While we started the smartphone revolution hearing, “There’s an app for everything,” we no longer wonder about that interpretation. We know it to be true. We now rely on those apps that will take care of our every whim. But what if that whole world of apps was not open to us? What if we could only choose one, as we asked our writers four years ago. If you were limited to just one mobile app, what would it be? Our Opinion Four years ago our writers were split between productivity apps and social networking apps. Split Pea, an app no longer updated or supported… Read more
What Is Your Favorite Tech that Has Been Discontinued?
Just like a favorite pair of old jeans, our old tech products can be well-revered, if for no other reason than just comfortability with the way they feel and that there’s nothing new to learn. Breaking in a new pair of jeans or a new tech device can be difficult. What is your favorite tech that has been discontinued? Our Opinion Sayak wanted to own` a Blackberry but never really got around to it. He was able to borrow others’ Blackberries, making for decent memories for him. “There was a certain prestige and vibe to it,” leading to much envy on his part. He believes… Read more
What Is the Worst Way You Ruined Tech Before You Knew Better?
We all know the golden rules about how to take care of our technology, but what about the times we were still green and didn’t know any better? Sure, we’re all about making tech easier here, but tech wasn’t always easy for us. We learned the hard way and have the broken tech to show for it. What is the worst way you ruined tech before you knew better? Our Opinion Elsie says she learned not to use a flash drive on different computers, as you can end up with a flurry of viruses. She’ll “never forget in particular that was literally on all files:… Read more
Are You Using a Password Manager?
Let’s face it: remembering passwords is difficult, increasingly so, as we have to remember different, more complicated passwords for each app, website, etc. Thankfully, there are methods that have been introduced that allow us to not have to remember them all, such as biometrics, but many people don’t trust biometrics. Another choice is password managers. Are you using a password manager? Our Opinion Sayak says he saves and updates his passwords in Google Sheets using a Gmail account that he never shares with anyone. He’s not concerned about a Google third-party employee happening across them, as he interned with Google and knows very few employees… Read more
Should Facial Recognition Be Used to Identify Criminals?
A teenager is suing Apple over a case of mistaken identity. The company’s facial recognition software misidentified him after someone stole his driver’s permit, then proceeded to rob multiple Apple Stores. He’s suing them for $1 billion for his troubles. But is this teen’s lawsuit frivolous? What type of responsibility does AI bear here? Should facial recognition be used to identify criminals? Our Opinion Sayak does find this lawsuit frivolous, in fact, he finds it “beyond frivolous.” He believes Apple is only being sued for that amount of money because it was recognized that they have that money to burn. He added that “facial recognition… Read more