Connected devices, such as Google Glass, are beginning to flood the market and will soon revolutionize the way we live and work. Social media, mobile phones, Big Data, sensors, and geolocation technologies analyze our personal data to better understand us, thus anticipating our needs and serving us better than anyone else.
The Context Era: These New Technologies Are Transforming Our Environment
Connected devices, such as Google Glass, are beginning to flood the market and will soon revolutionize the way we live and work. Social media, mobile phones, Big Data, sensors, and geolocation technologies analyze our personal data to better understand us, anticipating our needs and serving us better than anyone else. They also allow us to communicate, learn, heal, and do business more effectively. But how can we avoid losing control of our privacy? It is crucial to understand how this new digital revolution can affect our daily lives and to assess its implications in order to benefit from it with full awareness.
