Why the rise of wearable tech to monitor employees is worrying

Jan 03, 2017 12:41 pm UTC| Technology Life

An increasing number of companies are beginning to digitally monitor their employees. While employers have always scrutinised their workers performance, the rise of wearable technology to keep tabs has more of a dystopian...

‘Westworld’ Could Be Blueprint For AI Future, Doesn’t Bode Well For Humans

Jan 03, 2017 10:54 am UTC| Technology Entertainment

Fans of the critically-acclaimed HBO TV series Westworld will be more than familiar with the vision of Hollywood of what artificial intelligence will look like in the future. They envision robotic hosts that house...

MIT Study Says 3,000 Uber Cabs Could Serve NYC And Obliterate The Taxi Industry

Jan 03, 2017 10:54 am UTC| Technology

For those who might not be aware of it yet, yes, Taxi cabs still do exist in New York City despite the sizeable presence of Uber in the metropolis. However, a new study by MIT suggests that if the citys residents really...

How Deep Have Machines Invaded Human Society?

Jan 03, 2017 09:04 am UTC| Technology

Looking at all the convenience that smarter machines brought into modern life often makes it easy to overlook just how deep these programs have invaded human lives. These days, they are now in everything, practically...

Solar Power’s Incredibly Cheap Price Could Be Disastrous For Renewable Industry

Jan 03, 2017 08:03 am UTC| Technology

The whole point of making renewable energy as cheap and accessible as possible is to make it the premier choice for fossil fuel. Solar power has now officially done that, but it may not have the effect that earth warriors...

LG Uses Nano Cells To Take 4K TV To The Next Level

Jan 03, 2017 05:33 am UTC| Technology

These days, companies manufacturing and selling television sets use such buzzwords as 4K, HDR, and super dynamic color to catch the eye of consumers. With so many electronic brands selling all of the same-sounding...

CNN’s Fallout 4 Blunder Over Russian Hack Report

Jan 03, 2017 05:33 am UTC| Technology

Although it is still considered a major news network, CNN has had its share of blunders over the past few years, which many comedians and late night talk shows chose to milk for all they are worth. However, the networks...