Category: Tech Products & Reviews

Panera Bread Implements Palm Recognition Technology Linked to Security Concerns

Panera Bread restaurants in select locations will install Amazon One devices that scan the unique features of the palm to record a signature for purchases. Though advertised as making paying easier, the technology has raised security concerns. Users pre-enroll online at Amazon One, and then complete enrollment in person at a location that uses Amazon…


Virtual Reality Headsets Igniting Safety Concerns Over Radiation Levels

The debate over potential health consequences from wireless device radiation has officially crossed the virtual threshold. While science remains divided on the health effects of absorbing low-frequency, non-ionizing radiation—like the kind emitted by cell phones and other wireless devices—some virtual reality headsets are well above the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) safety guidelines. The established FCC-safe absorption…


Emotional Support Experiment With AI Chatbot Prompts Backlash

The co-founder of an online mental health support service is facing backlash for allegedly using an artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot to automate responses to users without their consent. Rob Morris, who started the Koko mental health forum when he was a graduate student at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, posted about the experiment on Twitter…


Apple Being Sued by New Yorker Alleging ‘Racial Bias’ Against Minorities on Watch’s Blood Oximeter

Apple is facing a federal class-action lawsuit in New York over claims that a blood oxygen reader app on the Apple Watch yielded inaccurate results for minorities. Alex Morales, a New York resident, filed the lawsuit on behalf of several customers against the tech giant on Dec. 24, alleging that the Apple Watch’s blood oximeter had a…


Which Country Makes the Most Advanced Microchips?

Microchips, also known as semiconductors, have become an essential part of everyday technology, and are utilized in almost every electronic device, from smartphones to computers and medical equipment. In 2020, more than 932 billion chips were manufactured around the world, while in 2021, roughly 1.15 trillion semiconductor units were shipped across the globe. However, increased demand for…


New Australian Design to Cut Airport Checkpoint Queues in US

Australian researchers have come up with a design to improve airport security checks in the United States (U.S.), which may soon mitigate long airport waiting times. Micro-X, an Australian tech company, has partnered with the Design Health Collab at Monash University to streamline crucial airport security checkpoint processes across the U.S. and increase aviation passenger…


Biden Delivers Remarks in New York on Chip Manufacturing

President Joe Biden travels to Syracuse, New York, where he will deliver remarks on semiconductor manufacturing company Micron’s plan to invest in chip manufacturing in upstate New York. * Click the “Save” button below the video to access it later on “My List.” Follow EpochTV on social media: Twitter: twitter.com/EpochTVus Rumble: rumble.com/c/EpochTV Truth Social: truthsocial.com/@EpochTV…


LIVE NOW: Biden Delivers Remarks in New York on Chip Manufacturing

President Joe Biden travels to Syracuse, New York, where he will deliver remarks on semiconductor manufacturing company Micron’s plan to invest in chip manufacturing in upstate New York. * Click the “Save” button below the video to access it later on “My List.” Follow EpochTV on social media: Twitter: twitter.com/EpochTVus Rumble: rumble.com/c/EpochTV Truth Social: truthsocial.com/@EpochTV…


Leave storage capacity in the past with Koofr Cloud Storage

Sponsored Content Computers and smartphones have revolutionized data storage. While expanded storage has made lives easier for just about everyone, it can be a double-edged sword. More memory means more apps, files, and photos to upload. Before long, that seemingly endless storage capacity reaches its limit. The inevitable dumping of files ensues, and the process…


Enjoy Lifelong Learning with a Subscription to This Premier Education Bundle

Sponsored Content Lifelong learning is the key to continuous development in every aspect of your life. Whether your goal is personal development or career growth, self-initiated learning is the foolproof way to achieve fulfillment and satisfaction. If you’re gunning for professional development, however, it doesn’t mean you should go back to school and acquire another…