Writer: Paul Sarconi
Sarconi: 5 takeaways from an interview with EA Sports' Peter Moore
Technology columnist Paul Sarconi gives his top five takeaways on the future of the technology industry from his interview with Peter Moore, an Electronic Arts Sports executive. Read More »
Sarconi: Drone racing likely won't take off on television
Technology columnist Paul Sarconi makes the case that drone racing is not conducive to television. Read More »
Sarconi: Facebook Live may be awkward now, but has potential for growth
Technology columnist Paul Sarconi discusses the dynamic between Facebook and live video streaming in response to the recent expansion of Live to all users. Read More »
Sarconi: 'Dark Web' has capacity for positive, negative influence
Technology columnist Paul Sarconi discusses the Dark Web’s capacity for illegal activities as well as its ability to challenge political power structures and argues that they should be weighed equally. Read More »
Sarconi: Collaborating with Vice is Apple’s first shot across Spotify’s bow
Technology columnist Paul Sarconi offers three ways in which Apple Music can gain an edge over Spotify as the top music streaming service. Read More »
Sarconi: Virtual reality could help esports become as popular as the NFL
Technology columnist Paul Sarconi discusses the growing industry of esports and argues that, when paired with virtual reality, it has the potential to reach the success of professional contemporary sports. Read More »
Sarconi: Facebook’s latest update is ironically anti-social
Technology columnist Paul Sarconi explains why Facebook’s addition of reactionary expressions in response to posts diminishes our ability to socialize in person. Read More »
Sarconi: Apple is right to resist judge’s order to create ‘master key’
Technology columnist Paul Sarconi argues that Apple is right to stand up to the FBI, who wants a master key to unlock iPhones, sparked by the need to unlock alleged terrorist Syed Farook's phone. Read More »
Sarconi: Social media users are too lenient when it comes to online privacy
Technology columnist Paul Sarconi discusses digital data collection and millennials' relationship with online privacy. Read More »
Sarconi: Samsung and Google initiatives demonstrate technology’s untapped potential to make practical change
Technology columnist Paul Sarconi argues that more companies should work to genuinely improve the lives of users through innovation, rather than focus their energies into material progress. Read More »
Sarconi: The ‘most dangerous’ app could force young people to pay attention
Technology columnist Paul Sarconi examines our diminishing attention spans and suggests that extreme apps could help offset the trend. Read More »
Sarconi: Yik Yak’s move to diversify its product shows attempt for growth
Technology columnist Paul Sarconi critiques Yik Yak’s decision to expand its product with a desktop version of its app. Read More »
Sarconi: Google Cardboard is best bang-for-buck virtual reality device for college students
Technology columnist Paul Sarconi discusses the improvement of Google Cardboard in contrast to pricier options. Read More »
Sarconi: Apple would jeopardize customer loyalty by changing headphone jack
Technology columnist Paul Sarconi questions Apple’s reported move to remove the headphone jack from the next generation of iPhones and calls on the company to reconsider before consumer outrage ensues. Read More »
Sarconi: Influential artists like Adele have potential to reshape music streaming industry
Technology columnist Paul Sarconi argues that the power of high-profile artists has the potential to change the ways in which the music streaming industry operates. Read More »
Sarconi: Snapchat should embrace a consistent model, not overwhelm users with updates
Technology columnist Paul Sarconi discusses Snapchat’s recent changes and suggests that the app should work toward simplicity rather than host a number of features that clutter the user experience. Read More »
Sarconi: Facebook abuses power to impede competitor growth
Technology columnist Paul Sarconi argues that Facebook’s move to block social network Tsu.co reveals the extent of the company’s power. Read More »
Sarconi: Twitter misses the point with change to ‘likes’
Technology columnist Paul Sarconi considers Twitter’s changing of “favorites” to “likes,” and argues that the company should focus on changing its culture if it wants to attract new users. Read More »
Sarconi: YouTube’s power move with paid-subscription service, Red, hurts users and creators
Technology columnist Paul Sarconi considers the implications of YouTube’s move to offer Red, a paid-subscription service. Read More »
Sarconi: Drone regulation necessary, but diminishes thrill
Technology columnist Paul Sarconi breaks down the pros and cons of drone regulation. Read More »
Sarconi: Changing landscapes of YouTube, television warrant apprehension
Technology columnist Paul Sarconi discusses the implications of the changing landscapes of the internet and television in light of a recent article on high-paid YouTube personalities. Read More »
Sarconi: Universities should embrace experiential media courses
Technology columnist Paul Sarconi explains why universities should be more proactive in creating opportunities for students to study virtual and augmented media. Read More »
Sarconi: Traditional media should subsidize content with modern advertising methods
Technology columnist Paul Sarconi discusses the need for traditional media to embrace more effective methods of advertising. Read More »
Sarconi: Humans should be skeptical of artificial intelligence advancement
Technology columnist Paul Sarconi considers the reasons why the continued development of artificial intelligence should be seen as a threat to humanity. Read More »