A watch is a pretty simple, straightforward concept. It tells the time. That’s it. Everything else is just a bit of ‘bling’ and down to the lifestyle choices of the wearer. Well, not quite. There are those designers who think that the simple wristwatch has the potential to be a great deal more than a mere chronometer. And the development of flexible plastic technology and in particular flexible display screens is expanding the boundaries of what a watch could be. Here are a couple of the most exciting concepts for the future that could transform the humble wristwatch…
Plastic Logic – wrap-around displays
The problem with watches, as with most technology today, is that they’re quite bulky. Even the thinnest, most elegantly crafted Swiss timepieces that cost thousands are still pretty substantial pieces of kit. And if you add in some extras such as stopwatch facilities and some fancy electronics to turn your watch into a heart monitor when you go out for a run, then your average wristwatch could quite quickly start to weigh you down – literally.
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Over the past 20 years, more of what we do has moved online. A majority of people pay at least some of their bills online, and many people use the Internet for entertainment or to find information. In addition, a growing number of people are working from remote locations over the Internet. Combined with the cloud paradigms, this is creating a scenario where Internet security is crucial for society to function well. Unfortunately, criminals are becoming better at taking advantage of poor security, and most experts believe that cybercrime will become even worse in the future. However, there is some reason for optimism.
How Criminals Exploit the Internet
In the past, those who created malicious software mostly wanted to outline weaknesses and annoy users. Old computer worms and viruses were often humorous in nature, and few did real harm to computers. Today, however, this mischievousness has been replaced with a desire to make money, which has led to the rampant growth of identity theft. In addition, crime is often committed by crime syndicates and other organizations instead of by individuals. This has led to a situation in which criminals are better able to exploit security problems.
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