Evan Mcbride

Hitecher staff writer, high tech and science enthusiast. His work includes news about gadgets, articles on important fundamental discoveries, as well as breakdowns of problems faced by companies today. Evan has his own editorial column on Hitecher.

NFC for your phone: what it is and how to use it.

NFC for your phone: what it is and how to use it.

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The development of mobile technologies is always looking to develop more understandable and user-friendly interfaces.
How space is being conquered. The history of the Hubble telescope and the research it has performed.

How space is being conquered. The history of the Hubble telescope and the research it has performed.

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Space exploration is one of the main goals of the ongoing technological race between developed countries.
The Nobel Peace prize results for 2020

The Nobel Peace prize results for 2020

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For over a century, the Nobel Peace Prize is one of the most prestigious awards in the world. It is awarded annually to scientists, individuals and organisations for their significant scientific achievements and meaningful contribution to the expansion of social and cultural development.
When will humanity switch to eating artificial meat?

When will humanity switch to eating artificial meat?

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Artificial meat grown in laboratories is becoming more and more like the original product. It will probably be only a few years until we switch to an artificial diet.
Do not charge your phone in the mall

Do not charge your phone in the mall

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How companies collect your data while you charge your phone
Look for your own secret documents on Google

Look for your own secret documents on Google

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How to hide important information from an all-seeing search engine
Boston Dynamics. Company history

Boston Dynamics. Company history

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How the company became the most famous robot manufacturer without building a single commercial model, and what can be expected from Boston Dynamics in the future
Large Hadron Collider - the main tool of modern physicists

Large Hadron Collider - the main tool of modern physicists

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Contemporary science and medicine in the fight against cancer

Contemporary science and medicine in the fight against cancer

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In just a few years, scientists are hoping to achieve a breakthrough in diagnostics and treatment of oncological diseases. Modern technologies like artificial intelligence and VR are already finding widespread...
The downfall of Galaxy Fold, the idea crisis and the future of smartphones

The downfall of Galaxy Fold, the idea crisis and the future of smartphones

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Samsung has cancelled the release of Galaxy Fold. Why do engineers, designers and users rarely see eye to eye, and what can we expect from the mobile industry in the future?
How technology transformed the gaming industry

How technology transformed the gaming industry

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For decades, the development of the gaming industry has been closely linked with scientific discoveries and novelties in the world of computing technologies. Let’s take a look at how the evolution of engineering impacted the development of the entertainment industry.
Apple TV+ and the last video rental store, Spielberg and Netflix

Apple TV+ and the last video rental store, Spielberg and Netflix

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At a recent presentation, Apple introduced several new subscription services including magazine platform Apple News+, iOS and macOS gaming service Apple Arcade, and the Apple TV+ video service that the company...
What’s wrong with Facebook’s new strategy?

What’s wrong with Facebook’s new strategy?

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2018 was the most difficult year for Facebook. Now, the company has announced a complete overhaul of its confidentiality and safety policies. This is not about customer experience - it’s a last-ditch effort to save the company
Selling alcohol and medicine online in 2019: how hard can it be?

Selling alcohol and medicine online in 2019: how hard can it be?

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Do you think that managing a crypto business is the hardest thing to do in 2019? Try selling something else online. What about good old alcohol? After all, prohibition ended a long time ago, demand is high, and lots of people want to work and make money. Unfortunately, it’s not that simple
Why are people afraid of vaccines?

Why are people afraid of vaccines?

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Ever since the very first smallpox vaccine, there have been people who feared or even openly opposed vaccines. Today, the anti-vaccination movement is gaining traction in many countries around the globe. Why do people distrust methods that have saved humanity from so many deadly diseases?
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