Technology Current Events

Summary: New technology is helping cadets in training see what it is like to fly a jet, drive a submarine, and do other things that they would actually have to do in real life to get a hang of. This new simulation program is giving them a very unique opportunity. The program is called Prepar3D. It creates a real-life experience. It was donated to the Cadet Youth Development Centre. " This is as about realistic as it gets... it's pretty much like flying the real thing, it had that feel to it," said Brandon Kecser. 14 who dreams of becoming an air force pilot. The program is a set of computers sitting side by side with a cover hanging over each computer like a cockpit. “It teaches the basics of flying, and we get a head start,” said Curtis Steinmann, 14, who also wants to become an air force pilot.

Opinion: I think that this program is great. It will help a lot of cadets and a lot of future cadets get a hang of flying these huge vehicles. If they did it in real life for the first time, a lot could go wrong. They could crash or suddenly get nervous and do something wrong. It also makes it seem like you are actually doing it and it feels like real life. These factors might help you determine if you actually wanna become part of the air force.

Significance: This article is significant to technology because this simulation program uses computers and software that is helping people know what it feels like to fly jets and such.

Technology changing

1.  Technology has changed marketing and advertising a lot. Twenty years ago, marketers did not have the same luxuries we have to show our products. Nowadays, we have so many ways to advertise our products. Television, computers, and so many more electronics give advertisers the opportunity to show their  product. We are also always surrounded by advertising. Everywhere we go, advertising is being thrown at us. So it affects us greatly. Some business companies now only use technology to control their entire business. They use computers to keep track of everything. Most businesses are built around technology. Companies like Apple, Microsoft, and Samsung are big businesses that use technology.

2. Technology is a big part of our life. Anywhere you go, you can see people using some sort of technology. You can do anything on the computer, thanks to the Internet. The business world has also changed, maybe even more than everyday lives. Technology has basically changed the way businesses work. Technology makes information easily accessible, and that's what helps businesses keep going.

Technology and cheating

1. Yes, because students can easily use their smart phones to look up answers or take pictures of a test to show others. Also, you can go online and order essays to hand in. Everything is online.

2. Students share answers online and they can also copy and paste other people's work on websites like Wikipedia and yahoo. They can also scan answers on a water bottle label. You can also use technology to look up answers thanks to the Internet.

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Technology Current Events

Summary: Lots of singers and songwriters netted a record total of £51.7m from digital music services last year, as online licensing revenues eclipsed radio for the first time.

Digital music players are now the biggest source of income for artists in the UK, having overtaken radio last year after previously eclipsing live events and pubs. Streaming services, such as Apple iTunes and Spotify, has more than doubled UK online licensing revenues in 2008.

Physical sales like DVDs fall 18.7% year on year, to £10.9m. Newspaper and physical covers are going down. Also, ringtones which were very popular and a high source of income for artists have dropped.

The value of revenue from music ringtones for mobile phones has fallen to £900,000 from £5.7m five years ago.

Opinion: I think that digital music will become even more popular. Buying music online will also become popular. Doing things online makes everything easier, that's why I think that people are starting to buy their music online. The only negative thing that comes from this is that, there is a lot of people that illegally download music from the internet. People can easily steal music online nowadays. Back then, you had to go out and buy the music but now you can just do it in your own home. Also, artists will make much more music if they sold their stuff online because people aren't lazy to do stuff online and will buy their stuff versus people having to go out and buy their music or merchandise.

Significance: This article has something to do with technology because the article talks about buying music online and on the computer. It always talks about big technology companies like iTunes and Spotify. It also discusses music on mobile devices.