Smartphone use found to differ between urban and rural areas
Smartphones have altered human behavior in complex ways but context can also alter smartphone use.
Nov 30, 2023
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Elon Musk reveals new 'X' logo to replace Twitter's blue bird
Goodbye, Twitter. Hello, X.
Jul 24, 2023
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Recycling of mobile phones in India: Challenges and barriers
Despite the increasing popularity of mobile phones, their end-of-life disposal remains a major environmental challenge.
May 9, 2023
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How choice architecture facilitates consumer uptake of mobile apps
Researchers from Temple University, Columbia University, and Baylor University published a new Journal of Marketing article that examines the effectiveness of adopting different choices to guide digital consumer behavior ...
Jan 25, 2023
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An architecture that gives users full control of their smartphones
In recent years, many smartphone users have become concerned about the privacy of their data and the extent to which companies might have access to this data. As things stand today, the applications that users can run on ...
Consumer & Gadgets
Study finds tactile impressions add product value
To win over consumers, manufacturers should build in tactile experience in product designs. A recent study found that the value of a product could be increased by differentiating its tactile impression.
Sep 26, 2022
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Britain pushes tough tech rules under new digital watchdog
Big tech companies like Google and Facebook parent Meta would have to comply with tough British rules under a new digital watchdog aimed at giving consumers more choice online—or face the threat of big fines.
May 6, 2022
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Using gaming tactics in apps raises new legal issues
When new innovations emerge, there's always a temptation to say that we need to rewrite the rulebook for them. Gamification has been no exception.
May 2, 2022
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Business
Mismanaged cloud services put user data at risk
Organizations' failure to properly manage the servers they lease from cloud service providers can allow attackers to receive private data, research my colleagues and I conducted has shown.
Apr 11, 2022
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First real-world study shows the potential of gait authentication to enhance smartphone security
Real-world tests have shown that gait authentication could be a viable means of protecting smartphones and other mobile devices from cyber crime, according to new research.
Dec 10, 2021
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