We’ve all heard of ergonomics. We know about ergonomic desk chairs, ergonomic adjustable tables, and other tips and tricks around the office to keep us happier and healthier, but these days, even the technological devices that have already made our lives easier are now being redesigned to be easier to use. Ergonomics is defined by […]
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New Research Shows U.S. Computers Hacked 5,840 Times In 45 Minutes
“U.S.-based computer security firm Norse has released a real-time animated map that illustrates ongoing cyberattacks around the world. Without a doubt, the U.S. is getting constantly hammered by hackers,” Business Insider reports. “In just 45 minutes, the U.S. was the victim of 5,840 cyberattacks.” Moreover, the map doesn’t even detect all hacking incidents. Every day, hackers and rogue […]
Facebook Takes Another Shot at Snapchat
The relationship between Snapchat and Facebook is tense, to say the least. The bitter rivalry first began when Mark Zuckerberg — the man behind the social network giant — wanted to meet Snapchat CEO Evan Spiegel, who responded, “I’m happy to meet you…if you come to me.” So, Zuckerberg hopped on a plane, flew to L.A. […]
HP Introduces Printer Ink Subscription Service to UK Consumers
On Wednesday, May 28, information technology company HP introduced its Instant Ink subscription service to consumers across the United Kingdom. The service will allow individuals to pay a subscription fee to recycle their empty ink cartridges in return for refilled cartridges. HP wirelessly monitors compatible printers’ ink levels and sends new cartridges to subscribers when […]
The Dark Side of Social Media: A Growing Addiction for Millions
It’s likely a surprise to no one at this point, but it’s an undeniable fact: social media, and the internet at large, can be addicting for many people. The American Psychological Association, which creates the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual for Mental Disorders, was very close to including “internet addiction disorder” in its DSM-V last year. […]
Is Texting While Driving All That Dangerous? (Yes, It Is.)
Smartphones have completely saturated our culture. Not only do a whopping 90% of Americans own a cell phone, but a staggering 67% of cell owners find themselves checking their phones even when they haven’t rung or vibrated and 44% of cell owners usually sleep with their phones next to the bed so that they won’t miss […]
One Control for Everything? Why Universal Remotes Shouldn’t Become the Norm
Remember the days when the most important selling point of a new Apple gadget was that it was smaller and lighter than a nearly identical product from a competing company? Well it seems like those days are far behind us. Rather than focusing on size, tech companies are now engaging in a digital arms race […]
Iraq Tries to Limit Spread of Insurgents With Social Media Website Censorship
In an interesting case of digital censorship, the Iraqi government has been attempting to block anyone in the country from using websites such as Twitter, Youtube and Facebook, as social media tools like these have often been a driving force of insurgents aiming to disrupt the current political regime. However, they came up against a difficult […]
Apple’s New iOS 8 is Coming This Fall, and Features Innovative and Necessary Changes
Will the iOS 8 be worth the wait? Last week, Apple unveiled its latest operating system to developers along with the general public. The operating system, which will be the next upgrade for iPads and iPhones, is not going to be released until this fall so that it lines up with the release of the […]
NASA Creates Mosaic of Earth With Selfies From Around the World
Even though Ellen DeGeneres’s celebrity-packed group selfie was figuratively one of the largest tweets ever after receiving over 2.7 million retweets, a new photo from NASA might literally be the biggest selfie. Using more than 36,000 selfies submitted to the Jet Propulsion Laboratory, NASA has created an awe-inspiring, 3.2 gigapixel mosaic of Earth as seen […]