If you ever use the encrypted messaging options on programs like iMessage, WhatsApp, Signal, Wickr, Telegram, or any other service, your time to discuss things privately over … Read the rest
Did you know that technology exists that can create images of people that are not real?
And, did you know that technology exists that can make … Read the rest
A very important skill for anyone who hopes to be in the know is the ability to put together seemingly unrelated stories for consideration.
Over the past … Read the rest
Technology that was once only seen in dystopian science fiction is rapidly infecting real life. Two means of collecting personal data – DNA databases and facial recognition … Read the rest
Have you had the feeling that time is going faster lately than it used to? If so, you’re not alone and you’re not imagining things.
Recent research says that the … Read the rest
This weekend, on April 6th, we’re having another Y2K. This one is on GPS devices, as they roll over from “week 1024” to “week 1.”
What if a robot decides it hates you?
That might seem like a silly question, but according to research, developing prejudice towards others does not require a … Read the rest
If you don’t feel like your privacy rights are already being violated enough, rest assured, things are going to get a lot worse in the near future.… Read the rest
Some well-informed Americans may be aware of China’s horrifying “Social Credit System” that was recently unveiled as a method of eradicating any dissent in the … Read the rest
Does free will truly exist?
According to a new study, maybe not. It appears that we may have less control over our personal choices than we think. … Read the rest
Today is the World Wide Web’s 30th birthday, and its father has some serious concerns about his brainchild.
Sir Tim Berners-Lee, – “the Father of the … Read the rest
What if you could have a chip installed in your brain that would increase your intelligence? Would you be interested?
While this kind of brain-computer interface technology … Read the rest
“As vehicles get smarter, your car will be keeping eyes on you,” a recent Reuters report threatened. New backseat driver tech aims to monitor you inside your … Read the rest