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Cash will never completely disappear. How else will the Marty and Wendy Byrdes of the world launder their money? Still, the role of cash continues diminishing as the world becomes ever more digitized. And it’s happening faster than you think….
I’ll be honest. When the time comes to swap my old phone for a newer model, I take the easy way out: my cell carrier’s trade-in offer. That’s a perfectly rational choice for consumers looking to save time and hassle…
Bitcoin (BTC) is a virtual currency, or cryptocurrency, that’s controlled by a decentralized network of users and isn’t directly subject to the whims of central banking authorities or national governments. Although there are hundreds of cryptocurrencies in active use today,…
In 2013, Americans were shocked to learn that the National Security Agency conducted mass surveillance of its citizens by intercepting and monitoring Internet and phone traffic within and outside of the country’s borders. When challenged, government officials justified the collection…
These days, cell phones are more popular and powerful than ever before. According to Pew Research, 97% of Americans own a smartphone, and the days of clunky flip phones are long gone. However, while mobile technology and accessibility keep improving,…
Whether you work from home, live as a digital nomad, or simply use your laptop for enjoyment, having a slow and overloaded device is frustrating. According to HP, most mid-range laptops only last for three years or slightly longer if…
For roughly 100 years, there was only one way to make a phone call: through a landline, a network of copper wires that physically linked homes all over the world. If you wanted a phone in your home, you had…
Cryptocurrencies, or virtual currencies, are digital means of exchange created and used by private individuals or groups. Because most cryptocurrencies aren’t regulated by national governments, they’re considered alternative currencies. In other words, they outside the bounds of state monetary policy…
Some call it the gig economy. Others call it the peer economy. Others, the collaborative economy, or “collaborative consumption.” Still others, the sharing economy. Tomayto, tomahto. More important than what it’s called is what it is. As Fast Company contributor…
No matter how careful you are, you probably drop your phone on occasion. If it’s cased up with a properly applied screen protector, it might be no worse for the wear, but every encounter with the ground is momentary cause…
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