It used to be that as new technology was introduced, its high costs kept many people away. The world’s first commercial portable cell phone cost nearly $4,000, for example, making it nearly impossible for most people to purchase it. Today, basic cell phones can be purchased for as little as $20, and they have more features than that original phone; smartphones can be as cheap as $100. […]
We have been seeing the cost of technology go down over the past several years. It now costs less to store things online, buy devices that connect to the web, devices that connect to each other and different sensors. The low cost of producing technology has led to the internet of things in that we have been able to put sensors and connectivity in almost anything you can think of. […]
In the news, there is a big debate between Apple and the FBI. The FBI wants Apple to help them access the phone of a known terrorist suspect. Should Apple hack their own phone and work with the FBI and give access to this person’s smartphone, or is it considered an invasion of privacy? There are people in both camps. Those who side with the FBI, say the FBI needs access the device, as there could be other information and leads available. On the other hand, there is an outcry, that even though the smartphone belonged to a terrorist, a line is being crossed on privacy. Where the line? This could open the door for the Government and other organizations gain access to other people’s devices as well. This discussion is now leading to the future of privacy, security, and even ethics. […]
Privacy…everyone keeps talking about it and apparently everyone is concerned with it, but does it matter? I recently watched the