This document provides an overview of communication technologies throughout history, from print media like newspapers and books, to telephone, recorded music, radio, television, computers and the internet. It traces the evolution of each technology and how newer technologies built upon older ones, such as how cable TV and streaming internet video emerged. The document aims to give readers a perspective on how communication technologies have historically developed and converged over time.

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Technology Update
and Fundamentals
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Technology Update
and Fundamentals
12th Edition
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Introduction to Communication
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The Google Tale

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The “Umbrella Perspective” on Communication
Technology

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Individual
User
SocialSystem
OrganizationalInfrastructure
Hardware Software

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So Why Study New Technologies?

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Overview of Book

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Historical Perspectives on
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Newspapers
Periodicals
Books Telephone
Recorded Music
Radio
Television
Cable TV
DVR
VCR DBS
HSD
Internet
CD
DTV
Satellite Radio
MP3
WiFi Streaming
VoIP
HDTV
Cell Phones
Netbook
IPTV
Video Games
Flash Memory
PC
eBook Reader
Smart Phones
DVD
Blu-ray

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Print Media
Newspapers
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Periodicals
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Books
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Telephone
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Wireless telephones

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Motion Pictures
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Audio Recording
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Radio
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Channel1031.com

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Television
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http://www.dtv.gov

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Cable Television
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Direct Broadcast Satellite & Other Cable TV
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Home Video
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Personal Computers

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Internet
Penetration & Usage
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Connection Speeds Increase

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Wireless Internet Access
Social Networking

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Internet Video

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Video Games

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Synthesis

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Bibliography

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