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Behold – the dark, looming threat of 21st Century life online! Who would have thought? Who, other than George Orwell, that is. We now live in a world that invades…

Our transportation options, which have been relatively stable for over a hundred years, are currently undergoing a major transition. Traditionally there have been private conveyances and public transportation — and…

The first Sony Walkman was released 35 years ago next week, on July 1st, 1979 in Japan. The cassette tape portable music player was a revolution at the time. Sure,…

We, the People, own the broadcast airwaves. Large multinational companies send out signals that can be easily received and shown on your television in the privacy of your own home. Yet…

Silicon Valley and the tech industry exude so much optimism it’s contagious. There is a desire to solve the planet’s most difficult problems and a belief they can do it.…

The commodity in shortest supply for any of us is time. While life was dictated by the seasons for our ancestors, modern life means navigating near-constant demands on our time and…

For people who’ve ever struggled to find a taxi, Uber is great news. If you’re in a decent-sized city, download its app, register, and you’ll never wait for a taxi…

It’s been another up week for Bitcoin, although prices dropped from near $670 to $638 abruptly in midweek trading. Whenever prices moved over $670, big selling volume kicked in to…

Apple Computer on Monday revealed the next updates to its mobile and desktop operating systems, at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in San Francisco. The innovative software revealed at the…

There are workers who are being kept in the dark. These workers are tireless, operating 24/7 without lights, climate control, the need for breaks, or any salary or special benefits.…