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When gadgets betray us, the dark side of our infatuation with new technologies, Robert Vamosi

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When gadgets betray us, the dark side of our infatuation with new technologies, Robert Vamosi

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

When gadgets betray us

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

657595636

Responsibility statement

Robert Vamosi

Sub title

the dark side of our infatuation with new technologies

Summary

Looks at the important issues that are often overlooked in the race to find the best, fastest, and most cutting-edge technological wonders

Table Of Contents

Why gadgets betray us : How technology is evolving faster than we are, and why that makes us vulnerable -- A false sense of security : Why codes that once secured our gadgets must be upgraded, no matter the expense -- The dark side of convenience : How gadgets designed for convenience can jeopardize our health and well-being -- Invisible threats : Why certain communications technologies lend themselves to eavesdropping and how to minimize that risk -- Electronic bread crumbs : How accurate are the digital records that gadgets keep? Can gadgets lie? -- Me, I'm not : How digital gadgets have ushered in new and different kinds of identity fraud -- The myth of fingerprints : Why biometric-based gadgets fail us -- Zeroes and ones : How the electronic noise from our gadgets can help make us healthier and happier -- High hopes : Could the mobile phone one day become the perfect gadget?

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