Technology July 2020

Is Technology Making Us Dumber Or Smarter?

As everyday technology like cellphones continues to evolve, is there a cost to us from an intelligence standpoint? Is it wise or unwise to have technology take care of more of our needs?

Technology July 2020

Ransomware Criminals Target Universities

Cybercriminals have infiltrated universities’ computer networks, either stolen or encrypted private data, and demanded a ransom to unlock the data or avoid it being shared.

Technology July 2020

Student Musicians Can Perform On Virtual Stages

During the pandemic, social distancing has become the norm. Students musicians in orchestras, bands and choirs, however, are finding ways to still perform together via virtual stages.

Technology July 2020

Foreign Pupils Must Leave US If Classes Go Online

New rules from ICE: if a college offers classes entirely online in the fall, then the school’s international students will be forced to leave the U.S. or transfer to another school.

Technology July 2020

What Are Death Cafes?

Virtual Death Cafes are part of a “death-positive” movement that encourages more open discussion about topics like trauma and grief. They are offering support during the pandemic.

Technology June 2020

Social Media Platforms Face A Reckoning

A growing number of advertisers are boycotting social media because of various platforms’ lack of response to hate speech and misinformation.

Technology June 2020

Michigan Universities' Students Turn To Summer Classes

Record numbers of students at public universities in Michigan are registering for online summer courses, generating much needed revenue during the pandemic.

Technology June 2020

US Diplomat Finds Virtual Path Into Venezuela

U.S. diplomat James Story has been utilizing the “Go Live” button on Facebook to use cyber-diplomacy in place of actions like visiting schools and talking to reporters.

Technology June 2020

YouTube’s ‘Dear Class Of 2020’

YouTube’s star studded “Dear Class of 2020” virtual ceremony included President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama, as well as Beyoncé, Lady Gaga and Tom Brady.

Technology June 2020

College Students Create Virus Volunteering Platform

Corona Connects (coronaconnects.org) is an online platform created and run by college students that assists volunteers in finding ways to help during the pandemic.

Technology May 2020

Twitter Adds Warning To Trump Tweet

The president signed an executive order challenging laws that protect social media from liable. Twitter has added a warning to Trump’s tweet about protests over George Floyd’s death.

Technology May 2020

Twitter Fact-Checks Trump

Twitter added a warning phrase to two of President Trump’s tweets that made unsubstantiated claims about mail-in ballots. Trump responded by threatening social media companies.