A Defense agency is working on a surveillance robotic hawk that could fly through an urban combat jungle at 45mph The study is looking at developing new algorithms to allow a small UAV to operate without a remote pilot. Source: CNN Tech Date: January 31, 2015 Link (to paste into browser): http://www.cnn.com/2015/01/14/tech/mci-drone-robohawk-robofly/index.html 1) How could… Read more »
Monthly Archives: January 2015
Webscape: A toolkit for start-ups
From sites which offer tips from successful entrepreneurs and business people to a daily email of key news events, this video rounds up some of the best tools for those starting a business. Source: BBC News Date: January 30, 2015 Link (to be pasted into browser): http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p02hv80g Discussion 1) Why do you think these entrepreneurs… Read more »
Starbucks is morphing into a tech company
It’s official. Starbucks wants you to think of it as a technology company, not a coffee retailer. Starbucks is serious about becoming a mobile payment giant that can compete with the likes of Apple (AAPL, Tech30), PayPal, Google (GOOGL, Tech30) and former Starbucks partner Square. During a conference call with analysts Thursday, January 22nd, 2015,… Read more »
Microsoft HoloLens – Transform your world with holograms
The latest technology from Microsoft claims to be one that will transform how you work and play. Source: Microsoft Date: January 22, 2015 Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aThCr0PsyuA Discussion 1) As you watch this video, think of how you might use it to do something revolutionary. How does the IT help this happen? 2) You will notice that… Read more »
Hacking cars and traffic lights at Def Con
One of the biggest hacking conferences in the world is Def Con (defense readiness condition (DEFCON) is an alert state used by the United States Armed Forces). Cybersecurity talks at Def Con included hacking cars, traffic lights and social engineering – where actors tried to get real companies to reveal compromising information. Source: BBC News… Read more »
Intel’s CEO talks wearable technology, the PC, and what’s in store for the future.
Intel’s CEO is at CES (Consumer Electronics Show) talking about the future and how Intel will play a role. Source: CNN Date: January 16th, 2015 Link (to paste into browser): http://us.cnn.com/videos/tech/2015/01/16/intv-wbt-burke-intel-ceo-krzanich.cnn Discussion 1) Intel’s CEO is one of the most influential people in the world when it comes to the future of tech. Do you… Read more »
What turns a social media platform into a community?
With the recent release of the latest Global Web Index report on social media, the team discuss why they think Tumblr has increased its active user base by 120% in the last six months and why Facebook has only seen 2% growth over the same period. The team also discuss what makes an effective social… Read more »
The Top Technology Failures of 2014
All successful technologies are alike, but every failed technology flops in its own way. Success means a technology solves a problem, whether it’s installed on a billion smartphones or used by a few scientists carrying out specialized work. But many—maybe most—technologies do not succeed, typically because they fail to reach the scale of adoption that… Read more »
CES 2015: What is it, and why does it matter?
The Consumer Electronics Show is a huge event for Technology firms. Source: BBC News Date: January 10th, 2015 Link (paste into browser): http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-30710298 No discussion questions.
“Super cookies” track you, even in privacy mode
Ironically, a trusty online privacy feature can now be reworked into a “super cookie” that tracks you like a bloodhound. Any respectable Web browser has a “privacy mode,” a clean slate without the tiny bits of information (cookies) that identify you to websites. Google Chrome has “incognito.” Mozilla’s Firefox has “private window.” But there’s a… Read more »
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