Category Archives: Awareness

Jon Stewart Donald Trump ‘man baby’ video | BGR

Oh, Jon Stewart. How we have missed you. The former host of The Daily Show has been retired for months now, but that doesn’t mean he’s not following the news. In particular, he seems to… Source: Jon Stewart Donald Trump ‘man … Continue reading

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DESPIERTA BORICUA! WAKE UP BORICUA!

DESPIERTA BORICUA! Yo no soy independentista ni nada parecido. Pero si soy Boricua y los acontecimientos de la isla me preocupan. No pretendo juzgar a nadie ni ningún grupo excepto uno, los políticos. No hay ninguna respuesta fácil ni rápida … Continue reading

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Reddit AMA with 92-year-old holocaust survivor | BGR

Reddit’s Ask-Me-Anything (AMA) sessions can be very entertaining as a variety of people hold these digital meetings where they would answer questions from curious Reddit fellows. But Henry Flescher’s AMA is a heartbreaking one, detailing some of the cruelties of … Continue reading

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Google’s New Cuban Tech Center Is a Symbolic Victory for Silicon Valley Elite

Silicon Valley has officially invaded Cuba. Cuban sculptor Alexis Leiva Machado, better known as Kcho, has helped Google open a small “technology center” in Havana that offers free internet via Chromebooks, complete with those goofy cardboard VR headsets. The opening … Continue reading

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Apple vs. FBI: iPhone hack and backdoor can’t be destroyed after use | BGR

The FBI vs. Apple fight over an iPhone that had belonged to San Bernardino shooter Syed Farook will have huge implications for the future of the iPhone. The government says it only wants access to one single iPhone, and that it’s not … Continue reading

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A Shocking Number of Dogs in Shelters Are Misidentified as ‘Pit Bulls’

Using DNA analysis, researchers have shown that shelter workers frequently mislabel dogs as “pit bulls.” They say this is a serious problem given the social stigma surrounding the breed—which, technically speaking, doesn’t actually exist. The new study, published in The … Continue reading

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How to set up your emergency Medical ID with iOS 8’s new Health app

The Medical ID feature is built in to the new Health application found in iOS 8 for iPhone. Users can configure it by launching Health, tapping the Medical ID menu in the bottom right, and then choosing “Create Medical ID.” … Continue reading

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Athena: a Tiny, Wearable Device That Could Help Prevent Sexual Assault

With depressing statistics revealing sexual assault to occur every 107 seconds in the United States, it’s not unusual to carry some form of protection at all times — whether it’s pepper spray, a stun gun or a cute, cat-shaped keychain … Continue reading

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Hey Ted Cruz, You’re Holding Your Gun Backwards

Staunch gun rights advocate Ted Cruz is here seen holding a shotgun while being interviewed by CNN. Can you see what he’s doing wrong? That’s right, he’s violating the first two rules of gun safety. When you learn to shoot, … Continue reading

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No, the iPhone 6s’ camera and mic aren’t spying on you

Whenever a device ships with a feature that involves always-on listening or watching, privacy concerns invariably come up — and the iPhone 6s is no exception. In an attempt to address controversies before the 6s even ships, Apple has told … Continue reading

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