Did you know that 32% of homes in America have already installed some sort of smart home technology? The technology includes such things as smart thermostats, which allow you to control your home's temperature remotely; doorbells with video capabilities; and Alexa adding items to your grocery list. These pieces of tech are making life a little bit easier for everyone who … [Read more...] about How Will Smart Technology Help You In Your Old Age?
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Can the Internet be Decentralized by Using Blockchain Technology?
Various authorities representing both government agencies and the interests of private business seem to be fighting to control access to the Internet. As a result, more web experts have called for decentralization than ever before. Computer scientists have more recently suggested that blockchain technology could be the key to successfully decentralizing the flow of data. As … [Read more...] about Can the Internet be Decentralized by Using Blockchain Technology?
How Big Data, AI, Blockchain and the IoT are set to Transform Mobile Banking
The shift towards mobile-first activity has affected practically all sectors and the financial and banking sector is no exception. In fact, almost 70% of American consumers now access banking via a mobile app, more than the proportion who visit brick-and-mortar branches. Unsurprisingly, there has been a wave of activity as both new fintech firms and traditional financial … [Read more...] about How Big Data, AI, Blockchain and the IoT are set to Transform Mobile Banking
Psychology of Online Fraud: Why We Fall for Scams and How to Prevent It
It's often said that humans are the weakest link in cybersecurity. I find it hard to disagree with this statement given how many people fall for various scams each year. More money down the drain  According to the FBI, losses to online frauds reached $2.7 billion in 2018, nearly doubling the previous year's figure. This past year, the most prevalent crime types reported by … [Read more...] about Psychology of Online Fraud: Why We Fall for Scams and How to Prevent It
The Influencer Marketing Conference
Book before this Thursday with our Earlybird discount and save 120! 16 brands including Expedia, Papa John's and COTY In 1 day: Capture audience attention with new, authentic and measurable influencer marketing strategies' Capture audience attention with new, authentic and measurable influencer marketing strategies: Drive engagement and authenticity with powerful … [Read more...] about The Influencer Marketing Conference
