
The corrections system is not known for innovation, but the use of tablets could be a game changer
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Written by ED GASKIN Filed Under: Editorial, News, NEWS+OPINIONS, Op-Ed
The corrections system is not known for innovation, but the use of tablets could be a game changer
“The City of Boston parking operation and revenue is 100% managed by the city. ParkMobile is a tool that simplifies the process for the city and its parking customers.”
Written by SHIRA LAUCHAROEN Filed Under: News, News to Us, NEWS+OPINIONS
How immigrants face the imbalance in the world of technology
Written by SHIRA LAUCHAROEN Filed Under: News, News to Us, NEWS+OPINIONS
Tighter regulations could help protect civil liberties
Written by SHIRA LAUCHAROEN Filed Under: News, News to Us, NEWS+OPINIONS
The leaders are dedicating $12 million to this cause
Written by LILY BOHLKE Filed Under: News, News to Us, NEWS+OPINIONS
"You know, when you purchase something, the idea is you own it. But if you can't fix it, you don't own it, and that's part of our case for passing this law."
Written by JONATHAN RILEY Filed Under: FEATURES, News, News to Us, NEWS+OPINIONS
For some with personal connections to past mistakes, the consequences of unfettered ingenuity are no more easily ignored than mushroom clouds on the horizon
Written by CHRIS FARAONE Filed Under: A+E, Books
"That’s kind of the sentiment that both the government and these [smartphone] companies would like you to have—this feeling of powerlessness. And that’s the reason I try to keep a positive tone in the book."
Written by MO LOTMAN Filed Under: COLUMNS, LIFESTYLE, Op-Ed, Tech
The idea is hardly earth-shattering—just get a bunch of people socializing together who are all agreeing to set aside their devices for two hours.
Written by DIG STAFF Filed Under: NEWS+OPINIONS, Tech
When officials in Newton want to engage their constituents, they have an easy way to connect. Using tools and software from the Boston startup Involved, they’re able to, for example, gauge how much more money ratepayers are willing to spend to bring in more renewable energy.