Tech Article 5/9

The popular app snapchat is known for it's ability to let people "snap" a picture and the picture/video will be gone after a certain time that was sent by the sender. Creators of the app have promised the photo/video will be erased forever after the time was up. To the common user the promise and app seemed simple and reliable. FTC has recently put charges on the app for deceiving users into thinking photos were permanently erased. It seemed simple but anyone can access the photos if they want. Videos can be reappear once your phone is plugged into a computer and pictures can be snapshotted onto any smartphone. Also, the app has been used by the company to track an android user and download an iphone user's entire contact list. On thursday, snapchat has settled charges and updated their privacy policy to be more honest with users.
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Reflect 5/7

The article was interesting. It made me think of what kind of person I am on the internet. It makes you rethink about what you post on the internet because you never know who is reading it. It can affect you and your decisions in the future.Also even if an account is privite, it still doesn't mean it is fully protected. The article makes you more aware of what you post online

Tech Article 5/2

New MacBook airs are now selling for an even cheaper price. The cheapest air goes for 899 and has a 9 hr battery life. Apple's senior Vice President says there is no reason to not buy a Mac now with its cheaper price and better quality.
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