Apps Apps Apps

It seems that applications are becoming a part of every thing in society.  We've all heard the phrase "There's an app for that" and it is becoming more and more true with every passing day.  Last night was the Oscars, read the following article about "aps" at the Oscars. Which of the apps would you be most likely to use? Also, do you have any applications installed on your phone, computer, etc. that you use regularly? Finally, state one app you would like to see created and explain briefly how it would potentially work.

http://www.cnn.com/2011/TECH/mobile/02/25/oscars.apps/index.html

Group Project

Choose a topic related to technology in society.  Create a 5 minute power point about that topic.  Include details such as prominent people, pros and cons to society, how it will affect the future, and anything else you think we would be interested to learn about your topic.  Be creative and professional with your presentation.  You may work in groups of 2 or 3.

Topic approval - 5 points (Post topic to blog today)
Information - 20 points
Presentation - 15 points
Use of class time - 10 points
Total - 50 points

Presentation date: Wednesday, February 16tth

*****Post your topic and group members to this blog today.

Super Tech Super Bowl

Did you watch the Super Bowl yesterday?  Did you notice all the technology that is used to make the game the "ultimate experience"?  What did you notice and how has this changed over the last few years?  Also, what would a Super Bowl be without the ads.  Which one was your favorite?  In case you missed them here is a link to a few of the top ones.

http://tv.yahoo.com/blog/the-buzziest-super-bowl-ads-of-2011--2278

Read the following article about some of the high tech tools integrated into the Super Bowl presentation.

http://www.cnn.com/2011/TECH/innovation/02/03/super.bowl.technology/index.html

What do you think about these advances?  Do you enjoy the things they add to the experience?  What is your favorite technology related aspect of the Super Bowl and why?

Scan or pat down?

Most people dread the time when they get to the front of the line at the airport security terminal?  The time when you might get searched from head to toe or you might walk through the detector and head to the coffee shop in seconds.  Read the follow article.  How would these body scans make you feel? Is this a good alternative?  What are some pros and cons? Share your thoughts!

http://www.cnn.com/2011/TRAVEL/02/01/airport.body.scans/index.html?hpt=T2

Good bye checks and credit cards! Hello...cell phones?

There is a new push in the consumer world that involves using mobile devices to make financial payments.  With this option consumers can possibly replace their cards and checks, even their PayPal account, with a simple mobile phone program.  Read the following article about this advancement.

http://www.cnn.com/2010/TECH/mobile/12/03/gahran.mobile.payment/index.html

What do you think about this?  Is it something that you think will end up becoming a reality?  Would you feel comfortable using this system?  What are three interesting things you learned from this article?

How to be a millionaire before you're 25!

Review the following slide show.  Make sure you read about all 25 people! What are at least three trends you notice from one millionaire to another?  What business idea interests you the most?  Why?  If someone came up to you and offered you a million dollars to tell them your best entrepreneur idea what would your idea be?

 http://www.kiplinger.com/tools/slideshows/slideshow_pop.html?nm=YoungMillionaires

Advertising overload?

Everyday we as a society visit million of websites.  What we often don't notice though is all the advertisements we are viewing. Companies pay marketing agencies and websites billions of dollars a year to "get their name out there".  Go to a website you find interesting (post a link to this blog).  Look through the page and take note of the advertising.  How many ads are on the homepage? (post this in your response)  Had you ever noticed them before?  Do you use any of the products that are being promoted?

Read the following article.  Would you pay for this service?  Do you think Twitter should charge for this tracking device?  Have you ever thought about how advertising is so integrated into everything we are exposed to on a daily basis?  What is another example of this "subtle" advertising?

http://www.cnn.com/2010/TECH/social.media/11/18/cashmore.twitter.business/index.html