April 25th - Final Blog Post

8 days until the last day of classes. And 16 until I go home. I had a great time in my New Media class this semester. I've gained so many skills and knowledge through this course. The course objectives are as follows:
   1. We were asked to identify the way that traditional news media, advertising, public relations and broadcasting professionals use new media. Many companies today have been turning to new media to better connect with their customers/clients. This has been done through various ways, like with Google Cardboard. A 360-degree virtual reality view of practically anything. News outlets, such as The New York Times are using Google Cardboard as a way to get better connect with their readers and gain new ones, particularly millennials.

  

    2. Some major new media concepts are wearable, big data, and privacy to name a few. The biggest out of those would have to be wearable technology. They play a big part in the new media world and allow individuals to say connected to the virtual world. Either for entertainment or health, it can be very beneficial to the users. Some examples of wearable technology are a small insulin delivery system that you attach to yourself and you control it with your cellular device, allowing you to be more aware of your health.

Another example is a smart bracelet that helps you monitor your stress and tracks it through different indicators of stress, while also providing ways to help you lower your stress levels. (This something I need in my life right now.)

    3. There are so many different kinds of technology that are available to many of us. Some being as small as a watch, others as big as a television.  One of them being the new Samsung S7 Gear VR powered by Oculus.  This virtual reality goggles are a whole new step in entertainment. The Gear VR allows you to watch TV shows, movies, and even play games. Imagine how fun that'd be! I am Apple user (and will be one for as long as I can possibly be), but this is pretty epic and I would love to try! (Come on now, Apple!)

 

    4. Like I mentioned before, there are countless different types of technology for us to experience. Many are used for soley entertainment, like Google Cardboard. Others have mixed purposes, like the Apple Watch, which can be used for entertainment and keeping track of your health. 

  

It strongly affects our society, both in a negative and (mainly) positive way. People are become more and more depended upon these new devices, therefore I believe the technology is improving as time goes on to better fit the individuals who use them.