fact or fiction
Is it fact or merely fiction? Fact or Fiction explores the myths and beliefs we hold about cyber safety, artificial intelligence, dystopian futures and our everyday gadgets.
The 10 Strangest Rumors About Apple
Few tech companies are as highly reputed as Apple. For over two decades, this company has managed to stay ahead of the curve, anticipate trends before they happen, and even become one of the first trillion-dollar companies in history.
Cato ConroyPublished 6 years ago in 01Pulling Rank: The Power of the Engineering Mind Through Capitalism Listed from Planes in the Sky to Smartphones in Hand
Think about cars being bought. Do most consumers know where their catalytic converter is or its function? If the answer is no, there’s good reason for that. It is because the buyer didn’t purchase the vehicle to be an expert on exhaust systems. He or she wanted to purchase a car or truck to get around places and to haul precious cargo. The dollars that they plunked down in order to obtain a vehicle stand as the factor that permits them to go to a mechanic if they ever run into any problems. Most people are too busy worrying about the bills they must pay, the parents and or children that they must provide for (if the first case is worthy of it) and any other expenses that might arise.
Skyler SaundersPublished 6 years ago in 0110 Ways the Internet Affects Peoples' Minds
The internet is one of the most significant innovations of all time. The story of who invented the internet is even significant. With it, the world has been able to interact with one another in ways never before imagined. As amazing as the changes have been, this unprecedented shift in the way we work has affected our brains in a myriad of ways.
Joshua Samuel ZookPublished 6 years ago in 01Most Terrifying Facts About the Internet
The internet has become as much a daily part of everyone's life as eating and drinking. We log on to order Grubhub, ask our internet-connected smart home AI devices about the forecast, stream Netflix instead of watching cable, and also message one another via email rather than the once-ubiquitous "snail mail."
Iggy PaulsenPublished 6 years ago in 0110 Alexa Commands You Need to Know
Alexa is Amazon's most popular invention and remains one of the most popular smart home AI devices on the market. "She" gets smarter every single day, is compatible with tons of smart home devices, and also can offer up jokes. Really, it's not surprising that Alexa has become so insanely popular.
Ossiana TepfenhartPublished 6 years ago in 0110 Secret Things Your Android Can Do
The Android OS is currently the most widely used operating system in the world of smartphones. The main reason behind this success is that Android is easy to use even for those who are not tech-savvy. However, like anything else which involves technology, Android holds some secret you probably did not know about. This article will try to assemble a list of the ten most useful things which are currently a secret for the average Android user.
Mary Poppins PursePublished 6 years ago in 01Things Too Much Screen Time Does to Your Body
The majority of us find constant entertainment through the Internet or just by watching the television. We constantly scroll through social media, binge-watch Netflix, or play level after level in a video game. Technology has found a way to suit everyone's liking when it comes to killing time and finding enjoyment. And people really do take advantage of technology to the extreme. Since there's so much out there, many of us are willing to explore the grounds. This means discovering new shows to binge-watch, the latest video games to beat within a single week, or simply surfing the Internet.
Penny NewtonPublished 6 years ago in 01The Integration of Technology in the Field of Medicine: Beneficial or Detrimental?
The average life expectancy was 47.3 years in the early twentieth century recorded between 1900 and 1950. This number has gradually increased over time, resulting in the life expectancy of the twenty-first century to be 77.9, recorded between 2000 and 2007 (Arias, 2014). This drastic increase is greatly influenced by medical advancements that have aided the quality of medical attention patients receive. The field of medicine has seen considerable innovations under the foundation of technology; such said progression has caused a significant shift in the way we perceive and approach healthcare. Physicians have undergone a substantial change in the way they practice medicine: having technology facilitate the collection, accessibility, and tracking of patient information that results in a refined delivery of care. Subsequently, the integration of technology has further accommodated patient necessities by increasing the accessibility of healthcare services and the accuracy of the assistance. Equally important, technology provides an educational platform which is indispensable in engendering proficient and exemplary healthcare providers. That is to say, technological strategies have been applied as didactic resources for medical students. Undoubtedly, technology has played a crucial role in the development and growth of science and service in the medical field.
Vanessa CidPublished 6 years ago in 01- Top Story - February 2018
Most Common Myths About A.I.
A.I., better known as artificial intelligence, is knowledge developed in computer systems in order to be able to perform tasks that humans usually do. Or in another way of putting it, a robot that can easily replace a human. No, I'm kidding. But A.I. is basically a computer system where the creator put in specific knowledge to perform a specific task. And this, ladies and gentlemen, is the future. We're surrounded by artificial intelligence and it only grows a little more every day through smart devices.
Jacqueline HanikehPublished 6 years ago in 01 Advantages of a Smart Home
Smart homes. Even the name sounds like something that you'd expect a pretentious technology hoarder to boast about. To a point, having a smart home is something that's seen as excessive or overly expensive to many of us. After all, analog homes are pretty cool already, right?
Rowan MarleyPublished 7 years ago in 01How Does the Dark Web Work?
The Dark Web is now a famous corner of the internet that worries police, parents, and corporations alike. Though it's gained notoriety as the birthplace of Bitcoin and the area of origin for a number of insane horror stories, not many people really know much about the Dark Web.
Riley Raul ReesePublished 7 years ago in 01Is Smart Tech Making Us Dumb?
We have come a long way since the 70s, when a personal pocket wizard with broad abilities was, no, not an iPhone 7 in rose gold, just a calculator. But are we smarter now that technology has armed us with a palm-sized answer to everything? Or are we simply slaves of reliance, losing the ability to make our own magic, mentally and socially?
Milly BannisterPublished 7 years ago in 01