In many ways, Apple, Google, and Facebook are the Big Three of Silicon Valley, although companies like Amazon and Twitter might disagree. Earlier this year, Apple drew a line in the digital sand when it announced that some ad blocking software would be allowed on its operating system and devices. In response, Google announced a…
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New Study Shows Brain Damage from Sleep Apnea
While it’s no secret that obstructive sleep apnea is a huge issue in America, researchers at UCLA are now saying it may play an even bigger role in our health that was previously thought. A new study reports that the condition contributes to a breakdown of the blood-brain barrier, which is necessary in protecting brain…
China Plans to Literally Police the Internet by Embedding Cops at Internet Companies
With about 4.49 billion web pages currently online, it’s fair to say that the Internet is a pretty big place, and China is taking steps to police it. Literally. The Verge reports that the Chinese government plans to embed police officers at some Internet companies in the hopes of enforcing its strict web censorship policies….
Fault Fire Extinguisher Leads to Eviction
Having a working fire extinguisher can be pretty important. After all, a study from the National Federation of Fire Equipment Distributors found that fire extinguishers successfully extinguished 12,505 fires of the 13,221 fire incidents reported — an incredible 95%. However, are they so important that they can lead to an eviction notice? Apparently, yes. Regina…
Could Your Daily Cup of Coffee Help Prevent Alzheimer’s?
Millions of Americans can now enjoy their morning cup of coffee for an even better reason: it might actually prevent memory loss and reduce one’s risk for Alzheimer’s disease, a new study has found. Researchers at the University of Bari Aldo Moro in Italy studied 1,445 people between the ages of 65 and 84 years…
Strong El Nino Predictions Point to Big Winter Storms
According to National Geographic, the conditions are right for a very strong El Niño this year, which could result in extreme weather. The Pacific Ocean is warmer than it usually is at this time of year, indicating that El Niño is already intensifying and could be the strongest that scientists have on record. In addition…
Want To Go To Coding Bootcamp? Now You Can Pay for It With Student Loans
Is it time for American students to start learning a second language fluently? Quite a few people would say “yes” — not to learn French or German, but to learn the universal coding languages of website developers everywhere. Even President Obama has expressed his approval and excitement over “coding bootcamps,” as Wired reported, because they…
New Legislation Aims To Keep Minors From Vaping
The E-cig, or vaping, industry has grown drastically in the last decade, and the statistics are astonishing. In 2015, the vaping market reported a $2.5 billion in sales that didn’t exist ten years ago. An estimated four million Americans are now vaping, and a reported 6,000 new vaping shops opened in the last year alone….
Buyer Beware: Former Meth Labs Poisoning Homeowners, Children
Around the country, police departments and public health officials are scrambling to deal with the aftereffects of methamphetamine production. Not only do impromptu meth labs act as magnets for criminal activity, but they often explode or leak dangerous chemical fumes. However, experts say the danger doesn’t end just because manufacturers move on or police shut…
Why Did Homeowners Insurance Rates Jump 9% in Massachusetts?
Is a bad winter to blame for homeowners insurance hikes in Massachusetts? That’s what homeowners and their insurance companies are saying after record-setting storms and snowfall left damage throughout the state. Massachusetts residents have now complained of a 9% rate increase on their homeowners policies, bringing the average cost of a policy in the state…