At this point in American culture, one cannot seem to go a day without interacting with some form of technology. Whether it be a cellphone, a laptop or a projector in a classroom, students constantly find themselves in the presence of technology. According to the Pew Research Center in February 2019, 81 percent of Americans […]
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Technology advances in 2010s
From iPhones, social media, video streaming, Uber and more, the turn of the year and the end of the decade marks a chance to reflect on the past 10 years of technological advancement. Netflix launched the first original streaming show, “House of Cards,” Feb. 1, 2013, to critical acclaim. Since then other popular streaming services […]
Adobe releases new mobile app
With a busy course schedule, it can be hard for artistic students to find the time to actually sit and draw out the ideas in their minds on paper. With Adobe’s new app, Adobe Fresco, students will have the ability to create right at their fingertips. The new Adobe app was originally named Project Gemini […]
Drone delivery possible with new technology
Most people would agree it would be easier if a package could be delivered in a matter of hours rather than days. Since the Federal Aviation Administration approved drone deliveries Oct. 1, this could now be a possibility. Drone deliveries take place once a company has been approved and certified through the FAA, which can […]
New Nintendo Switch Lite provides mobile gaming option
After much anticipation, Nintendo finally released the plans for the newest addition to its brand of well-known gaming systems: the Nintendo Switch Lite. This new form of a handheld Nintendo Switch is designed to give users an extremely portable option for the games they know and love. According to Nintendo’s website, “The Nintendo Switch Lite […]
Light Phone simplifies smartphones
Smartphones are amazing devices, but the internet and social media accessed on them can feel heavy, figuratively speaking. But now there is a lighter phone in town, and its name is The Light Phone. The Light Phone is a palm-sized cellphone that uses a 2G network to make and receive phone calls and can also […]
Information age moves forward at CBU
Technology has come a long way, especially in the last 20 years, and California Baptist University always upgrades to match the times. CBU had a rather steep technology curve through the ‘90s and has only continued to grow since then. Prior to that, technology developments were slow and incremental. Tracing CBU’s history with technology before […]
High use of technology can cause harmful mental states
In today’s day and age, smartphones have become tools on which many people rely. From being alarm clocks to bankers or personal assistants, “Siri,” smartphones are continuously used for more than just communication. As Apple begins to show users how much time they have spent on his or her phone a day on its “Screen […]
Mental illness directly linked to technology
Today, one in five American adults su er from mental illness. As mental illnesses affect an increasing number of people, a correlation has been found between the use of technology and the presence of mental illnesses in society. However, some technology can improve mental health through online apps that offer counseling services. Charissa Novasel, freshman […]
Police acquire new technology to fight crime
Smartphone apps, drones and body cams are just some of the cool new “toys” the Riverside Police Department is using to do their jobs in a safer and more effective manner. The technology consists of license plate reader technology, the RPD app as well as body cams and SWAT drones. Some patrol cars and intersections […]