In our search for tech news, we come across stories that don’t make the cut to appear in Techwire but that are worth mentioning. Herewith, some recent finds that may have escaped your radar:
— As more state and local governments and special districts immerse themselves more heavily in GIS tech, six mapping tools have emerged that are being used for data visualization.
— Blockchain is getting all kinds of headlines these days, but the term takes some explanation, especially for newbies and nontechies. Here are some expert takes on the topic.
— Californians want to know why it took four months for an out-of-state sex offender to show up on the state’s website. This is a story Techwire will be following up soon.
— How often does one get a look inside the mind of a chief privacy officer? Here’s an interview with Silicon Valley’s.
After all those facts, here’s an opinion piece that may prompt some thinking.
