Your smart speaker data is used in ways you might not expect
Smart speakers offer amazing convenience—from playing your favorite tunes to re-ordering toilet paper—with only a simple voice command.
But that convenience can come with a...
Ancient DNA sheds light on Europe’s first people
Long ago, way before your grandparents, their grandparents, and even their grandparents' grandparents were born, humans were on the move.
They left Africa and began...
Five simple tips for better cybersecurity
With news of hacking attempts and data breaches, protecting your information online can seem like a daunting task.
However, some simple steps can reduce your...
How consumers are navigating the Amazon/Alexa data dilemma
If you had serious concerns a major corporation were harvesting your personal information for its commercial gain but not your benefit, would you:
Take...
Medieval mystery: Students turn Oxford into a crime scene!
Long ago, during medieval times, Oxford wasn’t the serene scholarly place we know today, but a hub of mischief and mayhem!
Research reveals that students...
A teenager receives 200+ app notifications every day on average, study finds
Smartphones have become teens’ constant companions in today's digital age. They're not just devices; they're a gateway to friends, fun, and a world of...
ChatGPT can write university essays better than students, study finds
A recent paper in Scientific Reports reveals that ChatGPT, a conversational AI developed by OpenAI, could write answers to university-level questions that are as...
The future of cars is electric, but what about jobs?
Electric cars are taking over, but this change is causing tension between car companies and workers.
Why?
Electric cars need fewer parts, which means fewer jobs....
What the French Revolution tells us about the dangers of inflation
Did you know the French Revolution can teach us important lessons about money today? Yes, that's right.
A study led by Louis Rouanet, a professor...
Are you being watched while working? What hybrid workers need to know
Companies may be monitoring their employees working remotely, raising questions about the ethics and legality of surveillance.
In today's post-COVID work landscape, hybrid working models...