Wednesday, 8 May 2013

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Sunday, 21 April 2013

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.

Friday, 12 April 2013

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.

http://www.parenting.com/blogs/screen-play/jeana-lee-tahnk/does-technology-make-it-easier-kids-cheat


Wednesday, 3 April 2013

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.


Wednesday, 6 March 2013

Technology current events

                                                         Microsoft fined

http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/story/2013/03/06/technology-microsoft-ec-fine-european.html


Summary
      Microsoft was fined $752M by European commission. They sued them for breaking the conditions of an agreement that they made earlier to offer users a choice of internet browser. Microsoft said that it was a mistake that they forgot to not automatically download Internet Explorer on their computers. They wanted to give users a choice to use their own internet browser.  The European Commission says "They must do what they committed to do, or face the consequences," Microsoft takes full responsibility for the mistake. For its part, Microsoft was apologetic.
"We take full responsibility for the technical error that caused this problem and have apologized for it," the company said in a statement. "We provided the Commission with a complete and candid assessment of the situation, and we have taken steps ... to help avoid this mistake — or anything similar — in the future."

Opinion
They "forgot"? The terms of settlement were huge news even back in 2009. How could you possibly "forget" something like that! That is what I think. They "forgot"? Microsoft has now paid a grand total of €2.2 billion in fines to the Commission since 1998 but this is the first time a company has admitted to breaking a promise made to the EU regulator. So at least they are being honest. Also, I think it is good that they are letting users choose their own internet browser because some people prefer something else besides Internet Explorer

Significance
This is significant to technology because it has to do with a very big technology company and what they are doing with their computers. In 2014, Microsoft computers will have an option to choose your own internet browser which is part of technology.









Digital Footprint

My data is collected numerous times in a day. It not a good thing because it tracks where I have been and the things I am doing. Privacy is a huge issue these days and now that technology is a big thing, it makes privacy a hard thing.

1. I think the term "digital footprint" means the trace that you leave on the internet. The information you put out there while using technology. Like something is tracking everything you do.

2. I definitely think students should be worried about their social network and their online life. We've been told so many times that what we put on the internet can't be taken back. A picture someone posted of you could end up in the hands of your employer and could be the cause of you not getting the job and maybe even being fired. We should be a lot more careful about what we post. 
3.Make sure you don't post any personal information, full name, address, phone numbers, credit card numbers etc. Also avoid posting  pictures of your self or of you with recognizable places that can be traced back to where you live etc. Personal information is important so you should not share.
4.Research your privacy settings on each social network you use, make sure only the people you are comfortable with seeing your information can see it Also, only people that you know. Putting privacy on your social networking sites is very important. It keeps you safe.
5.I don't think so. People should be resposible for their own actions. It their choice to do what they want. They don't need to be babysat. Also, it might make them do more illegal stuff just because it is against the rules.

6. People should be aware but there is no need to pressure people. In the end, it is their decision and their choice. They should know that there and things that they should be caution about but overall it is up to them.

Ray Lam posted pictures on Facebook which were very inappropriate. Parties used this against him and then he finally resigned.
Lindsey Stone posted a picture of her in a cemetery, which was not very cordial. This caused her to get in trouble with Facebook and her boss (employers)