Article 1
Amazon Studios Now Funding Original Content Series For Amazon Instant Video Service
http://techcrunch.com/2012/05/02/amazon-studios-now-funding-original-content-series-for-amazon-instant-video-service/
May 2, 2012
Article 2
Amazon Studios expands into TV series, looks to load up on content for streaming
http://www.engadget.com/2012/05/02/amazon-studios-expands-into-tv-series-looks-to-load-up-on-conte/
May 2, 2012
Article 3
Amazon seeks comedies and kids shows to rival Netflix
http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-57426211-93/amazon-seeks-comedies-and-kids-shows-to-rival-netflix/
May 2, 2012
Amazon Studios is making it possible for people to submit pilot ideas for series' that will, if popular, be developed and produced for distribution via amazon's Netflix / Hulu like servies.
#1 gives you a good summary which tells you the origins of the service, how it compares to competitors and what make the the story a big deal.
#2 pontificates less than #1, and delivers the same information in less text.
#3 speaks more about the relationship between Amazon Studios, Hulu and Netflix.
#3 Covers the story as well as giving a backstory on similar moves by Hulu, Netflix and Youtube Today.
#2 was all about brevity
#1 & #2 included images of the Amazon Studios TV image
All 3 have links within the body of the articles but only #3 has a related articles section, that happens to be placed into the center of the article itself.
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Article Review 5 - Google joins 'cloud' data storage trend by AFP Relax News
Google joins 'cloud' data storage trend AFP Relax News
http://news.yahoo.com/google-joins-cloud-data-storage-trend-172351480.html
April 23, 2012
Summary: Google drive is being developed to allow for sharing of mostly anything with anyone using any devices you'd like.
Relevance to the Class: The use of the internet is creeping towards an all inclusiveness where you can have all of your devices share all of your files, apps and music.
Key Quote: "'This is a natural progression," Pichai said."We are moving to a post-PC (personal computer) era where this is the cloud at work. Pretty soon you will be able to open a file from anywhere in Google Drive.'"
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Article Review 4 - Banking, shopping and job hunting online By Patricia Reaney
Banking, shopping and job hunting online By Patricia Reaney
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/04/03/net-us-internet-usage-idUSBRE83209D20120403
April 3, 2012
Summary: Nearly 60% of people in 24 countries used the web to check up on finances, 48% percent for shopping, and 41% went online in search of a job. The countries at the top of the list were very "western."
Relevance to the Class: The way that people are using the internet will inevitably impact the type of work designers are expected to do in regards to the internet.
Key Quote: "Nearly 60 percent of people in 24 countries used the web to check their bank account and other financial assets in the past 90 days, making it the most popular use of the Internet."
http://www.reuters.com/article/2012/04/03/net-us-internet-usage-idUSBRE83209D20120403
April 3, 2012
Summary: Nearly 60% of people in 24 countries used the web to check up on finances, 48% percent for shopping, and 41% went online in search of a job. The countries at the top of the list were very "western."
Relevance to the Class: The way that people are using the internet will inevitably impact the type of work designers are expected to do in regards to the internet.
Key Quote: "Nearly 60 percent of people in 24 countries used the web to check their bank account and other financial assets in the past 90 days, making it the most popular use of the Internet."
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
Article Comparison 3
Article 1
Evernote for Android pumps up speech-to-text with new update
http://www.androidapps.com/tech/articles/11504-evernote-for-android-pumps-up-speech-to-text-with-new-update
March 28, 2012
Article 2
Evernote for Android Adds Speech-to-Text For Ice Cream Sandwich
http://www.gottabemobile.com/2012/03/28/evernote-for-android-adds-speech-to-text-for-ice-cream-sandwich/
March 28, 2012
Article 3
Speech-to-text comes to Evernote for Android
http://www.zdnet.com/blog/btl/speech-to-text-comes-to-evernote-for-android/72610
March 28, 2012
Article 4
Evernote for Android updated with text-to-speech, Evernote Widget app gets an overhaul
http://mobilesyrup.com/2012/03/28/evernote-for-android-updated-with-text-to-speech-evernote-widget-app-gets-an-overhaul/
March 28, 2012
Evernote, a note taking program that allows you to take and save audio notes, has added a speech to text feature that allows for your notes to not only be recorded, but transcribed to a text file that is then attached to the note. Evernote Google’s text transcription for Android.
#1 gives you a brief history of the program and explains what the difference is with the update
All three were relatively short.
#2 assumes that the reader has decent knowledge about the app and the key words associated with it. It does little to explain the update to someone who may not be familiar with moile use of apps and speech to text.
#3 speaks about the app and then wonders about the impact it will have on business transcription services.
#3 Has links within the body copy to pages that give you more detailed explanations of the speech to text process and the unveiling of the update itself, keeping the article is self relatively simple, so as not to confuse readers who are not especially up on the jargon.
#3 was all about brevity
#4 included large screenshots of the widget in use
#4 links you to the app blog at the end of the article, where as #3 links to the blog in the body copy.
Thist topic is relevant to the class beacuse it's important to keep tabs on the shift from reliance upon desktop and laptop computers, to mobile devices. This push to improve speech to text will inevitable impact much more than wordprocessing. Understanding what hardware users are utilizing effects the way we design for them.
Evernote for Android pumps up speech-to-text with new update
http://www.androidapps.com/tech/articles/11504-evernote-for-android-pumps-up-speech-to-text-with-new-update
March 28, 2012
Article 2
Evernote for Android Adds Speech-to-Text For Ice Cream Sandwich
http://www.gottabemobile.com/2012/03/28/evernote-for-android-adds-speech-to-text-for-ice-cream-sandwich/
March 28, 2012
Article 3
Speech-to-text comes to Evernote for Android
http://www.zdnet.com/blog/btl/speech-to-text-comes-to-evernote-for-android/72610
March 28, 2012
Article 4
Evernote for Android updated with text-to-speech, Evernote Widget app gets an overhaul
http://mobilesyrup.com/2012/03/28/evernote-for-android-updated-with-text-to-speech-evernote-widget-app-gets-an-overhaul/
March 28, 2012
Evernote, a note taking program that allows you to take and save audio notes, has added a speech to text feature that allows for your notes to not only be recorded, but transcribed to a text file that is then attached to the note. Evernote Google’s text transcription for Android.
#1 gives you a brief history of the program and explains what the difference is with the update
All three were relatively short.
#2 assumes that the reader has decent knowledge about the app and the key words associated with it. It does little to explain the update to someone who may not be familiar with moile use of apps and speech to text.
#3 speaks about the app and then wonders about the impact it will have on business transcription services.
#3 Has links within the body copy to pages that give you more detailed explanations of the speech to text process and the unveiling of the update itself, keeping the article is self relatively simple, so as not to confuse readers who are not especially up on the jargon.
#3 was all about brevity
#4 included large screenshots of the widget in use
#4 links you to the app blog at the end of the article, where as #3 links to the blog in the body copy.
Thist topic is relevant to the class beacuse it's important to keep tabs on the shift from reliance upon desktop and laptop computers, to mobile devices. This push to improve speech to text will inevitable impact much more than wordprocessing. Understanding what hardware users are utilizing effects the way we design for them.
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Article Review 3 - Seen by millions, will Uganda Kony video matter? By Peter Apps
Seen by millions, will Uganda Kony video matter? By Peter Apps
http://news.yahoo.com/seen-millions-uganda-kony-video-matter-144405082.html
March 14, 2012
Summary: A video about the militant leader Kony's activities over years has scored more than 77 million hits in less than a week; people wonder about the longevity of it's impact.
Relevance to the Class: It's important to understand the impact that a video, meme, or article can have on an issue or initiative as a designer.
Key Quote: "A campaign like this definitely energizes the political level and that in turn energizes the diplomatic machine"
http://news.yahoo.com/seen-millions-uganda-kony-video-matter-144405082.html
March 14, 2012
Summary: A video about the militant leader Kony's activities over years has scored more than 77 million hits in less than a week; people wonder about the longevity of it's impact.
Relevance to the Class: It's important to understand the impact that a video, meme, or article can have on an issue or initiative as a designer.
Key Quote: "A campaign like this definitely energizes the political level and that in turn energizes the diplomatic machine"
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Article Comparison 2
Article 1
Sony Tablet P hands-on unboxing [AT&T]
http://www.slashgear.com/sony-tablet-p-hands-on-unboxing-att-03216676/
March 3, 2012
Article 2
Android-powered Sony Tablet P with twin displays now available from AT&T
http://www.mobileburn.com/18799/news/android-powered-sony-tablet-p-with-twin-displays-now-available-from-att
March 4, 2012
Article 3
Sony’s Android-powered Tablet P headed to AT&T
http://www.androidapps.com/tech/articles/11224-sonys-android-powered-tablet-p-headed-to-at-t
March 3, 2012
Sony is releasing a new honey comb styled tablet which is thought to be competition for the PS Vita. This device seems to be catered to the more serious gaming community who would be interested in owning a tablet that allows for more involved gameplay.
#1 is picture heavy, more about showing off the features and aesthetic of the device.
All three were relatively short.
#2 is more like a product listing, giving you the megapixels of the camera, Android version and memory storage, while #1 focuses on the number of apps available and gameplay.
#3 is a Comparison of 3 different profucts and the impact they will have on the industry.
#2 and #3 are very much about specs, #1 is about the author's reaction.
#1 has an article story progression at the bottom, very helpful.
#2 has related links at the bottom which are a bit more vague.
#3 has very little linking altogether.
Sony Tablet P hands-on unboxing [AT&T]
http://www.slashgear.com/sony-tablet-p-hands-on-unboxing-att-03216676/
March 3, 2012
Article 2
Android-powered Sony Tablet P with twin displays now available from AT&T
http://www.mobileburn.com/18799/news/android-powered-sony-tablet-p-with-twin-displays-now-available-from-att
March 4, 2012
Article 3
Sony’s Android-powered Tablet P headed to AT&T
http://www.androidapps.com/tech/articles/11224-sonys-android-powered-tablet-p-headed-to-at-t
March 3, 2012
Sony is releasing a new honey comb styled tablet which is thought to be competition for the PS Vita. This device seems to be catered to the more serious gaming community who would be interested in owning a tablet that allows for more involved gameplay.
#1 is picture heavy, more about showing off the features and aesthetic of the device.
All three were relatively short.
#2 is more like a product listing, giving you the megapixels of the camera, Android version and memory storage, while #1 focuses on the number of apps available and gameplay.
#3 is a Comparison of 3 different profucts and the impact they will have on the industry.
#2 and #3 are very much about specs, #1 is about the author's reaction.
#1 has an article story progression at the bottom, very helpful.
#2 has related links at the bottom which are a bit more vague.
#3 has very little linking altogether.
Article Review 2 - Study: Unlimited mobile data users don’t actually use that much data By Mike Wehner
Study: Unlimited mobile data users don’t actually use that much data By Mike Wehner
http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/technology-blog/study-unlimited-mobile-data-users-don-t-actually-182727766.html
Feb 24, 2012
Summary: Although the top 5% of unlimited data users don't use that much data at all, they are still seeing their speeds slow to a crawl.
Relevance to the Class: In our last class discussion, we spoke about the slowing of speeds as well as the impossibility of supporting a truly unlimited amount of unlimited users.
Key Quote: "AT&T says it must cut the unlimited data plans to maintain the integrity of its network. But are those top data users really eating up that much bandwidth? A new study says 'no.'"
http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/technology-blog/study-unlimited-mobile-data-users-don-t-actually-182727766.html
Feb 24, 2012
Summary: Although the top 5% of unlimited data users don't use that much data at all, they are still seeing their speeds slow to a crawl.
Relevance to the Class: In our last class discussion, we spoke about the slowing of speeds as well as the impossibility of supporting a truly unlimited amount of unlimited users.
Key Quote: "AT&T says it must cut the unlimited data plans to maintain the integrity of its network. But are those top data users really eating up that much bandwidth? A new study says 'no.'"
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