There’s another uproar brewing over the Snowden leaks that has Americans taking to social media voicing their disapproval. They’re classifying it in the same category as the privacy issues disclosed that surround the NSA spying on US citizens. This uproar is misguided as the actions taken in this regard are a complete 180 degree turn… Continue reading The US is right in its aggressive cyber-security efforts
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Apparently in North Korea, the surgeons can cook a mean soufflé
They say you shouldn’t judge by appearances or even fashion styles. Einstein often looked like someone who couldn’t even dress himself or comb his hair, but he turned out to be pretty smart. The best barbers don’t always have the best haircuts. In North Korea, the best surgeons often wear a chef’s hat when presenting… Continue reading Apparently in North Korea, the surgeons can cook a mean soufflé
Broad range of presidential authority over cybersecurity is actually quite reasonable
When a headline such as “Broad Powers Seen for Obama in Cyberstrikes” appears on the NY Times, my initial response is a skeptical one. I’ve long viewed the ways that the last two administrations have handled cybersecurity as failures to understand Golidilocks; they are too harsh when it isn’t warranted and lackadaisical in times of… Continue reading Broad range of presidential authority over cybersecurity is actually quite reasonable
Is Google in cahoots with the government to hide the depths of privacy infringement?
Put your tin foil hats on. It’s conspiracy theory time. Since 2010, Google has been tracking and releasing their bi-yearly Transparency Report. In it, they give details about the number of requests various governments make to the search giant for personal information. On the surface, this seems to be an excellent way for Google to… Continue reading Is Google in cahoots with the government to hide the depths of privacy infringement?
Technologically advanced but politically ignorant America still way behind on GMO labeling
One of the things that Americans take pride in is the way that the country and its people are technologically advanced when compared to the rest of the world. Many of us have smartphones, tablets, computers, cars, and other advanced gadgets and gizmos that keep us occupied and often informed. This does not, however, translate… Continue reading Technologically advanced but politically ignorant America still way behind on GMO labeling
The biggest privacy and censorship threat since the dawn of the digital age is upon us
To those without the technological expertise to fully understand what this all means, it could seem as a harmless measure by a government body to protect copyright materials. To anyone who knows what deep packet inspections, embedded digital watermarks, and trace-back mechanisms are, this is the most dangerous digital path the world has traveled since… Continue reading The biggest privacy and censorship threat since the dawn of the digital age is upon us
A new way for kids to learn Chinese: Discovering Chinese iPad App
As our society becomes increasingly globalized, the ability to speak more than one language becomes increasingly useful. Members of today’s youth population who learn to speak more than one language are likely to have a huge advantage over their monolingual peers in terms of job prospects in the future. Fortunately, technology is making language learning… Continue reading A new way for kids to learn Chinese: Discovering Chinese iPad App
A rare look inside Foxconn
Few places are as big and secretive at the same time as Foxconn, the place where much of the western world’s tech magic is born. On the list of “huge and airtight”, there’s the Pentagon, Willy Wonka’s Chocolate Factory, and then Foxconn. It’s where 70% of all iPhones are made, which is why there was… Continue reading A rare look inside Foxconn
The Google-Motorola deal is done
Google announced they intended to purchase Motorola Mobility last August. Nine months, a go-around with China, and $12.5 billion dollars later, the deal has been completed according to a post by CEO Larry Page. “It’s a well known fact that people tend to overestimate the impact technology will have in the short term, but underestimate… Continue reading The Google-Motorola deal is done
China approves Google purchase of Motorola Mobility
Google cleared its last big hurdle, the Great Wall of China. Now, the search giant will be able to move forward with its purchase of Motorola Mobility for $12.5 billion. The caveat is a minor one that would have likely been the case anyway, but China wasn’t going to take any chances. As part of… Continue reading China approves Google purchase of Motorola Mobility