Technology September 2020

LULAC Moves 2021 Convention Online

LULAC is holding its 2021 convention online instead of an in-person gathering in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The 2022 and 2023 conventions are still planned to be in-person.

Technology September 2020

USM Creates Free COVID Online Course

"Understanding the Pandemic: A COVID-19 Public Service Short Course" is a free, six-part, online course being offered by the University of Southern Mississippi.

Technology September 2020

US Bans WeChat, TikTok From App Stores

Citing data privacy and national security concerns, the U.S. is banning TikTok and WeChat from app stores. This follows a deal between TikTok and California tech giant Oracle.

Technology September 2020

1,700 Students, Faculty Personal Info Exposed

A computer breach at OSU exposed the personal info of students and faculty, including their names, OSU email addresses and in some cases personal mailing addresses and phone numbers.

Technology August 2020

Teacher Develops Coronavirus Screening App

A Rhode Island teacher has created a questionnaire-based app for screening for COVID-19. The app includes questions provided by the state Department of Health.

Technology July 2020

Will Big Tech Be Broken Up?

Will Big Tech Be Broken Up? Although the House Judiciary subcommittee got to grill the CEOs of Facebook, Amazon, Google and Apple, the results of the hearing are open to interpretation.

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.