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August 27, 2011

Tools Don’t Change Anything

Earlier today I read an article on Maclean’s which argued whether Apple or Google had done more to change the world. The author argued that Apple had simply refined what was already there, while Google had done something revolutionary. My first thought was to side with Apple. I use Google a LOT, but I use…

Hackers Endangering Lives

The hacker group Anonymous has released a link to the names, addresses and passwords of 102 members of the BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) police force. In July, members of the BART police force shot dead a homeless man whom they claimed lunged at them with a knife. The incident caused public outrage and led…

It’s Not The Tech, It’s How You Use It

Discovery News posted an article this morning that put a bright spot in my day. Apps are being created for smart devices to help people with autism and those who share their lives. They are designed to assist with a variety of activities including communication, organizing and remembering activities, and social interaction among others. Where…