new media

• What does New Media encompass?

  Digital content like online ads and video games
• How does New Media differ from traditional media?

  It offers increased interactivity and precise targeting
• What are the four sectors of New Media?

  Computer games, interactive media, internet, digital publishing
• What are computer games?

  Interactive digital entertainment played on devices
• What is the significance of the computer gaming industry in the UK?

  It employs a substantial workforce in creative industries
• What marked a significant milestone in gaming history?

  The development of Space War at MIT
• What was the first console gaming system?

  The Magnavox Odyssey
• How did 3D video games impact the media's popularity?

  They emerged from the 1980s to 1990s
• What does interactive media involve?

  Active engagement with content like apps
• When were information kiosks first developed?

  1977
• What was the first mobile app?

  Snake
• How have mobile apps evolved since their debut?

  They now feature high-definition graphics and touch interfaces
• What do Smart TVs support in terms of interactive media?

  App installation, voice commands, and video chatting
• What services does the internet as a media sector include?

  Email, social media, websites, internet TV
• When was the first website developed?

  1991
• How did the first website differ from modern websites?

  It featured plain text and hyperlinks only
• What was the first social media site?

  Six Degrees
• How has Facebook impacted social media?

  It has 2.5 billion monthly users
• What impact have streaming sites like YouTube had on traditional media?

  They have significantly impacted traditional media evolution
• What does digital publishing involve?

  Written material distributed electronically
• What was the first digital document published?

  The Declaration of Independence
• When was the PDF format introduced?

  1993
• What significant development occurred with ebooks in 2007?

  Amazon Kindle was launched
• How has Amazon's ebook sales changed over time?

  They now sell more ebooks than print books
• What are the key features of New Media sectors?

  • Increased interactivity
  • Precise audience targeting
  • Broader global reach
  • Rapid evolution of content
• How have New Media sectors transformed media consumption?

  • Revolutionized engagement with content
  • Expanded access to diverse media forms
  • Enhanced user interaction and participation