Next New

     A new type of "new media" that doesn't currently exist could be an application dedicated to helping you find events going on in your area by using your current location or the location you have searched. These events could be concerts, pop-up stores, parties, or festivals. There would be a feature that would allow you to filter events by date, time, cost of admission, and popularity. To further help people decide, a 5-star rating system and a comment area would be added. Since personalization is becoming a big thing, the application would have the ability to look at the events that you are interested in or have attended and give you similar suggestions. People will also be able to share events with a friend and let them know that they are interested or will be attending. This can help them spark conversation in real-life as well.
     I have experienced times when I want to do something, but I do not know what to do. There are probably other people who have gone through the same thing. This app could help solve that problem because it is connecting you to all the possibilities of things that you can do and look at what other people think about it.

P2P

     File sharing refers to sharing or providing access to digital files from one computer to another over a network or the Internet. Peer-to-peer (P2P) file sharing requires the use of a third-party software which allows computers using the same network to locate shared data. This allows users to directly access, download, and edit files. Some examples of P2P file sharing include BitTorrent and the Lending Club.
     According to a Wired article titled "The BitTorrent Effect," BitTorrent was created by Bram Choen and it lets users upload and download large files in a timely manner. Many people used it to download episodes that they had missed. The NPR article titled "Peers Find Less Pressure Borrowing From Each Other" described Lending Club as a peer-to-peer online lending site where borrowers and lenders meet. It's attractive to borrowers because the interest rate is lower. It is also attractive to lenders because it is another way that they can invest their money.

Privacy

     New media has created new ways to share our information with friends and family. However, this information may not be completely safe from outsiders (i.e. hacker, third-party members). They may use our personal information to commit identity theft. The platforms that we provide our information to should keep it private. These companies must also inform us of how they intend to use that information. For example, when you make a new account the platform makes you agree to the terms and conditions to use their service. However, no one actually reads it. Many companies are now using cookies to track your activity and some advertisers are using the information collected to provide personal ads on your social media accounts. We have to read more carefully and use the privacy settings provided. As users of new media, we have to be more careful with the information we provide. We also have to do our research to make sure that companies are in compliance with privacy and confidentiality standards.