3 Questions. 3 Hints. 3 Answers. Every Tuesday.
1. Getting an “A”in college these days might be as easy as…
Hint:
Answer: an “A” is a mere click away as long as you have a bit of cash and can live with the guilt of not being the author of your own work. Paymetodoyourhomework.com does your homework, tests and even handles your entire class – for a price. Of the company’s 6,000 or so customers, many are Arizona students, parents and even professors. The company’s services are particularly appealing to online students, where the context provides an easier way to cheat the system. According to Arizona State University’s “ASU Online” communications specialist, there are university safeguards in place that deter use of these types of services, including oral exams, identity verification software, and development & implementation of honor codes. Integrity aside, it is concerning that some of our country’s future professionals may not be qualified to practice their trade, to the detriment of their employers, clients and society as a whole. Read more here.
2. What emerging technology promises to be very supportive, despite falling short of Lindsay Wagner-like expectations?
Hint:
Answer: whatever your cup size, the Bionic Bra will carry you through the day in comfort, providing the support necessary to keep long-term physical injuries, like neck and back pain, at bay. It may take awhile until the Bionic Bra hits store shelves but the developers are working on it. Read the details here.
3. This news story reinforces that some traditions are better left technology-free…
Hint:
Answer: TGI Friday’s “Mobile Mistletoe” drone flew out of control recently and clipped off a piece of a news photographer’s nose. The photographer was covering the drone’s holiday debut and got a little too close to the action – or rather, the action got a little too close to him, flying out of the drone operator’s control. Read the story here.