The Centuries-Long History of Racism in Surveillance Tech
When Simone Browne wrote her book Dark Matters: On the Surveillance of Blackness in 2015, her goal was to position the invention of contemporary surveillance technologies “as not being outside…
Some Countries Reopened Schools. What Did They Learn About Kids and Covid?
Other countries, like Israel, opened schools at the same time that restrictions were lifted in May on surrounding communities, which led to Covid-19 outbreaks that had infected 1,335 Israeli students…
Look, human, it’s the first photo of planets orbiting a sun 300 light years away
A Polarizing Subject Here lies one from a distant star, but the soil is not alien to him, for in death he belongs to the universe. ― Clifford D. Simak,…
This is what plastic pollution may look like in 2040
During a visit to a bookstore a few weeks ago, we couldn’t help but stare at a display unit featuring no fewer than ten books telling you how to rid…
WhatsApp might soon work with the same phone number across multiple phones
WhatsApp has taken another step towards introducing one of the most awaited features — the ability to use the chat app on multiple devices. According to a post by WABetaInfo,…
This new cosmological map shines some light on dark energy
Dark energy is one of the greatest mysteries in science today. We know very little about it, other than it is invisible, it fills the whole universe, and it pushes…
The standard iPhone 12 looks tiny in leaked pictures iPhone 11
It’s been rumored for a while that the basic iPhone 12 model will have a compact 5.4-inch screen, and now we may have had our first proper look at that…
Xbox One is getting a game-changing feature for those who play with friends null
Xbox One continues to receive regular system updates that add new functionality, and generally improves the overall experience for owners. But one feature has continued to elude gamers who enjoy…
A new version of the Xiaomi Black Shark 3 gaming phone may land soon Xiaomi Black Shark 3
The Xiaomi Black Shark 3 hasn’t been out long (and the Black Shark 3 Pro hasn’t even been released in all regions), but it seems the gaming phone is about…
How 5G, Wi-Fi 6 and AI will provide a smarter home experience How 5G, Wi-Fi 6 and AI will provide a smarter home experience
The smart home revolution is truly underway. With reality taking a little time to catch up to the hyperbole (femtocell-powered smart fridges, anyone?), it has now become the norm. In…