Technology
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Mobility is attractive
And people get more comfortable getting outside of their homes too. Perhaps it’s the reason why innovators push for sustainable ways of transportation. Yes, like electric vehicles, for example. And it’s impressive to see early adopters (from 15 years ago) talk in this documentary film about how electric vehicles could change the future of transportation. Read more
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Feeling nostalgic about pixelated games?
When I was a kid, my aunt gifted me a Nintendo Gameboy Advance SP. And it looked just like this: It came with two game cartridges: Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl and Minority Report. And yes, I’ve spent countless hours playing these games up to the end of their storylines. Read more
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What if you are under constant surveillance?
Surveillance cameras aren’t really new. Unless you are someone with something to hide, you’d even dismiss such technology as mundane and a part of daily life. And what are these surveillance cameras for? From Singapore’s tech-utopia dream is turning into a surveillance state nightmare: “What [technology] will do for people is make our lives a Read more
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What happens to our online data?
Yes, we give details of our lives (some intimate) over the internet. But have you ever thought about whether our data will outlive us or will they even die? Here’s something to think about from Can data die: While social norms are changing towards non-consensual data collection and data exploitation, digital norms seem to be Read more
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Exploring QGIS: Map of the Philippines, classified by region
Yes, I don’t just blog every day. I actually have work to keep the lights on. No, mapping is not something I am paid for. But being an enthusiast of data visualization, I decided to explore this freeware because it sure comes in handy later in my career. You might want to try it out Read more
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