Always On av Rory Cellan-Jones

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<b>''Delightfully insightful and intensely readable [...] There is an energy and drama to Rory¿s writing which nonetheless leaves space for us, the reader, to make up our minds'' ¿</b><b>Stephen Fry</b>We live at a time when billions have access to unbelievably powerful technology. The most extraordinary tool that has been invented in the last century, the smartphone, is forcing radical changes in the way we live and work - and unlike previous technologies it is in the hands of just about everyone. Coupled with the rise of social media, this has ushered in a new era of deeply personal technology, where individuals now have the ability to work, create and communicate on their own terms, rather than wait for permission from giant corporations or governments. At least that is the optimistic view.This book takes readers on an entertaining ride through this turbulent era, as related by an author with a ringside seat to the key moments of the technology revolution. We remember the excitement