Parents addicted to their smartphones may be raising less intelligent children. That statistic comes from a new study that shows that an infant’s concentration suffers when a parent’s eyes wander.…
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There have been two technology revolutions in my life: One was the PC in the 1980s and 1990s. If you have Netflix there’s a series called Halt and Catch Fire…
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One of my favorite Yogi Berra quotes is that the future ain’t what it used to be. The other day I was watching a 70’s vintage Clint Eastwood movie that…
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As everyone knows, the “People’s” “Republic” of China employs armies of hackers to perform corporate espionage and subvert foreign computer systems. This year there was even an indictment in US…
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The economic data that drive so much political debate are becoming increasingly less reliable in the digital era. That’s because new technology makes it hard to compare the 21st-century economy to…
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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…
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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,…
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Google is known for its corporate motto, “Don’t be evil,” which was instituted at the very beginning of the company. It’s a noble phrase that instills confidence that the company…
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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…
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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.…