Blog Post 3

Yahoo has a new system for user passwords. No longer does one need to memorize a password for their email because of a new "two step verification" system. This allows users to log in with their established password then the email provider sends a unique code to their mobile phone which you then enter at the login screen, allowing users to access their account. This will eliminate the need for users to enter a fixed password first, instead it will just text a four-letter password to the user’s phone. I see this as being a big draw to Yahoo because in today's world of technology, passwords are crucial. Personally, I have at least 6 different passwords to remember for a variety of things. Phone, email, school accounts, online bank account, ect and keeping up with them is nearly impossible. Passwords will always be around but anything to make keeping up with them simpler, I believe will be very successful. source: http://www.theguardian.com/technology/2015/mar/16/yahoo-passwords-sxsw-encryption-tools-google

Blog Post 2

Of the three networks laws, Sarnoff's Law, Metcalfe's Law, and Reed's Law, I believe Sarnoff's Law is the most understandable. This law makes most sense to me. Sarnoff's laws states that the value of a network increases with the number of people on it. The more active people are on it, whether it be listening, watching or both, determines how popular it is. This law makes me think of television and as soon as people tune in the networks can track how many viewers they have. The more views, the better the tv show will do. So, in simplest terms, the more people accessing a network the more valuable it becomes. In five years I can see our society even more internet based than it is now. Communication will become quicker and easier because of advances with cellular networks as well as wifi. The new generations will be savvier than ever with all things technology perpetuating the technological cycle.