Summaries of books about Computers & Technology:
Mobilized
An Insider’s Guide to the Business and Future of Connected Technology
SC Moatti
The book explores the intersection of mobile technology and business, providing insights into how mobile devices are transforming industries and consumer behavior. It offers strategic guidance for leveraging connected technology to create successful products and services that are adaptable, human-centered, and context-aware.
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Cyber War Will Not Take Place
Thomas Rid
The book challenges the notion of cyber warfare, arguing that cyber attacks do not constitute war but are instead a form of sabotage, espionage, and subversion. It examines historical and contemporary cyber incidents to demonstrate that they fall short of true warfare and explores the implications for international security and strategy.
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The Multiplayer Classroom
Designing Coursework as a Game
Lee Sheldon
The book provides educators with a framework for integrating game mechanics into their curriculum, offering practical strategies for engaging students through gamification techniques. It includes case studies, detailed instructions for creating game-based learning experiences, and discussions on assessment and collaboration in a game-centric classroom environment.
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The Old New Thing
Practical Development Throughout the Evolution of Windows
Raymond Chen
The book provides insights into the history and development of the Windows operating system, sharing anecdotes and technical details from the perspective of a long-time Microsoft engineer. It covers programming tips, historical quirks, and the rationale behind various design decisions in Windows, aimed at helping developers understand the platform's legacy and best practices.
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Thinking Machines
The Quest for Artificial Intelligence--and Where It's Taking Us Next
Luke Dormehl
The book explores the history and development of artificial intelligence, tracing its origins and examining the impact of AI on society, culture, and the future of human work. It delves into the philosophical and ethical implications of intelligent machines and their potential to transform industries and human experiences.
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Fiber
The Coming Tech Revolution—and Why America Might Miss It
Susan Crawford
The book examines the critical importance of high-speed fiber optic networks for future technological advancements and economic growth, highlighting the disparity between the United States and other countries in fiber infrastructure investment. It discusses the potential consequences of this digital divide and the need for policy changes to ensure widespread access to this essential technology.
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The Perfect Thing
How the iPod Shuffles Commerce, Culture, and Coolness
Steven Levy
The book delves into the impact of the iPod on various aspects of society, including the music industry, consumer behavior, and the concept of coolness. It explores the device's design, cultural significance, and the way it revolutionized personal media consumption and reshaped Apple as a company.
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Digital Wars
Apple, Google, Microsoft and the Battle for the Internet
Charles Arthur
The book delves into the intense competition among tech giants Apple, Google, and Microsoft, exploring their strategies, successes, and failures in dominating various sectors of the digital landscape. It provides an in-depth analysis of key products and decisions that shaped the internet and the technology industry from the late 1990s through the early 2010s.
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Networked
The New Social Operating System
Lee Rainie, Barry Wellman
The book explores how the rise of the internet, mobile phones, and social media has transformed the way individuals interact, creating a new networked society that emphasizes personalized networks of social communication and information. It examines the implications of this shift for various aspects of life, including work, community, family, and identity.
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Search
How the Data Explosion Makes Us Smarter
Stefan Weitz
The book explores the transformative impact of the vast amounts of data generated in the digital age on our ability to make informed decisions and gain insights. It delves into the ways search technology and data analytics are enhancing human intelligence and shaping the future of knowledge discovery.
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