Are we Luddites just for logging off?
In the wake of the Facebook whistleblower’s testimony, we should set boundaries for the gadgets, machines and platforms we use.
It’s time for an artificial intelligence reality check
The futurists say strong AI is just around the corner. But their claims are based on a fundamental misjudgment about human intelligence that dates back to the very birth of the AI project.
We need less face-to-interface interactions, not more
A multi-device keyboard for a multi-tasking era. But does it really dial up productivity?
The limits of talking to a machine
Some researchers claim that humans sometimes prefer talking to machines over people. But is that true and is it healthy?
Three ways going retro can help you stay rooted
Vinyl is back in vogue. Can other retro tech enhance our mental and physical state too? Andrew McDiarmid reports.
The coolest tech on the planet (Hint: it’s inside you!)
When we look at an iPhone, we can tell it’s the product of mind. But what about the design built into living cells? Is that design real or an illusion?
The force is strong with Apple. Here’s how to resist
Just like Apple’s new magnetic accessories for iPhone, the force between us and Apple’s gadgets can be strong. Here’s how to stay in charge and resist when it’s necessary.
Listen: How to hold tech companies loosely
Technology is amazing, but what’s more amazing is staying boss of it and using it wisely. Here’s how.
