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’
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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
Grindr Revives IPO Plan After U.S. Panel That Called it a ‘National Security Risk’ Says it Has ‘No Objection’
Earlier this year we reported that Grindr, the leading gay social app, was up for sale by Kunlun, the Chinese firm which acquired it in 2016, after a U.S. Government panel said it is a “national … [Read more...] about Grindr Revives IPO Plan After U.S. Panel That Called it a ‘National Security Risk’ Says it Has ‘No Objection’
Tinder Will Now Hide Your Sexual Orientation in Anti-LGBTQ Countries for Your Own Safety
Tinder, the social dating app, has added a new safety protection that will hide your sexual orientation in an unsafe country if it is indicated on your profile. Travelers will also receive alerts when … [Read more...] about Tinder Will Now Hide Your Sexual Orientation in Anti-LGBTQ Countries for Your Own Safety
Using FaceApp’s Aging Filter Gives a Russian Company Permission to Take More Than Your Youthful Looks
If you've been on social media lately, you've seen friends sharing photos put through an aging filter from FaceApp, an Android and iOS app made by a St. Petersburg, Russia-based company that has … [Read more...] about Using FaceApp’s Aging Filter Gives a Russian Company Permission to Take More Than Your Youthful Looks
