MinION Device Brings Nanopore Tech to BC Classrooms
Thanks to the Lockwood Foundation Grant, Bellevue College students will be using nanopore sequencing technology to identify crab DNA this summer. This project is one of three pilot projects that …
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OPINION: Super Bowl AI Propaganda
Perhaps the most anticipated part of the Super Bowl is not the game, but the ads. Every year, companies spend millions of dollars to secure coveted ad placement spots in …
DeepSeek, Rival to ChatGPT?
Recently, there has been a lot of buzz around a new Chinese startup, DeepSeek. After all, it was responsible for the largest single-day loss in U.S. corporate history, as Nvidia, …
Have We Become Too Dependent on Technology As Students?
Last November of 2024, Washington suffered from a deadly bomb cyclone that caused region-wide power outages that lasted for days. With utilities, data connection, electricity and overall technology down, many …
The Tech Bro Oligarchy: First Buddy Elon Musk
2024 was a hallmark year for technology. Artificial intelligence’s capabilities advanced exponentially, leaving people worldwide simultaneously panicking and buzzing with curiosity. As every application rolled out their seemingly obligatory AI …
New York Times Tech Guild on Strike
As of Nov. 4 2024, the New York Times Tech Guild is on strike. The Tech guild represents workers like software developers and data analysts at the NYT. Per the …
Major Tech Companies Invest in Nuclear Power
The American power grid is buckling under pressure. Climate change and increasing energy demands are pushing the dated infrastructure to its limit. While plans are under way to revamp the …
Google Loses Lawsuit Over Search Monopoly- What Does this Mean for Users?
After a 10-week long trial, the US District Court has ruled Google violated US law through holding a monopoly over online “searching”. This lawsuit was first brought against Google in …
Will TikTok Really Be Banned in the USA?
According to the Pew Research Center, the United States holds one-third of its U.S. adults as TikTok users. There have been recent talks about the proposed TikTok ban from all …
Op-Ed: Engineers Who Betrayed Humanity: Will AI Completely Destroy the Job Market?
Deep down, whenever I think of AI, there’s a dreadful fear that I’m not needed anymore. Ever since I was a little girl, I dreamed of being an author and …
Elon Musk’s X Corp. Sues Nonprofit Fighting Online Hate Speech: What Does This Say About Its New Philosophy?
X updated its blog on Aug. 7, announcing that the company had “filed a legal claim” against Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH). The blog claims that CCDH is trying …
Third-Party Data Breach at Bellevue College Raises Account Security and Data Privacy Concerns for Students and Faculty
The Bulldogs FYI reported at the end of its Aug. 2 statement that Bellevue College was part of a third-party data breach from MOVEit, a file transfer software. The college …
Meet X: What’s Going on With Elon Musk’s Controversial Rebranding of Twitter?
When you go onto the Apple App Store, no longer will you see the Twitter app with its iconic blue background and white bird outline. Instead, you’ll be greeted by …
OPINION: TikTok Live: The Strangest Place on the Internet
If you’ve ever been on TikTok LIVE, you know that it’s filled with oddities, like a virtual market — its very own virtual culture. Some content you might expect is …
Google Faces Lawsuits Over Alleged Secret Harvesting of User Data to Build AI Products Post-Controversial Privacy Policy Update
On July 1, 2023, Google reported changes to its Privacy Policy. These changes allow the company to use public information on the Internet to improve their artificial intelligence. However, a …
Amid U.S. H1-B Visa Crisis, Canada’s ‘Tech Talent’ Immigration Initiative Aims to Compete for International Workers
Canada’s doors have recently swung open for H1-B visa holders, especially those within the tech industry, through a newly minted immigration initiative. This comes at a time when the U.S., …
Heads-Up for the Hottest Headphones of Today: Comparing the Sony XM5, Bose QC45 and Sony XM4
Last December, I caved and decided to purchase the popular Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones to see if they were worth the steep sticker price. My initial thoughts of the headphones were …
King County Remains Washington’s Top Spot for Small Business Growth, Despite Recession Concerns
In recent years, Washington State, and King County in particular, have become a vibrant hub for business, tech and entrepreneurial spirit. Despite a prospective national economic recession, small businesses are …
Apple is Integrating New Mental Health Features Into IOS 17, Empowering Users to Prioritize Well-Being
In their latest event, Apple rolled out new ways to track mental health that are going to be added with IOS 17, iPadOS17 and watchOS 10. New mental health features …
OPINION: Is a Career in High-Tech Still Worth it in the Age of AI?
In recent years, the world has witnessed rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), which have reshaped various industries, including high-tech. These developments have spurred numerous discussions about the future of …