The top 5 laptops to upgrade your school year
It’s a new year and it’s time for a new laptop. With so many great new laptops coming out in the past year, it can be hard to pick one. From basic functionality to top-notch gaming and design machines,...
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Kick your couch to the curb — the movie theater is the new Netflix
It’s become cliché to refer to any exciting new subscription-based service as the “Netflix of” something. Amazon’s Kindle Unlimited reading service is the “Netflix for books,” and Sony’s on-demand...
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That exciting new phone you’re eyeing might not be worth the risk
As a tech columnist and information management and technology major, I love screwing around with new devices and trying the latest app updates as soon as they’re pushed to my phone. But I know when to...
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Why it’s time to ditch your favorite smartphone brand
Apple’s annual launch events rock the tech world every September, when the company unveils new products that have fans lining up outside Apple Stores for days. But this September might be a bit less...
View Article3 big reveals from Apple’s iPhone event
UPDATED: Sept. 12, 2017 at 5:10 p.m. EST Apple’s latest line of products — in particular, the iPhone 8 and the iPhone X — were announced this afternoon in the company’s new Cupertino, California,...
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Here’s what we learned when Ted Cruz “liked” porn on Twitter
The evolution of Twitter from a hub for news and memes to a legitimate communication tool for public figures and officials has allowed constituents and those interested in politics to get direct and...
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An ode to 140: How Twitter’s big change affects the way we talk online
For someone not well-versed in the intricacies of Twitter, something as simple as a change in character limit for posts on the site might not seem like a big deal. It’s like a change in storage limit...
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Don’t believe Apple and Google. There’s no good reason to get rid of the...
The iPhone 7 has been out for more than a year. That means it’s been a year since Apple revolutionized the smartphone industry by actually taking away a feature. The device was the first iPhone to drop...
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5 tech essentials to survive the rest of the semester
Assignments are piling up and final exams are looming as the semester winds down. Luckily, technology can ease the burden. From creative apps to ultra-portable laptops, here’s what you need to stay...
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The internet is dangerously bad at political discussion. Here’s how we can...
Let’s dispel a few myths about Russia and the 2016 presidential election. Yes, the Russian government may have manipulated the election. Yes, fake news — the deliberately misleading kind, not the kind...
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The internet is already broken. Breaking net neutrality isn’t going to fix it.
Net neutrality is, at best, imperfect. Its rules are loose and ambiguous. Its definition of the internet is based on legislation that hasn’t been updated in decades. It helps create a further imbalance...
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5 tips to protect yourself from hackers
Phishing emails are more than just annoying clutter in your inbox. They’re actually a serious problem — in the past academic year, there seems to be more and more cases at Syracuse University in which...
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Here are the pros and cons of using Handshake, SU’s new career tool
Handshake, the new job application portal that Syracuse University started using earlier this summer, is a search tool for internships, full-time jobs and registered Syracuse events. It’s similar to...
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SU’s NEXIS lab fosters student innovation
Cutting-edge scientific projects don’t always have to be developed by billionaires or the world’s technology powerhouses. Innovation and the development of new ideas is possible right here at Syracuse...
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Multi-factor authentication is promising, but not foolproof
Multi-factor authentication, a relatively new way for users to verify their login on different accounts, has been implemented to the Syracuse University campus just a few days ago. Basically how MFA...
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5 tech items that need to make your holiday wishlist
It’s the holiday season, and here are the five tech gadgets you need for the new year. Bose QC 35 II — Best wireless headphones on the market. Every college student needs a great pair of headphones....
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Internet fandom culture fosters community
To support student journalism and the content you love, become a member of The Daily Orange today. In recent years, it has become difficult to use platforms such as Twitter and Reddit without coming...
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Tik Tok’s new feature amplifies fears of using one’s own voice
To support student journalism and the content you love, become a member of The Daily Orange today. Over one billion people worldwide use TikTok, as of July 2022. It’s no secret the social media...
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Efforts to ban TikTok are rooted in Sinophobia, guided by profit
To support student journalism and the content you love, become a member of The Daily Orange today. Spencer Chan, a Syracuse University freshman and creator of the Milking Ardor podcast, believes TikTok...
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Stronger steps need to be taken against swatting at SU
To support student journalism and the content you love, become a member of The Daily Orange today. Nationwide, universities work to maintain a cohesive and safe campus. But a new rising phenomenon...
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