The Use Of Digital Technology Shortens Human Attention Span To 8 Seconds
The rise of gadgets in the digital age has led to a decline in human attention span, which is less than a goldfish
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Information Technology
A collection of 39 articles
Reddit Blacklists Pioneering Anti-Woke Communities 'Tumblr In Action,' 'Social Justice In Action'
Reddit, the link-sharing and discussion board network known for its influence on online meme culture, has blacklisted one of the first online organizing hubs for pushback against wokeness, the “Tumblr In Action” board, as well as its sister community, "Social Justice in Action".
90% of nations planning Central Bank Digital Currency
A new report from the Bank of International Settlements estimates that up to 90% of national central banks are at least in the planning stages for launching a central bank digital currency (CBDC):
new report
Nine out of 10 central banks are exploring central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), and more
Why You Should Stop Using Google As Your Favorite Search Engine
To stop using google search is really a matter of social responsibility, freedom of information and a contribution to a steady and collective monopoly dismantling process.
Russia: With War, Censorship Reaches New Heights
Russian authorities have threatened to fine or block 10 Russian independent media outlets if they do not delete publications about the war in Ukraine, Human Rights Watch said today.
Can Bitcoin Circumvent Economic Tyranny?
Finance guru Catherine Austin Fitts, whom I've interviewed before, and Aleks Svetski, editor of The Bitcoin Times magazine and host of “The Wake Up Podcast.”
Human Rights Watch Among Pegasus Spyware Targets
The targeting of a Human Rights Watch staff member with Pegasus spyware underscores the urgent need to regulate the global trade in surveillance technology, Human Rights Watch said today.
AT&T and Verizon will delay 5G expansion in Comply with Request from FAA and Transportation Department
Opposition to 5G technology has been ongoing for years due to various significant risks associated with it.
NFT Investors Are Losing Millions to Scammers
Theft of Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) appears to be on the rise, with many collectors losing millions of dollars as a result.
'Enemy to America:' Marjorie Taylor Green Blasts Twitter After Permanent Blacklisting
Twitter permanently blacklisted the personal account of a sitting member of Congress, Rep.Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA), over the New Year’s weekend.
Google Slammed for Maps Guiding Travelers to Closed-Off, Dangerous Roads During Snowstorm
Tech giant Google is taking fire for directing drivers in the Lake Tahoe area through potentially dangerous or closed-off routes during record snowstorms in the area.
Crypto Censorship: NFT Marketplaces OpenSea, Rarible, Ban Works from Political Cartoonist Stonetoss
The world of blockchain and cryptocurrencies, which is often presented as a censorship-free zone by its advocates, is currently in the midst of a censorship controversy surrounding OpenSea.io and Rarible.com, two leading marketplaces for Non Fungible Tokens (NFTs). Both have banned political cartoonist Stonetess and his popular “Flurks”
Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak to Launch Hundreds of Satellites to Study Space Debris
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak’s startup company, Privateer, reportedly plans to launch hundreds of satellites to study space debris.
Facebook Research Found 1 in 8 Users Display Compulsive Behavior on Platform that Hurts Their Life
According to the latest report from the Wall Street Journal, Facebook researchers found in one survey that one in eight users reported engaging in compulsive use of social media that had a negative impact on their life. Researchers refer to this as “problematic use” of the platform.
Smart Toilets Will Use Anal Fingerprints
The idea behind smart technology is that your cellphone or appliance does the thinking for you.
