Viewers of the television show Family Guy may recall a particularly risqué episode in which the buffoonish protagonist Peter Griffin is approached by a con artist claiming to sell volcano insurance. The con easily works on Peter, despite the apparent absence of volcanoes from their residence in Quahog, Rhode Island. He promptly trades his [...]

The rise of mobile applications has made our lives easier in unprecedented ways. From navigating a strange city to coordinating group plans to finding a nearby restaurant, the refrain echoes; “there’s an app for that.” The mobile market is estimated at well over a trillion dollars and counting, expected to reach 300 exabytes over the [...]