New technologies can transmit signals via wired or wireless methods. Wired transmission uses physical cables like copper wire or optical fiber cables. Copper wire transmits electrical signals but is susceptible to interference, while optical fiber transmits light signals and is immune to interference but more expensive. Wireless transmission uses electromagnetic waves to transmit signals without a physical medium, allowing for mobility but requiring antennas and being impacted by environmental factors. Both wired and wireless methods have advantages and disadvantages depending on the transmission needs and environment.