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- 1Star Trek's predictions hold up better than expected▼Star Trek was often wrong about the mechanism — and surprisingly right about the experience. Smartphones resemble commun
Commenters are revisiting Star Trek's track record as a predictor of modern technology. The argument being made: the show often guessed wrong on how gadgets would work, but captured the experience well — smartphones echo communicators and PADDs, AI is edging toward the ship's computer, and real-time translation is approaching reality. Warp drive and transporters, by contrast, remain firmly in the realm of speculation.
- 2Cars Are Smartphones on Wheels: Who Is Listening?●Car is a smartphone on wheels. Here's who's listening
A project from Northeastern University researchers examines modern cars as connected computers, showing that vehicles constantly collect and transmit data about drivers, including location and behavior. It maps which companies and services may be receiving this information, raising questions about consent and privacy as cars become increasingly networked devices on wheels.
- 3Bus passengers without smartphones face paying more for fares●Why should I have to pay more for buses if I don't use a smartphone?
A debate is underway over bus fare pricing that penalises passengers who do not own or use smartphones. Digital-only discounts and app-based ticketing mean those buying paper tickets or paying cash can end up paying more for the same journey. Critics argue the practice excludes older people, those on low incomes, and others without mobile devices, calling on transport operators to keep fair alternatives available.