The Next New Thing

Sometimes Google isn’t enough in answering our questions, especially if we have follow-up questions. An application where you are able to get advice or consulting on whatever topic you need it for (hair, styling, make up, cooking, etc) through chat or face-time, would be great. Along with tips, maybe a map that tracks where nearby consultants are located (like Ubers car map) so you can meet them and get your need fulfilled (make up or hair done), or a way to book them to come in and help you in the future. 

P2P File Sharing

File sharing is distributing or providing all types of data like music, games, and documents through a computer network. P2P file sharing is peer to peer, removing the need for the third-party network. Data is shared directly between people. One popular type of P2P file sharing is BitTorrent, having more than 20 million users. Clive Thompson’s article states that BitTorrent traffic “accounts for more than one-third of all data across the internet”. Surprisingly, far from the intended audience –gamers, TV and movie fans have benefited greatly. With BitTorrent they’re able to download episodes and movies in minutes.

http://archive.wired.com/wired/archive/13.01/bittorrent.html - Clive Thompson

Privacy & Confidentiality

New media raises privacy and confidentiality concerns for many reasons. For one, the new platform may not have the same privacy terms as others. Users must be aware of how the creators intends to use the data they gather. For profit creators may exploit their users. Another concern is that scammers/criminals now have another avenue to steal information. The new platform may not have the infrastructure in place yet to protect users. Users themselves may also find themselves vulnerable by oversharing on yet another platform.