Technology
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Tech Talk: Comcast rolls out WiFi upgrade; security bug discovered
Comcast’s xFi-branded WiFi extension pods are now available to its broadband customers nationwide. The xFi upgrades are designed to make Comcast stand out in the market, but there’s not a whole lot of market left, writes Michelle Caffrey at bizjournals.com. [uam_ad id=”54865″] Residential broadband’s penetration rate is at 80.2 percent, says MoffettNathanson analyst Craig Moffett, and subscriber growth…
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Tech Talk: What happens to our online data when we die?
“Digital death” is one of the biggest challenges facing the tech community. Where does our online data go when we’re gone? Who gets our Bitcoins? Should our social media accounts be preserved or shut down? Even if we were to settle upon a reliable system for “passing on” control of our digital lives, applying real-world solutions to…
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Tech Talk: Yanny vs. Laurel, explained
Here’s the backstory of where the “Yanny vs. Laurel” audio clip came from—and how it went viral—down to the person who recorded it. There are a few partial explanations for how Yanny and Laurel became 2018’s version of “the dress,” which similarly tore the internet apart three years ago, writes Louise Matsakis at Wired. [uam_ad id=”54865″] A…
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Tech Talk: One-fifth of Delaware’s population may have had Facebook data exposed
Delaware Attorney General Matt Denn said 902 Facebook users in Delaware installed an app that allowed Global Science Research to access their personal information without permission, as well as data about their friends. Facebook estimated that nearly 201,000 people in Delaware were friends with those on the social media site who had installed the app, according to…
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Tech Talk: Turn5 soups up Jeep for Make-a-Wish teen
Paoli-based Turn5 recently transformed a plain, 2002 Jeep Wrangler into a souped-up super-ride for 18-year-old Earl Offenback of Buck County, who lives with a heart condition called called hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS). Offenback is a fan of “The Fast and the Furious,” and of cars overall, so it made sense that his request the Make-A-Wish Foundatoin…
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Tech Talk: Retraining becomes crucial for protecting jobs
With automation predicted to displace as many as 73 million, or a third, of U.S. workers by 2030, retraining throughout a career is becoming the most viable path for those who hope to keep working. Online learning and micro-certification are increasingly appealing to individuals and businesses seeking to future-proof themselves against automation, or introduce automation…
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Tech Talk: 14 mistakes that can cost applicants a job
According to a survey by IT staffing firm Robert Half Technology, tech chiefs across the country have identified a list of 14 mistakes and warning signs that they say can often cost people a job. Badmouthing former managers and employers tops the list, writes Roberto Torres at technical.ly. [uam_ad id=”54865″] “There is strong activity in the…
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Tech Talk: Philly start up targets ‘reply all’ email errors
Philadelphia-based software company Winnieware makes an add-on for email platform Microsoft Outlook called ReplyToSome, which helps users eliminate “reply all” errors in their email accounts. The platform works by listing recipients’ addresses grouped by organizations. It’s color-coded: Green for internal, red for external, writes Roberto Torres at technical.ly. [uam_ad id=”54865″] “This way, when you reply, you can select only a certain…
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Tech Talk: Salvation Army offers job training and placement
Through a 12-week training and certification program called Work-Tech, the regional chapter of the the Salvation Army is offering low-income people 18 and older the chance to earn certification from New Jersey-based tech education company C-Tech. At the end of the program, students can get entry level job offers at companies like Verizon, Network Design Technologies and Tri-Wire Engineering Solutions, writes Roberto…
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Tech Talk: Jennifer Maher named sole 1776 CEO
Jennifer Maher, the former co-CEO of 1776, has been named sole CEO. D.C.-based 1776 merged with Philadelphia’s Benjamin’s Desk seven months ago in a move that combined traditional coworking with broader programming and incubation offerings, writes Roberto Torres at technical.ly [uam_ad id=”54865″] Jennifer Maher cofounded Benjamin’s Desk in 2012 alongside husband Mike Maher, who stepped down in from…
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Tech Talk: Twitter urges users to change passwords
Twitter encouraged its more than 330 million users to change their passwords Thursday after a bug revealed the passwords in unencrypted form in an internal log. In tweets Thursday afternoon, Twitter’s chief technology officer, Parag Agrawal, apologized for the error, writes Hamza Shaban at philly.com. [uam_ad id=”54865″] Twitter said in a blog post that “we…
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Tech Talk: ‘Esports’ taking over public places, powered by ‘Fortnite’
All across America, companies are turning malls, movie theaters, storefronts and parking garages into neighborhood esports arenas. And much of the growth is being powered by the obsession with “Fortnite, ” writes Nellie Bowles at bizjounrals.com. [uam_ad id=”54865″] “Fortnite” content received 2.4 billion views on YouTube in February alone, according to Tubular Insights. People…
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Tech Talk: Uber initiative supports tech diversity in the Philly region
Uber is working with local nonprofits to bring coding and technical-employment skills to students of all ages with the goal of fostering a more diverse and inclusive future population of tech talent. According to a 2014 report by the EEOC, over 60 percent of high-tech industry employees nationwide were white and more than 80 percent of executive positions…
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Tech Talk: Philly organizations take the lead in making tech accessible
From organizations like the Overbrook School for the Blind to corporate giants like SAP and Comcast, Philadelphia technologists and advocates are working to ensure that access to technology means true access for everyone. A large schoolroom at Overbrook is peppered with tech tools, writes Roberto Torres at technical.ly. [uam_ad id=”54865″] There are tablets with text-magnifying software, BrailleNotes — simply put,…
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Tech Talk: Malvern startup develops wireless recharging for electric vehicles
Momentum Dynamics Corp., a Malvern tech company, has developed a wireless recharging system for electric vehicles in which energy is transferred from a panel embedded in the pavement and through the air. Andy Daga, Momentum’s chief executive,says the system is similar to a wireless recharger for a cellphone, though it transfers energy in far bigger volumes, writes Andrew Maykuth at philly.com.…
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Tech Talk: Facebook didn’t read terms and conditions for data-gathering app
Facebook told British lawmakers Thursday it never read the terms and conditions for the app that allowed Cambridge Analytica to access the personal information of 87 million users. Jo Stephens, a member of Parliament, asked Facebook if it had read and evaluated the terms and conditions for the app, called ThisIsYourDigitalLife, before allowing it on…
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Tech Talk: Increasing productivity by regulating technology use
Technological innovations that can increase worker productivity may also introduce distractions into the workplace. Four methods business can use to to limit screen time can help workers regain their focus, writes Justin Wetherill at forbes.com. [uam_ad id=”54865″] Wetherill recommends limiting time on email; creating separate communication channels for each department, as well as general office…
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Tech Talk: Sensors monitor garden on the banks of the Schuylkill
Bartram’s Garden, a 45-acre botanic garden on the banks of the Schuylkill River, boasts an array of 17 wireless sensors that allows groundskeepers to monitor temperature, soil moisture and other key statistics. The sensors use Comcast’s machineQ technology, writes Roberto Torres at technical.y. [uam_ad id=”54865″] Bartram’s Director of Landscapes and Facilities Tom Reber said the new tech will allow the garden…
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