In the beginning, the people of Earth told their truths, voiced their opinions, and advertised their wares and services in print media such as newspapers and magazines. And the people of Earth looked upon their works, and called it good. In tim...read more
As I indicated in Part One of these reports on digital privacy, digital tools such as facial recognition are used for many beneficial purposes. However, as I demonstrated, those tools are also extremely easy to abuse, particularly in the hands of gov...read more
There’s been a lot of talk in recent weeks regarding facial recognition technology. Much of the conversation has centered on privacy concerns. Other aspects concern the technical flaws in the software, which impacts the technology’s accuracy. Sti...read more
So … let’s talk about bots. You’ve probably heard about them already … most likely connected to social media and the 2016 presidential election. But, do you know what they are? Or what makes them so dangerous? Let’s review: What...read more
In 2000, Google famously incorporated a simple catchphrase into its corporate code of conduct: “Don’t be evil.” The idea, said Google, was that “everything we do in connection with our work at Google will be, and should be, measured agains...read more
The S&P 500 Index fell 12% yesterday after a weekend full of bad news surrounding the coronavirus and its spread. This health crisis is rapidly turning into an economic crisis. A lot can happen in three weeks In a report published 3 we...read more
The fifth generation of wireless technology (5G) is steadily growing in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA). During 2019, all three operators launched 5G service and are continuously increasing its coverage. The next major step for KSA, which the world...read more
The Indian telecom sector is left in tatters following the Supreme Court’s verdict that supported the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) in a dispute with the telcos over how levies are calculated. Already ridden with massive revenue declines (...read more
As the four-way tussle unfolds among the top tech giants – Apple, Amazon, Google, and Microsoft – for the “world’s most valuable company” tag, Apple could be covertly prepping its entry into the fast-growing cloud computing space. Ironic...read more
Unlike many other countries in the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) region, 5G services are already available in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Etisalat and Du, UAE’s only two operators, are both deploying 5G on the 3.5 GHz frequency band. In M...read more