Today’s Tech Sightings: Android Pattern Lock Might Be Vulnerable to (Very Determined) Thieves The chances of this happening are low, but if you are unlocking your Android smartphone with Pattern Lock in a public place and someone videotapes or watches the motions, then that hacker might be able to replicate the password and gain access […]
Android Pattern Lock Vulnerable to Attack; the Age of IoT Botnets
Posted January 24th, 2017 at 2:04 pm (UTC-5)
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Developing World’s SafariSeat Helps Disabled Navigate Rough Terrain
Posted January 20th, 2017 at 11:25 am (UTC-5)
An idea that first saw light in 2015 is about to become reality. Back then, designer Janna Deeble, who grew up in Kenya, found out just how hard it is for people with disabilities to move around in remote regions with no roads, health care, or wheelchairs. His answer was SafariSeat, an all-terrain wheelchair that […]
New Malware Targets Google Services; Pokemon GO Goes to Davos
Posted January 18th, 2017 at 1:18 pm (UTC-5)
Today’s Tech Sightings: Cybercrime Gang Uses Google Services for Malware Command and Control An organized criminal group known as Carabank is using Google services and office documents to distribute malware to turn their victims’ computers into command and control devices. This in turn enables them to launch further attacks. The notorious group has been in […]
Microsoft Takes on AI Risks; Ex-Googler’s New Concept in Health Care
Posted January 17th, 2017 at 12:05 pm (UTC-5)
Today’s Tech Sightings: Microsoft CEO Nadella: ‘Steer AI Away From Replacing People’ Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella cautioned tech companies against showcasing the power of artificial intelligence (AI) while undermining workers’ dignity. Speaking at the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Nadella said the current AI race seeks to replace humans rather than complement their work. […]
Nonprofit Helps Teachers Bring Computer Science Into the Classroom
Posted January 13th, 2017 at 11:30 am (UTC-5)
You’d think in the age of robotics and artificial intelligence, computer science would be required material for high school students. More often, it is either optional or not offered at all. But nonprofit Code.org is determined to expand access to computer science in schools around the world. In the U.S., some schools offer computer science, […]
AI-enabled Smartphones Coming This Year; Using AI to Fight Hackers
Posted January 11th, 2017 at 1:14 pm (UTC-5)
Today’s Tech Sightings: Deloitte: 300 Million Smartphones Will Have Machine Learning Ability A new report from Deloitte, a UK-based professional services firm, expects up to 300 million smartphones or a fifth of sold units to be equipped with on-board neural networks and machine learning features this year. China’s Huawei recently announced an Android smartphone with […]
Gaza Startups Catch Silicon Valley’s Eye; China Snubs Pokemon GO
Posted January 10th, 2017 at 1:28 pm (UTC-5)
Today’s Tech Sightings: Gaza Is Attracting Attention of Silicon Valley The Gaza Strip, more often closed to the world than not, has one of the highest unemployment rates and myriads of everyday problems, not the least of which is an unreliable power supply. But the strip is undergoing a bit of a tech evolution as […]
Do Some Good, Explore, or Stay Safe With These Apps
Posted January 6th, 2017 at 11:10 am (UTC-5)
2017 is here and this is as good a time as any to find ways to turn those New Year Resolutions into reality. There are a few apps that help with that and more. Some are free, though they will track you and your information. You’ll have to pay for some of the others if […]