Old tech lives on May 25, 2016 techengine comments (5) After the US government’s revelation that floppy disks remain in use at the Pentagon, enthusiasts wonder whether there is still a place for old technology in today’s hi-tech world?
An appreciation of the floppy disk May 25, 2016 techengine comments (9) The death of the floppy disk has been long predicted but the technology has persisted. Why?
Robots ‘being taught to feel pain’ May 25, 2016 techengine comments (17) Researchers are developing an artificial nervous system that will allow robots to feel pain.
Women ‘post 50% of misogynistic tweets’ May 25, 2016 techengine comments (17) A study into abusive tweets sent from UK Twitter accounts suggests large-scale misogyny, with women responsible for half of such tweets.
Isis addresses spark PayPal confusion May 25, 2016 techengine comments (4) PayPal customers with addresses containing the word “Isis” fear their accounts are being blacklisted.
Norway stages 32-hour app term reading May 24, 2016 techengine comments (10) The consumer agency in Norway stages a live reading of app terms and conditions lasting over 30 hours in protest against their “absurd” length.