Moments after Germany scored its fourth goal in six minutes, I reached for my smart phone. I wanted to share that jaw-dropping World Cup experience with someone, and simply having the option to do so seemed to make the event more relevant to me.
Four years ago, during the 2010 World Cup, it is unlikely I texted anyone. But the penetration of smartphones into nearly every aspect of our lives has changed that. In enabling us to connect with others immediately, the technology has elevated....