Net Neutrality

Lately net neutrality has been a country wide debate. From re-tweeting posts attempting to raise awareness to men in suits giving spiels on your local news channel of how abolishing net-neutrality is good for us. Due to the free reign broadband providers will have it will come to no surprise when the cost to be apart of the “online community” is soon at an all time high. The negative effects wouldn’t stop there. On a small scale, it could impact the number of places that allow free wifi. On a larger scale, due to the inevitable price surges less people will have access to the internet. Which in turn means less people will be aware of what’s going on in the world. Ignorance is not to be tolerated especially in this day of age. In a poll ran in class during a clicker question, Dr.Pursel noticed majority of the class viewed the news on social media. According to an article posted by the Pew Research Center, the Journalism and Media sector, “The portion of Americans who get their news on a mobile device has gone up from 54% in 2013 to 72% today.” Well obviously as the internet and the way we interact with it advances so will the number of its consumers, but with the amount of people that rely on the internet to provide them with sound news increasing as it has over the years, is this truly the best time? When twitter has become a platform to voice the voiceless, is this the time to give internet providers the ability to potentially impact this?

 

 

 

 

http://www.businessinsider.com/fcc-net-neutrality-repeal-will-lead-to-higher-prices-fewer-choices-2017-12

1. Pathways to news

Alexa becomes more versatile

Amazon’s Alexa has dipped her toes in yet another pond. From the bedroom to the office, Amazon’s new Alexa for Business has created multiple new capabilities for Alexa, in her new environment. Amazon’s devices continue to utilize the the endless possibilities of the internet of things. According to the article posted by Mr.Lee, Alexa will not only be able to execute simple tasks like ordering more printing paper, but will also be able to use the firm’s Echo smart speakers to set up meetings with colleagues, book conference rooms and other basic tasks. In addition to the ways Amazon’s Alexa makes normal office tasks more convenient, having Alexa in environments such as conference rooms also exposes the business to potential safety risks. Although as stated in the article Amazon says that they don’t collect info until activated, the potential safety risks are still there. With privacy being high on the list for most clients, it’s safe to assume some clients may even feel uncomfortable discussing sensitive information in the same room as an Alexa.

 

 

 

 

http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-42190140

The Cloud Cam

Amazon recently released their Cloud Cam on to the market. Amazon’s Cloud Cam is a device that allows customers to view their houses interior at all times. The device provides customers with the ability to view their home from anywhere in the world. The Cloud Cam also contains motion sensing technology which is beneficial in times of what can potentially be attempted robberies. This new innovative technology can be directly connected to Amazon’s previous invention, the Amazon Key, which allows prime members to have deliveries brought in their crib when they aren’t there. The internet of things continues to connect devices across a variety of platforms. Amazon’s innovations has allowed for a cheaper and more convenient way of living in certain aspects of every day life. Currently the Cloud Cam’s live stream can be viewed on the Echo Show, Echo Spot, Amazon Fire TV, and Fire tablets. The cloud Cam can also be viewed on mobile devices. The multiple viewing preferences only emphasizes the many possibilities of the IoT. 

https://www.technewsworld.com/story/Amazon-Cloud-Cam-Joins-Burgeoning-Smart-Home-Ecosystem-84942.html