An alarming FaceTime video-chat service vulnerability raises questions about Apple’s public commitment to security and consumer privacy. A fourteen year old from Arizona discovered the security flaw, which allowed iPhone users to call other users via FaceTime and listen in on conversations, even if the recipient did not answer. In certain instances, the caller was […]

In 2018, President Trump began to aggressively punish countries for engaging in what he deemed unfair trade practices, the start of the trade war. Trump points to the current US trade deficit, the value of what a country imports exceeds what it exports. To reduce this, Trump has enforced or threatened tariffs on nearly all […]

Tesla, founded in 2003, continues to be a powerful force amidst international efforts to reduce carbon emissions and move towards sustainable energy. In an effort to further its mission, Tesla has remained innovative and agile when it comes to reaching a broader consumer base. Most recently, Tesla acquired Maxwell Technologies, a company specializing in energy […]

On January 9, Jeff and MacKenzie Bezos announced their divorce on Twitter. The next day, the National Enquirer published a story detailing the Amazon CEO’s extramarital affair with Lauren Sánchez. On February 6, the National Enquirer then sent an email to Mr. Bezos, allegedly extorting him by threatening to publish several private photographs they had […]

Howard Schultz, ex-CEO of Starbucks and unofficial presidential candidate, gave a speech in San Francisco on February 1, 2019. Mr. Schultz touched on many issues, including healthcare, immigration, and climate change. He also announced that he may run as an Independent in 2020, which provoked the ire of Democrats. As an assumedly left-of-center candidate, Schultz […]

Increasing fuel prices, environmental concerns, and the demand for traveling in style and convenience have ushered in an era of electric vehicles. When consumers think about electric cars, Tesla Inc., with its exclusive focus on electric cars, is at the forefront of the era. However, more traditional automakers such as Acura and Volkswagen are ready […]

The longest government shutdown in U.S. history ended on January 25, 2019, after a 35 day partisan standoff between Democrats and Republicans. One primary point of contention was Trump’s demand for $5.7 billion to fund a border wall, which Democrats vehemently opposed. In response to Democratic leaders’ refusals to fund a physical barrier for the […]

Whether it’s an issue with hardware, privacy, or both simultaneously, Apple has recently found itself facing criticism. Most recently, a 14-year-old boy found a bug on FaceTime, which allowed users to eavesdrop on others even if they never answered a FaceTime call. Apple was quick to respond and acknowledge the issue. However, a fix will […]

In an effort to adapt to an economy largely fueled by e-commerce, retailers are beginning to merge their distribution centers with their stores. The intermingling of inventories in stores and warehouses has some retailers testing the use of shelf-scanning robots that roam store aisles and provide restocking data in real time. Because the data provides […]

Sub-zero temperatures and crippling wind chills hit large parts of the Midwest and East Coast this past week, as schools, businesses, and government services shut down in the face of hostile weather conditions. While cities like Chicago, where temperatures reached as low as negative twenty degrees Fahrenheit with a wind chill bringing that number closer […]