Grindr is sharing much more personal information with other companies than most of its users are aware of and, because it is a gay hook-up app, essentially broadcasting their sexual orientation as … [Read more...] about Grindr Broadcasting Users’ Sexual Orientation and Location to Dozens of Companies, Says New Report
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TikTok Blames Human Error on Removal of Same-Sex Kiss Video. Why I Don’t Buy It.
What happens when a man kisses his boyfriend at the stroke of midnight on New Year’s Eve and posts it on the video-sharing social network, TikTok? The post is removed because it’s a violation of … [Read more...] about TikTok Blames Human Error on Removal of Same-Sex Kiss Video. Why I Don’t Buy It.
How to Tell if Your Digital Addiction is Ruining Your Life
Image by Krzysztof Kamil from Pixabay The fear that digital distractions are ruining our lives and friendships is widespread. To be sure, digital addiction is real. Consider the 2,600 times we … [Read more...] about How to Tell if Your Digital Addiction is Ruining Your Life
The Beatles’ Revolutionary Use of Recording Technology in ‘Abbey Road’
With its cheery singles, theatrical medley and iconic cover, The Beatles’ 11th studio album, “Abbey Road,” holds a special place in the hearts of the band’s fans. But as the album celebrates its … [Read more...] about The Beatles’ Revolutionary Use of Recording Technology in ‘Abbey Road’
Elizabeth Warren Responds After Mark Zuckerberg Labels Her ‘Existential’ Threat
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg called Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren an "existential threat." Said Zuckerberg in leaked audio published by The Verge of an internal company … [Read more...] about Elizabeth Warren Responds After Mark Zuckerberg Labels Her ‘Existential’ Threat
Boston Dynamics Launches Dog-Like ‘Spot’ Robot After Years of Development: WATCH
Boston Dynamics, the company that has chronicled its development of robots characterized by viewers as both entertaining and terrifying, has launched its 4-legged canine-like Spot … [Read more...] about Boston Dynamics Launches Dog-Like ‘Spot’ Robot After Years of Development: WATCH
Couples Therapy: SHORT FILM
Can an AI assistant serve as an effective couples' therapist? Alex and Sebastian tried to work out some of their relationship issues with a Siri-esque therapist named Isaac, and had limited … [Read more...] about Couples Therapy: SHORT FILM
A Cyberattack Could Wreak Destruction Comparable to a Nuclear Weapon
Photo by Nahel Abdul Hadi on Unsplash People around the world may be worried about nuclear tensions rising, but I think they’re missing the fact that a major cyberattack could be … [Read more...] about A Cyberattack Could Wreak Destruction Comparable to a Nuclear Weapon
Grindr, Romeo, and Recon Put Users at Risk by Exposing Precise Location Data: Researchers
The popular gay hook-up apps Grindr, Romeo, and Recon are putting people at risk by allowing a user's precise location to be deciphered via trilateration, according to cyber-security researchers who … [Read more...] about Grindr, Romeo, and Recon Put Users at Risk by Exposing Precise Location Data: Researchers
Stop Blaming Video Games for Mass Killings
Photo by Sean Do on Unsplash In the wake of the El Paso shooting on Aug. 3 that left 22 dead and dozens injured, a familiar trope has reemerged: Often, when a young man is the … [Read more...] about Stop Blaming Video Games for Mass Killings
