Thursday, December 17, 2015

Blog 12/17

Netflix Makes Smart Socks?

Link: http://www.cnet.com/how-to/fall-asleep-while-binge-watching-netflix-smart-socks-save-your-spot/

What did Netflix make recently?
Why did they make them?
How does it work?
What else have they made recently?
What do you think about this product?

Wednesday, December 16, 2015

Blog Post 12/16

Facebook Makes CHanges to Real Name Policy

Link: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/facebook/12053011/Facebook-makes-changes-to-controversial-real-names-rules.html

Why does Facebook require real names?
Do you think that using real names is a good policy?
What is Facebook doing about their name policy?
Why are they changing their policy?

Tuesday, December 15, 2015

Blog 12/15

Brit arrested for hacking toys

Link: http://www.businessinsider.com/vtech-hack-arrest-berkshire-england-21-year-old-man-2015-12?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+typepad%2Falleyinsider%2Fsilicon_alley_insider+%28Silicon+Alley+Insider%29

What's the you company? 
How old was the man? 
What was exposed?
Why did he hack them?
Is there such a thing as ethical hacking?  Why or why not? 

Monday, December 14, 2015

Blog Post 12/14

Hoverboards are Dangerous

Link: http://abcnews.go.com/US/hoverboards-fires-investigation-safety-tips-holiday-season/story?id=35744358

Would you like one of these?  Why or Why not?
What are the risks of these things?
What can people wear to reduce the risk of injuries?
Where should you avoid buying from?

Friday, December 11, 2015

Blog 12/11

Walmart Adds Walmart Pay


What was Walmart's original plan for phone payments?
What happened to it?
HOw will Walmart Pay work?
Do you think it's a good idea? Why or Why not?

Thursday, December 10, 2015

Blog 12/10

21% of Americans Online All the Time

Link: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/american-time-spent-online-is-outrageous_566863cfe4b080eddf567867

What percentage of Americans go online on a daily basis?
Who are these 13% of people???
Who uses the most data?
Why do you think social media use is associated w/ anxiety?
Where do you fall on this list:
Are you online almost constantly, several times a day, about once a day, several times a week, or less often?

Tuesday, December 8, 2015

Blog Post 12/8

You're Not Rich Enough to Opt Out of Internet

Link: http://www.wired.com/2015/12/youre-probably-not-rich-enough-to-opt-out-of-the-internet/

What makes the Internet work?  Why does it work that way?
Could you opt out of the Internet?
Have you ever taken time off from the internet?
What's the first app you check in the morning?
Would you agree with the thesis of this?  Is the Internet a staple of life?  Why or Why Not?

Monday, December 7, 2015

Friday, December 4, 2015

Blog Post 12/4

Google Wants Your Blood!

Link: http://www.theverge.com/2015/12/3/9846088/google-needle-free-blood-draw-patent

What is Google doing?
How does it work?
Why would we need this?
What else is the company working on?

Thursday, December 3, 2015

Blog Post 12-3

Is Google Spying on Kids?

Link: http://www.morningticker.com/2015/12/is-google-spying-on-kids/

What is Google accused of doing?
Did they collect the data? For what purpose?
Who filed the complaint and for waht reason?
What was Google recording?
Why did Google do this?
What do you think about this?

Wednesday, December 2, 2015

Blog Post 12/2

Mark Zuckerberg Announces Plan to Give 99% of Stock To Charity


How Rich is Zuckerberg?
What will this stock go towards?
What are their goals?
What do you think about this?

BP 5/20

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