Ukraine’s Most Powerful Weapon: Technology
Strategies and war tactics within the most recent Russian invasion of Ukraine involve much more technology than wars of the past.
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Technology
There’s a Thin Line in Online Censorship
On one hand, some expect these social media companies to act as a sort of pseudo-governmental authority who ardently follow the tenets of free speech. On the other, when instances of abuse or violence occur on or through their sites, questions immediately begin being asked about how much the responsibilities should lay at their feet to prevent these tragedies from occurring.
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What’s Going on With California’s Net Neutrality?
In 2015, the first order to follow Net Neutrality regulations was passed in California by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). In 2017, the FCC repealed this regulation, reestablishing zero-rating, and allowing data sponsorship programs. The court ruled that the Net Neutrality Act was an “overreach of authority”. Since then, the order has been reinstated and has subsequently become a state law, which was passed in 2018.
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Tesla Is Selling a Car Karaoke Machine
Announced during the company’s Chinese New Year software update, Tesla stated that the company will partner with brand-new karaoke platform Leishi KTV. Other Chinese based Electric Vehicles Xpeng and BYD have already began advertising their own in-vehicle karaoke systems, which include headphones as well as microphones. These other EVs use the same karaoke system provider that Tesla owners will be using, Thunderstone Technology Ltd.
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Starlink: What Is It?
Elon Musk has made a name for himself for being at the forefront of innovation for the past decade, leading companies that develop technologies ranging from self-driving electric cars to flamethrowers. But one of the most promising projects is one that has flown mostly under the radar of the general public, Starlink.
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Crypto Scams: Is This the New Wire Fraud?
The “modern update” to this wire transfer scheme is that it can be done with no witnesses. With wire transfers, victims often had to fill out a form at the bank and hand it to a bank teller. The victim would have longer to think about the actions and more than likely, realize their mistake while filling out the form. By making a transfer as effortless as scanning a QR code, criminals can talk their way into situations, and victims have less time to consider whether or not to send money to a complete stranger.
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It’s Time for Us to Begin Drilling for Ice…on the Moon?
NASA has determined the landing site for its new lunar explorer to search for ice below the moon’s surface. A robotic lander, called the Nova-C lander, will be sent to the moon’s south pole in an area near the Shackleton crater. The lunar explorer is being sent to the moon ahead of the Artemis Program, NASA’s scheduled manned mission to the moon, to search for a source of water that could sustain the astronauts.
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Taking a Look at Electric Vehicle Manufacturer Rivian
Rivian is an American electric vehicle manufacturer that was founded in 2009 and is based out of California. They specifically specialize in electric SUVs and pickup trucks with great off-road capabilities. Rivian is set to be releasing its electric vehicles to the public by December of 2021.
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Amazon Announces Alexa Program for Hospitals and Senior Care
On October 25th Amazon announced a program to integrate Alexa systems into hospitals and senior living communities. The program is run through Alexa Smart Properties, a system that allows organizations to control an entire Alexa system.
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The Implication of Robotics on the Future of Business
While the business sector has long been using robotics to make production more cost-efficient and effective, the future of robotics in business will expand far beyond automation robots. There are a few central trends where robots in business will be geared towards—these trends are lowering costs, decreasing contributions to climate change, creating efficiency, developing the harmony between humans and the use of robotics, and implementing quality checking standards.
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