{"id":37992,"date":"2014-09-16T03:00:30","date_gmt":"2014-09-16T10:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.mcafee.com\/?p=37992"},"modified":"2025-08-07T21:32:31","modified_gmt":"2025-08-08T04:32:31","slug":"the-future-of-tech","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/blogs\/mobile-security\/the-future-of-tech\/","title":{"rendered":"A Connected Nation: IoT in America in 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If there\u2019s one thing that remains consistent about technology, it is that it\u2019s always in flux. From tablets to phablets, smart cars to smart TVs, our devices are getting increasingly \u201csmarter\u201d and entwined with our daily routines. To better understand the consumer perspective on these ever-evolving technology trends, we conducted a study of more than 1,500 U.S. citizens called <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/enterprise\/en-us\/about\/newsroom.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u201cSafeguarding the Future of Digital America in 2025.\u201d<\/a> So\u2014what exactly did this study reveal? Let\u2019s have a look.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Evolution of the \u201cSmart Home\u201d\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>While our report highlighted a variety of opinions on the future of the workspace and transportation, it provided significant insight on how advancing technology will impact consumers\u2019 lifestyles in the home. For example, more than 60% of people think that refrigerators of the future will automatically add items to an electronic grocery list when they\u2019re running low. Furthermore, 84% believe that home security will be connected to and controlled by their mobile devices come 2025\u2014something that we are beginning to see today, with services such as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mcafee.com\/enterprise\/en-us\/about\/newsroom.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ADT<\/a> and Comcast leading the way.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>The Rise of Wearables<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Outside of the home, our research finds that Americans are anticipating great changes in the healthcare sector. In particular, 70% believe that come 2025, people will own and operate wearable devices that send vitals directly to their physician, saving them a physical visit to the doctor\u2019s office\u2014and the infamous wait time involved.<\/p>\n<p>This wasn\u2019t the only prediction concerning wearable technology. \u00a0US citizens believe that the most common devices in 2025 will be smart watches (77%), connected appliances (72%) and wearables (70%). \u00a0Apple\u2019s recent announcement of the Apple Watch is sure to be an early catalyst for the adoption of smart watches.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>The Future of Cybersecurity<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>While lifestyle changes are heavily anticipated, the future of cybersecurity also had many participants buzzing. One of the most significant findings was that 68% of Americans have concerns about the future of their security online, with 64% considering identity theft, monetary theft and fraud as the biggest threats. So\u2014what does this data tell us?<\/p>\n<p>For one, Americans\u2019 concern with cybersecurity is likely a result of the highly publicized hacks to retail and financial institutions that we have been experiencing lately. In addition, the continual growth of connectivity between devices and the Internet (often referred to as the \u201cInternet of Things\u201d or \u201cIoT\u201d), offers many conveniences, but also poses risks and questions for many consumers about how their privacy and security will be impacted. For example, a recent study by HP Fortify reflected how the top 10 most popular IoT devices available today had, on average, 25 vulnerabilities.<\/p>\n<p>Americans clearly look forward to more convenience, but they also understand the importance of balancing this convenience with the need to be safe.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If there\u2019s one thing that remains consistent about technology, it is that it\u2019s always in flux. 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