Monday, November 1, 2010
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Sixthsense Technology: The New Digital Revolution
Author: Chen Zhang
Abstract
Today, we have many fantastic digital technologies such as Internet, 3G mobile phone, and iPad. They have great impact on our daily life. They have changed our traditional reading habit, even the way of thinking. Moreover, they also lead to the revolution in media and publishing industry. The traditional paper publishing is gradually withdrawing from the stage of history, while the digital publishing is rising. Yet, what is perhaps the next generation of technology that will offer us a new landscape of future life?
When Pranav Mistry, a PhD student in the Fluid Interface Group at the MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) Media Lab, presented his new invention named SixthSense, people realized that a new era of digital world would come soon. Compared with today’s digital technology, which have no link between our digital devices and our interactions with the physical world, the SixthSense brings intangible, digital information out into the tangible world, and allows us to interact with computer via natural hand gestures (Mistry, 2009).
Since the technology is very new, this research paper will simply analyze and observe the current data on the Internet and research paper related to such technology, and firstly shows how SixthSense rise, and then have an overview on some of its useful and interesting functions. Finally, this paper will focus on the potential influence on two specific domains, media and copyright issue of book publishing.
Abstract
Today, we have many fantastic digital technologies such as Internet, 3G mobile phone, and iPad. They have great impact on our daily life. They have changed our traditional reading habit, even the way of thinking. Moreover, they also lead to the revolution in media and publishing industry. The traditional paper publishing is gradually withdrawing from the stage of history, while the digital publishing is rising. Yet, what is perhaps the next generation of technology that will offer us a new landscape of future life?
When Pranav Mistry, a PhD student in the Fluid Interface Group at the MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) Media Lab, presented his new invention named SixthSense, people realized that a new era of digital world would come soon. Compared with today’s digital technology, which have no link between our digital devices and our interactions with the physical world, the SixthSense brings intangible, digital information out into the tangible world, and allows us to interact with computer via natural hand gestures (Mistry, 2009).
Since the technology is very new, this research paper will simply analyze and observe the current data on the Internet and research paper related to such technology, and firstly shows how SixthSense rise, and then have an overview on some of its useful and interesting functions. Finally, this paper will focus on the potential influence on two specific domains, media and copyright issue of book publishing.
The Emergence of the Internet Addicts
Author: Yi You
Abstract
The Internet is ubiquitous nowadays and plays an important role in communication. The popularity of the Internet has created a new group of people who spend considerable time at home doing online activities. They do not like being in the wild and rarely have social life. ‘Indoorsy’ is a new word coined to describe a group of people who are addicted to the Internet. The Internet addicts are mainly from Generation Y. They indulge themselves in a virtual world created by the net. The emergence of this new group has already drawn great attention. Many sociologists believe that being addicted to the Internet is a way for people to pursue individualism. They argue that the Internet addicts’ attachment to indoor activities is a new type of autism. This article is based on recent research on the Internet addicts and supported by sociological and psychological theories so as to find out the cause and effect of being addicted to the Internet. On the whole, the emergence of the Internet addicts is mainly due to the pressure from the modern society. They abandon themselves to a virtual world where they can put aside problems and fulfill their dreams. Since they are detached from the reality their social skills are decreasing. Besides being addicted to the Internet also represents that people are more eager to realize their own values than ever.
Abstract
The Internet is ubiquitous nowadays and plays an important role in communication. The popularity of the Internet has created a new group of people who spend considerable time at home doing online activities. They do not like being in the wild and rarely have social life. ‘Indoorsy’ is a new word coined to describe a group of people who are addicted to the Internet. The Internet addicts are mainly from Generation Y. They indulge themselves in a virtual world created by the net. The emergence of this new group has already drawn great attention. Many sociologists believe that being addicted to the Internet is a way for people to pursue individualism. They argue that the Internet addicts’ attachment to indoor activities is a new type of autism. This article is based on recent research on the Internet addicts and supported by sociological and psychological theories so as to find out the cause and effect of being addicted to the Internet. On the whole, the emergence of the Internet addicts is mainly due to the pressure from the modern society. They abandon themselves to a virtual world where they can put aside problems and fulfill their dreams. Since they are detached from the reality their social skills are decreasing. Besides being addicted to the Internet also represents that people are more eager to realize their own values than ever.
Who pays for the content on free sites?
Author: Michelle Baker-Barden
Abstract
At any time of day we can browse through the Internet for everything from home shopping to public information gathering to the news to report research. But who actually pays for all the content on the free websites we visit?
This journal focuses primarily on media and publishing sites. It includes a background summation, research into the major sources of funding and various business models for this industry.
Abstract
At any time of day we can browse through the Internet for everything from home shopping to public information gathering to the news to report research. But who actually pays for all the content on the free websites we visit?
This journal focuses primarily on media and publishing sites. It includes a background summation, research into the major sources of funding and various business models for this industry.
Copyright Law and the Internet – Australia and the International Response
Author: Stephanie Hawkins
Abstract
At present, Australia has no plan to deal with the issue of piracy and illegal downloads. While much has been made of the proposed internet filter, the 2010 Federal election did not touch the issue of illegal downloads, which has become an increasingly debated subject in recent times. Australia’s delay in dealing with the issue is due in large part to a test case currently on appeal to the High Court.
Given that there is no legislative or judicial stance on the issue, how is the Australian government dealing with illegal downloads?
This article will outline where Australian law sits on the subject of policing of digital rights, in light of the current case. I will also look at the arguments for and against using ISPs to police the illegal download of copyrighted material, sourced from stakeholders in the issue. Thirdly, I will look at international responses to this problem, in particular the sections of the UK’s Digital Economy Act that refer to ISP monitoring of subscribers (and how its implementation is tracking) and the new bill before the Canadian government that is seeking to modernise the copyright law in the country – including updating the fair use, parody and satire provisions.
At present, Australia has no plan to deal with the issue of piracy and illegal downloads. While much has been made of the proposed internet filter, the 2010 Federal election did not touch the issue of illegal downloads, which has become an increasingly debated subject in recent times. Australia’s delay in dealing with the issue is due in large part to a test case currently on appeal to the High Court.
Given that there is no legislative or judicial stance on the issue, how is the Australian government dealing with illegal downloads?
This article will outline where Australian law sits on the subject of policing of digital rights, in light of the current case. I will also look at the arguments for and against using ISPs to police the illegal download of copyrighted material, sourced from stakeholders in the issue. Thirdly, I will look at international responses to this problem, in particular the sections of the UK’s Digital Economy Act that refer to ISP monitoring of subscribers (and how its implementation is tracking) and the new bill before the Canadian government that is seeking to modernise the copyright law in the country – including updating the fair use, parody and satire provisions.
Online Privacy: Is it enough to trust the presence of a privacy policy on a social network site?
Author: Elaine Tse
Abstract:
Online privacy is a big issue yet privacy policies are often disregarded. In this information age, privacy should be a major concern as the world is more connected than ever through social networking sites such as Facebook. Yet privacy policies are not always read and advice relating to online privacy is not always followed. The line between private and public sphere has become so blurred that people may not be aware what they publish for a specific group does not mean it may not be accessible by people outside that group or that what they have posted and then deleted may still be accessible. Some people are conscious of what they publish in the online world, but there are many that either do not care or are not aware of possibilities of what and how their information can be used. This paper examines how the presence of a privacy policy is enough for someone to trust a social networking site. In addition, this paper also looks who is more likely to read a privacy policy. Finally this paper will look at some examples of how the information provided on Facebook can cause undesired consequences. This paper uses previous studies as well articles from IT journals as part of the research method. This paper hopes to provide more insight into the relationship of social networking sites, online privacy and the privacy policy.
Abstract:
Online privacy is a big issue yet privacy policies are often disregarded. In this information age, privacy should be a major concern as the world is more connected than ever through social networking sites such as Facebook. Yet privacy policies are not always read and advice relating to online privacy is not always followed. The line between private and public sphere has become so blurred that people may not be aware what they publish for a specific group does not mean it may not be accessible by people outside that group or that what they have posted and then deleted may still be accessible. Some people are conscious of what they publish in the online world, but there are many that either do not care or are not aware of possibilities of what and how their information can be used. This paper examines how the presence of a privacy policy is enough for someone to trust a social networking site. In addition, this paper also looks who is more likely to read a privacy policy. Finally this paper will look at some examples of how the information provided on Facebook can cause undesired consequences. This paper uses previous studies as well articles from IT journals as part of the research method. This paper hopes to provide more insight into the relationship of social networking sites, online privacy and the privacy policy.
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