Using a smartphone while walking has been banned in the city of Yamato, making it the first place in Japan to bring in a rule to stop distracted ‘smartphone zombies’ from endangering themselves and others.
The new ban will come … Read the article
Category Archives: Technology
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How we can keep our kids safe online
The world is increasingly connected, with everything from desktop and laptop computers to smartphones, tablets, and even smart watches. The increasing prevalence of Internet-connected devices means that people of all ages, even young children, must learn the fundamentals of good … Read the article
Do we live in a simulation?
Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX and Tesla Motors, has an interesting theory about human civilization. An article in Tech Insider quotes the businessman and investor as offering the possibility that the human race exists in the video game of … Read the article
Matrix simulation theory
Experts on the subject say that there is a very real probability that we are all actually living inside a matrix where our reality is being simulated by a supercomputer. To be exact, they say there’s a 20-50% chance that … Read the article
Advantages of Online Learning
A college degree results in a more fulfilling job with higher pay, better benefits and a better overall integrity about yourself. For some individuals, however, returning to school to earn such a degree seems nearly impossible. Work, children, family and … Read the article
Are smartphones making us stupid
A University of Waterloo study suggests that people who rely heavily on smartphones score low on cognitive ability tests. The tests involved analytic thinking. Comparison of the results to people who are not as smartphone dependent took place. Using smartphones … Read the article
The Reading in the Digital Age
There is no doubt in anyone’s mind that the development and variety of consumer technology has made numerous strides towards improving the productivity of everyday lives for Americans. However, at what cost does making a shift completely towards technology affect … Read the article