Wireless technology has evolved. At first, the goal was to expedite the communications between humans. Now, however, the new wave of wireless technology focuses on machine-to-machine(M2M) interactions. "The M2M phenomenon is part of the larger drive to create an "Internet of Things" - a global network that not only links computers, tablets and phones but that connects everything from bikes to washing machines to thermostats. Machina Research, a British firm, believes there will be 12.5 billion "smart" connected devices, excluding phones, PCs and tablets, in the world in 2020, up from 1.3 billion today."
This article is about how the Defense Department has been purchasing thousands of mobile devices and only a fraction of them are encrypted for classified communication. The government now wants commercial mobile device producers to manufacture more that can be encrypted with more features.
The article explains how the way people gather information is changing. Some key points addressed in the article include faster access to information and higher rates of communication.
This article is to help group 10: Virtual Communcations. It discusses the challenges of virtual communication and also explains how it is better for your wallet.
Social networking communities are here to stay. Facebook has over 500 million users, while Twitter has over 200 million. That's not even counting blogs or YouTube video blogs. There's no doubt that students are actively engaged in online communities, but what kind of effects are these sites having and how can parents counteract the bad and bolster the positive?
This site is relevant to "how virtual communication is affecting our environment" because it shows several factors of the positive and negative effects technology has on the environment. It has facts as well as statistics to support the reasoning. Virtual communication is effecting our environment in a positive way, but also in a negative way which is why people need to be aware of what they can do to help the world.
A new PEW report about the most desired skills of 2020. Things like focus, critical thinking and collaborative skills are on the list. This is an important paper to read as we shape education. Not much on this report indicates doing well on a standardized test will prepare you.
"software designer Fred Stutzman said the future is bright for people who take advantage of their ability to work cooperatively through networked communication
For the first time in the history of modern democracy, new communication technologies are on the brink of emancipating citizens from powerful paternalistic states and established party organizations.