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Hamber Faces Laptop, Projector Funding Shortage
Eric Hamber currently owes over $180,000 in repayments, due to the costs of installing more than 40 LCD projectors throughout the school and televisions in select classrooms.
Apple Launches Device-Integrated AI Model
With the launch of the iPhone 16, Apple introduced its new AI model, dubbed Apple Intelligence. It features a lineup of AI tools designed to make everyday digital life easier. While many questions and doubts remain about the Apple AI, the product is another way for Apple to edge out its competition.
‘The Force’ from Star Wars: Neuralink's Brain Chip Implant
In January, Arizona resident Noland Arbaugh became the first human to receive Neuralink’s brain-computer interface implant.
Hamberites Weigh In On Presentation Platforms
What makes an engaging presentation? Body language, clear speech, aesthetics, and of course, a good presentation platform! Here is what Hamberites think of various presentation platforms.
OPINION | Flipping Back to Flip Phones
Every adult in our lives will take every possible opportunity to tell us to go outside and get off our phones. We understand the negative consequences, but, although we don’t like to admit it, we continue to come back every day.
There could be a simple solution — going back to flip phones.
Giant Hummingbirds and Mini Backpacks
In May 2024, a new study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences found that what was previously considered to be the giant hummingbird (genus Patagona) was actually two distinct species.
US Government Sues Apple for Antitrust Violations
In a lawsuit brought forth by the United States Department of Justice (DOJ), Apple is being accused of allegedly monopolizing the smartphone market by imposing restrictions on developers and making it difficult to switch out of the Apple ecosystem.
How DALL-E is Shaping the Future of A.I.
With the development of Artificial Intelligence (AI) platforms such as OpenAI, a new world has been opened up for AI artistic exploration. OpenAI is a San Francisco-based company that has launched AI programs that can write content and produce artistic visuals.
REVIEW | Five Laptop Options for High School Students
With the holiday season approaching soon, students may be considering the purchase of a new device in the new year. However, prices for these devices are usually overly expensive. Here are some laptops that are affordable, reliable, and highly productive for school purposes.
India's Journey to the Moon
On Aug. 23, 2023, India became the fourth country in the world to land a spacecraft on the moon. Chandrayaan-3 — meaning “moon craft” in Sanskrit — took off from a launchpad on July 14, 2023 in Sriharikota, an island in southern India.
Unity: A Divisive Decision
“I am sorry” is how Unity Create President Marc Whitten began an apology letter, just over a week after the company introduced their controversial payment structure update. Unity, the largest game development engine in the world, walked back much of their decision following immense outrage from the game development community.
Apple Unveils New iPhone 15
On Sept. 12, Apple announced the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, and iPhone 15 Pro Max at an event. These new phone models were officially launched to the public on Sept. 22.
ANALYSIS | The Promises and Risks of Self-Driving Cars
In recent years, self-driving cars have been turned from a sci-fi fantasy into a reality. These vehicles have promised to revolutionize the way we travel and reshape the many industries associated with transportation.
Never Before Seen Images and 3D Model of the Titanic
The deep sea mapping company Magellan Ltd. has created the first ever full sized 3-D digital model of the Titanic, revealing never before seen details of the famous shipwreck.
Tech Leaders Warn Against Unregulated AI in Open Letter, Citing “Profound Risks to Humanity”
An open letter published on Mar. 2 by the Future of Life Institute signed by tech leaders like Twitter and Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak calls on “all AI [developers] to immediately pause for at least 6 months the training of AI systems more powerful than GPT-4.”
Tech Sector Lays Off Over 200,000 Workers
Exponential growth and capitalization on the latest demands have been the norm in the tech sector for the past decade. When the COVID-19 pandemic hit and substantially increased the amount of people working from home, major tech companies like Amazon and Meta all launched extensive hiring campaigns, doubling their employees in a matter of months to keep up with the new demand. However, following late 2022, the tech sector announced mass layoffs, with more than 200,000 tech jobs lost over the past year.
The European Union is Forcing Apple to Change their Charging Ports by 2024
Apple Inc. is being mandated by the European Union to change the lighting port charger connectors on their iPhones to the USB-C type, by Dec. 28, 2024. This USB-C charging port is already used by Android, in addition to Apple’s laptops and their iPads.
NASA and Boeing’s Greener Aircraft
NASA has collaborated with Boeing to build the Sustainable Flight Demonstrator (SFD), a single-aisle aircraft designed to fly commercially in the early 2030s. NASA claims that the SFD will use 30 per cent less carbon fuel than other aircraft.
Opinion | The Electric Car Fallacy
It is important to remember that electric cars are not fundamentally bad, however it is how they are sold that has the greatest harm on society.
Welcome to the “Metaverse”
Following Facebook’s recent name change to “Meta,” the metaverse has become a hot topic in regards to the future of the internet.