WiFi
Do You Need Wi-Fi 7?
There are benefits of utilizing Wi-Fi 7 over Wi-Fi 6 and 6E. However, is there a drastic enough improvement in Wi-Fi 7 for the average home user to make the switch?
Brett Wilx
An experienced IT executive with over 25 years in the IT industry, in both private and public sectors. Passions include music, writing, nature, and a medium-rare 3" steak with a glass of red wine.
Opinion
Welcome to The Dark Side of The Force: Has SMART Tech gone too far?
While SMART technology has advanced rapidly in recent years, and has also brought many benefits, it has raised serious concerns about its potential overreach.
Business
US Tariffs on Technology: What It Means For You
Recently, the government has proposed additional new tariffs on a wide range of goods and tech products. These tariffs target reducing the reliance on foreign manufacturing. However, the critical question remains: will these tariffs hurt consumers more than they help?
Health
Is Social Media Ruining Our Kids? The Unforeseen Impact of Digital Dependence on Children's Mental Health
Despite the benefits technology brings, the effects on mental health have raised red flags. Research shows a clear link between increased screen time and enormously rising rates of anxiety and depression among children.
Cybersecurity
Are Our Cybersecurity Measures Ready for the Emerging Threats of 2025? A Look Back at the Worst Hacks of 2024
The number of cyberattacks and data breaches reached alarming levels in 2024 and highlight the increasing sophistication and scale of cyber threats impacting critical sectors like healthcare, telecommunications, and government infrastructure.
Mobile Technology
The Evolution of Smartphones: Unfolding the Pros and Cons of Foldable Devices
Foldable smartphones have transitioned from a futuristic concept to a tangible reality in recent years through heavy investment - the result of which, is a new category of devices that challenge our traditional notion of what a smartphone should be.
News Bytes
Tech Headlines For February 7, 2025
The Top Tech news stories making the headlines, handpicked by our editors, featured in our daily edition "News Bytes" digest. Be In The Know!
AI
How AI is Enhancing Our Daily Lives
AI is transforming the way we live, work, and play. If you're new to AI, don't worry - it's easier to use than you might think. In fact, you might already be using it without even realizing it!
Media Literacy
Media Literacy Tip: Meta Is Not Controlling Your TikTok Feed
I cannot stress enough about the importance of media literacy. With the recent back peddling that Meta did, removing fact checking filters from their platforms and boosting the ease on censorship, now more than ever, the importance of media literacy is paramount.
Sustainability
Can Reversible Computing Revolutionize Energy Efficiency in Technology?
With the rapid acceleration of technology and the incredible boom in AI, energy consumption is skyrocketing. In today's sustainability-focused environment, powering technology sustainably is of upmost importance.
AI
10 Things To Consider When Running Your Own AI Assistant
Building your AI assistant offers a blend of challenges and rewards that encompass hardware and software requirements, data management, ethical considerations, and ongoing improvements.
AI
Can AI Governance and Data Privacy Coexist in the Digital Age? My Perspective
At first glance, AI governance and data privacy may seem opposed. One focuses on progress, while the other emphasizes restraint. However, these two concepts can highly complement each other and, in my opinion, are essential for a balanced approach to technology.