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Internet Future - 4/12
The document discusses potential future developments of the internet including: - Increased availability of internet access through more connected devices like internet-enabled TVs, cars, and refrigerators. - Interactive internet TV that allows viewers to immediately participate in shows and vote. - "Smart" refrigerators that can order groceries when supplies are low and track food expiration dates. - Internet-connected cars that provide traffic updates, directions, and local information to drivers. - Advanced virtual reality technologies that could allow immersive experiences like skiing or interacting with celebrities online.
Internet Future - 4/12
- 1. The Future ofthe InternetM4 Computing
- 2. The Future ofthe InternetLet’s take a look at how we think the internet will develop in the future.What do you think will be different about the internet in a few years time?
- 3. More AvailabilityThe Internetis already available on our PCs, laptops, games consoles, PDAs (Personal Data Assistants) and mobile phones.Computer scientists have developed new uses for the internet, for example:Internet TVInternet in CarsInternet FridgesVirtual Reality
- 4. Internet TelevisionIn thefuture will we need both television and internet?It is likely that TV and internet will be combined together. Why should we have to wait until 6 o’clock to watch our favourite TV show? Go to a TV website, click on the show, and enjoy your TV program whenever you have time.
- 5. Internet TelevisionInternet TVmay be more interactive.
- 6. The viewer canrespond and reply to the “TV”. For example, you can immediately vote for your favourite singer on The Star. No more waiting for phone results.
- 7. You may beable to take part in game shows, quizzes, surveys and competitions through your interactive TV.Internet FridgesInternet fridges are in the stores already.In the future these fridges will probably be able to order your food when you run out, tell you if your food has gone bad and suggest recipes. Or you could just use Facebook while you make dinner....
- 8. Internet in CarsAlreadyavailable in some models.
- 9. Can receive upto the minute traffic news, directions, as well as local information.
- 10. Feeling tired andneed a hotel? Log on to the internet and locate the nearest one.
- 11. If your caris approaching a red light or police checkpoint, maybe the Internet will tell you to slow down.Virtual RealityVirtual - not real, but created by a computer to seem real and lifelike.
- 12. Games like Worldof Warcraft and The Sims have already created online virtual communities.
- 13. Scientists and writershave always believed in the future we will be able to create interactive virtual worlds. Virtual RealityWhat is the future?How lifelike will virtual reality be?Imagine plugging yourself into the Internet and finding yourself skiing in Switzerland, playing tennis with your friend from England, driving a Formula 1 car at Monte Carlo or having coffee with Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie...
- 14. Task TodayWe havelearnt about some new and future possible Internet technologies today.Now it is your turn – you may work in groups of 3.Use your imagination, try and think of other ways the Internet will change our lives, and the lives of future generations.Create a presentation for next week.
- 15. Task TodayThe titleof your presentation should be:The Future of The InternetUse the Internet for ideas and images, but please do not just cut and paste work from the net.Try to create about 7-10 slides.