Monday, January 25, 2010

Message in the Medium Assignment 1

Google Docs. Google Docs is a program through Google which allows users to interact with one another. One can write an article while another can edit it in real time. When one is online and another is editing a box appears that specifies just that. Even the IPhone has the ability to synch up with it, so work can be done anywhere and everywhere. The content would include: audio, documents, files, words, images and more. The message would include: transfer of files, cost effective, breaks geographical barriers and more. Google Docs is a prime example of a communication medium .






Smartphone. There are many smartphones or PDAs out in the market today ranging from the iPhone to a Blackberry. The content of a smartphone would include: text, audio, video, articles, etc. The message would include a more quick and convenient access of information. Also, media information becomes mobilized. Social networking sites even have their own applications on most of these phones. Geographic barriers, for the most part, are eliminated as well.




Television. Although the television may not be a breakthrough innovation it is definitely a staple in society. One can now purchase items off television channels with the click of a button. Or one can type in their zip code and search auctions near their area (for example: the auto auctions on IO tv). The content of television includes: audio, video, words, photos, etc. The message would include: fast speed, mobilized ability, public access and more.