden, as the small computer board is gaining popularity. There are many things one can do with a Raspberry Pi. Coronavirus and the Raspberry Pi These cheap […]