Connected devices and the future of payments

More than 80 percent of Americans have a strong interest in using connected devices to make purchases, with a keen eye toward security and data concerns, according to Visa and Pymnts. More spending, across more devices, in less time As the use of voice-controlled assistants and wearable devices become more commonplace, consumers are citing adoption benefits such as saving time, more frictionless payments, and efficiency with day-to-day tasks. With benefits such as these, it is … More Continue reading Connected devices and the future of payments

Here’s More Evidence Americans Don’t Know What They Should Be Eating

From organic food to GM crops, we’re pretty split…but when you consult the science, it’s no wonder we’re so confused. Continue reading Here’s More Evidence Americans Don’t Know What They Should Be Eating

New cybersecurity report focuses on the private sector

George Washington University’s Center for Cyber and Homeland Security (CCHS), a “think and do” tank responsible for carrying out research and analysis on homeland security, counter-terrorism, and cybersecurity issues, has recently released a new report entitled “Into the Gray Zone: The Private Sector and Active Defense against Cyber Threats”.

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Think tank summarizes what happens to healthcare records after breach

The ICIT, an American cybersecurity research institute, made a case on the importance of healthcare security in an age where the threat landscape is rapidly changing yet medical institutions continually fail or are slow to adapt. As a result, patients … Continue reading Think tank summarizes what happens to healthcare records after breach

Zodiacs and Crossbows: I Spent a Day Chasing Whales to Learn How to Study Them

Right whale sightings are up on Canada’s East coast. Nobody knows why. Continue reading Zodiacs and Crossbows: I Spent a Day Chasing Whales to Learn How to Study Them