On May 25th, the value of a bitcoin rose to an all time high of $2,791.70. By the end of the day, the digital currency had fallen by more than $300 dollars, highlighting its volatility. However, to put this into perspective, bitcoin was launched less than ten years ago, and initially it was valued at […]
Author Archives: Doug Young
The War For Your Computer
On May 3 there was a massive cyber attack that targeted users of Google. Although it was shut down quickly, the scheme had the potential to affect up to 1 billion people. If you opened the e-mail and clicked on the attachment, this would have given the hackers access to your computer. The scheme took […]
Software and Employment
Recently there has been a lot of attention on the anticipated negative impact of robotics on employment. In fact, on January 16 of this year, I wrote a post about this entitled “Automation Nation.” CBS News recently did a nice segment which they also called Automation Nation. Do you think I should sue? […]
Digital Assistants Are Here To Stay
Digital assistants (DAs) such as Amazon Echo, Google Home, Microsoft Cortana or Apple’s SIRI are becoming very popular. Presently these platforms are capable of answering simple questions such as “What’s the weather like today?” or “Where is the closest Thai restaurant?” They can also play your favorite music, set a reminder, or plot the fastest route […]
Big Brother IS Watching You
In our daily lives we all have a reasonable expectation of privacy. However, what does privacy mean in the digital age when increasingly our every move is being tracked and recorded? A number of organizations have raised concerns about digital privacy, including such disparate institutions as the American Civil Liberties Union and the Heritage Foundation. In March of […]
