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Bluesky isn’t the ‘new Twitter,’ but its resemblance to the old one is drawing millions of new users
Bluesky, the microblogging alternative to X, is having a moment. A social media researcher explains why people are flocking to it – and why it isn’t likely to recapture the early days of Twitter.
Casey Fiesler, University of Colorado Boulder, The Conversation
2 days ago
Learn to love your laundry: Smart laundry solutions for small spaces
(BPT) - If you're currently living in a smaller home, apartment or condo, you may be looking for smart, space-saving laundry solutions that can make your life easier — and actually turn doing …
2 days ago
The high-tech tools police can use to surveil protesters
The Marshall Project reports that when Americans take to the streets to make their voices heard, they're inevitably dragging their digital trails right along behind them.
Ilica Mahajan for The Marshall Project
5 days ago
As the tech revolution continues, IDs may be the next thing to go digital
ID cards may become relics. Uniqode examined news and industry sources to explore the rise in digital IDs, their benefits, and their challenges.
Jill Jaracz
Thursday, December 5
Tech the halls: The perfect smartphones for everyone on your list
(BPT) - Finding the perfect gift for everyone on your list doesn't have to add to the holiday season's hustle and bustle. Flip that stressful script by picking one theme and sticking to it. …
Tuesday, December 3

Exchange of Emerging Technology Ideas Draws a Crowd in Cambridge

(NewsUSA) - Advances in technology, particularly in the areas of artificial intelligence (AI) are reshaping the geopolitical landscape. At the Ash Carter Exchange in Cambridge, Massachusetts, nearly …

Tuesday, December 3

How to identify a fake text message: Online skills 101

Spokeo explores six of the most common red flags to help separate scams from the real thing when it comes to text messages.

Fred Decker
Monday, December 2

5 top tech gifts for the holidays

(BPT) - The holidays are almost here! It means parties and events, hustle and bustle ... and figuring out what to buy for everyone on your list. Sometimes it's hard to get inspired with great ideas …

Friday, November 22
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What to Know Now About AI and Robotics

(NewsUSA) - The United States is poised for global leadership in the area of AI and robotics as discussed at the AI+ Robotics Summit hosted by the Special Competitive Studies Project (SCSP), a …

Tuesday, November 19

iLocal, Inc. Launches Premium Website Development and SEO Services for Businesses Seeking Online Growth

(NewsUSA) - Seattle, WA – iLocal, Inc., a leader in website development and search engine optimization (SEO), announces its latest suite of services designed to help businesses maximize online …

Monday, November 11
Buyer beware: How to spot fake online shopping sites
Spokeo shares tips to spot fake online shopping sites and prevent getting scammed.
Fred Decker
Friday, November 22
The best in next-gen high tech this holiday season
(BPT) - The holidays will be here before you know it, and that means it's time to compile a list of the perfect gift for everyone in your life. If you need inspiration, don't worry. Why not make it …
Friday, November 22
Tips for Holly, Jolly Customer Service This Holiday Season
(BPT) - With the holiday shopping season right around the corner, you may be making your list and checking it twice to ensure you don't forget a single thing this year. Meanwhile, endless options …
Thursday, November 21
Rethinking screen time: A better understanding of what people do on their devices is key to digital well-being
Screen time is more than just hours spent on devices. By studying diverse digital habits, researchers can help people adopt a balanced approach to technology.
Rinanda Shaleha, Penn State, The Conversation
Tuesday, November 19
Deck the halls with cybersecurity smarts
(BPT) - As you start checking off everyone on your holiday shopping list, it's important to remember that more online shopping means more opportunities for cyber scams. But don't let the Grinch steal …
Tuesday, November 19
5 hot ideas for trendy tech gifts
(BPT) - You know those people who have their holiday shopping done before Thanksgiving? They have a secret tactic: A theme. One year, they get everyone cozy gifts like pajamas, slippers, soft throws, …
Tuesday, November 19

How to keep your digital life protected

(BPT) - Did you know that every 24 hours, electronic devices in your home see an average of 10 attacks? This was one of the shocking revelations from the 2024 IoT Security Landscape Report by global …
Wednesday, November 13
The problem isn’t Linux. It’s finding the right Linux path
(BPT) - In an increasingly intelligent, cloud native, edge-network-driven world, how do we properly harness the power of open-source software? Developers and CTOs know Linux has always been …
Wednesday, November 13
Gaps Persist in American Tech Competitiveness
(NewsUSA) - Three key areas of technology – internet platforms, advanced battery technologies, and next-gen networks – have shown shifts in positions of power between the United States and China …
Thursday, November 7
Why the AI-ification of workplaces may move slower than we think
Drata analyzed global poll data from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology to illustrate corporate America's preparedness to implement AI.
Dom DiFurio
Wednesday, November 6
Did you spot the 'Deadpool' trailer QR code? Why more films and shows are hiding Easter eggs and how to spot them.
Uniqode explored the trend of QR codes in movies, television, and marketing through the years and why fans are seeing more of them.
Chris Compendio
Monday, November 4
No, America’s battery plant boom isn’t going bust – construction is on track for the biggest factories, with over 23,000 jobs planned
The future of these job-generating gigafactories, many of them in Republican states, could be at risk if the next president tries to wipe out the programs that made them possible.
James Morton Turner, Wellesley College; Joshua Busby, The University of Texas at Austin, and Nathan Jensen, The University of Texas at Austin, The Conversation
Friday, November 1