Smartphones and the Great Digital Divide
Smartphones represent one of the most common technological tools which have made a strong and pervasive impact on society. Some argue that given the plethora of smartphones available in the third world, the digital divide, which separates the haves versus the have-nots is more aptly bridged. Others argue the impact is not so simple nor positive. Regardless, this paper examines the nuances surrounding these issues.
Car Brake Case Study Hello. Imagine Case:
This paper presents a marketing campaign for a new, innovative type of car brake safety device. It reviews the test marketing, promotion, and forecast of the product as well as examines consumer demand for similar types of automotive innovations. The paper takes the form of a 'conception to market' structure as well as reviews demand for changes in cars overall.
Tablets Take Their Place in the PC Market
Tablet PCs have revolutionized the IT industry. This papers looks at the history of Tablet PCs, looks at its use in teaching children, security implications of the systems, as well as the future of Tablet PCs. The paper responds to the issue of offshore outsourcing for software development. It covers security issues concerning making payments with tablet PCs.
Grandparents raising grandchildren: challenges and outcomes
Families in the late 20th and early 20th century are not the same as they were prior to World War II and even up into the 1960s. The idea of marriage is both a social and religious contract that is sanctioned by society as a valid contract and event. Depending on the particular society and culture, marriage combines the institution of family with intimate and sexual relationships, and the idea of the unit growing from this union. Traditionally, marriage has been with a man and a woman with the potential of having children, thus creating kinship ties to extended families.
Ethical implications of technological capability and restraint
Healthcare is readily embracing any technology to improve patient outcomes, streamline operations and lower costs. This technology includes the use of mobile applications like Smartphones. Smart scanning and the use of Quick Response (QR) codes are all the rage. Some may have noticed these intricately patterned squares appearing in more and more places but did not know their purpose. QR codes provide an opportunity to embed a variety of information, much like traditional bar codes used in grocery stores. But, unlike these codes, QR codes contain URLs (Uniform Resource Locators or web addresses) within them that instantly connect anyone who scans the code. All one needs is a smartphone, tablet scanner environment, special applications/software, and a reader to hyperlink to a site and obtain information.