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Breaking the illusion of Control: “Home -1.0”

Breaking the illusion of Control: “Home -1.0”

Introduction: Idea and Aim of the Project A recent innovation towards ultimate control is Apple’s “Home” app, which can command all smart devices in a house, from lamps to locks. But who gains power with this app? Is it...
By Michel Blonk on 10/21/16 Comments Off on Breaking the illusion of Control: “Home -1.0”
KEEP CALM and USE COMPANION APP?!

KEEP CALM and USE COMPANION APP?!

An innovative app that accompanies you with safety back home. Five students from the University of Michigan designed a GPS application, named Companion App. This new app allows your contacts from your smartphone to accompany you virtually when you...
By Aliki Eleftheriadou on 09/14/15 Comments Off on KEEP CALM and USE COMPANION APP?!