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Mobile technology boosts flexibility…and work hours

02/13/201502/12/2015 John Montgallo

While most people feel that their smartphones make it easier to work away from their desks, they also work more hours. According to recent statistics that were released by Angus Reid, the majority of Canadians feel that their mobile technology makes it possible for them to live their lives with greater flexibility, but at the same time, they also end up working longer hours as a result of it. This situation is becoming a great deal more typical in Canada, as smartphones allow people to work more. At the same…

Mobile technology breaks down barriers between work and home life

12/19/201412/17/2014 Stephanie Beck

A recent study has shown that 7 out of every 10 global executives feel smartphones bring work to into leisure activities. The results of the Mobile Elite 2014 Survey from CNBC have now been released, and what they have shown is that the majority of executives around the globe feel that mobile technology is causing the barriers between professional and leisure lives to crumble. The annual report is used to track the impact and usage trends with regards to of mobile devices by execs. This year’s survey has now extended…

Sales of wearable technology to surpass 50 million by the close of 2014

11/13/201411/12/2014 Sam Lambert

The holiday shopping season is expected to make a massive difference in global shipments of wearables. Among a growing number of predictions that are being made about wearable technology sales, this year, is a new one that has been issued by Futuresource Consulting, which has forecasted that the global shipments of wearables will reach 52 million by the close of the year. This sales figure is considerably higher than those that were released by Juniper Research earlier in November. Juniper had said that their predictions were that there will be…

You likely take your smartphone to bed, says mobile technology study

10/29/201410/27/2014 Julie Campbell

A recent QR Code Press survey revealed that the majority of people sleep next to cell phones. QR Code Press has released the results of a new mobile technology survey it has conducted to examine certain behaviors with regards to smartphone use, such as taking their devices to bed with them. The survey highlighted a larger issue regarding sleep deprivation and how mobile devices have affected the way people rest. As smartphones, tablets, and wearables become commonplace in society, they are beginning to have an impact on the lives of…

Mobile Technology is Changing the World

10/18/201410/17/2014 Note From The Editor

Society has become heavily integrated with technology, perhaps irreversibly so. Many people now base their lives around technology, whether it be personal computers, televisions, or mobile devices. Mobile technology, in particular, has had a major impact on the world, especially in the way that people interact with one another. In some cases, the advent of smartphones has meant that people have had little need to interact with the people around them, but these devices have also given people access to the mobile Internet, allowing them to connect to millions of…