Today’s Tech Sightings: 5 Billion People Now Have a Mobile Phone Connection Two-thirds of the world’s population is now connected on mobile phones, according to GSMA Intelligence, a research group operated by GSMA, which represents the interests of mobile operators worldwide. GSMA Intelligence’s real-time tracker shows just a bit over 5 billion mobile users globally […]
Two-thirds of World Now on Mobile; US Election Hack Hit 39 States
Posted June 13th, 2017 at 12:46 pm (UTC-5)
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AI Ethics Missing as Machine Learning Advances
Posted June 9th, 2017 at 11:53 am (UTC-5)
Teaching a computer to “think” the way the human brain does means feeding it huge amounts of real-world data so that it can learn, analyze, predict, and solve problems. But in this brave new world of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning, there are no ethical guidelines, no regulations, and no parameters to govern how […]
New Robots Debut in Shanghai; Russian Malware Found on Instagram
Posted June 8th, 2017 at 12:51 pm (UTC-5)
Today’s Tech Sightings: Companion Robots Featured at Shanghai Electronics Show More than 50 Chinese companies are showcasing a new generation of robots at Shanghai’s CES electronics show. The robots have heightened dexterity and skills and are being touted as potential home companions, shopping attendants or entertainers. Russian Malware Controls Hiding on Britney Spears’ Instagram Page […]
Google Teaches Kids About Online Safety; Email Scams on the Rise
Posted June 6th, 2017 at 12:35 pm (UTC-5)
Today’s Tech Sightings: Google Is Using Games to Teach Kids About Online Safety Learning how to watch your step online to avoid malware and other pitfalls is an acquired skill. And Google has just launched a new program called “Be Internet Awesome” to teach young people how to make smart decisions online. The program includes […]
‘CrowdGuard’ Fights India’s Sexual Violence, Bystander Apathy
Posted June 2nd, 2017 at 11:30 am (UTC-5)
India has witnessed some harrowing acts of sexual and gender-based violence in recent years, some occurring in front of witnesses who watched, but did nothing. To combat this apathy, a social enterprise has come up with a crowdsourced solution that harnesses a trusted community to help people under attack. Philip Sunil Urech has seen it […]
Uzbekistan Bans 34 Video Games; North Korea Reinvents the ‘iPad’
Posted May 31st, 2017 at 2:07 pm (UTC-5)
Today’s Tech Sightings: Uzbekistan Bans 34 Games, Including The Sims 3 and 4, for ‘Distorting Values’ The Central Asian nation of Uzbekistan has banned The Sims video simulation game, among a growing list of video games deemed bad for the country’s values. The list also includes Mass Effect and Call of Duty: Black Ops, among […]
Getting ‘Personal’ With Google Search; Germany Unveils Robot Priest
Posted May 30th, 2017 at 12:54 pm (UTC-5)
Today’s Tech Sightings: Google Search Just Got a Lot More Personal If you are using any of Google’s products, then everything you do is being tracked so advertisers can pay big money for your data. But the information also allows Google to personalize your search. A new “Personal” tab in the search menu shows you […]
Tech Giants Tap Into Autism Community for Fresh Talent
Posted May 26th, 2017 at 1:30 am (UTC-5)
One percent of the world’s population is on the Autism Spectrum Disorder, a group of complex brain development disabilities. Most are unemployed or under-employed. But several tech companies are now actively courting autistic workers for their unique skills, particularly suited for computing. Adults on the Autism spectrum excel with analytical skills. They have an eye […]