Monday, April 30, 2012
Monday, April 2, 2012
Voice Technology Used in Trayvon Martin Case
Check out this story from Venture Beat about the biomentric voice analysis used in the Trayvon Martin case.
This is a perfect example of how technology advancements can help in the pursuit of justice. Though I don't usually look into technology in the criminal justice system, this is a case when I feel I must comment on it.
This case is extremely controversial. It deals with issues of race, violence and how society treats them. Now technology is being introduced. This brings up a lot of questions relating to technology in the criminal justice system.
How much trust should we put into technology? Can technology be biased? How can we use technology to eliminate race issues?
The problem with technology in the criminal justice system is that it is developed by and controlled by people, so naturally it can have biases. The people that control it can add in their likes and dislikes.
This is a perfect example of how technology advancements can help in the pursuit of justice. Though I don't usually look into technology in the criminal justice system, this is a case when I feel I must comment on it.
This case is extremely controversial. It deals with issues of race, violence and how society treats them. Now technology is being introduced. This brings up a lot of questions relating to technology in the criminal justice system.
How much trust should we put into technology? Can technology be biased? How can we use technology to eliminate race issues?
The problem with technology in the criminal justice system is that it is developed by and controlled by people, so naturally it can have biases. The people that control it can add in their likes and dislikes.
Monday, March 26, 2012
Upcoming Event at Puts Loyola Into Discussion of Tech and Journalism
On Tuesday, March 27, Loyola University Chicago welcomes Amy Webb, a digital media and technology expert, in discussing tech trends and the future of journalism and technology.
This event comes at a time when Loyola is actively trying to achieve a reputation for being technology-friendly and active in the discussion about social media and social justice. With all of the controversy in recent years about how social media and technology can be used as tools for social action, extreme activism and as a way to publish violence, Loyola has chosen to join the discussion in a much more positive way.
Loyola has always been a champion for promoting the use of technology and social media and by adding journalism and education to the general discourse, Loyola has chosen an extremely positive path of discussion.
Webb's event tomorrow will highlight how to use technology in the classroom and in job searches and will explore how digital media is changing the world of communications and journalism.
The event will take place at noon tomorrow in Regents Hall at Loyola's Water Tower campus.
This event comes at a time when Loyola is actively trying to achieve a reputation for being technology-friendly and active in the discussion about social media and social justice. With all of the controversy in recent years about how social media and technology can be used as tools for social action, extreme activism and as a way to publish violence, Loyola has chosen to join the discussion in a much more positive way.
Loyola has always been a champion for promoting the use of technology and social media and by adding journalism and education to the general discourse, Loyola has chosen an extremely positive path of discussion.
Webb's event tomorrow will highlight how to use technology in the classroom and in job searches and will explore how digital media is changing the world of communications and journalism.
The event will take place at noon tomorrow in Regents Hall at Loyola's Water Tower campus.
The All-New iPad
The newest iPad was released...did anyone notice?
The answer is no. Without the leadership of Steve Jobs, Apple is seriously lacking in creating the hype that past products have created. One of the most talked-about events related to any Apple product release was Jobs' keynote speeches about the products and now without Jobs, this release has gone so far under the radar that it is almost as if it never happened.
Its not a good day for Apple.
The answer is no. Without the leadership of Steve Jobs, Apple is seriously lacking in creating the hype that past products have created. One of the most talked-about events related to any Apple product release was Jobs' keynote speeches about the products and now without Jobs, this release has gone so far under the radar that it is almost as if it never happened.
Its not a good day for Apple.
Monday, March 19, 2012
Cellphone technology captures police activity in Uptown
At approximately 11:30 p.m. Sunday, March 18 a car driving without a wheel sparked and caught fire in the Chicago neighborhood of Uptown at the intersection of Hazel and Montrose.
Police began questioning bystanders about what they saw. No official stories have been published by any of the major news publications.
This car fire was right in front of my apartment. No one really knows what happened, but here are some crazy photos that show the car fire and the fire being put out by the fire department.
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| The car after catching fire. Photo courtesy of Lili Bivings. |
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| The car being extinquished by the Chicago Fire Department. Photo courtesy of Sarah Heimerdinger. |
Science Fiction Influences Technology Development
Check out this awesome photo slideshow from Smithsonian.com highlighting technological developments inspired by science fiction films, books and television shows.
In a way, this is a perfect example of the social construct of technology theory of technology and culture influencing each other. In a nutshell, social construct of technology theory, or SCOT, argues that human action shapes technology. Science fiction writers, or writing in general is a human activity inspiring the development of technology.
Some of the items on Smithsonian's list could definitely be debated, as can SCOT theory in general (which is the basic argument among modern media theorists) but in general, the article points out an interesting link between entertainment culture and technological development.
I bet you could find a million references to a small, square, touch-screen computer in science fiction books and shows from the pre-iPad era. :)
I wonder what the next one will be.
In a way, this is a perfect example of the social construct of technology theory of technology and culture influencing each other. In a nutshell, social construct of technology theory, or SCOT, argues that human action shapes technology. Science fiction writers, or writing in general is a human activity inspiring the development of technology.
Some of the items on Smithsonian's list could definitely be debated, as can SCOT theory in general (which is the basic argument among modern media theorists) but in general, the article points out an interesting link between entertainment culture and technological development.
I bet you could find a million references to a small, square, touch-screen computer in science fiction books and shows from the pre-iPad era. :)
I wonder what the next one will be.
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| Motorola DynaTAC 8000 series cellphone from approx 1986. Photo courtesy of Flickr user egdc32. |
Monday, March 12, 2012
Monday, February 27, 2012
Apple iPad 3 release rumors...
Check out this story I just read about rumors surrounding the release of the iPad 3. Honestly, I have to admit that I'm a little nervous about this release. This will be the first big release since the death of Steve Jobs, the creator and mastermind behind everything that Apple has ever created. I'm nervous about the quality and the design of the products that Apple will produce now.
I want Apple to continue with its reign of power over the techie world, but I truly believe that Apple will not be the same with out Jobs. This big release will definitely be a sign of things to come for Apple.
This video is a cnet video about the same thing, the iPad 3 release.
Check it out!
I want Apple to continue with its reign of power over the techie world, but I truly believe that Apple will not be the same with out Jobs. This big release will definitely be a sign of things to come for Apple.
This video is a cnet video about the same thing, the iPad 3 release.
Loyola students gain Loyola Student Dispatch authorship
As part of a first-year reporting class, Professor John Slania introduces his students to Loyola Student Dispatch, a site dedicated to breaking news at Loyola.
Slania introduced each student to the Wordpress platform that Dispatch uses and invited each student as an "author."
This gives them the power to upload any stories, photos or content to the site that they believe is newsworthy, but still requires an editor's approval before it gets published.
This slideshow is a look into how Slania is introducing young students to online media while giving them real-life writing and publishing experience.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
More Unnecessary Machines
Monday, February 13, 2012
Loyola School of Communication blog embraces multimedia
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| Patty Lamberti edits the Hubbub page in her office on Monday. |
The blog, which has been posting student content for the last semester, has been growing substantially since this addition of multimedia content.
Daily audio posts from Lunchtime news are now posted daily, which not only gives the Hubbub a daily local newscast, but allows Lunchtime news to be listened to throughout the day instead of during the scheduled broadcast times.
Patty Lamberti, Professional in Residence at Loyola and moderator of the Hubbub said that the Lunchtime news and multimedia aspects of the Hubbub help increase page views because they help tell stories in more interesting ways.
"[Multimedia stories] are a better way to tell a story online," she said.
One other multimedia component of the Hubbub is the interactive map stories that Lamberti's Writing for the Web class produces. Lamberti believes interactive stories like the maps, audio and video posts all increase page views for the Hubbub.
"Some maps got over 1,000 views from viewers outside Loyola," she said.
The Hubbub showcases student content regardless of major or standing and includes stories from all types of SOC classes and professors.
"The Hubbub is showing potential students that we do more than teach students how to write traditional print articles. We know how people are telling stories," Lamberti said.
"[Multimedia stories] are a better way to tell a story online," she said.
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| Lamberti edits the Lunchtime News post before publishing it Monday afternoon. |
"Some maps got over 1,000 views from viewers outside Loyola," she said.
The Hubbub showcases student content regardless of major or standing and includes stories from all types of SOC classes and professors.
"The Hubbub is showing potential students that we do more than teach students how to write traditional print articles. We know how people are telling stories," Lamberti said.
Gadget vending machines...in a Macy's?
This "E-Spot electronics" vending machine is one of three in this North-suburban Macy's department store. This particular machine is located between Men's Casual and Men's Underwear sections of the store.
This Kodak camera is one of many expensive electronics available for purchase from this vending machine.
Apple iPad 2 is just one of the Apple products sold in this E-Spot machine.
Monday, February 6, 2012
Welcome to The Wired Ones
People can learn a lot from looking at the way a certain society creates and uses technology, which makes it more and more of a relevant and important subject to pay attention to. Technology has become a part of everyday life for Americans and an integral part of the work journalists do every day, which is the main reason this blog exists. Through covering the top technology stories and relating the seperate topics inside each story to other current events, this blog moves forward with the intention of making technology a tool and a lens to view society through.
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