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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.
Press Relations in times of Web 2.0
Author: Anne Zozo
Abstract
The relationship between Public Relations and journalism has never been easy but it seems to face even more challenges in times of Web 2.0. This is because PR professionals, like the new “prosumers”, tend to take on the opportunity to publish their messages directly on the Internet and thus circumvent the journalists as the traditional gatekeepers of information. This article questions this strategy. It takes a closer look at the phenomenon of participatory journalism, the changing role of professional journalists and mass media in today’s digitally mediated society and the implications for PR. The findings of social theorists and new media and communication experts like Mark Deuze, Clay Shirky, Shayne Bowman and Julia Hobsbawm provide a theoretical background for the analysis. The conclusion drawn from this research suggests that, although both professions have to adapt to the new information society and its different ways of communicating, the collaboration remains important.
Abstract
The relationship between Public Relations and journalism has never been easy but it seems to face even more challenges in times of Web 2.0. This is because PR professionals, like the new “prosumers”, tend to take on the opportunity to publish their messages directly on the Internet and thus circumvent the journalists as the traditional gatekeepers of information. This article questions this strategy. It takes a closer look at the phenomenon of participatory journalism, the changing role of professional journalists and mass media in today’s digitally mediated society and the implications for PR. The findings of social theorists and new media and communication experts like Mark Deuze, Clay Shirky, Shayne Bowman and Julia Hobsbawm provide a theoretical background for the analysis. The conclusion drawn from this research suggests that, although both professions have to adapt to the new information society and its different ways of communicating, the collaboration remains important.Hypertext – a brief look at how far we’ve come
Author: Helen-Marie Palmer
Abstract
Arguably, most Internet users today know very little about Hypertext – its origins, uses and modes of delivery. Yet for some time now, amongst the digital savvy crowd, there has been a growing interest and increasing awareness that hypertext delivers more than just raw information. Indeed for many users, hypertext is the new literacy. This article provides an historical overview of hypertext and its discourse, as well as a definition of the narrative that is both relevant to the printed text and to the digital format. It also examines the hypertext novel, Victory Garden (1991) written by Stuart Moulthrop.
History demonstrates that the introduction of new technologies has its supporters and also its critics. The hypertext discourse is no different. This paper discusses two major opposing points of view regarding the essential qualities of hypertext. They include the Ludology and the Narratology debate, which has been promoted respectively by Espen J. Aarseth and Janet Murray. In the future, however, apart from gaming and the various methods that digital media employs to enhance the reading experience, hypertext will also be utilised to help create and organize memories. As such, the paper briefly describes how this application will revolutionise not only the way society records and recalls past events, but also the way it delivers history, lectures and experiential learning to the consumer. Finally, it will be argued that emerging as a new form of narrative, hypertext and its various applications offer a contemporary textuality for the 21st century.
Arguably, most Internet users today know very little about Hypertext – its origins, uses and modes of delivery. Yet for some time now, amongst the digital savvy crowd, there has been a growing interest and increasing awareness that hypertext delivers more than just raw information. Indeed for many users, hypertext is the new literacy. This article provides an historical overview of hypertext and its discourse, as well as a definition of the narrative that is both relevant to the printed text and to the digital format. It also examines the hypertext novel, Victory Garden (1991) written by Stuart Moulthrop.
History demonstrates that the introduction of new technologies has its supporters and also its critics. The hypertext discourse is no different. This paper discusses two major opposing points of view regarding the essential qualities of hypertext. They include the Ludology and the Narratology debate, which has been promoted respectively by Espen J. Aarseth and Janet Murray. In the future, however, apart from gaming and the various methods that digital media employs to enhance the reading experience, hypertext will also be utilised to help create and organize memories. As such, the paper briefly describes how this application will revolutionise not only the way society records and recalls past events, but also the way it delivers history, lectures and experiential learning to the consumer. Finally, it will be argued that emerging as a new form of narrative, hypertext and its various applications offer a contemporary textuality for the 21st century.
Is blogging the new way to keep a diary? A look into new technologies and old methods
Author: Marianna Thomson
Abstract
There was a time when journals and diaries were the means of recording thoughts and experiences. Fast forward hundreds of years to the present day where blogging has become phenomenal over the last ten or so years and potentially the ‘norm’.
Why do people blog? What is the average age of a blogger? Is having a blog the same as keeping a journal or a diary?
Blogs come in many genres but my main focus will be the ‘personal’ blogs - similar in content to a diary or journal of yesteryear.
Memories of keeping diaries safe from prying eyes are etched into our psyche but a blog can be a public thing. Does that concern the blogger? Do they care that strangers would potentially read their private thoughts and feelings? One would have to assume otherwise because they would not have begun the blog.
But on the flipside: who reads them? Blogs by well-known or respected people are followed eagerly but what about the average Joe? Does he blog to connect with the online world? Or is it for another reason? If no one reads it do they become upset? Do they even care?
Recollecting possibly the most famous diary ever published: ‘The Diary of Anne Frank’, one wonders what would the situation be if a similar occurrence happened today? Would Anne and her family be easy to track down because of modern technology? Or would have Anne survived, escaped back home once the war was over and publish her diary as a successful memoir?
Some blogs have also become very successful books and later on, films. One such example is Julie and Julia.
I propose that some bloggers do it to tell a story about their culture, experiences and life in general. Although it’s easier now to publish a book than say ten years ago, thanks to the rise in self publishing websites (lulu.com) people are turning to blogs as a way of saying ‘I’m published’. And if their blog is good, maybe even a publishing deal.
I hope my research leads to some interesting conclusions and also inspires people to take up blogging for whatever reason even if it’s to save paper or to ensure their memories will last forever.
Abstract
There was a time when journals and diaries were the means of recording thoughts and experiences. Fast forward hundreds of years to the present day where blogging has become phenomenal over the last ten or so years and potentially the ‘norm’.
Why do people blog? What is the average age of a blogger? Is having a blog the same as keeping a journal or a diary?
Blogs come in many genres but my main focus will be the ‘personal’ blogs - similar in content to a diary or journal of yesteryear.
Memories of keeping diaries safe from prying eyes are etched into our psyche but a blog can be a public thing. Does that concern the blogger? Do they care that strangers would potentially read their private thoughts and feelings? One would have to assume otherwise because they would not have begun the blog.
But on the flipside: who reads them? Blogs by well-known or respected people are followed eagerly but what about the average Joe? Does he blog to connect with the online world? Or is it for another reason? If no one reads it do they become upset? Do they even care?
Recollecting possibly the most famous diary ever published: ‘The Diary of Anne Frank’, one wonders what would the situation be if a similar occurrence happened today? Would Anne and her family be easy to track down because of modern technology? Or would have Anne survived, escaped back home once the war was over and publish her diary as a successful memoir?
Some blogs have also become very successful books and later on, films. One such example is Julie and Julia.
I propose that some bloggers do it to tell a story about their culture, experiences and life in general. Although it’s easier now to publish a book than say ten years ago, thanks to the rise in self publishing websites (lulu.com) people are turning to blogs as a way of saying ‘I’m published’. And if their blog is good, maybe even a publishing deal.
I hope my research leads to some interesting conclusions and also inspires people to take up blogging for whatever reason even if it’s to save paper or to ensure their memories will last forever.
The power of Twitter: How 140 characters change your world
Author: Fei Qu
Abstract
With the development of digital technology and new media, people’s reading habits are changing from offline to online. More and more people get information for the Internet rather than just watching TV or reading newspapers. Online publishing provides a more convenient way for the public to get news. Facebook, Blog and Twitter become increasingly popular for people to share their ideas, make friends and even advertise themselves. As a means of digital publishing, Twitter is becoming so important that many people tweet whenever they could. The user number of Twitter is growing at an alarming rate so that we cannot ignore the importance of it. You just need a mobile phone and type your instantaneous idea, and then it will be seen by numbers of people on the Twitter platform. What is the big power of Twitter which just contains up to 140 words and how do we use Twitter as a digital publishing means?
This article focuses on the characteristic and importance of Twitter as well as how can we use Twitter in the daily life, especially in business, politics, and entertainment. The evidence supporting my opinion will be found from the articles relate to this field such as academic texts, journals , books in library as well as online materials which seems to be most important to this article.
This article will firstly point out the characteristics of Twitter and make comparison with blog and Facebook to make the advantages of Twitter more clearly. Additionally, analyze the reason of the widespread using of these new digital publishing methods by corporation, government and individual by giving some typical examples.
Abstract
With the development of digital technology and new media, people’s reading habits are changing from offline to online. More and more people get information for the Internet rather than just watching TV or reading newspapers. Online publishing provides a more convenient way for the public to get news. Facebook, Blog and Twitter become increasingly popular for people to share their ideas, make friends and even advertise themselves. As a means of digital publishing, Twitter is becoming so important that many people tweet whenever they could. The user number of Twitter is growing at an alarming rate so that we cannot ignore the importance of it. You just need a mobile phone and type your instantaneous idea, and then it will be seen by numbers of people on the Twitter platform. What is the big power of Twitter which just contains up to 140 words and how do we use Twitter as a digital publishing means?
This article focuses on the characteristic and importance of Twitter as well as how can we use Twitter in the daily life, especially in business, politics, and entertainment. The evidence supporting my opinion will be found from the articles relate to this field such as academic texts, journals , books in library as well as online materials which seems to be most important to this article.
This article will firstly point out the characteristics of Twitter and make comparison with blog and Facebook to make the advantages of Twitter more clearly. Additionally, analyze the reason of the widespread using of these new digital publishing methods by corporation, government and individual by giving some typical examples.
Is The Book a Hammer?
Author: Bevan Lisle
Abstract
Wired’s techno guru Nicholas Negroponte says the physical book has only five years to live. James Glieck says book coroners like Negroponte are wrong. According to Glieck, the book is a perfect tool just like the hammer. Thousands of years after the first crude nail was smashed into place by a basic hammer, that very same tool is still found in nearly every household. This is the case despite the technological advantages of the nail gun. Could it be that the book is a perfect tool and e-readers like the iPad are nail guns?
This article examines theories on reading the future. Is sentiment blinding us to the true future of the book? Is the book destined to be nothing more than a kind of scented candle? Or is the upcoming version of the book going to be such a different experience we can’t even properly describe it yet? The article examines whether we are going through a predictable pattern of adjustment to new technology in the same way for example the first movies were simply filmed theatre. The article challenges the view the physical book will die and suggests uptake of a more advanced multi-media enriched experience may be based on genre suitability and market segmentation. The kind of transformation envisaged such as when the bound book overtook the scroll is not going to happen the author argues, because the book, like the hammer, has a degree of simple functional perfection that will sustain it.
Abstract
Wired’s techno guru Nicholas Negroponte says the physical book has only five years to live. James Glieck says book coroners like Negroponte are wrong. According to Glieck, the book is a perfect tool just like the hammer. Thousands of years after the first crude nail was smashed into place by a basic hammer, that very same tool is still found in nearly every household. This is the case despite the technological advantages of the nail gun. Could it be that the book is a perfect tool and e-readers like the iPad are nail guns?
This article examines theories on reading the future. Is sentiment blinding us to the true future of the book? Is the book destined to be nothing more than a kind of scented candle? Or is the upcoming version of the book going to be such a different experience we can’t even properly describe it yet? The article examines whether we are going through a predictable pattern of adjustment to new technology in the same way for example the first movies were simply filmed theatre. The article challenges the view the physical book will die and suggests uptake of a more advanced multi-media enriched experience may be based on genre suitability and market segmentation. The kind of transformation envisaged such as when the bound book overtook the scroll is not going to happen the author argues, because the book, like the hammer, has a degree of simple functional perfection that will sustain it.
Is online newspaper kicking print newspaper out of history?
Author: Shiming Yuan
Abstract
With the emergence of the internet in the late 20th century, an online form of the traditional newspapers comes into being. With almost all newspapers posted online, the online news has revolutionized how we perceive newspapers and the way people interact with their news. It witness an increase of the online readership and the press industry has realised that online newspapers might be a threat to its printed counterpart. Whether the traditional press industry can sustain its hundreds of years of glorious achievement? Will it be defeated by the new media, namely the online newspaper? Or will the traditional media and the digital media combine? These are issues that newspaper groups need to consider and explore. It is also the goal of this article, to see how these two media position themselves in the digital age.
This paper analyse the relationship between online newspapers and the printed newspaper. Based on research and using the Sydney Morning Herald as example, the features of the online and printed newspapers are analysed and compared. The paper comes to a conclusion that the emergence of online newspaper undoubtedly will lead to a new reading revolution, but it is not likely to replace its printed counterpart. These two forms of mass media would coexist and play a complementary role.
Abstract
With the emergence of the internet in the late 20th century, an online form of the traditional newspapers comes into being. With almost all newspapers posted online, the online news has revolutionized how we perceive newspapers and the way people interact with their news. It witness an increase of the online readership and the press industry has realised that online newspapers might be a threat to its printed counterpart. Whether the traditional press industry can sustain its hundreds of years of glorious achievement? Will it be defeated by the new media, namely the online newspaper? Or will the traditional media and the digital media combine? These are issues that newspaper groups need to consider and explore. It is also the goal of this article, to see how these two media position themselves in the digital age.
This paper analyse the relationship between online newspapers and the printed newspaper. Based on research and using the Sydney Morning Herald as example, the features of the online and printed newspapers are analysed and compared. The paper comes to a conclusion that the emergence of online newspaper undoubtedly will lead to a new reading revolution, but it is not likely to replace its printed counterpart. These two forms of mass media would coexist and play a complementary role.
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