Six benefits that the metaverse offers to colleges and universities
Colleges are offering more virtual reality experiences as they become 'metaversities.' vadimguzhva via Getty ImagesEven though it’s unclear what exactly...
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‘Liberate the tractors’: the right to repair movement that’s regaining control of our devices
A software 'jailbreak' gave US farmers the power to repair their vehicles. Maksim Safaniuk/ShutterstockThe software that runs John Deere tractors...
Tourism and the metaverse: towards a widespread use of virtual travel?
Travelling without moving thanks to the metaverse. UnsplashThe metaverse can be defined as a set of virtual shared spaces that...
Before paying a ransom, hacked companies should consider their ethics and values
Ransomware attacks are increasing in frequency. (Shutterstock) The recent cyberattacks in August on Bombardier Recreational Products and the Ontario Cannabis...
Tips for parents on keeping kids safe online
GettyImages Young children and adolescents are becoming hyper connected. They are using digital technologies as a platform for learning, connection...
Hackathons should be renamed to avoid negative connotations
In hackathons, people come together to build more extensive and cohesive datasets. (Shutterstock)Events where groups of people come together to...
Kremlin tightens control over Russians’ online lives – threatening domestic freedoms and the global internet
Russia has pioneered the concept of digital sovereignty and used it to severely restrict Russians' access to the internet. NurPhoto...
The Jan. 6 hearings are tailor-made for social media – that doesn’t mean they’re reaching a wide audience
Greg Jacob, who was counsel to former Vice President Mike Pence, and Michael Luttig, a retired federal judge, testified about...
How math and language can combine to map the globe and create strong passwords, using the power of 3 random words
The math of threes is surprisingly powerful. MicroStockHub/iStock via Getty ImagesIt’s hard to imagine that three random words have the...
Goodbye Internet Explorer. You won’t be missed (but your legacy will be remembered)
ShutterstockAfter 27 years, Microsoft has finally bid farewell to the web browser Internet Explorer, and will redirect Explorer users to...
