U.S. China trade war continues
November 06, 2018
The trade war between the United States and China has persisted and may soon be escalating. President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping have planned a meeting where they will discuss the rising tariffs and hopefully come to an agreement that is mutually beneficial.
Rolling out solar roads
November 06, 2018
A fascinating new bike path has been opened in the Netherlands and it may be the next step in clean energy. The town, along with engineers and research organization TNO have integrated solar panels into the roadway to harvest energy while creating a new travel route.
Do you know your credit score?
October 23, 2018
College, the first sense of real freedom we all have. Hours away from home, living on our own, paying bills, adulting for the first time for many of us. One of the neat things many people do in college is open their first credit cards to start building credit.
Voter data stolen
October 23, 2018
The FBI is currently investigating a situation involving the misuse of stolen voter data from 35 million Americans across nineteen states on the Dark Web. As of now, the intended use of the data is unknown but the data that was stolen is apparently available for purchase from the individual states to begin with.
The quantum computing puzzle has been solved
October 16, 2018
The concept of quantum computing is already incredibly complex, but one of the most basic questions surrounding it has recently been answered. Graduate student Urmila Mahadev has answered the seemingly simple question of how to tell that a quantum computer has actually done what is has been told.
Tech giants battle it out in court
October 02, 2018
Tech giants Apple and Qualcomm have been feuding over a series of lawsuits aimed at dirty business practices and information theft. Qualcomm has been the supplier of microchips for Apple devices for years. This all changed with the newest series of iPhones being released.
Amazon announces long awaited pay increase
October 09, 2018
Amazon has made a major announcement this past week stating that they will be increasing the minimum pay for their employees to fifteen dollars per hour. This was a major leap for the company who has met criticisms time and time again for their business practices leading to lost jobs.
Facebook and Google's AI teamup
October 09, 2018
A recent partnership between Google and Facebook has been announced and it appears that research into artificial intelligence just gained a significant amount of traction. The two competing companies have agrees to use their individual technologies to aid each other’s developments for the sake of research.
Trade war harming American companies
October 09, 2018
The impact of President Trump’s trade war with China is starting to be felt here at home. American automotive manufacturer, Ford, is struggling to deal with the current economic situation. Ford, however, is not the only American company to be affected by the fallout of Trump’s trade war.
Introducing computing composers
September 25, 2018
I think it’s safe to say that everybody loves music. Everyone has a favorite artist or a favorite song but would you believe that original, artistic melody could be created by a soulless machine? Music is always evolving and the next big thing may be here in the form of artificial intelligence.
Researches tackle concussions
September 18, 2018
The devastating effects of concussions have become a growing concern for athletic associations around the world but they affect none more so than the NFL and American football. A research group at the University of Florida is combatting this issue by attempting to develop a helmet that truly can reduce the risk of concussions which they say not a single helmet on the market does at this point in time.
Big Business up in arms amid gun debate
March 13, 2018
After the most recent high-school massacre in Parkland, Florida, left 17 students and teachers dead, the National Rifle Association (NRA), the nonprofit gun-rights advocacy group, was rebuked by a surprising group of liberal activists: American corporations.
YouTube fights offensive content
February 13, 2018
After video platform YouTube began barring Logan Paul from serving ads on his video channel, they have now announced a more formal and wider set of sanctions it’s prepared to level on any creator that starts to post videos that are harmful to viewers, others in the YouTube community, or advertisers.
S.T.E.M. : yay, or nay?
September 12, 2017
Nowadays, more and more people want a career in a STEM related field, working through a long and tedious journey to the dream job many of us here at Behrend want. But after the difficult journey, what if one finds him/herself without the dream job that was promised?
Equifax breach: data breach victims could lose court rights with one click
September 12, 2017
A huge security breach at credit reporting company Equifax has exposed sensitive information, such as Social Security numbers and addresses of up to 143 million Americans. Unlike other data breaches, those affected by the breach may not even know they're customers of the company.
Facial Recognition, a double-edged sword
September 12, 2017
Facial recognition is an emerging technology that will revolutionize many different aspects of business, government, and citizenry. Like all disruptive tech, facial recognition is sure to bring its fair share of both controversy and improvements to everyday life.
Massive Smartphone price jump
September 12, 2017
If you’ve heard anything about the amazing new phones to be released by Apple and Samsung, then you’ve probably also heard about the absurd price tags. Samsung’s Galaxy s8 will retail at around a $750 starting price, while the newest model of the iPhone is expected to hit the market at an astounding $1000.
Capitalism killed your business, not millennials
September 05, 2017
Call us grossly entitled, overtly lazy, dangerously optimistic, but millennials certainly have a craving for murder. It definitely appears that way from the countless articles with headlines reading in some fashion, “Millennials strike again, killing another industry.” The extensive list seems to grow every day, and spans a variety of consumer goods, services, and industries.
HBO: Got Leaks?
September 05, 2017
If you’ve been religiously watching HBO’s hit series Game of Thrones like so many others, then you may already know that we could be seeing new episodes a lot earlier than expected. However, this wasn’t a decision made by HBO, but by a team of elite hackers credited with stealing an alleged 1.5 terabytes of private data from the television network.
New Social Media on the rise
September 05, 2017
College students are the targets of a new and upcoming app called Islands. The app is currently popular in the south and trending at campuses like University of Alabama, University of Georgia, Clemson University and Auburn University along with many others.
VR in the medical field
September 05, 2017
Those of us who have played the highly popular video game ‘Surgeon Simulator’ know that it can be quite difficult (and messy) to properly repair the human body. In the medical world, it can safely be said that the challenges are even more extreme, and much more serious.
10th Anniversary IPhone Rumors
August 29, 2017
Every year, there is always a lot of buzz in the tech world about what advancements the newest iPhone may have. Lately however, there seems to be just as much interest in what Apple may decide to remove from the latest version of their devices, rather than what they’ll add.
A guide to subscription services
August 29, 2017
Subscription boxes are such a great way to treat yourself when you least expect it. Regardless of whether you had a bad week or you just need to unwind, subscription boxes are the way to go. All you need to do is sign up and pay for a monthly subscription for a box full of goodies of your preference, and then wait for the delivery.
Everything we know about the Galaxy Note 8
August 29, 2017
Samsung Galaxy owners have been patiently waiting for the release of the new Samsung Galaxy 8 Note for a while now, especially those whom owned the notorious 7 Note that may have burnt through their pockets. Samsung had a lot to recover from after a public failure, so this new phone is expected to blow us away (metaphorically please).
Gaming at Behrend
August 29, 2017
If you were out on Reed’s front lawn last Wednesday, you probably saw or walked through the array of clubs on campus giving away free stuff and trying to find new members. It seems like there were clubs for everyone's interests, from ultimate frisbee to the cultural cooking club. With lots of new clubs on campus, we have seen a specific genre flourishing: people with a passion for gaming.
Major Uber Losses Expected to Turn Into Gains
August 29, 2017
We usually hear people say that one should persevere and overcome a loss. Apparently, this motto is what Uber works on. The company has expanded into new territory, adding new routes in new cities, even after facing a huge loss of 3 Billion in 2016. The problem begins when we start looking at the statistics of this.
Chicken Scream Review
April 11, 2017
Were you one of the thousands that loved, but also totally hated, Flappy Bird? Or someone who was so excited for Super Mario Run to come out on Apple devices, until you realized only the first few levels were free? Well, Chicken Scream just might be a perfect game for you… if you also like screaming at your phone.
Smartphones will soon repair themselves
April 11, 2017
Smartphones are everywhere, and every single smartphone user has faced the same dilemma- a cracked screen. Scientists from the University of California, Riverside just developed a polymer that self-heals in the event of cracks or scratches, for use in things like phone screens or artificial muscles.
The Newest Digital Butler
April 11, 2017
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is gradually infiltrating our homes under the guise of being our personal slaves. However, rather than stopping the advancement of AI before it begins to revolt and overtake mankind, scientists have decided that they want to push the technology further by creating a mirror-based AI.