iPhone X Makes Developer’s Face Invisible, Not An Advertised Feature
Jan 02, 2018 04:45 am UTC| Technology
Apple advertised its newest flagship phone, the iPhone X by highlighting its many features. However, a developer recently showed one capability of the device that the company failed to mention. Apparently, the iPhone X can...
Snap To Bring Snapchat Stories To The Web, Casting A Wider Net For Users
Jan 02, 2018 04:45 am UTC| Technology
Snapchat Stories has always been primarily a mobile app feature but reports indicate that Snap Inc. could be thinking of bringing it to the web. This would make the service more accessible for those who either dont use...
The US election hack, fake news, data theft: the cyber security lessons from 2017
Dec 27, 2017 13:47 pm UTC| Insights & Views Technology
Cyber security played a prominent role in international affairs in 2017, with impacts on peace and security. Increased international collaboration and new laws that capture the complexity of communications technology...
Bitcoin’s Fate Is Now Tied To Stock Market And Jobs, For Better Or Worse
Dec 27, 2017 11:34 am UTC| Technology Digital Currency
The skyrocketing price and influence of Bitcoin have become such a huge presence in the financial world that it can now have a substantial impact on both employment and the traditional stock market. As the cryptocurrency...
3D-Printed Implant Can Transform Into Actual Bone To Heal Broken Limbs
Dec 27, 2017 11:33 am UTC| Technology
Current medical technology and methods heal broken bones via casts or metal supports. Thanks to a new 3D-printed implant, however, this could change to include an implant that can transform into actual bone. That is to...
Zanco Phone Is Smallest In The World, Less Than 2 Inches
Dec 27, 2017 11:31 am UTC| Technology
While the rest of the mobile industry is focusing on making their products bigger in terms of the screen and thinner in terms of the body, there are those who prefer the miniature route. Take for example the Zanco tiny T1,...
Microsoft And Amazon Caught Up In Sex Trafficking Scandal
Dec 27, 2017 08:02 am UTC| Technology
Its been well-established over the years that the tech industry has a problem with sexual harassment and predatory behavior. However, a recent acquisition of emails by Amazon and Microsoft employees revealed that the...
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