In a world where mobile technology is considered an integral part of society, ensuring that mobile devices are secure is a practice that often falls by the wayside. Smartphones and tablets contain a wealth of information that is actually quite valuable, but relatively little is being done to make sure this information is protected from exploitation. Businesses that offer mobile services do what they can to protect their customers, but people may have to take their own security more seriously if they want to ensure their digital safety. The digital…
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Wearable Technology and the Future
Wearable technology could come to define the future Wearable technology may be seen as a sort of novelty today, but in the future, it could define the way people live their lives. Wearable devices are still quite new and this sort of technology is in a state of infancy. Most of these devices are simply used for entertainment or to keep track of basic health and fitness information. As wearable technology becomes more advanced, however, new devices can be used for a wide range of purposes, including enhancing eyesight and…
Read MoreWhat’s the Point of Wearable Technology?
Wearable technology is gaining a lot of momentum, but does it have any real value? There are a wide range of wearable devices that are set to be released in the coming years, some more innovative than others. Some of these devices promise to change the way people see the world, while others are designed simply to make it easier for people to keep track of their personal information. Some believe wearable devices are nothing more than novelty entertainment tools and others argue that these devices are likely to have…
Read MoreDigital Currency is the Way of the Future
Digital currency is beginning to become a defining feature of a new era in technological integration. Mobile devices are everywhere, more people are beginning to shop online rather than at physical stores, and physical currency is quickly losing its appeal as a symbol. Years ago, a person could flash a roll of cash and attract envious gazes. Now, however, the color of a credit card and a smartphone can say more about a person’s financial status that a pile of physical money. Mobile commerce is to blame for this trend.…
Read MoreThe Time to Take Mobile Security Seriously is Now
With mobile technology beginning to play such an important role in people’s lives, security is not longer a thing that can be ignored. Mobile commerce is here to stay and that means that more people will be using their devices to pay for goods and services. This also means that financial information will be trafficked through the digital space more frequently than it already is. Unfortunately, many platforms simple do not have the security measures in place to protect everyone’s financial information. The burden of security also cannot reliably be…
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