Rekognition, Amazon’s facial recognition tool, has already been sold to law enforcement and pitched to Immigrations and Customs Enforcement, according to Vox. It seems like an excellent way to support law enforcement in their efforts to catch criminals. However, researchers in artificial intelligence say the technology is deeply flawed. There’s …
Read More »4 New Apps Freelancers Are Jumping On
Freelancers are always on the lookout for new tech tools to make their lives easier. Unlike traditional employees, freelancers aren’t provided with everything they need to do their job. When a freelancer wants to improve their efficiency and organisation, they need to figure out how to make it happen. There …
Read More »Getting to the bottom of smartphone addiction
Addiction is a serious problem in the world, and it’s not always about drugs and alcohol. Addiction takes many forms, and can encompass a wide range of unhealthy activities and interests. For example, people can become addicted to food, money, and video games. They can also become addicted to smartphones. …
Read More »The daily tech behind the US Department of Defence
The Department of Defense (DoD) develops a lot of neat gizmos, gadgets, and software to be used in the defense of our nation. They’re responsible for the invention of many safety and tactical technologies that are used daily to protect us. Some of these technologies might surprise you, like the …
Read More »Do You Have A Hard Drive Cleanup Routine For Your Mac?
When was the last time you cleaned your Mac and deleted unnecessary files? If it’s been a while – months or even years – it’s time to create a cleanup routine you can stick to. Thankfully, CleanMyMac X has arrived, and now features malware screening, and scripts to repair disk …
Read More »A Look at 5 Stunning Design Tools
Whether you design professionally or as a hobby, there’s no shortage of compelling tools to help you hone your craft and produce beautiful, engaging end products. But purchasing a new tool and learning how to use it entails an investment of money and time; how can you know which ones …
Read More »Machine Learning, Video Games, and the Future of the Industry
Take a few minutes and do some research on the evolution of video gaming. While classic games like Pac-Man, the original Super Mario Bros., and the early Final Fantasy games certainly have a retro appeal to them, they pale in comparison to the leading games of the last few years …
Read More »Affordable PC Gaming: 4 tips on how to manage it
While console gamers can simply purchase an Xbox or PlayStation from the nearest GameStop and enjoy fun straight out of the box, PC gamers don’t always have this luxury. It takes a lot of resources to build an efficient gaming machine. And if you aren’t careful, you could end up …
Read More »Why the Future of Video Games Will Ditch the Traditional Screen
In 1983, the Nintendo Entertainment System was released, introducing a technological marvel that hooked an entire generation of gamers. Imagine what it would be like to show one of today’s 4K-resolution, VR-capable powerhouses to someone from that era, who believed Super Mario Bros. was about as high-tech as video games …
Read More »The CIA Wants To Compromise Your Router
While WikiLeaks isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, if you’re in the IT field and haven’t investigated the Vault 7 release, this article will be of interest to you. In 2017, WikiLeaks published a series of documents describing hacking tools allegedly in use by the CIA. The release published June 15th …
Read More »Is Audio The New Future Of Advertising?
Today, most advertising takes place on the internet because that’s where people spend their time. Direct mail isn’t dead, but it has taken a backseat to platforms like Facebook ads and Google Adwords. While Facebook’s ads are seen only on Facebook, Google’s ads can be seen on a good number …
Read More »3 Reasons To Upgrade Your Network With Cat6a Ethernet Cables
Whether you’re setting up a network in your home or for your business, Ethernet cables are going to be part of your cabling process. Not all Ethernet cables are the same, and if you want your network to perform to your expectations, it’s important to understand the difference, as well …
Read More »Redbox Launches Digital Movie Service
For years, Redbox has been talking about launching a digital movie service to stay competitive with the dozens of streaming services already on the market. Finally, they’ve seen the writing on the wall, and the movie rental company has officially launched the service they’ve been talking about for years, but …
Read More »3 Reasons Sleeping With Gadgets Is Dangerous
Getting a new electronic gadget is exciting, but there’s a reason you shouldn’t be fanatical and sleep with it at night. Whether it’s a laptop, game console, smartphone, or an MP3 player, they don’t belong in your bed. Here are several reasons why: You might text someone in your sleep …
Read More »3 Ways Technology Will Replace Your Weekend Workers
Depending on where you live, tasks like mowing the lawn and weed whacking aren’t so simple. If you live in the Pacific Northwest, for example, the weeds can grow six feet in less than a week following winter. If you live on a large property, you’re looking at ten plus …
Read More »Technology Makes Remote Working Feasible and Scalable
Some people love it, while others prefer the structure of an office, but one thing is clear: remote working is gaining steam and there’s nothing holding it back. In fact, the presence of new technologies has allowed remote working to soar to unanticipated levels. The State of Remote Working According …
Read More »Reclaim Your Privacy From Your Smartphone: 3 Simple Tips
Your smartphone is a complex device capable of performing a multitude of functions previously limited to separate devices. It’s a phone, a camera, a computer, a GPS, a game console, a flashlight, a compass, and so much more. Along with the possibilities provided by smartphones come several serious privacy concerns. …
Read More »Extending 365: 7 Tools to Improve Your Microsoft Office Experience
Microsoft Office 365 has quickly become the standard tool for most businesses, giving their workers access to word processing, spreadsheets, slideshow presentation creation, and even email management in one comprehensive suite of platforms. However, if you want your employees to get the most out of Office 365, don’t rely on …
Read More »Will Apple’s HomePod Change The Security Game?
Apple has an indomitable need to be the first – to develop the first versions of products for the earliest of adopters. That’s why it should be no surprise that when smart home products began hitting the market, Apple felt the need to launch a line of their own to …
Read More »Is Tech Confusing for you? 3 Hacks for Easier Adoption
Technological advancement has exploded in the past 30 years. In the past decade, we’ve gone from the buggy, inefficient first incarnations of smartphones to sleek, practical devices in almost every adult’s pocket in the United States. Apple’s trademarked tagline, “there’s an app for that,” seems to apply literally to almost …
Read More »Voice To Screen: 3 Tech Integrations That Are Changing How We Work
When Siri first appeared on our phones in 2010, she was something of a curiosity. Most of us weren’t at all used to talking to our phones, but we slowly adapted to the convenience associated with Siri, summoning her to send a text while driving, schedule an appointment, or look …
Read More »Game Room Galore: Four things every game room needs
Game Room Galore: Which Products and Gadgets are the Best? Video gaming is an experience that can transcend the game in itself. It engages multiple senses and can enable you to transport yourself to a different world for a certain brief time. Thus, any serious video gamer understands the necessity …
Read More »How Will Virtual Reality Change Workplace Communication?
Virtual reality is starting to take off, but so far, most of its applications are focused on gaming. Over the past few years, consumers and industry experts alike have been building hype around a presumed explosion of VR tech, set to revolutionize the world, but with 2016 revenue of only …
Read More »Latest Smart Home Tech Trends Marked by Practicality
When someone mentions the idea of a smart home, what images come to mind? Do you picture a house controlled by robots – or maybe a futuristic building that resembles a strange spaceship? There are lots of preconceived notions about what the modern smart home actually entails, but they’re almost …
Read More »Elon Musk’s Latest Company Wants to Stop a Robot Apocalypse
Elon Musk has been no stranger to headlines, leading cutting-edge companies like SpaceX, Tesla Motors, and SolarCity, and generally working to advance humanity toward more sophisticated technology and bold new socioeconomic concepts. Now, Musk and a host of other leaders in the tech industry have come together to form a …
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