Media Space

At present, basically everyone has at least one smartphone, and people connect with others through the internet on their mobile phones. With this media space, people can create real-time visual and acoustic environments across physically different regions. It changed our lives, causing us mobile data or wifi as if it were not in line with the world.

At the moment, I am in class. A class on media, audience, place is held in a classroom in CCCU. All the class students (include me) sitting on their own sit and having a lesson. We should be listening to the teacher’s teaching, but no one is not in the media space. Like me, I am using the internet to writing my blog. Others, some of them are texting, some of them are watching social media posts, some of them playing online games. Even the teachers are using the internet to open useful videos on YouTube for us to watch. In the previous class, also if you didn’t pay attention to the teacher’s course, you could only sleep or chat with people around you. Today’s media space has changed. If we are not communicating, we have never severed contact with others. Whether it is receiving or sending, we are exposed to our own media space.

Media space is a fun thing. In the past, we needed to make a phone call to hear each other’s voices or to meet and see each other’s appearance. Now, as long as there is a mobile phone connected to the network data or wifi, you can see and hear the other party’s voice. This is the power of the media space, connecting people, and equally separating people. Because we are in the same place, even face to face, people are more fascinated by the media space. How long have you do a long talk with others but not within an internet?

IoTs

Do you know the “Internet of Things”?

In fact, this kind of thing has appeared near us. This is a concept of connecting any device with an on and off switch to the Internet, making it easy for people to use the application to make commands.

As a simple example, many IoTs focus on creating a smart home environment. Philips Hue’s smart bulb lighting system can change colors through a mobile phone or a lithographic computer. They can also match the tones in the photo uploaded by the app. Turn it on and off with your smartphone, and the Hue bulbs can be synchronized with your music to create an atmosphere of sound and light.

The Internet of Things is a huge network of connected things. In addition to humans can benefit from IoTs, pets can also enjoy. Petnet’s smart feeders set the amount and timing of pets to eat. It also helps to calculate the type of pet’s best food. Even if the owner is not at home, the pet’s food consumption can be monitored through the smartphone.

There are benefits as well as disadvantages. Since the IoTs is machine to machine, it uses physical objects to connect to the Internet. Online work poses a threat to privacy. Some baby monitors or security cameras in the home are relatively private, and if the hacker invades, they can use the network remote control.

 

– Silva

 

References

1. Morgan, J. (2014, May 13). A Simple Explanation Of ‘The Internet Of Things’. Retrieved from https://www.forbes.com/sites/jacobmorgan/2014/05/13/simple-explanation-internet-things-that-anyone-can-understand/#6548973e1d09
2. Albright, D. (2017, February 19).15 Examples of Internet of Things Technology in Use Today. Retrieved from https://beebom.com/examples-of-internet-of-things-technology/

Whistleblowers

He exchanged for leaks overnight. He is the world’s famous fugitives hero, Edward Snowden. In 2013, the US National Security Agency’s secret document on the PRISM monitoring project was disclosed to Der Spiegel and The New York Times. Bring the truth to people and let people know what the problem is.

“The people still powerless, but now they’re aware,” said Edward Snowden. He showed the government’s hypocritical motives and asked the liberal democracies to realize their ideals. By raising public awareness, establishing supervisory committees, and electing active politicians to strengthen accountability.

Now a day, computers and people’s lives are inextricably linked. The phone in the pocket records the data belonging to everyone. From the email address, the chat information reveals the social life; the credit card record reflects the consumption habits; the Octopus records the footprint. Through these records, big data world is constantly being replaced. If these data are not protected, who should people trust?

 

– Silva

 

 

Hacktivist

What do you think is a hacker? If you just think that hackers will only illegally steal private information, then you are too small to look at the hacker’s ability.

The act of abusing a computer system or network is called Hacktivism. The person who performs the hacking activity is called Hacktivist. Hackers use a variety of technologies on the global network to deliver their information. Take one example,  Anonymous is the most well-known hacking organizations. In October 2011, 40 child pornography sites were dismantled and more than 1,500 users were made public and the FBI was followed up. In addition, WikiLeaks is an independent non-profit online media organization, has publicized “Kenya: The Cry of Blood — Extra Judicial Killings and Disappearances”, a report on Kenyan police killings. The organization won the 2008 Amnesty International Award.

The legitimacy of hacktivist is the focus of debate, and they believe that these activities are driving political agendas and social change. At the same time, they also believe that their activities are a form of civil disobedience, and they also reflect their intentional violation of the law.

 

– Silva

 

References

1. Rouse, M. (2018, July). Hacktivism. Retrieved from. https://searchsecurity.techtarget.com/definition/hacktivism

Social media and Protest Movements​

We all know that the power of Facebook and Twitter is constantly expanding. In addition to publishing information and sharing daily, people can organize events or organize protests. Take local Hong Kong as an example. The most controversial topic is the Umbrella Movement(2014).

The protests need to be approved by the government, but how is the umbrella movement formed?
Initially small crowd protests, followed by increased use of social media, the protest movement and issues for the public’s attention. Social media platforms are increasingly becoming an important tool for disseminating information and organizing protests. The live news of the protests was continuously updated on various social media. “Scholarism,” “HKFS” promoted and promoted protests on the facebook page. Even those who did not attend the protest shared images of yellow umbrellas on social media Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, symbolizing support. In addition to a single support organization posted on social media, the voice of opposition also supported the government’s people to refute on social media, as well as through the organization of pages to promote goals and positions. It can be seen that social media has increased its scale and strengthened the impact of the Umbrella Movement.

In addition to the Umbrella Movement, the Tiananmen Incident, which has received attention every year, caused turmoil under social media. People publish word-related words on the social media microblog in the Mainland (for automatic filters, people will “May 35th” on behalf of “June 4th”) to arouse the attention of the mainland people. In order to support the Hong Kong protest movement, mainland users shared the image of the umbrella and made the “umbrella” an easily recognized symbol of solidarity.

Not only is Hong Kong using social media for protests, but other countries have related cases, such as the Euromaidan. This shows that social media is inseparable from people.

 

– Silva

 

References

1. Wing Man, W. (2017, October 12). Effect of Social Media on the Umbrella Movement. Retrieved from https://www.ukessays.com/essays/media/effect-social-media-umbrella-movement-6448.php 
2. Parker, E. (2014, October 1). Social Media and the Hong Kong Protests. Retrieved from https://www.newyorker.com/tech/annals-of-technology/social-media-hong-kong-protests
3. Wee Sile, A. (2015, September 16). Hong Kong’s digitized fight for democracy. Retrieved from https://www.cnbc.com/2015/09/16/social-media-key-to-hong-kongs-occupy-central-fight-for-democracy.html

Social Media and Traditional Media

As the times change, many things are tied to social media. All brands or companies operate on social media to facilitate the attention of the public, and news is no exception. Social media is even faster than traditional media to let people know.

Newspapers, radios, and billboards are traditional media. Traditional media will screen for more important event releases, mainly news media. And it takes time to spread. As far as the newspaper is concerned, it will only be published once a day and only important news can be reported due to the limitation of the layout. Even TV or radio can only update reports regularly, working in a format.

Social media is Twitter, Facebook, etc. Social media is not limited to words, videos, photos, but also immediacy. Social media allows users to create, share content and comments, not just news. Social media provides the flexibility that traditional media cannot afford. In a multifaceted comparison, sociality has overcome tradition.

Whether it is traditional media using the gatekeeper mode or social media with equal nodes, it provides information for people.

 

– Silva

 

References

1. Saxena, S. (2018, April 23). 7 key differences between Social Media and Traditional Media -. Retrieved from http://www.easymedia.in/7-differences-social-media-traditional-media/ 
2. Hausman, A. (2012, July 5). 16 Differences Between Traditional Media and Social Networking. Retrieved from https://www.hausmanmarketingletter.com/16-differences-between-social-media-and-traditional-media/

Do you like iOS or Android

According to IDC data, iOS and Android accounted for 99.7% of all new smartphones in 2017. People choose a new smartphone or a lithographic computer that prefers a favorite system, not focusing on functionality. Even be classified into iOS fans and Android fans, and the two become opposites.

Google’s Android and Apple Ins. iOS are primarily operating systems for mobile technology. Android is based on Linux, biased like a PC, from the interface to the basic functions can be customized by the user. On the contrary, iOS is the operating system of all Apple products, using a unified design element, a simple and direct interface.

Let me give some examples of comparison.

The number of apps found in the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store differs by 1.3 million, and Android is relatively more. But new applications will first appear in iOS, and it is a more profitable platform for developers. Many applications can be easily released in Android, but iOS is relatively rigorous. So in the Google Play Store will find a lot of fake applications.

Each time a new product is released, it will cause attention and comparison in various aspects. Under each age, the user’s preferences and habits are the main considerations.

 

– Silva

 

References

1. Hill, S(2018, March 7). Android vs. iOS: Which smartphone platform is the best? Retrieved from https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/android-vs-ios/

Our big data world

Do you know why you often see the same ad or similar product on the website? Instead of the website tracking you, the data provides relevant ads in the types you frequently browse.

When applying for user services, you need to agree to some terms of service(TOS). When you agree, your personal data will start to be monitored through the platform you use. Age, preferences, browsing history are all personal data collected by the platform. Simply put, the personal information you fill out when signing up for Facebook and Instagram users are in use.

I believe that many people have agreed not to read the terms of service(TOS) carefully. If you don’t agree, you can’t use it. It is actually being pulled. Although it is still in the big data world, if you enter the era of digital feudalism, and the power is in the hands of those who control the means of production, they can simply control us.

If you don’t want the “behavior record” or “no longer choose”, pay attention to the terms of service(TOS) you agree to.

 

-Silva

 

References

1. Marr, B. (2016, July 27). Are We Heading For Digital-Feudalism In Our Big Data World? Retrieved from https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2016/07/26/is-this-the-scary-world-our-tech-revolution-will-create/#6631c15a2b96

 

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AuthortammywaiPosted onOctober 11, 2018CategoriesDIGC202TagsDIGC202

The Long Tail

Analysis of the Long Tail theory created by Wired magazine editor Chris Anderson, is a way to describe niche marketing and distribution and how it works on the Internet. 

The Internet  has changed the store offers only subject to popular products, they are able to cater to the retail market can not open less popular commodity and opening up these niche markets. For example, the traditional stores can only carry approximately 2-3 thousand DVDs, while Netflix offers over 125 thousand DVD titles and the number constantly rising. In the traditional store, people will pay not only DVD’s but also pay additional operating costs. Netflix doesn’t have this problem.

In the traditional economic mode, the store can provide are limited by the physical conditions of the goods and the unpopular products are not enough to maintain. In the age of the Internet, the cost of adding an unpopular commodity is close to zero. At the same time, it broke the geographical restrictions and extended the source of customers to the whole world. Long tail appears to provide nearly unlimited choice for consumers.

For each customer to provide their market demand, which is the power of Long Tail.

 

– Silva

Immaterial labour – Electronic games

Immaterial labor refers to the production of information, cultural content, and service and emotional labor. It produces both goods and capital relations. 

The emergence of electronic games, immaterial labor and labor to create the logo, the specimen of this era of change. In the beginning, the game was only in the game hall and family space. However, when computer games and online games entered the office, the bosses regarded the game as the number one enemy of corrosive labor. With the development of game culture, people began to form game players into e-sports players. Even evolution into the current popular live master. 

Popular live master – PewDiePie

The live master is a group of people who share specific topics through live video. They usually refers to a group of players who are playing online on the Internet, especially in recent years. Such the popularity of the game’s live platform “Twitch” has created a group of “live masters” who are loved by fans. They will have instant interaction with the audience while playing the game, share the game’s strategy and help people to experience the game is worth buying.

This kind of immaterial labour can create a more diverse career for young people.

– Silva