When Gadgets Betray Us

Technology is evolving faster than we are. as our smartphones, tablets, cars, and digital cameras become increasingly complex we understand less and less about how they work and what information they store. we demand intuitive interfaces that get us up and running right away, but how many of us actu [...]
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Technology is evolving faster than we are. as our smartphones, tablets, cars, and digital cameras become increasingly complex we understand less and less about how they work and what information they store. we demand intuitive interfaces that get us up and running right away, but how many of us actually stop to think about potential threats to our privacy? in When Gadgets Betray Us, robert Vamosi, a technology reporter and analyst who has been covering the internet age for over a decade, investigates the dark side of digital capability and convenience. He uncovers a secret world of privacy loss that most of us never consider--that is, until something goes terribly wrong. Vamosi helps us comprehend the technology in our everyday lives and develop a common sense approach about how to protect ourselves. an essential guide for understanding what we're really signing up for every time we log-in, When Gadgets Betray Us reveals the secret lives of our electronic devices so that we can all better manage the real risks.