Equifax Leaders Resign in Disgrace
The Equifax breach will go down as one of the worst security breaches in US history. I say that because they leaked everything, from credit/debit card numbers, to SSN's (social security numbers), even where your kids attend school. But it's not just customers that...
Does Facebook Enable Hate? How Do They Fight It?
Do you know people are recruiting for hate groups, street gangs, even terrorist organizations through Facebook? People are also selling Nazi stuff through Facebook. So this begs two questions. Does Facebook enable hate? How do they fight it? Then I read an article...
Robot Report: It’s Hardly Anything Nice
I talk about robots quite a bit because it's a huge technological trend. Some love it, but I'm weary of it at best. Two stories confirm it. So here's a robot report: It's hardly anything nice. A robot conducted a classical music concert in Pisa, Italy. But it wasn't...
Apple’s Curveballs and Upcoming Products
Yesterday was Apple's big conference. They did talk about things as planned. But some things threw me in a loop. So let's look at Apple's curveballs and upcoming products. Obviously, we expected a new iPhone to come out. But few expected the iPhone X, (just call it...
Equifax Lawsuits Intensify and Pile On
This probably didn't get much coverage thanks to Hurricane Irma. But days ago, I reported on the Equifax breach, perhaps the worst in US history. Because they breached 143 million Americans. Also, they breached everything from credit/debit cards to drivers licences...
Technology Verses Hurricane Irma
Two weeks ago, Hurricane Harvey hit South Texas, and cost 70 lives. But now, Florida and Georgia are in the grips of Hurricane Irma. Let's see how technology verses Hurricane Irma, and computer technology is winning. So first, I give props to Airbnb. Between Sept....
iPhone 8 Secrets
So Apple maniacs, it's about that time again. On September 12, they will celebrate and unveil iPhone 8 and other Apple products. But you many not have to wait that long. It seems we have iPhone 8 secrets. Let's talk about Face ID. Apparently, somebody leaked the...
The Equifax Breach: The Worst One Yet?
This could be the worst security breach ever! "But you always say that!", some people in our Boston computer service shop tell me. I often say that because they're getting worse and worse. Also, hackers are getting better at it. Then there is The Equifax breach: Is...
Sacrificing Freedom to Appease China
It seems Silicon Valley is in another moral crisis. Yes, there are the outrageous expenses. There is also the intense social/political divide they take part in. Furthermore, there's the insane wealth gap. For instance, 8 men have more wealth than the bottom 50% of the...
Apple’s Biggest Features and Selling Points
September is a big month for computer technology. Because it's the month many tech companies release their new products. However, Apple wastes no time. Let's see Apple's biggest features and selling points for 2017. Yes, the Home Button is an Apple staple since 2007....