The Economist (September 14)
The internet of things (IoT) “is a slow revolution that has been gathering pace for years, as computers have found their way into cars, telephones and televisions. But the transformation is about to go into overdrive. One forecast is that by 2035 the world will have a trillion connected computers, built into everything from food packaging to bridges and clothes.”
Tags: Bridges, Cars, Clothes, Computers, Food packaging, IoT, Overdrive, Revolution, Telephones, Televisions, Transformation
Chicago Tribune (September 24)
First Harry, then Kate…Britain’s Royal flesh scandal drags on. Now the Royals are fighting the pictures in court: a futile prospect in the Internet age. “We can recommend a far simpler remedy for modest, camera-shy royals: When you’re anywhere that an unnoticed camera might be present, keep your clothes on. If you can’t do that, make sure to smile — and use sunscreen.”
