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GIS takes urban planning to another level

Daniel Bayer    Staff Writer Dr. Shih-Lung Shaw, professor of geology at the University of Tennessee at Knoxville, gave a public lecture last Friday, February 19, titled “Big Data, Human Dynamics and Space-Time GIS.” Shaw began his lecture by noting to those in attendance that everything being done on one’s cell phone is constantly tracked and recorded. Rather than encouraging hysteria, however, Shaw explained that … Continue reading GIS takes urban planning to another level

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FBI vs. Apple: Society and tech, the changing story

Spencer Schneier  Technology Editor After months of attempts, the FBI recently revealed that it is unable to get into the San Bernardino shooter’s phone, and is now claiming that it needs Apple to build a backdoor so that security officials can access the phone. The situation reeks of a lot of the problems plaguing the way Americans think about technology, or rather the lack of … Continue reading FBI vs. Apple: Society and tech, the changing story

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Apps you need for your phone

Spencer Schneier Technology Editor Now is one of the best times ever to be a user of technology. With app stores and hordes of developers trying to make the best app for your smartphone, it is remarkable the volume of high quality apps that exist. It can also be overwhelming, however, and that is why this article will outline a few apps that every user … Continue reading Apps you need for your phone

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The Modern Relationship:

The Romance of Tinder Tarlon Khoubyari       Staff Writer Valentine’s Day is slowly approaching. Aisles of stores and pharmacies are burgeoning with pink, hearts, chocolate and teddy bears. While some roll their eyes to this holiday and only look forward to the sale on chocolate the next day, others begin planning their Valentine’s Day plans. Our culture paints Valentine’s as a day for … Continue reading The Modern Relationship:

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The Modern Relationship

Tarlon Khoubyari       Staff Writer Valentine’s Day is slowly approaching. Aisles of stores and pharmacies are burgeoning with pink, hearts, chocolate, and teddy bears. While some roll their eyes to this holiday and only look forward to the sale on chocolate the next day other’s begin planning their Valentine’s Day plans. Our culture paints Valentine’s as a day for lovers to celebrate one … Continue reading The Modern Relationship

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Tech Trends of 2016

Tarlon Khoubyari         Staff Writer 2015 marked an incredible year for technology. Tech made its appearance in fashion, cars and homes. It has provided images of Mars, it has cure diseases, and it has connected populations in times of tragedy. 2016 is a new year for technology to continue its quest to innovate, inspire and make life easier. For any tech-junkie, the … Continue reading Tech Trends of 2016

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Daniel Bayer   Staff Writer The UNC-Greensboro campus successfully switched over to a new wireless network last week with few problems, according to University Identity Architect Rob Gorrell. “We achieved just over 50 percent adoption rate going into Oct. 21 based on a strong marketing campaign, and I attribute the smooth transition to a well informed and prepared campus,” Gorrell said. October 21 was the … Continue reading eduRoam

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Youtube Paid-subscription service

 Spencer Schneier       News Editor Last week, Google announced it would be releasing a new subscription service for YouTube, called YouTube Red. The new service will be available to customers beginning on October 28. It will provide subscribers with ad-free videos, a music streaming service and exclusive content from YouTube celebrities. It is an extension of Google’s existing Play Music service, which is … Continue reading Youtube Paid-subscription service

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Twitter looks to expand to mainstream audiences with ‘Moments’

Spencer Schneier      News Editor Twitter recently released a new feature of its social media platform, a product called “Moments.” Moments is intended to capture the highlights of Twitter and package them into an easy-to-consume product, which potentially marks a big step for Twitter in becoming more of a mass-market product to rival Facebook. The following is from a blog post on Twitter’s official … Continue reading Twitter looks to expand to mainstream audiences with ‘Moments’

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The Digital World and why you should care

Tarlon Khoubyari      Staff Writer Allow me to extend an official invitation to the Digital World. Welcome to the era of big data, cloud storage, and the internet of things. If you don’t find those words exciting like I do, you’re probably wondering what they mean and how they will apply to your world or if you know what these things are, you probably … Continue reading The Digital World and why you should care

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