Technology Trends Transforming the World
Over the last few years, there has been much discussion online and in the news about three new technology trends with the power to transform our world for the better. We are told that the Internet of Things (IoT), Blockchain
Widening the World Wide Web: Interview with Project Isizwe
In the 21st century, having access to the Internet has practically become more of a necessity than a privilege. In addition to being a portal of entertainment and sports, it’s a vital medium for receiving news and information. Many career
Coding for Fun: An Interview with CodeMonkey
Every age brings along its own version of change, which in turn requires new skills to be developed and acquired. The rise of gunpowder meant soldiers had to abandon swords and learn how to use guns. The Industrial Revolution meant
Net Neutrality War: Trump White House vs. Silicon Valley
Update: On 14 December 2017, the FCC voted to repeal net neutrality. This means that all the issues identified in this article will come to pass. Silicon Valley will never be the same again. On November 21, the new head of
Internet of Things: Threat to Our Privacy?
Imagine your home ten years from now: you wake up and the fridge has ordered your milk and favorite cereal the day before. You go for a run and your shirt monitors how many calories you burned. When you start
Internet Cookies: Not as Tasty as they Sound
While most of us enjoy a few cookies for dessert, there is another type of cookie we deal with on a daily basis and their consumption is not entirely voluntary or obvious: Internet cookies. We use Internet cookies all the time
A (Dis)connected Life
Whether for work or lifestyle, we are constantly staring at our phones and checking our socials and email inboxes. There was a time not too long ago when an internet connection was only available on computers and the best-case scenario was
Our Explosive Digital Future – an Internet Pioneer’s Vision
BOOK REVIEW: “The Third Wave - An Entrepreneur’s Vision of the Future” by Steve Case When Steve Case’s book came out on 5 April 2016 (publisher: Simon & Schuster), it was an immediate New York Times and Wall Street Journal sensation,
Your Online Reputation – Can We Remove Information about Ourselves We Don’t Want to See Online?
Our personal information and data are both very important and incredibly sensitive. While most of us maintain at least a marginal interest in protecting ourselves online, it is vital to remember that there are innumerable individuals, organizations and third parties
Deconstructing Empathy in the Digital Age
If you’ve been on the Internet at all in the last year, you’ve probably read at least a few headlines about empathy, the newest buzzword in start ups, non-profits, mental health, and other areas. In business, empathy is a part of
European Get Online Week
European Get Online Week brings awareness to the importance of a digitally skilled workforce The digital empowerment campaign, European Get Online Week, (aka GOW) will mark its seventh edition this year on 14-20 March. Thousands of non-formal education providers will get busy organising various activities
Getting Brainly
The rise of EdTech. Brainly is an educational startup based in Cracow, Poland, that is benefiting users across the globe. Operating a group of social learning networks for students and educators, Brainly is making the most of our evermore-connected society