Category: Technology

Surveillance technology, such as facial recognition, biometric scanning, and data mining, is becoming more advanced and widespread in the world. While some argue that these technologies can enhance security, efficiency, and convenience, others warn that they pose serious threats to privacy, human rights, and democracy. The Rise of Surveillance Technology Surveillance technology is not a new phenomenon. For decades, governments and corporations have used various methods to monitor, track, and…

Rite Aid, one of the largest drugstore chains in the U.S., has agreed to stop using facial recognition technology in its stores as part of a proposed settlement with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The FTC alleged that Rite Aid violated the privacy and civil rights of its customers by using faulty and discriminatory facial recognition systems that falsely flagged thousands of people as shoplifters. Rite Aid’s facial recognition program…

Philly Tech Week, the annual celebration of technology and innovation in the city, will return for its 14th edition from May 3 to May 11, 2024. The event will be organized as a partnership between Technical.ly, the news organization that serves a community of tech professionals, and 1Philadelphia, the citywide initiative founded in 2021 to advance a more equitable tech economy. What is 1Philadelphia? 1Philadelphia is a coalition of public,…

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has announced that it has reached a settlement with Rite Aid Corporation, one of the largest drugstore chains in the United States, over its use of facial recognition technology in hundreds of its stores. The settlement prohibits Rite Aid from using facial recognition technology without obtaining customers’ express consent and requires the company to delete any biometric data it collected from customers. Rite Aid’s Use…

The idea of transferring one’s consciousness to a digital form has been a popular theme in science fiction and transhumanist philosophy. But what makes some people more attracted to this concept than others? A new study reveals the psychological factors behind the appeal of mind upload technology. Mind upload: a futuristic possibility Mind upload, also known as whole brain emulation or substrate-independent minds, is a hypothetical process of scanning a…

Intimate partner violence (IPV) is a major public health concern that affects millions of people worldwide. According to Statistics Canada, in 2018, 44 per cent of women experienced some form of IPV in their lifetime. IPV can have devastating consequences for the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of survivors, as well as their children, families, and communities. However, technology can also play a positive role in helping survivors of IPV.…

The world is facing unprecedented challenges due to climate change, environmental degradation, and resource depletion. To address these issues, many countries, businesses, and individuals are adopting green technologies that can reduce greenhouse gas emissions, conserve natural resources, and enhance quality of life. In this article, we will explore some of the latest innovations and initiatives that are transforming the technology sector for a sustainable future. Green mobility: Electric vehicles and…

Virtual reality (VR) is not a new technology, but it has been gaining more popularity and adoption in recent years, especially in the entertainment industry. VR is a form of immersive media that creates a simulated environment that users can interact with using special devices such as headsets, controllers, and sensors. VR can offer users a more realistic and engaging experience than traditional media, such as movies, games, and music.…

The third VinFuture Sci-Tech Week, a series of world-class events that bring together leading scientists and experts in key technological domains, kicked off on December 18 in Hanoi, Vietnam. The four-day event, centered around the theme of “Boundless Unity”, aims to promote scientific collaboration and technology transfer for the benefit of humanity. VinFuture Prize Award Ceremony honors breakthrough achievements The highlight of the VinFuture Sci-Tech Week is the VinFuture Prize…