http://gizmodo.com/5900609/maryland-bans-employers-from-requesting-social-media-passwords-good-job-maryland
In Maryland, a bill was passed banning employers from requesting passwords to social media websites of their employees or applicants.
The social and ethical impacts this deals with are Security, Privacy and Anonymity.
Monday, 16 April 2012
Thursday, 12 April 2012
Digital Currency
http://techland.time.com/2012/04/10/canadian-government-considers-completely-digital-currency/?iid=tl-article-mostpop1
The Royal Canadian Mint is planning on releasing digital currency called "MintChip"s.
The Royal Canadian Mint is planning on releasing digital currency called "MintChip"s.
Monday, 19 March 2012
Phone Apps Using Battery Just To Send Ads
http://www.newscientist.com/article/mg21328566.400-free-apps-eat-up-your-phone-battery-just-sending-ads.html
There was a study on the usage of free apps, and the efficiency of these apps. The study shows that up to 75% of a given free app's energy is used to serve ads and donate user data.
This is an example of Reliability and Integrity
There was a study on the usage of free apps, and the efficiency of these apps. The study shows that up to 75% of a given free app's energy is used to serve ads and donate user data.
This is an example of Reliability and Integrity
Thursday, 8 March 2012
Pwnium, Hack Competition
http://gizmodo.com/5891508/chrome-finally-breached-in-googles-1-million-hackathon
Google set up a competition offering prizes totaling $1 million. Hackers must hack into a PC that runs Google Chrome. Google has set up this competition in order learn about the flaws in the browser and increase the security.
This event is an example of Security and Reliability and Intergrity.
Google set up a competition offering prizes totaling $1 million. Hackers must hack into a PC that runs Google Chrome. Google has set up this competition in order learn about the flaws in the browser and increase the security.
This event is an example of Security and Reliability and Intergrity.
Joseph Kony
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4MnpzG5Sqc
A non-profit organization, Invisible Children, posted a viral short documentary about a war-lord named Joseph Kony in order to raise awareness about the topic.
This event is an example of Globalization since the topic is now known world-wide.
A non-profit organization, Invisible Children, posted a viral short documentary about a war-lord named Joseph Kony in order to raise awareness about the topic.
This event is an example of Globalization since the topic is now known world-wide.
Wednesday, 29 February 2012
Thursday, 23 February 2012
Google Internet Glasses
Google Internet Glasses
Google is going to launch Internet Glasses by the end of this year. According to an interview between the New York Times and a Google representative, the glasses will be able to stream 4G or 3G connection, motion sensor, and GPS sensor.
The problem around this issue is the security of the glasses. The glasses have an in-built camera, meaning the user will be able to record everything and everyone around them.
Google is going to launch Internet Glasses by the end of this year. According to an interview between the New York Times and a Google representative, the glasses will be able to stream 4G or 3G connection, motion sensor, and GPS sensor.
The problem around this issue is the security of the glasses. The glasses have an in-built camera, meaning the user will be able to record everything and everyone around them.
Google Self Driving Car
Google Self Driving Car
Google has created a program that allows a car to drive itself. In August of 2010, they stated that their cars have driven over 160 000 miles without an incident. The state of Nevada has approved the rules of self driving cars being allowed on the road.
A big concern with this issue is the security of the software. If thee was an acciendent with one of these self driving cars, it would be hard to identify who is at fault. The driver? Programmer?
The self driving car also creates a digital divide in the world. People who would not be able to afford to buy the self driving car, could be considered a hazard when driving around "accident-free" self driving cars.
Google has created a program that allows a car to drive itself. In August of 2010, they stated that their cars have driven over 160 000 miles without an incident. The state of Nevada has approved the rules of self driving cars being allowed on the road.
A big concern with this issue is the security of the software. If thee was an acciendent with one of these self driving cars, it would be hard to identify who is at fault. The driver? Programmer?
The self driving car also creates a digital divide in the world. People who would not be able to afford to buy the self driving car, could be considered a hazard when driving around "accident-free" self driving cars.
Tuesday, 21 February 2012
Gamer Hunts Down Man
Gamer Hunts Down Man
A man playing counter-strike started to plot his revenge against a person who had knifed and killed his character in the game. The man was able to track down the person who lived only a couple of miles away from his house. He armed himself with a kitchen knife and stabbed the man when he had opened the door.
This is an example of Security. The man was able to find out the adress of the man who had killed him in the game. The person's private imformation was found by the man and almost cost him his life.
A man playing counter-strike started to plot his revenge against a person who had knifed and killed his character in the game. The man was able to track down the person who lived only a couple of miles away from his house. He armed himself with a kitchen knife and stabbed the man when he had opened the door.
This is an example of Security. The man was able to find out the adress of the man who had killed him in the game. The person's private imformation was found by the man and almost cost him his life.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy
Salman Khan, an MIT graduate, owns a non-profit organization free online collection of more than 2,800 micro lectures via video tutorials.
He started this off first to tutor his cousins who needed help in math, he posted a couple of vidoes on Youtube. Later on, he recieved comments, emails, and letters from people around the world asking for more videos. After more videos, he and his group were contacted a school board member from the Los Altos area. Soon two Grade 5 and Grade 7 classes adopted his way of learning. The kids would watch his videos for homework and in class and the teacher would help students who had trouble in certain areas.
This affects Globalization and Cultural, since on his website people are able to sign up to coach or volunteer for tutoring in certain areas. This means a person in Europe can help tutor a child in America in a certain topic.
This also creates a Digital Divide and equality of access, since he is hoping all schools in America are able to adopt his way of learning. This would mean that each student would have to have access to a computer and an internet connection.
Salman Khan, an MIT graduate, owns a non-profit organization free online collection of more than 2,800 micro lectures via video tutorials.
He started this off first to tutor his cousins who needed help in math, he posted a couple of vidoes on Youtube. Later on, he recieved comments, emails, and letters from people around the world asking for more videos. After more videos, he and his group were contacted a school board member from the Los Altos area. Soon two Grade 5 and Grade 7 classes adopted his way of learning. The kids would watch his videos for homework and in class and the teacher would help students who had trouble in certain areas.
This affects Globalization and Cultural, since on his website people are able to sign up to coach or volunteer for tutoring in certain areas. This means a person in Europe can help tutor a child in America in a certain topic.
This also creates a Digital Divide and equality of access, since he is hoping all schools in America are able to adopt his way of learning. This would mean that each student would have to have access to a computer and an internet connection.
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