Is Steampunk Dead? Welcome to the Age of Cyberpunk

Alaric Anderson
December 18, 2018
Filed in: Movies • Tech Trends

The recent release of the movie Thor Ragnarok in 2017 did so well that it might have just killed steampunk. While cyberpunk has technically been around since the 70's and 80's with movies like Blade Runner, THX 1138, Ghost in the Shell, Minority Report, and The Matrix, the genre lacked a solid actualization of itself. Thor Ragnorak embraced cyberpunk aesthetics so well... read more

Could Apple’s New Quiet AI Acquisition Indicate A Turning Point For The Company – And Perhaps The World?

Alaric Anderson
November 26, 2018
Filed in: Future Tech • Internet Security • Tech Trends

While Google has never really been privacy-focused, but rather in recent years has become more and more dangerous for consumers who desire to maintain a level of privacy and security in our increasingly technological and Orwellian society, Apple on the other hand recently made a purchase of an AI company which may indicate a shift in the other direction. Apple vs... read more

Microsoft Conspires With Intel and AMD To Prevent New Computers From Using Windows 7

John Watson
September 2, 2018
Filed in: Tech Trends • Technology

Microsoft has been getting very annoyed that no one wants their extremely aggressive privacy-invading Windows 10. They desperately want to have as much open access to consumer private information as possible so they can continue to build their massive database of Big Data and have the ability to gain full control over millions of user's computers at will. In 2016... read more

Automated Recruiting: A Dangerous New Tech Trend Harming Both Employers and Job-Seekers

John Watson
August 15, 2018
Filed in: Tech Trends • Top Ten

Have you ever received an email asking to take an automated video interview or automated phone interview? Are you a company which uses this practice? This abomination is becoming more prevalent, but the damage it leaves in its wake is causing great harm to the hiring market and companies which use it. Here are the top 10 reasons you should ignore and immediately delete... read more

What Does The Future Hold For Ultra Thin and Lightweight Laptops, Televisions, and Mobile Devices?

Alaric Anderson
August 1, 2018
Filed in: Future Tech • Tech Trends • Technology

It's been another two years, and yet, the lightest and thinnest laptops have not changed much. The televisions look the same, and they don't seem to be getting any thinner. Mobile devices also seem to be stagnating. No laptop exists that is ultra powerful, has a decent sized screen, and weighs under 3 pounds. In 2 years, almost no progress has been made, bringing in the... read more

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Gigabit 5G Internet May Be Coming To The Skies In A New “Seamless Air Alliance”

Alaric Anderson
February 26, 2018
Filed in: Tech Trends

Delta Airlines, Sprint, and Gogo Inflight Internet are banding together to bring high-speed broadband internet to the skies. Ever since Grant Cardone appealed to the FAA to remove restrictions on in-flight cellular phone usage, and won, internet on airplanes has been quickly moving forward. Today, you are no longer asked to turn off your devices on most airlines, so... read more

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New “Brain Training” App “Elevate” Specifically Designed To Make You Stupid

John Watson
June 1, 2017
Filed in: Tech Trends

Ever since Lumosity hit the scene, there have been a slew of brain training apps to help improve your memory, critical thinking skills, and other mental tasks. They work, too, for the most part; especially a select few of them. However, one of the newer additions to this app lineup is a new app called "Elevate", a brain training app. However, unlike the other apps,... read more

New YouTube Update Takes On Clickbait Head-On, And May Be Successful

John Watson
May 30, 2017
Filed in: Tech Trends • Technology

If you have been browsing YouTube lately you may have noticed something new. I only noticed it today, it could be that the update started today. While it may not show up for all users or in all browsers yet, it is possible that this is going to be a permanent YouTube update. We hope so. YouTube videos have been notorious for what many call "clickbait", which for... read more

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How Recent Twitch Changes Are Influencing Youtube And The Online Video Streaming Industry

Jason Lima
May 26, 2017
Filed in: Games • Tech Trends • Technology

Technology is moving at such a rapid pace that it seems every month people are wondering how a particular service is holding up. The streaming service Twitch is no stranger to these checks and balances, and as competitors such as Youtube and Facebook adapt in the way their websites function, seemingly by the day, Twitch users must ask one question: how is Twitch going to... read more

Ebay Is Dead: Why Ebay Is No Longer A Viable Selling Mechanism For Selling Your Items Online

John Watson
May 7, 2017
Filed in: Tech Trends • Technology

When eBay first started, it was a huge boost to the economy and small businesses everywhere. I remember as a kid hearing the adults talk about how they were able to make and sell things on ebay and how much it helped their bank account. These adults were middle-class, hard-working people on a low salary who worked a grinding low-paying 9-5 job. The job was rewarding... read more