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How Prolonged Use of Earphones Affect Our Health

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…

Agreeing to Terms and Conditions: Your Digital Signature to a Legal Document

Legal

It might not feel like a legally binding contract, but clicking that little box next to “I Agree” is the same as signing your name on a bank loan. The difference is you probably read all the fine print on your bank loan contract, hopefully. What about any one of the many Terms and Conditions you had to agree to in order to enjoy all of the apps you’ve downloaded? iTunes? Spotify? Facebook? Probably not even one word. That’s ok, well, not if you value your privacy, but at least it makes you part of the majority in this case.…

The Cleanest/Greenest Economy Cars on the Market

Automotive, Tech

There once was a time where it seemed impossible to afford a car that was both environmentally friendly and fuel-efficient, especially for the average consumer. Luckily, as technology has advanced so has the automotive industry finally putting hybrid and electric cars in reach. Here we will review some of the best eco-economy cars on the market today as well as some of the best fuel-efficient gasoline-powered cars since they still (mostly) dominate the under-$30,000 category. Toyota Prius Let's start with the obvious ones, like the Toyota Prius. The 2021 model, the Toyota Prius Prime, ranges between $29,000-$34,000 depending on what…