PATRICK ADRIEL H. AURE
Our world is always excited to search for the ‘next big thing.’ From basic call-and-text mobile phones, we now have do-it-all smartphones. From the slow and unstable dial-up internet connections, we are now witnessing wireless 4G data and fiber technology that promises faster and more stable connections. From desktop programs, we now regularly install the newest and hippest mobile apps. Consumers blessed with enough disposable income are able take advantage of the many commercialized innovations. However, let us take a moment to step back and ponder: are these advancements also benefiting those who cannot afford them?