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In the name of privacy

In the name of privacy

As technologies get more and more advanced in tracking, monitoring, and data analysis, the issue of privacy has become a very relevant topic and a much discussed debate. The digital footprint is one of the key terms that is...
By David de Bie on 10/17/14 Comments Off on In the name of privacy
Smartwatches: a step closer towards the Cyborg?

Smartwatches: a step closer towards the Cyborg?

  Introduction On the 9th of September, 2014, Apple organised their iPhone Event, in which they not only introduced the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 plus, but also the Apple Watch. This is Apple’s version of the latest trend...
By David de Bie on 09/15/14 Comments Off on Smartwatches: a step closer towards the Cyborg?
The Fappening: why you shouldn’t trust the Cloud

The Fappening: why you shouldn’t trust the Cloud

  The Fappening On August 31st, 2014, “The Fappening” took place. This ‘event’, or ‘happening’, stands symbol for the leakage of hundreds of nude pictures of female celebrities. The images where first posted on the internet forum 4chan.org, after...
By David de Bie on 09/08/14 Comments Off on The Fappening: why you shouldn’t trust the Cloud