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Cars or Computers? The Latest Technology on the Road

One of the best examples of the latest technological advances is all the new tech coming out of the automotive industry. When compared to the first models on the road, modern-day cars resemble computers more than automobiles. Nowadays, a car's technology is as important, if not more, than its engineering. Every year, more aspects of driving become automated in hopes of reducing the dangers of driving and the possibility of an accident. These electronic improvements are also about the car's security, connectivity, and its ability to communicate with the world. While most of the technological improvements are seen as "safety…

Some of the Best Fitness and Health Apps to Keep You on Track.

Fitness & Health, Tech

These days, there's no excuse for being unhealthy. Every part of life has been streamlined to being easy and efficient, and all the knowledge in the world is at our fingertips. Many of us run our lives from our phones with the help of apps that do pretty much everything, so we've got the time, and we most definitely have the knowledge. The hard part is choosing which app to use since there are so many available now. However, there are basically two types of apps out there: ones that mainly track your fitness and physical activity and ones that…

How Prolonged Use of Earphones Affect Our Health

Fitness & Health, Tech

Most of us praise the positive changes technology has made in our lives without question. Most of us also assume that these advances are safe and have zero to little negative side effects. There’s a collective agreement and overall excited acceptance of these technologies in our everyday activities. However, the assumption that things like cellphones or Bluetooth earphones are entirely safe may not be correct. This topic has caught fire once again as many people find themselves working from home and using headphones and earphones more frequently and for longer time periods. The main topics of concern are the potential…

Cybersecurity for Connected Cars and Tips to Prevent Being Hacked

Automotive, Tech

Having a high-tech vehicle that can do almost anything may seem like a dream come true, but what about the safety and security of owning a smart car that has access to all your personal information? Since cars are basically computers on wheels, they share the same potential threat of being hacked as our laptops or phones do. However, this time, everything is connected, so hacking one possibly means hacking all. What once seemed like something we only see in movies has become a reality for many "connected" car owners. There were over 150 reported cases of cyber carjacking in…

Car Accident on Autopilot? Who is at Fault: You or the AI Operating the Car?

Automotive, Legal, Tech

While many hail any and all technological improvements without question, we are seeing a rise in consumer doubts when it comes to the auto industry. Most manufacturers have the same claims when it comes to their highly evolved superior autopilot functions: self-parking, lane departure warning, blind-spot alert, adaptive cruise control, and automatic emergency braking. The Advanced Driver Assist Systems (ADAS) and Automatic Emergency Braking (AEB) all boast about being able to avoid accidents and evening activating the breaks with more pressure than the driver to evade a potential collision. Consumers are willing to shell out the big bucks for these…