Cambridge Analytica Files for Bankruptcy
By now, you’re probably quite familiar with Facebook’s data scandal involving Cambridge Analytica. Recently, the London-based company posted a statement on its website saying that it has been forced to file for bankruptcy after bad press from the whole ordeal. The Cost of Business Cambridge Analytica cited “the controversy” as the driving force behind its loss […]
This Wearable Measures Human Movement and Tendon Tension
MedTech wearables have rapidly advanced recently. Consumers are able to improve their health through a variety of available products that didn’t even exist a few years ago. But the innovation isn’t slowing down anytime soon. A new wearable out of the University of Wisconsin-Madison passed trial testing with very promising results. It measures forces on the patellar (knee), […]
Google and Facebook May Actually Become Stronger from Upcoming Privacy Regulations
You’ve probably noticed quite a few more “Updated Privacy Policy” emails in your inbox than usual. Most likely from your preferred e-commerce, search engine, and social media sites, these emails ask you to review the updated terms and conditions in the privacy policy. This time, if you don’t bother to read the policy before May 25th, the […]
Amazon’s Secretive Smart Home Robots Could Be in Your Home Soon
Amazon’s expanding its lineup of smart home products. They recently rolled out a web app that allows you to create custom Alexa greetings, responses, workflows, and more. The tech giant is also allegedly working on a smart home robot. Amazon has been extremely secretive about details surrounding the new smart home robots. The Future of… […]
Mosquito-Packed Drones Are Taking On the Zika Virus
Every year, mosquito-related diseases kill several million people, according to the World Health Organization. Brazil, in particular, was hit with the Zika epidemic in 2015 and 2016. The virus manifests itself by creating birth defects in babies. To combat this growing threat, scientists are releasing sterile mosquitoes into the environment, theorizing that, eventually, the Zika […]
In Light of Recent Backlash, Facebook Revenue Surges
Although new information keeps popping up about the Cambridge Analytica scandal involving Facebook’s data, the social media giant’s profits are surging. Facebook’s Faltering… Or Is It? Recently, it came to light that Facebook signed a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) with Aleksandr Kogan. Kogan, the data scientist and app developer involved in the Cambridge Analytica scandal, spilled […]
Companies like Spotify and Dropbox Are Changing the I.P.O. Landscape
Companies like Dropbox and Spotify are changing what initial public offerings (IPOs) mean for Silicon Valley and the U.S. economy. With Snapchat and Blue Apron hitting IPO status and seeing quickly-dropped share prices, startups who find success with private funding are no longer guaranteed the same results when it comes time for a public investment. […]
Meet Apple’s New iPhone Recycling Robot
These days, it’s trendy for tech companies to emphasize their empathy for the environment. With large data warehouses utilizing vast amounts of energy to keep Google running at top speed and Amazon’s footprint on Earth magnified with their cardboard boxes, green initiatives are warmly welcomed by most audiences. In the spirit of Earth Day this […]
Amazon Is Now Allowing Anyone to Create Custom Alexa Commands
We’ve all seen voice assistants in movies responding back to their users with personalized answers and inside jokes. Well, we’re one step closer to that reality with Amazon’s Alexa Blueprints. The new software allows Alexa owners to put together their own custom Alexa responses or skills. No need to be an expert IoT developer or coder. […]
Do App Permissions Tell Us All We Need to Know?
Granting an app a half-dozen permissions it doesn’t seemingly need is a huge problem for users on Apple and Android devices. You might have noticed, for example, how Pokemon Go requested access to see and modify nearly all information in its players’ Google accounts. Why does it need to be able to edit our information? […]