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PRAISE THE LORD THIS TOOK ME A BILLION TRIES! This is my final project for web 2.0 explaining the mobile Twitter. This was made with the EAW app

Questions

While in this class, I learned how to create and navigate through my own blog. I can now produce new posts, comment on other peoples' blogs, subscribe to RSS feeds, and follow other blogs that relate to my interests. I really don't believe that anything about this class should be changed; it's a nice overview of basic Internet needs that will continue to assist me in the future. I will probably continue to use Google Reader and collect more RSS feeds and possibly my blog.

Samsung Series 7 Ultra

-The new Samsung Ultra has a very sharp 13.3 inch display
-there is a touchscreen option
-has a Core i5 or i7 processor
- 1GB of memory
-can be customized with 16GB of RAM
-weighs slightly over 3 pounds
-has 8 hours of battery life
-can also be purchased with LTE connectivity for those who are always on the road
-there is no price tag yet

Instruction of a blog

Here is the link to my instructional video on my blog http://m.youtube.com/#/watch?v=61apcK-2YmQ

Portable Smart phone Charger

-Charger can charge both smart phones and regular phones
-it is portable, it fits in your pocket easily considering smart phones die so quickly
-it runs on three triple A batteries
-you will now be able to charge your phone anywhere
- there is also a specific model for iphones/ipods
-you can purchase one here

Galaxy S3 Getting Jelly Bean?!

-Today, Verizon Wireless released information that the Samsung Galaxy S3 will be running on Jelly Bean software starting on December 14
- what's in the update:
     -Google Now
     -New notifications
     -ISIS compatibility
     -Project Butter, which is the OS that the Galaxy will be running on after the update
     -Should be available to download on December 14th
     

Social Bookmarking

Social Bookmarking is a way to find information online, bookmark it, and share it to people who have the same interests as you. The benefits of social bookmarking are finding interests quickly and finding new people with the same interests/hobbies. I could personally use it for finding research for projects and finding new things to try.

How to Make a Regular Glove a Touchscreen Glove

-Many touchscreen gloves are overpriced
-they don't always last forever so now you can give just a regular pair of gloves the ability to use touchscreen devices
-get silver-plated nylon thread, silver conducts electricity
-then take a pair of gloves to modify, you shouldn't use leather
-sew the silver thread into the index finger of your glove where the thread will make contact with both your finger and the device

RSS Questions

1.) Why did you select the sites you subscribed to?
I selected the news websites to inform me on the latest news in the United States. I chose to subscribe to the government sites to learn of national problems such as the debris after Hurricane Sandy. I subscribed to the art blog because I enjoy drawing, the fashion blog to keep up with my favorite stores, and all the life quotes/situations blogs for encouragement, and because they are funny.
2.)Was it easy to find feeds and to subscribe to them?
Some feeds on the government and news sites were easy to find, but on certain blogs it was harder.
3.)Which sites were your favorites?
My favorite sites were the are blog and the fashion blog.
4.)What else can you use RSS feeds for?
I can use them for research papers to get information on a specific topic.
5.)How likely are you to continue to use RSS feeds in the future?
I will use RSS feeds to keep my information organized and all in one place.

The Scanadu Devices

Scandu has recently released information that it is creating new devices that can check your body at all times
- there are 3 different devices:
Scanadu SCOUT, which monitors vital health signs such as heart rate and blood pressure --Project ScanaFlu, an automatic saliva testing device that scans for afflictions such as Strep Throat
-Project ScanaFlo, device that looks at things such as dehydration and pregnancy
-will be used by doctors to make major medical advances in the future
-the SCOUT in particular, is pressed up against one's forehead to receive information

Pros and Cons of Social Media During Sandy

Pros:
-during the storm, people were able to warn relatives of the areas in which the storm would hit
-used to check up on others effected by the storm
-spread news of damage
-set up food drives for those who were affected
-raise money for damaged schools

Cons:
It did not effect me personally

Super Durable iPad Case

-The LifeProof Case is waterproof, snow proof, dirt proof, and shock proof
-unlike many cases, there is nothing blocking you from the touch screen so it won't interfere with the clarity
-Sound Enhancement System ensures you get the most out of your media
-provides a richer, fuller sound
-all access to all buttons and ports
-you can even swim and listen to music underwater with the iPad. 
Accessories:

-Case+stand snaps tightly to your LifeProof case to protect

your iPad when it’s not in use and to prop it up when in use

-can set the stand in reading position and typing position 

Sony VAIO Tap 20

The Sony VAIO Tap 20
-a 20-inch tablet computer
-offers a 10-multitouch touchscreen at 1600x900 resolution
-has a front webcam
-has various USB ports/ audio in and out ports
-also has a metal stand which is adjustable
-priced at $879.99 and will be available in both white and black
-is sensitive not only to heat sensor touch, but also outside objects are able to control the touch screen feature such as paintbrushes, fingernails, pencils(not a good idea), etc.

Surface Windows RT Tablet

-this is the new tablet by Microsoft
-since it's crafted from a molten magnesium alloy, it is 3x lighter than aluminum
-it has a highly durable exterior and an anti-fingerprint coating
-connects with Touch Cover pressure sensitive keyboard
-the keyboard attaches in one simple click so there is no hassle
-the keyboard also weighs less than a pound

Wiki Info

What are the benefits of using a wiki?
How can we create one in this class and utilize it?
What experience do you have using or creating wikis?

The benefits of using a wiki is that it allows easier access to not only finding information, but organizing it. If we as a class were to create a wiki, each of us could edit and save additions to the wiki page and maintain it. I personally have never created a wiki, but I have searched on Wikipedia and wiki answers before.

Nissan Car- Able to Drive Itself

-The Nissan's NSC-2015 is merely a prototype but it's able to drive itself
-It's a modified version of Nissan's Leaf Model
-The NSC relies on sensors, cameras, computers, and 4G communication to help control the car
-Robotics turn the steering wheel, gears, and brakes
-can drive itself about 3mph, straight, forward, reverse, and has the ability to turn
- recognizes road markings
-stops at crossing
-it can receive instructions from smart phones
-a Nissan representative was able to control the car from the outside with his phone
-Nissan is planning on releasing the NSC by 2015 but nothing is certain.\

Falcon Heavy Test Launching

-The Falcon Heavy is the most powerful rocket since the Saturn V
-designed to lift satellites that weigh more than 53 tons
-rocket being developed by SpaceX (private company formed by NASA)
-goal: to be the first fully orbital launch vehicle
-NASA also plans to create an even more powerful rocket

The Mauna Kea Observatory

Mauna Kea                                                         

-The Mauna Kea Observatory is located on the peak of Mt. Mauna Kea in Hawaii

-This site supports the largest astronomical site in the world
-The largest telescopes are 33ft in diameter
-Each telescope consists of 36 segmented mirrors, each controlled by a computer
-the computer adjusts all the small mirrors many times per second so that a single image of the object being studied is seen clearly
-within the Mauna Kea Observatory there is the Subaru Telescope with a 327 inch one piece mirror and the similar Gemini Telescope
- with both one piece mirrors combined, they create an uninstructed view of the northern and southern sky
-it has an amazing view above the clouds and is open to visitors
-people wake up as early as 2:00am to depart to watch the sunrise on the top of the mountain