AirTags: Proof that just because you can, doesn’t mean you should

AirTags: Proof that just because you can, doesn’t mean you should You have probably heard of Apple’s AirTag, launched in 2021, or similar devices from other companies, like T-Mobile’s SyncUP.  At first glance, they seem like a useful tool for keeping track of your...

The TrueNews approach to privacy

The TrueNews approach to privacy Let’s talk Privacy – something that’s lacking on most technology platforms and company websites. For TrueNews, we MUST protect our members’ privacy, because TrueNews allows you to interact and express your...

Why does the news matter?

Why does the news matter? In the past, it seemed that what happened in local, state and federal legislatures didn’t matter, we just lived our lives working to put food on the table, following our favorite shows and sports teams, trying to save for the...

What is self-sovereign identity and why is it important?

What is self-sovereign identity and why is it important? Perhaps you’ve heard the term “self-sovereign identity?” It’s all the rage in technology circles, with good intent – the goal is to put you in control of your data. Why is that important? A...

Bots and BotNets and Trolls oh my!

Bots and BotNets and Trolls oh my! We all know (or we should know) that there are people out there who want to influence us for nefarious reasons. The ‘who’ is wide and varied, from nation-states to partisan operatives, lobbying groups to corporations, and...

“Your Brain on News” and what that means for all of us

“Your Brain on News” & what it means for all of us You probably know someone who forwards things that you feel are fake news, maybe even things that don’t line up with your understanding of the person. Perhaps you’ve lost friends because of their...