Today marks 50 years since Apollo 11 astronauts Armstrong and Aldrin took that famous small step for all of us. The grip of wonder and confusion still holds me, as it did in 1969.
The Brutal Calculator Wars of the ’70s Gave Us the iPhone
Back in the years of bell-bottoms and roller disco, great titans fought with calculators. Four decades on, we have the iPhone. Who says war has no benefit?
An Ode to the Video Game Loading Screen
With Sony announcing that the PlayStation 5 will remove the need for a loading screen, I think it’s time we say farewell to a gaming institution.
AI Believes We Express Emotions the Same Six Ways – That Is a Problem
As it has been long established, humans are subject to six unifying emotions. However, with the birth of technology that mimics us for our benefit, this represents a problem.
Apocalypse (Not) Now, I Don’t Feel Up to It
We’re not too far away from total environmental collapse. So, the apocalypse may soon be upon us. Just not today, I can’t be bothered.
27 Life Lessons Learned by My 27th Birthday
With today being my birthday, I found myself pondering what life has taught me in the previous 26 years through (sometimes bitter) experience.
How to Regain the IQ That Our Smartphones Have Taken from Us
With great connectivity, comes great detriment. Our IQs are down and our sleep is interrupted, but here’s how to get yours back.
Facebook Facing Backlash Over Facial Recognition Technology
Facebook claims that their much-maligned default facial recognition can be switched off, however, the timing of the announcement is suspicious.
Robo-Cop Program Discontinued after Starting a War on the Homeless
San Francisco’s plan to introduce robo-cops to clean up the streets worked just fine … until it started to target the homeless population.
Phone Is Where the Heart Is: How Science Hopes to Make Your Devices Even Safer
As it stands, we have a great fear of allowing our devices more access to parts of our body. However, that’s not cool, as they’re here to worm their way into our hearts. Literally.