In the ever-evolving landscape of the digital age, Oregon is gearing up to fortify its defenses against cyber threats with a groundbreaking initiative—the Oregon Cybersecurity Center of Excellence (OCCOE). …
3D Printing, laser beams and SNES controllers
In a galaxy not so far away, where ideas are born, molded and brought to life, lies a center of futuristic innovation. Take a journey through laser beams, 3D printing…
A perspective on hostile architecture
When people hear hostile architecture, some will immediately think of it as an anti-houseless action which creates undesirable spaces for those seeking shelter on the streets. This is too narrow…
Highlighting film accessibility using modern tech
The Portland Festival of Cinema, Animation & Technology (PFCAT) will be held from August 3–6 at the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI). The event promises an exciting lineup…
The future of education
With colleges mostly back to in-person classes and lifted mask mandates, a sense of normalcy is somewhat present again within the classroom environment. Attending class through a variety of options,…
Australian news law challenges big tech companies
Australia’s parliament passed the final amendments to the News Media Bargaining Code on Feb. 25, which force Google and Facebook to pay for news, according to AP News. The…
Intel stocks drop after poor Q3 results
Intel stocks dropped 10% to $48.60 on Friday spelling further trouble for the semiconductor manufacturer after disconcerting results earlier this year, according to The Oregonian. Shares suffered a 16%…
Situational Significance Episode 3: “Defining Cinema” Part 2
This week on Situational Significance we revisit cinema and how we define it in Part 2 of Defining Cinema. We are joined by Alyssa Roherenbeck, whose latest feature film “Here…
Not my data
Internet rights in the age of tech It’s time for an Internet Bill of Rights and tough regulations for big tech companies. Internet industries have grown too large without rules…
PSU professors, experts weigh in on shortcomings of electronic elections
Portland State faculty and cybersecurity experts spoke about the dangers of electronic voting by outlining the shortcomings of current technologies that make us susceptible to hacking, as well as discussing…
Pigeons are narcs
The birds aren’t real, or maybe they are. A long-founded conspiracy theory says somewhere between the 1970s and 1980s, all pigeons were eradicated by the government and replaced with robot…