Are we truly taking advantage of technology?

Cara Livernois | | Health Exec | Cybersecurity

Getting a new device brings everyone excitement—how will my life change with this? Will others notice it? And what can this device do for me?

But, in an age filled with a seemingly endless stream of new products, are we actually taking advantage of the technology around us?

In an article in Forbes, Scott Kramer recounts watching his daughter interact with her new Fitbit. The device has a reputation of helping people achieve fitness goals, but the required attention in monitoring the device at all hours seems to affects us all. It might only be a matter of time before we set the device down and never pick it up again.

Read Kramer’s full article by clicking the link below: 

Are We Using Technology Properly or Being Lazy About It?

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Cara Livernois, News Writer

Cara joined TriMed Media in 2016 and is currently a Senior Writer for Clinical Innovation & Technology. Originating from Detroit, Michigan, she holds a Bachelors in Health Communications from Grand Valley State University.

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