Impact
494 Stories
Impact assesses the role of technology and its effects on evolving industries, society and environment. It explores moral conundrums, environmentally friendly fixes, and revolutionary technological uses that tackle world issues. This section emphasizes how technology has the power to change people’s lives and create a lasting impact.
Healthcare.gov: Why we should have expected a disastrous launch
It’s safe to say that the much-anticipated launch of Healthcare.gov, the Web portal for President Obama’s Affordable Care Act, was...
Cisco expects a 10% decrease in revenue this quarter due to NSA scandal
Cisco is expecting a 10% decrease in revenue this quarter due to the NSA scandal and the company's involvement in U.S....
A case for Facebook premium
There are terrible words about to be posted on this page, but don't turn away yet. There's a reason that...
Apple attacks Google and Facebook. They have a point.
It's often easy to lump in Apple, Google, Microsoft, Facebook, and Amazon into the same pot. After all, they're all...
Tech giants can’t (or won’t) protect your data when push comes to shove
One of the most annoying parts of the Edward Snowden revelations isn't what everyone is focused on. It isn't that...
Why the NSA tapping of Google and Yahoo clouds is more dangerous than PRISM
Could we be getting "NSA fatigue"? No, I'm not talking about the obvious weariness that we have about the National...
Is the NSA situation actually part of bigger plan?
It's a rant Thursday, I suppose. What has happened in the world that demands that Americans must consider their own...
#Infographic: The history of the internet
The title of the infographic itself is, "A Short History of Internet Milestones". In reality, we have gone beyond the...
How the next round of CISPA will come at us
With the government shutdown over and the NSA chief on his way out, the time seems ripe for Washington to...
#Infographic: How accurate could the NSA be about terrorists?
We know they're watching. That much is not in question. The only real debate that could possibly have enough substance...
Are We on the Brink of a Digital Freedom Movement?
Concerns are growing about certain entities within the technological landscape. Many users worry about extensive data collection, tracking of their...
Technology makes this government shutdown more dangerous than 1995
Things are very different today than they've ever been in history. The way that people consume their media, the methods...
The NSA reform bill will make matters worse
The majority of American's do not want to be spied upon by the US (or any other) government. That much...
Bill giving kids a ‘clean slate’ option on the internet will do more harm than good
The internet is a dangerous place. It's a jungle full of miscreants, thieves, and scoundrels. It's natural to want to...
How does Mark Zuckerberg have the right to complain about privacy?
On one hand, it's refreshing to see tech leaders such as Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg stepping forward to speak out about...
All Yahoo email accounts will be scanned starting Monday
If you avoided Gmail and stuck with Yahoo mail for the sake of privacy concerns, it's time to find a...
Is social media privacy breached if it’s software that’s listening in?
Facebook and other social networks are employing keyword-sniffing programs that monitor our private communications such as chats and direct messages....
CISPA is dead but cybersecurity legislation will rear its ugly head again
There's a rush going on in Washington DC right now. It has been going on for over 2 years now...
People care about Facebook privacy, just not enough to do anything about it
"Damn you, Facebook. I don't like you but everyone I know is on it. If I want to see pictures...
If you’re not afraid of #CISPA, you’re not really paying attention
SOPA was a black eye for the US government. Nothing in the last few decades can compare to the complete...
Page 20 of 25