Sabrina Didizian

Boston College '20 | #BCSTT 2019 | #IS6621 class

[Sabrina Didizian @SDidizian]

Technology in itself isn't necessarily the most sustainable thing, but it's great to see that a company like Apple is looking into ways to reduce the big impact that they inherently have! Interested to see if they will venture into other sustainability initiatives soon #IS6621 #D

[Bloomberg Technology @technology]

Apple is taking delivery this month of the first batch of carbon-free aluminum produced by a Montreal-based venture, helping move the iPhone maker closer to its greenhouse-gas reduction goal https://t.co/JwTSjDqYty

[Sabrina Didizian @SDidizian]

This is definitely quite fun to look back on now that this decade is coming to a close. I wonder what it will be like in exactly 10 years time... #IS6621

[Insider Tech @TechInsider]

These are the apps of the decade — here's why they were so important

[Sabrina Didizian @SDidizian]

Didn't the iPhone 11 just come out? I feel like a little confused on how this phone works at first glance, but I'm sure it is not as difficult to use after a bit. I wonder if this is actually the next version of the iPhone though, and if so, how it will fare.. #IS6621

[Digital Trends @DigitalTrends]

Could a dual-screen iPhone be on the way?

[Sabrina Didizian @SDidizian]

I personally don't know if I'm very for or against this smart machine 'takeover', but this article does a good job of detailing both sides, and brings up some points that I haven't considered before. Interested to see where this goes and how people will react #IS6621 #D

[Bloomberg Technology @technology]

Will smart machines kill jobs or create better ones? https://t.co/SC7Pj85dW0

[Sabrina Didizian @SDidizian]

It's so great to see technology being used for amazing and necessary causes like conservation! Obviously this doesn't mean that we can rely solely on tech and AI - humans still have an important and vital role to play, but this may make some things easier! #IS6621

[FT Technology News @fttechnews]

Science v poachers: how tech is transforming wildlife conservation https://t.co/mpHgQD9bSU

[Sabrina Didizian @SDidizian]

I wonder how people who love grocery shopping in person would like these new trolleys and if they would actually be useful and used, or if they would be an unnecessary and underused feature.. #IS6621

[Digital Trends @DigitalTrends]

Trips to the grocery store are getting smarter with this shopping cart.

[Sabrina Didizian @SDidizian]

Such an easy and simple way to help preserve the beaches and help them from getting polluted with rubbish and used bottles. Hopefully this can get implemented in more areas around the world! #IS6621

[Business Insider @BusinessInsider]

Crush your beer bottle, save New Zealand's beaches

[Sabrina Didizian @SDidizian]

For #digigiving I decided to try out Pinterest for the first time! It had been a long time coming for me and I’m so glad that I chose to try out this platform for this assignment because I was pleasantly surprised and see myself using it a lot! Happy thanksgiving everyone #IS6621

[Sabrina Didizian @SDidizian]

This is a difficult one, because like anything like this, it can be very difficult to find the balance between safety and privacy. Maybe it depends on what people value more? Interested to see how it fares though #IS6621

[Bloomberg Technology @technology]

Uber is adding video and audio recording for more trips to make the service safer, but the move has triggered privacy concerns https://t.co/91K2ClsA94

[Sabrina Didizian @SDidizian]

I did my first blogpost for this class on Ecosia back in September, so I'm so glad that they're getting the recognition that they deserve, especially on such a big platform like Bloomberg #IS6621

[Bloomberg Technology @technology]

This search engine is planting trees every time you browse https://t.co/JXss2m7Z8M

[Sabrina Didizian @SDidizian]

If this ended up being effective, it could be revolutionary and it would make such a positive impact for the planet - less cars would need to be bought as often, and there could even be positive economical benefits for consumers depending on the price of the cars #IS6621

[Business Insider @BusinessInsider]

Tesla filed a patent for a battery that would last one million miles

[Sabrina Didizian @SDidizian]

Interesting to see the different approaches the different major social media networks are taking with regards to political ads. It's definitely a very complex issue, and I'm not even sure that there's one best way to go around the topic #IS6621 #D

[BBC News Technology @BBCTech]

Snapchat says it will fact-check political ads https://t.co/VcwNEzlpQ3

[Sabrina Didizian @SDidizian]

Is this an attempt to kind of jump on the Waze train that seems to be the most 'social'/interactive navigation app out of the major ones? This relates to the blog post I read this week on Waze, and I wonder how it will fare given Waze's already very established brand #IS6621

[TechCrunch @TechCrunch]

Google Maps tests a social networking feature with the ability to ‘follow’ Local Guides: https://t.co/inlV1Q15Cp by @sarahintampa

[Sabrina Didizian @SDidizian]

I had no idea there were so many vaping apps on the App Store, but given the rising health concerns and news about the unfortunate fatalities that have been linked to vaping, this is definitely a smart decision by Apple #IS6621

[BBC News Technology @BBCTech]

Apple removes vaping apps from app store https://t.co/fJGUo16Elt

[Sabrina Didizian @SDidizian]

This is quite understandable, but is it affecting our everyday lives and making us feel like we have no more control? Well more than 80% of Americans feel so. Is there anything to be done about this? #IS6621

[MIT Technology Review @techreview]

Do you feel like you have any control over how social media sites and advertisers collect your information? More than 80% of American’s don’t. https://t.co/oclT3tnlDO

[Sabrina Didizian @SDidizian]

The bottom line is that people don't like to be told what they have to do and what to change in their everyday lives, especially especially when the benefits to them are unknown. This article highlights the mistakes of change management programmes and some remedies! #IS6621 #D

[Forbes Tech @ForbesTech]

Here's why change management programs are often ineffective in digital transformation https://t.co/vHmH75sf7g

[Sabrina Didizian @SDidizian]

It is hard to think that anyone would actually do this, but as the article says at the end:
"I think it's safe to say we need to have a whole new conversation about social media and how grown adults are losing their grip on reality." #IS6621

[BBC News Technology @BBCTech]

Instagram influencer behind 'bullying' anonymous account https://t.co/EMCixScSbP

[Sabrina Didizian @SDidizian]

Surprising to hear that when Musk enters a business, he "avoids market research" and he uses Twitter, the daily news, and TV in certain ways. He "tries mostly focus his reading on science and technical journals, and avoids the news". This is definitely unexpected for me #IS6621

[Forbes @Forbes]

Elon Musk said he doesn’t do market research and avoids the daily news https://t.co/8LA8Vb6o2O

[Sabrina Didizian @SDidizian]

To me, this is an example of a product that sounds amazing when you first hear about it, but when you delve into it, you realise how many flaws there are with the concept. Unfortunately I don't see wireless chargers taking off, at least not anytime soon #IS6621 #D

[Insider Tech @TechInsider]

Even though most newer phones have wireless charging, one research report from IHS showed that only 29% of people use it

[Sabrina Didizian @SDidizian]

It's so great to see technology and digital platforms being used to help in the health industry, especially when it comes to life-threatening illnesses like cardiovascular disease and diabetes #IS6621

[MIT Technology Review @techreview]

17.9 million people die every year from cardiovascular diseases—31% of all deaths globally. Digital platforms can help health-care pros prevent chronic diseases. (sponsored by @Dassault3DS). https://t.co/wQB1YQUS5j