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, […]
Nonprofit Helps Teachers Bring Computer Science Into the Classroom
Posted January 13th, 2017 at 11:30 am (UTC-5)
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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 […]
Android Malware Goes After Wi-Fi Routers; More Ransomware in 2017
Posted January 4th, 2017 at 1:26 pm (UTC-5)
Today’s Tech Sightings: Android-infecting Trojan Malware Uses Your Phone to Attack Your Router Kaspersky Lab researchers have uncovered a new Android Trojan malware. Dubbed “Switcher Trojan,” the malware can attack its victims’ wireless routers and render connected devices vulnerable to fraud. The virus tricks users to redirect Wi-Fi traffic from the networks users are on […]
The Trouble With IoT; What to Expect From CES 2017
Posted January 3rd, 2017 at 12:19 pm (UTC-5)
Today’s Tech Sightings: Almost Three in Four Organizations Collect IoT Data By all accounts, Internet of Things (IoT) devices are expected to continue to grow and thrive in 2017. And a new report from 451 Research projects a 33 percent increase in IoT spending this year. But along with that comes the finding that more […]
CES, 2017 Tech Trends; Minecraft Extension Aims to Teach Chemistry
Posted December 29th, 2016 at 11:47 am (UTC-5)
Today’s Tech Sightings: The 5 Tech Trends That Will Dominate CES and 2017 The Consumer Electronics Show is coming to Las Vegas on January 5, 2017. It promises to unveil thousands of new gadgets and products, some of which made headway in 2016 but will achieve a level of maturity in 2017. The world’s largest […]
Singapore to Record Iris Scans; Fake News Story Raises Bangkok Alarm
Posted December 28th, 2016 at 11:28 am (UTC-5)
Today’s Tech Sightings: Singapore to Record Iris Scans of Citizens Singapore’s Ministry of Home Affairs said the country will begin collecting iris scans of citizens and permanent residents beginning January 1. A ministry statement said the goal is to improve efficiency for immigration procedures and registration and renewal of identity cards and passports. The iris […]