Category: Technology

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announced that its Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), which provides discounts on broadband service and devices for eligible households, will end in April 2024 unless Congress extends it. The ACP, which replaced the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program (EBB) in December 2021, offers a monthly discount of up to $30 for internet service and a one-time discount of up to $100 for a laptop, desktop computer, or…

Nubia Technology launches its latest flagship device Nubia Technology, a Chinese smartphone manufacturer, has unveiled its newest flagship device, the Nubia Z50, on Monday. The Z50 is a premium smartphone that aims to compete with the likes of Samsung, Huawei, and Apple in the mid-range to high-end market segment. The Z50 features a 6.8-inch OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a 1440p resolution. It is powered by the…

MarginPoint, a leading provider of cloud-based computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) software, has announced the launch of its new platform that aims to help businesses improve their maintenance operations and reduce costs. The new platform, which is available now, offers a range of features and benefits that make it stand out from other CMMS solutions in the market. What is CMMS and why is it important? CMMS is a software…

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.…