A troubling new COVID-19 variant—dubbed Omicron—was first identified and then reported to the World Health Organization (WHO) by South Africa on Nov. 24, 2021. This variant has been named a…
Delphi: What it means to teach AI morality
Artificial intelligence (AI) has come a long way over the course of the past 10 years. Commercial- and enterprise-level adoption has become more and more common as these tools continue…
New studies explore the causes and symptoms of COVID-19 long-haulers
COVID-19 has been—and still is—a disease that should not be taken lightly. According to the CDC, symptoms of COVID-19 can include fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath and/or difficulty…
Takeaways from Portland’s Pacific Northwest Aerospace Expo
The Pacific Northwest Aerospace Expo (PNAE)—hosted by the Portland State Aerospace Society (PSAS)—kicked off Oct. 23, 2021. As a student-led organization, PSAS focuses on amateur rocketry, with many members coinciding…
Takeaways from ETH Portland and the future of the internet
ETH Portland kicked off its conference Oct. 28, 2021, showcasing the latest projects and startups within the blockchain communities and the development of what is known as web 3.0. …
China’s energy problem and its effects on the global economy
Many businesses and countries have been struggling to meet the demands brought forth by the pandemic. Increased demand, less resources and less labour have all contributed to the extensive strain…
Facebook’s moment of no return
Facebook Inc. has had quite a rough week during the first month of Oct. On Oct. 4, 2021, from about 11:40 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. EST, Facebook encountered a…
Activision Blizzard settles workplace harassment lawsuit for $18 million
On July 20, 2021, Activision Blizzard was sued by the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing over a “frat boy” work culture, culminated from years of sexual harassment and…
China’s struggle against big tech and cryptocurrency
On Sep. 24, China’s central bank officially banned all transactions relating to cryptocurrencies, including those involving Bitcoin and Ethereum. This ban comes months after China’s central bank announced the…
Apple vs. Epic: Trial results and what it means for the gaming industry
On Sept. 10, United States Federal Judge Yvonne Gonzalez announced the long-awaited ruling on the Epic Games v. Apple case. The Court ruled that Apple violated California’s Unfair Competition…
Startup spotlight: Reclaim
Not having enough time in the day, week or month is a ubiquitous problem. Coffee dates with friends or catching up with a family member are important parts of our…