A better understanding of what people do on their devices is key to digital well-being
In an era where digital devices are everywhere, the term “screen time” has become a…
Footprints on South Africa’s coast offer a glimpse into our ancestors’ lives
Mention the word “fossils” to people and most will probably think of bones. Of course,…
Modern cars are surveillance devices on wheels with major privacy risks – new report
New research reveals serious privacy flaws in the data practices of new internet connected cars…
An 83-year-old short story by Borges portends a bleak future for the internet
How will the internet evolve in the coming decades? Fiction writers have explored some possibilities.…
From using plant rinds to high-tech materials, bike helmets have improved significantly over the past 2 centuries
Imagine – it’s the mid-1800s, and you’re riding your high-wheeled, penny-farthing bicycle down a dusty…
Elon Musk’s new job will bring tech ‘disruption’ to the US government – and history says it won’t be pretty
On November 12, United States president-elect Donald Trump announced he would appoint Elon Musk, the…
How a solar Minecraft server is changing the way we play video games
Video games have always been a showcase for new technologies. They help create new audiences…
If TikTok poses a grave threat to national security, why are Canadians told they can keep using it?
News of the Canadian government’s sudden decision to block TikTok from running a business in…
Unfair decisions by AI could make us indifferent to bad behaviour by humans
Artificial intelligence (AI) makes important decisions that affect our everyday lives. These decisions are implemented…
Smart homes for assisted living have huge potential, but here’s why they’re still mostly a pipe dream
Smart homes have become increasingly popular in recent years. Where once they simply referred to…