More and more we hear stories of folks being victimized by hackers who steal information seemingly out of thin air. The good news is that there are a few things the average Joe can do to minimize their exposure to such dangers. Read more
Access to fiber — for high-speed internet service — continues to grow in Hawaii. At the same time, cellphone service providers in Hawaii also continue to grow the availability of 5G technology. However, which is the best fit for you? Read more
When you think of agriculture, do you think of a lone farmer toiling away with his hands on a small plot of land? Or vast fields of crops harvested by corporate behemoths like Cargill, Monsanto and Syngenta? Read more
Hawaii’s COVID-19 saga highlighted the food insecurity that exists in the Aloha State. During the depths of the pandemic, the Honolulu Star-Advertiser reported that the Hawaii Foodbank and other nonprofits were working overtime to meet the spike in demand. Read more
Ransomware, like most other technologies, continues to evolve and become more effective for its nefarious purveyors. At its advent, ransomware merely encrypted your data and charged a ransom to un-encrypt it. Read more
Despite the earnest and dedicated outreach efforts of the local and global scientific community, the public’s understanding of astronomy remains limited, and the relationship between the two is especially complicated in Hawaii. Read more
When cameras were first made standard fare on laptop computers a few years back, it was common practice for discerning folks to physically block the camera to ensure they could not be unknowingly spied upon. Read more
A lot is happening in the physical world in Eastern Europe, but many may not be aware of what is happening in the digital world. Read more
The mysteries of the cosmos, the stories of the stars, have enchanted humans for ages. Read more
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Whether it’s COVID- 19, tainted drinking water tied to the Navy’s Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility or “over- tourism,” nowadays we’re all focused on current events. Read more
A few months ago Microsoft announced a price increase to its flagship cloud applications suite, Microsoft 365. The reckoning has come, and the increase, of about 20%, kicks in for most folks this month. Read more
One hears the term “5G” quite often. In case you didn’t know, it’s the fifth-generation technology standard for broadband cellular networks. It’s been rolled out with great fanfare over the past few years, but what does it mean for the consumer and business user? Read more
Hawaii is at a critical juncture. We must decide whether we will embrace one of the most transformative and promising new technologies in the world or continue to allow outdated regulations to prevent residents from taking part in the next economic revolution. Read more
If you were looking for the epitome of a successful Hawaii tech entrepreneur, Ho‘ala Greevy is your man. A Honolulu native, in 2014 he founded Paubox, which specializes in encrypted (HIPAA-compliant) email solutions for the health care industry. Read more
The recent hiring of Timmy Chang as the next University of Hawaii football coach, along with all its twists, turns and drama, has dominated local news — so much so that another rather significant story seems to have not gained as much attention. This is the donation by Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg of $50 million to UH to help study the impact of climate change on the ocean. Read more
Every day, we hear how important cybersecurity is or how important it is to “increase your security posture.” But as technology changes and encompasses more of our lives and businesses, the scope of what cybersecurity is grows, and the actual meaning starts to become ambiguous. Read more
Got a vision for a locally produced play, blockbuster film or television pilot? Read more
With so many of us being stuck at home while social-distancing as the COVID-19 pandemic continues, some people are looking for more indoor or online activities to keep themselves occupied. Read more
‘Be the change you want to see in the world,” the saying goes, though it’s unlikely that any of us can become a miraculous cure to the coronavirus. Read more
During the past two years, when tourism imploded, digital media was one of the few shining stars in our beleaguered economy. Read more
Last week Apple surprisingly announced that it will facilitate “do it yourself” repairs for Mac computers and iPhones. Consumers and independent tech shops will soon be able to order genuine replacement parts and manuals. Read more
