BOB'S BLOG

February 22, 2017

Google uses AI to sharpen low-res images

‘Blade Runner’ style image enhancement is just a neural network away.

February 22, 2017

Mobile phone use expected to top 5.5 billion devices by 2021 – TechRepublic

Cisco’s newest Visual Networking Index forecasts strong growth in mobile phone usage will spur 4G growth worldwide, as well as fuel 5G deployments.

February 22, 2017

Parenting: How to set a good screen time example

How can we get our kids to put down their phones when they see us on ours so often?A 2016 survey by Common Sense Media, a nonprofit children’s

February 21, 2017

Five Strategies to Help Kids Master Critical Thinking

In my last post, I discussed the importance of adults setting aside ideologies and modeling “agree to disagree” behavior for children. While we can choos…

February 21, 2017

Why Kids Sext

An inquiry into one recent scandal reveals how kids think about sexting—and what parents and police should do about it.

February 21, 2017

Quiz: How well do you know teen internet slang?

One of the purposes of children’s slang is to stop adults from being able to understand what they’re saying.

February 20, 2017

No Cookies | Herald Sun

One of the purposes of children’s slang is to stop adults from being able to understand what they’re saying.

February 20, 2017

Facebook and Google Step Up Efforts to Combat Fake News

With European countries heading into pivotal election campaigns in coming months, Facebook and Google are rolling out initiatives and tools aimed at slowing the spread of online misinformation by flagging false or hoax news articles for readers.

February 20, 2017

Is Social Media Detrimental For Child’s Health?

In a generation where social media has become an integral part of everyday life, its effects on the mental health of children are being further exploited.