Technology magazine Wired in the last issue publishes exclusive report on the biggest spy center that U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) is building in the desert in Utah. Once built, it will be more than five times the size of the US Capitol. “ Under construction by contractors with top-secret clearances, the blandly named Utah […]
Solar flares reach Earth early Thursday
As reported by CNN, two massive solar flares emitted from the sun on Tuesday have hit the Earth’s atmosphere early Thursday morning. The solar flares are associated with a coronal mass ejection, and can cause issues with satellite and high-frequency radio transmissions. The solar flares will produce colorful auroras that may reach as south as […]
Apple unveils new iPad without a name
Apple unveiled today the newest iPad, however the new name was not given, unlike its processors iPad 1 and iPad 2. The newest edition to the Apple family will have a HD Screen, more pixels and for the first time 4G capabilities. The other major feature is the personal hotspot, with connection up to five […]
Steve Wozniak on Spark Tech Talk
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak talked to Ashville based company Spark Tech Talk. The organization provides a podcast and a community of leaders discussing content in the areas of social media, technology, gaming, entertainment, business and science. Moderator for the discussion was WCU’s professor of sales and marketing, Dr. Scott Rader. Hear what Wozniak say about […]
Advanced scams meet advanced protection
Technology is great when it works, but one wrong click and a nasty cyber scam can set you back a few hundred dollars. But for a college it can cripple an entire campus community. Manager of student computing in the Technology Commons Andy Voelker talked about how WCU’s IT department handles these threats. The Information […]
Madden NFL 12 Review
One of the most popular sports video games of all time released its latest installment last month with new features and looks to impress amongst its audience. Madden NFL 12 hit stores on August 30 and fans across the nation ran to their local retail stores to grab it. If you are still thinking if […]