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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 »

May 2, 2016 at 1:20 am

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 »

April 20, 2016 at 11:44 pm

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 »

April 13, 2016 at 10:51 pm

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 »

April 7, 2016 at 12:56 am

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 »

March 31, 2016 at 2:04 am

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 »

March 24, 2016 at 2:58 am

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 »

March 3, 2016 at 12:51 am

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 »

February 22, 2016 at 1:02 am

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 »

February 18, 2016 at 1:30 am

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 »

February 15, 2016 at 12:51 am

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 »

February 4, 2016 at 12:26 am

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 »

January 28, 2016 at 1:53 am

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 »

January 21, 2016 at 1:56 am

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 »

December 8, 2015 at 7:54 pm

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 »

December 2, 2015 at 12:44 am

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 »

November 28, 2015 at 4:25 pm

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 »

November 17, 2015 at 9:14 pm

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 »

November 11, 2015 at 12:36 am

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 »

November 4, 2015 at 12:04 am

Sarconi: Drone regulation necessary, but diminishes thrill

Technology columnist Paul Sarconi breaks down the pros and cons of drone regulation. Read More »

October 28, 2015 at 12:41 am

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 »

October 20, 2015 at 11:49 pm

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 »

October 14, 2015 at 12:07 am

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 »

October 6, 2015 at 10:17 pm

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 »

September 30, 2015 at 12:04 am