Archive | Technology
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Column: Hacktivism unethical, yet premise makes sense
In a society that values technology for both its potential for good and its capability for evil, the “hactivism” tactics of loosely-affiliated hacker group Anonymous has provided a glimpse into the shifting boundaries of law, ethics and the morals of activism.
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Can cellphones spread sickness? Steps to take to avoid spreading germs
During the cold and flu season, students are regularly told the usual precautions: Cough and sneeze into your elbow; wash your hands; and think about how dirty that door knob and other common surfaces might be. But could cellphones be a new carrier of sickness too?
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Editorial: Petraeus emails show Internet lacks veil of privacy
If any good has come from the troubling tale of former CIA Director Gen. David Petraeus and his sordid affair with his 40-year-old biographer, it is a lesson in exercising caution in what one writes in emails.
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Column: Real-life consequences of Internet trolling
The Internet can be a scary place. It gives users the ability to connect effortlessly and anonymously to one another across vast physical distances. As Thomas Friedman said: The world is flat.
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Is Facebook a crucial part of relationships?
A popular saying with students – "It’s not official until it’s on Facebook," – may be more accurate than people realize. A study co-conducted by David Westerman, assistant professor of communication studies at West Virginia U.
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Apple’s latest event unveils new iPad mini
Apple revealed yet another product — a product that was rumored months before being formally introduced Tuesday. Following in the footsteps of their newest iPhone, the company has revealed what is called the “iPad mini.” The iPad Mini is a 7.2 millimeter thick, 0.
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Social media more damaging to college applicants
The college application process can be overwhelming to high school seniors, and according to a Kaplan Test prep survey, the process has become even more of a challenge in the past year.
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Column: Conciliatory companies
In our pop-tech, consumer-based society, every company, product and service is rated, ranked and expected to be perfect. Just last Friday, Apple’s highly anticipated release of the iPhone 5 quickly sparked reviews of the design and software.
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Survey shows half of US adults have mobile Internet access
Ten U. Florida students sat scattered on an RTS bus Tuesday. While each had his or her differences in appearance, they had one thing in common: They were looking at their smartphones.