Technology Review

In this blog, I will be reviewing three technology related sites and comment/criticize what each has to say.

First up, at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cL9Wu2kWwSY, since it is on the list page I am do not see a reason why I cannot use it.

"Did you know"

This is a you tube video that was put together very well and catches the audiences attention easily. The video is a couple minutes long giving facts pertaining to technology and the United States. The issue that comes to mind after watching the video is, what are the sources the creator got their information from.
Its message is given so strongly but it cannot go over the edge because one might think its fake.

Next up is, http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/17/technology/internet/17facebook.html?_r=1

"Facebook's Users Ask Who Owns Their Information"

This article relates to the ongoing issue with facebook and the terms users agree to. The article uses quotes from the spokesman and the chief executive to make the situation look like a bad corporate scandal. Next they restate the idea that many online user do not read the terms before clicking agree. This argument seems to be the link to where some individuals believe that facebook has taken advantage of the situation.
The New York time is usually a credible source, but this particular does not really bring anything new to the table the average computer user does not already know.

Finally we have, http://www.thesmokinggun.com/archive/years/2009/0217092samsung1.html

"Student Arrested For Classroom Texting"

This is a false argument that we went over in class. This is a site that pokes fun at the use of technology and the people attempting to control its usage. The author of the article seems wants to show readers that eventually occurrence like this will one day occur. For example, we no longer can text or hold a phone to our ears in the driver seat of a car. Its a control issue for this author, liberty and technology is what he want, but is it what the controllers want?