Details

Autor(en) / Beteiligte

• Marques, Oge

Titel

Innovative Technologies in Everyday Life [electronic resource]

Auflage

1st ed. 2016

Ort / Verlag

Cham : Springer International Publishing

Erscheinungsjahr

2016

Beschreibungen/Notizen

• Includes bibliographical references at the end of each chapters.
• Introduction -- The World Wide Web -- Smartphones -- Social Networks -- Image and Video Everywhere -- Conclusion.
• This SpringerBrief provides an overview of contemporary innovative technologies and discusses their impact on our daily lives. Written from a technical perspective, and yet using language and terminology accessible to non-experts, it describes the technologies, the key players in each area, the most popular apps and services (and their pros and cons), as well as relevant usage statistics. It is targeted at a broad audience, ranging from young gadget enthusiasts to senior citizens trying to get used to new devices and associated apps. By offering a structured overview of some of the most useful technologies current available, putting them in perspective, and suggesting numerous resources for further exploration, the book gives its readers a clear path for learning new topics through apps and web-based resources, making better choices of apps and websites for frequent use, using social networks effectively, protecting their privacy and staying safe online, and enjoying the opportunities brought about by  these technological advances without being completely consumed by them.