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The Bizzaro World: Are big tech companies now protecting our privacy from the government?
The apple is not your typical fruiting tree.
Every 60 minutes, someone dies in the U.S. because of an eating disorder.
A rather glaring design flaw was recently discovered.
Fingerprint auth isn't as secure as most people think.
A study published by British researchers caused a storm among biologists; the question on everyone's lips - do chimps have accents?
Combining machine learning and data analytics, Siri - the personal assistant for millions of Apple users - is a very powerful tool. Simply by voicing commands, Siri listens and obeys, whether you want to know how many calories are in your soda can or how many planes are flying above your head this very instant. But what if someone commanded Siri without your permission? A group of ethical French hackers recently showed it's possible to hijack Siri from up to 16 feet away using hardware that can fit in a backpack and satisfy any whim.
The US government approved a genetically modified apple that doesn't turn brown when bruised or sliced. While most genetic alterations of plants involve making these more resilient to pests or yield more, the non-browning apples were made out of cosmetic considerations. Of course, the apples will still rot and eventually get brown, but in time and not so easily when stressed (cell rupture). But despite the government approval, voices run rampant against the genetically modified fruit from behalf of anti-GMO groups, as well as rivaling food companies.
A great deal has been said and uncovered since Apple’s founder Steve Jobs’ passing. His sister, Mona Simpson an acclaimed author and professor at University of California, delivered a special eulogy as part of a featured article for the New York Times. Among other interesting insights, that casts a more human side to his […]
Steve Jobs, co-founder of apple and the visionary mind behind the company’s products has passed away, at the age of 56, after a long fight with cancer. As word of his death spread, people remembered him as the innovator he was, and as the man who made technology seem so close and personal; the man […]
I’ve seen and heard of a lot of crazy apps for the iPhone in my day, some can be classified more like stupid than innovative, but it seems one of AppStore’s recent best sellers, called “Confession: A Roman Catholic App” might take the cake. The official application description reads “Designed to be used in the […]
Whether you’re a fan of Apple or really hate them, you have to admit there’s been a lot of fuss surrounding the iPAD. Announced as a project for more than 20 years, it’s bound to either be a major hit or a major fail. Despite numerous speculations, Apple really kept their secrets, throwing a veil […]
