Super Bowl 50
Big data at the big game
Not only does this game mark half a century of championship games, but this year’s game will be held in the heart of Silicon Valley. Read More
Technology
The bare necessities of life will come to you
Platforms like Uber and Grubhub are changing modes of transportation and consumption. Read More
UR Tech
The best ways to stay glued to the screen
Next week is Thanksgiving. That’s a big deal, but the important part for tech is the day after: Black Friday. Well, actually, the two big business days after: Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Both days offer incredible sales on some super-desirable tech. We’ve talked about a lot of different technology this semester, all of which […]
UR Tech
The best procrastination machine
Who loves procrastination? We, as college students, do. For the majority of us, procrastination comes in the form of television or video games. Thanksgiving is coming up, and after Thanksgiving is Black Friday, every shopper’s favorite holiday. With Black Friday comes amazing deals on great tech, including video games. So this week, we’ll be taking […]
UR Tech
The final addition to your Apple garden
If you’re a fan of Apple and have amassed an Apple garden (the fun name for having an iPhone, an Apple computer and a variety of other Apple devices), then the recently released Apple TV will be a great addition to your entertainment suite. This is especially true if you like renting movies from iTunes. […]
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Beneath the Surface: Comparing Microsoft’s two new options
As college students, one of the most integral parts of the learning process has become the computer. Most of us rely on laptops to get the job done, as they are easy to carry around and offer more versatility and practicality in the classroom. And let’s be real, most of us don’t need the power […]
UR Tech
Microsoft, Apple, Google, oh my!
When you heard about the unveiling of Apple’s iPad, you were probably thinking, “Gee, I wish there were more of these computer/tablet hybrids out there. Why don’t more companies make them?” Well, this week, Google has answered your pleas. In addition to Microsoft’s Surface series and Apple’s iPad Pro, we now have Google’s Pixel C. […]
UR Tech
Driving forward in technology
Technology plays a large role in the lives of so many, and every day we prove that it has endless applications. One application that has been booming lately is in the automotive industry. It is within most of our lifetimes that specialized computers were added to cars to manage air intake, the ratio of air […]
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UR Tech: Apple event unveils new tech toys
Apple announced the year’s new iPhone on Wednesday, Sept. 9. Lucky for consumers (and Apple’s bank accounts), they went far and beyond the new iPhone. We got a neat look at some revamps of current products and an introduction to some fresh innovations that promise an exciting year for technology. One exciting unveiling was the […]
Ed Observers
Vaccines: fact vs. fiction
With the recent outbreak of measles in the United States (121 cases in 17 states), parents who make the choice to not vaccinate their children are being openly chastised. And they should be. So many people walk into pediatricians’ offices, are told that it is time to vaccinate their child(ren) against a certain disease, and […]
