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fromwww.ocregister.com
4 days ago

150 year anniversary: A look at how the telephone changed the world

The telephone patent was granted to Alexander Graham Bell on March 7, 1876, with the first successful voice transmission occurring three days later, revolutionizing long-distance communication.
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

Iranians in L.A. turn to WhatsApp, Fox News, for updates on loved ones

Internet access in Iran is tightly controlled by the government, which operates one of the most restrictive systems of online censorship in the world. Internet traffic is routed through state-controlled infrastructure that allows authorities to monitor usage and block thousands of websites, including social media platforms, international news sources and messaging apps.
Los Angeles
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Should we turn the internet off?

The internet has amplified fringe beliefs into mainstream politics, threatening democracy; consider reverting to pre-internet communication to protect liberal culture and freedoms.
fromwww.npr.org
6 months ago

Brain implants that decode a person's inner voice may threaten privacy

Erin Kunz of Stanford University indicates that brain-computer interfaces (BCIs) can restore speech for paralyzed individuals by decoding signals from the brain's motor cortex, revealing intended speech.
Privacy professionals
fromOpen Culture
7 months ago

Emma Willard, the First Female Mapmaker in America, Creates Pioneering Maps of Time to Teach Students about Democracy (Circa 1851)

The tendency toward passive visual consumption is tied to 'commodity fetishism,' where society is dominated by both tangible and intangible things, culminating in a spectacle of images.
Design
Digital life
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

We're being deafened by digital noise. Pause it and you hear the sound of democracy in crisis | Rafael Behr

The vacation experience is increasingly defined by digital detachment rather than physical distance.
US politics
fromThe Verge
8 months ago

AT&T says 'our network' wasn't to blame for Trump's troubled conference call

AT&T claims network failure not responsible for Trump conference call issues, points to third-party call platform as the cause.
fromArs Technica
8 months ago

A neural brain implant provides near instantaneous speech

"Our main goal is creating a flexible speech neuroprosthesis that enables a patient with paralysis to speak as fluently as possible, managing their own cadence, and be more expressive by letting them modulate their intonation," says Maitreyee Wairagkar, a neuroprosthetics researcher at UC Davis who led the study.
Science
Digital life
fromZDNET
8 months ago

You can use T-Mobile's satellite service for free on any carrier now - here's how

T-Mobile is offering a free beta trial of its new Starlink satellite text messaging service to customers of all carriers.
fromAbove the Law
9 months ago

Faxes Should Be Eliminated From The Legal Profession - Above the Law

Legal professionals should reconsider their reliance on faxes, as modern communication methods like email are more reliable and efficient, given that fax technology has been outdated for years.
Digital life
fromYanko Design - Modern Industrial Design News
9 months ago

Meta Portal Pro concept reimagines immersive communication - Yanko Design

The Meta Portal Pro Concept reimagines the future of immersive communication, integrating advanced technologies to enhance virtual interactions for hybrid work environments.
Marketing tech
fromVuejobs
10 months ago

Vue.js Developer at AIScreen

AIScreen's innovative B2B SaaS solutions enhance communication through powerful digital signage management, transforming screens into effective content delivery channels for diverse industries.
Marketing tech
Bicycling
fromBusiness Matters
10 months ago

Why Use Motorcycle Group Intercom and How to Choose

Motorcycle group intercoms revolutionize rider communication, enhancing safety and the overall experience during group rides.
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