The Next New Thing

A new type of “new media” that doesn’t currently exist is a Hologram tablet. The new Hologram tablet is a small lipstick size electronic. When you click a button on the tablet a holographic version of the World Wide Web appears in front of you. You will be surf the web, video chat, and set appointment with a swipe of your finger. The tablet will have holographic keyboards as well as virtual interactive. The virtual interactive will include wardrobe personal dressing and prepare delicious food in five minutes. This will be the best thing since the IPod because it will expand our culture in many ways. It will make simple and easier to access the internet and information in seconds. 

P2P Filesharing

File sharing is the practice of distributing or providing access to digitally stored information, such as computer programs, multimedia (audio, images and video), documents, or electronic books. It may be execute through a mixture of ways. Common methods of storage, transmission and dispersion include manual sharing utilizing removable media, centralized servers on computer networks, World Wide Web-based hyperlinked documents, and the use of distributed peer-to-peer networking. Peer-to-peer file sharing is a form of file sharing using peer-to-peer networking

A peer-to-peer (abbreviated to P2P) computer network is one in which each computer in the network can act as a client or server for the other computers in the network, allowing shared access to various resources such as files, peripherals, and sensors without the need for a central server. P2P networks can be set up within the home, a business, or over the Internet. Each network type requires all computers in the network to use the same or a compatible program to connect to each other and access files and other resources found on the other computer. P2P networks can be used for sharing content such as audio, video, data, or anything in digital format. The original Worldwide Web browser was close to a peer-to-peer design in that it assumed each user of the web would be an active editor and contributor creating and linking content to form an interlinked web of links. This contrasts to the broadcasting-like structure of the web as it has developed over the years.

In the Wikipedia on Digital Rights Management Technologies states that digital rights management is a class of access control technologies that are used by hardware manufacturers, publishers, copyright holders, and individuals with the intent to limit the use of digital content and devices after sale. The use of digital rights management is controversial because it makes P2P file sharing illegal on some terms and conditions. For an example, in the music industry major recording companies ban P2P file sharing because they own the rights the music and each individual must pay to hear the music.

Privacy and Confidentially

Privacy and confidentially is one of the major problems related to new media.  The internet is an open place, where people can explore and input information without knowing the dangers of it. However you can be exposed to all kinds of threats, viruses, and predators. The internet is an important part of the evolution of global communication. People are being able to communicate and obtain information from many other countries with a click of the button. But likewise, the amount of confidential information posted on the internet is increasing. For an example, you hear of people getting fired from their jobs for things they put on Facebook. Many people is wondering if it is safe to go online because of the excessive amount of online predators, viruses, and identity thefts. Privacy and confidentially is negative effect of the internet. Certain websites can get and share your location to everyone online. The government isn’t helping either because alongside hackers they can go into your computer or steal your information by a click of a button. These concerns are what could prevent new media from being a tool for the spread of information rather than just fun things to do online.  Once people understand what kind of information they should be sharing online and as online security increases, new media can foster creativity and communication to help improve the lives of everyone in the world.  As more generations grow up with the internet, they must learn the risks and power of such a simple tool.