Instead of having class this week we had poster presentation about new technology. Along with presenting a new technology we had to include the implications of this technology such as how it will impact society or an individual. I chose to do my presentation over a mobile credit/debit card swipe. This device plugs into any headphone jack but currently only works with iPhones. Basically, you can swipe any one's credit/debit card anywhere, anytime. This could help out street vendors, artist selling paintings, or as simple as a friends owing money. The presentation was not as intense as I thought it would be. I felt as if it was going to be one person giving their presentation at a time while the entire class watches. However, it was more of a science fair atmosphere. People didn't react as much as I had anticipated but there were a few people who were quite intrigued. People who did ask about this technology had very good questions that I was more than willing to answer and overall, I would say it went well. As for the technology... I think this is something that could take off but I just don't see it happening very soon. I think it's a great idea and would work very well in our society. In fact I hope that it does work well in our society because it would save me many trips to the atm before purchasing items that have no resources to a credit swipe.
