evolution of media 2

• The 2 types of media are traditional media and new media.
• In traditional media, we have print media, broadcast media, and film/cinema.
• Traditional media covers the kinds of media that were invented prior to the invention of the internet.
• In print age, printed Materials like newspapers, comics, books and magazines. Photographs, especially those in printed materials are also included in this sub-category.
• Broadcast media pertains to electronic media that uses electricity and technology to deliver the message or information. This includes radio and television
• Film or cinema pertains to the movies that carry audiovisual messages and are usually projected onto a huge screen in theaters or movie houses.
• MASS MEDIA is when media outlet is used to disseminate a piece of information to a large audience
• MASS COMMUNICATION is the process of spreading information in a wide manner
• New media was a term coined to refer to media that developed when the use of computer technology became ordinary and common in most parts of the world.
• The format of the creation, processing, and transmittal is basically what distinguishes the traditional from the newer types of media as these materials are now converted into digital format.
• Social media refers to internet-maintained computer programs that could be installed in personal computers or portable devices, the sole purpose of which is to connect with other people using the same platform. These are websites and applications that enable users to create and share content or to participate in social networking.
• The cellular phone, which made it possible to make calls using satellite technology connectivity instead of under-the-ground lines, is now upgraded into smartphones. Basically, a smartphone is a combination of different media technology and products gone portable.
• The term phablet was coined to describe this functionality (usually referred to a tablet-like smartphone or also a smartphone-like tablet), but people still prefer using the term tab for it.
• Any kind of home media entertainment gaming console that uses similar ICT systems like Sony Playstation or Windows Xbox is sometimes considered as related media technologies.
• The smart watch is similar to an ordinary wristwatch in design. Essentially, this is a special kind of watch that also acts like an internet-connected computer. Some models even have the capacity to check e-mails and reply to search queries.
• The smartphone, tablet, and phablet are all part of mobile communications technology.
• Gaming consoles, google glass, and smart watch are all part of related and emerging technologies.