A new and
innovative type of new media that does not currently exist could perhaps be some
kind of virtual guide or avatar that can be displayed and viewed on the newer
smart televisions. The newer models of televisions are not only just sleeker,
thinner, and wider but they also include a variety of different applications
such as the internet, YouTube, Twitter, Skype, Facebook, games, and other App
Store services and facilities. If these TVs had a virtual avatar designed to
walk and assist one through the TV and its large amount of services, I think
this would perhaps make things easier and fun. One could speak to the avatar
that would show up on the TV screen and explain what he or she wanted to do, whether
to watch TV, go surfing on the internet, log in to Facebook or another social
media website, or perhaps check out other apps on the App store of the TV, all
of this can be described to the TV avatar which can ingeniously take us there
in record breaking speed. Imagine this, as you turn on your TV, the virtual TV
avatar could ask you “what you would like to do?”, in turn, you can communicate
instructions to it, which the avatar can carry out. A show you want to watch
can immediately show up without having to channel surf. Is there a particular
video you would like to watch on YouTube? One may simply just say the
instructions to the avatar – “I would like to watch _____ on YouTube” and basically
wait for the screen to switch to the YouTube application and then the desired
video. Perhaps we can ask the avatar what’s currently on TV that is mysterious
or action filled and a list of suggestions could be relayed to us. I think if
such a new media invention were ever created it would probably make remote
controls obsolete because we would not need them anymore to watch TV. I think a
TV avatar coupled with the new types of modern Televisions that are coming out
are suitable for the virtual trend that is impacting our society, we see more
and more people intertwined with the internet, social media, blogs, emails, and
other new media technologies such as tablets, iPods, iPads, Kindles, etc...
People are looking for an experience that can enhance and capture their senses,
perhaps this type of new media technology can exactly do just that. Our vision
and auditory senses would be captured and focused on this TV virtual guide who
can then help and assist us in the growing complexities of the smart TV and its
innumerable services. Lastly, if such a new media invention were ever created,
it would require a collaboration or partnership between TV manufactures and TV service/channel
providers.
Thursday, April 21, 2016
Tuesday, April 19, 2016
Our Class Wiki – So Far
Saturday, April 16, 2016
P2P File Sharing
File sharing may take place through the
internet, in which an assortment of different websites is used as a sort of “middle
man” to share files containing diverse items such as music, movies, TV
episodes, documentaries, images, and e-books. File sharing can also be considered a two-way
road in which one is able to access shared file content from other users. In
one way, you are dispersing files into the internet for other likeminded individuals
to view and use whilst at the same time gathering files from other users that
may be of interest to you, whether it’s a book or image or an audio file.
2. What is P2P file sharing?
Peer to Peer (P2P) file sharing is a type of
file sharing. P2P file sharing can be defined as a new media technology or
medium, P2P file sharing can come in the form of a website (4shared) or
software (LimeWire) that allows its users to share books, music, movies, TV
show episodes, documentaries, images, and games to others within the same P2P
file sharing network or platform while simultaneously having access to others’
files which can be downloaded for one’s own perusal.
3. What are some examples of P2P file sharing?
Some examples of P2P file sharing are:
a.
From the scholarly article called “Online Piracy
and the Emergence of New Business Models” written by David Choi, discussed how
Shawn Fanning had created a P2P file sharing medium called Napster which
allowed users to store and contribute music to the site which could then be dispersed
to other users who were interested in the songs (par. 22-23).
b.
From the same article written by David Choi, I
learned about BitTorrent which is another P2P file sharing technology that was
created by Bram Cohen, which allows users to download and share content through
a unique method that resolves the issue of slow downloading time through a bit
by bit method (par. 29-30).
c.
An article called “Peers Find Less Pressure
Borrowing From Each Other” by Wendy Kaufman discussed another P2P example
called the Lending Club which provides a new trending and novel way to borrow
money or loans that is somewhat different from the traditional bank method.
Wednesday, April 13, 2016
Privacy and Confidentiality
Privacy and confidentiality play an integral role within
the confines of new media. As new media continues to grow, develop, and become
a larger piece of our lives, it becomes crucial for privacy and confidentiality
to have a strong and formidable presence within all aspects and activities that
make up new media. For example, the way we shop for items has changed
considerably over the years; we go to online venues and websites to shop for
clothing as well as other items such as jewelry, makeup, and electronics.
Privacy and confidentiality are crucial to this new habit, I think when
credit/debit card information is given to these different websites we need to
be absolutely sure that the website has a good level of security so that our
information is not hacked and used against us. New media makes things more
transparent, such as the article called “University of Maryland Computer
Security Breach Exposes 300,000 Records” written by Patrick Svitek and Nick
Anderson suggested. This article discussed how 300,000 records of people within
the University of Maryland were jeopardized through a hack job that had access
to the social security numbers of these people. New media adds a dangerous
factor of transparency so that these types of information become available to
the wrong group of people who have the right skill set to pry through databases
and steal the information. I think this article depicted the need for constant growth
in terms of security and perversion of private information leakage. Another interesting
article, called “The Wild West of Privacy” written by Joe Nocera discussed how
Google or Facebook compile and amass information on its users which are then
sold to marketing firms. I think this is important for the public to understand
and know of, I believe that we should be aware of what kind of information is
being sent off to such firms. As we rely more and more on new media for our day
to day activities, it is important to stay ahead of the game by continually
upping the growth of security that can safeguard the public’s right to privacy
and confidentiality, in the long run, I think this can create a more trusting connection
between all parties involved.
Advice to Baruch College
Some of the suggestions that I would make are: social
networking platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter can be utilized
by the college to relay important information to students such as deadlines to
register for fall, spring, and summer courses, to disperse information
regarding emergency situations such as severe weather (snow), to include or
post videos of positive experiences from other fellow students, faculty,
and staff, to advertise free workshops related to writing
improvement, study habits, and resume and cover letter assistance, I would
advertise the career and internship opportunities on these different social networking platforms as well.
Also, perhaps online classes can use virtual worlds such as Second World, to
meet and discuss course related items such as group projects. This suggestion
can add some definition to online classes. Social media can also be a great
platform to voice the counseling options that the college provides to its
students, this can be a great way to pass out word of an important tool that
the college delivers to its scholars. Professors can use new media tools such
as voice memos to share important notes regarding the coursework topics with
students, taking down notes can be hard for many students as it can be quite difficult
to keep up with professors, so adding voice memos as a supplement material can
help aid students with excelling in their classes as well as providing another
helpful tool for studying with.
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