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TechNewsTT builds on the established success of the technology column, BitDepth. For the past 24 years, journalist Mark Lyndersay has been sharing insights on personal technology and its influence on the everyday lives of the people in Trinidad and Tobago.

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The password problem

1 week ago | technewstt.com | Mark Lyndersay

Compromised passwords are the root cause of most cybersecurity problems. YouTube has the highest password reset frequency with 4.3 times per year per 100,000 users. The digital identity market is projected to reach USD 133.19 billion by 2030.
VISA reports 30% increase in transactions over Carnival 2025

2 weeks ago | technewstt.com | Mark Lyndersay

Above: Carnival 2025. Photo courtesy VISA.
Georgia's 16 years managing Global Voices

2 weeks ago | technewstt.com | Mark Lyndersay

Georgia Popplewell is stepping down as Managing Director of Global Voices after 16 years. Global Voices has adapted to the changing internet landscape by focusing on translation, advocacy for free speech, and training for underrepresented communities. GV is now network of bloggers to a diverse community with translators, researchers, and media developers.
The virtual newsroom

3 weeks ago | technewstt.com | Mark Lyndersay

BitDepth#690, originally published on July 28, 2009Georgia Popplewell has a truly cool and slightly odd job. She is the Managing Director of a company that has no physical office and is incorporated in Amsterdam. The organisation has no employees, but works with more than a thousand contractors and volunteers, publishes daily, sometimes hourly and is governed by a board that has never met in person.
Samsung finds customers want smarter home appliances in 2025

3 weeks ago | technewstt.com | Mark Lyndersay

Above: Samsung’s new Bespoke 29 cu. ft refrigerator. Photo courtesy Samsung. The home appliance industry is undergoing a major transformation in 2025 as consumers prioritize intelligent, efficient, and eco-friendly solutions that seamlessly integrate into their lifestyles. With artificial intelligence (AI) leading the charge, today’s appliances are not just functional tools but smart assistants that anticipate user needs, optimize energy consumption, and enhance convenience.
GovTech Barbados, Zindi announce AI ecosystem partnership

3 weeks ago | technewstt.com | Mark Lyndersay

Above: Barbados GovTech Director Mark Boyce, Zindi founder Celina Lee and Barbados’ Minister Innovation, Industry Science and Technology Jonathan Reid. Photo courtesy Zindi. Zindi, a global AI community platform established to make data science and artificial intelligence (AI) skills accessible to all, announced a year-long partnership with GovTech Barbados In March.
Inaugural meeting of Women of the Caribbean in AI

3 weeks ago | technewstt.com | Mark Lyndersay

Above: The logo of the newly established WIAIG Caribbean chapterThe regional chapter of the global Women of the Caribbean in AI Governance convened its first meeting virtually on March 26, 2025. There were 30 participants at this first meeting.
How TT is faring by regional internet standards

3 weeks ago | technewstt.com | Mark Lyndersay

Trinidad and Tobago has over 80% internet penetration, lower than Jamaica (85%) but higher than Barbados (76%). All three islands have poor “upstream diversity” and rely heavily on global internet connections. Trinidad and Tobago (62%), Jamaica (43%), and Barbados (37%) register varying levels of digital economy adaptation.
You should probably have an EPK

1 month ago | technewstt.com | Mark Lyndersay

Essential for establishing identity, showcasing skills, and building trust with potential clients. Helps differentiate from AI-generated content and emphasizes human connection and expertise. A digital presence, often a one-page website, showcasing capabilities, style, values, history, and vision.
Should we be concerned about in-car gaming with Android Auto?

1 month ago | technewstt.com | Mark Lyndersay

Above: Android Auto. Image courtesy Google. Cybersecurity expert Liudas Kanapienis of Ondato considers the possible implications of the newest Android gaming feature. There are some major exciting updates from Google’s latest Pixel Feature Drop, focusing on AI-power enhancements and new security measures. However, one feature is raising a security concern: in-car gaming via Android Auto.