Internet Innovations

I thought or heard about this a long time ago but haven’t been following up with technology lately. Computers and the internet have been limited to touch and sight for the past decades. With the advanced technology that we have now a day we can revolucionize this idea and expand into new horizons.

Could you imagine if your online facebook profile or messenger besides having your contact information, favorite quotes, pictures, videos, etc. Also had your unique scent. When someone opens up your online profile, their computer somehow will emit your own unique scent that you would have previously established. This scent could be whatever you want. From the colone you wear on a daily basis to your favorite food. This way, other people will not only identify you with your pictures, but also with a fragrance.

This idea could also be extended to taste. A special hardware will produce samples of unique tastes depending on the person’s profile. These ideas don’t necessarily have to go with online profiles. They could also go with songs or even websites. Technology is evolving exponentially. This is why I am sure that very unique innovasions are going to come in the next two decades.

Cell phones and texting

When I first came to the United States 4 years ago the first thing that I noticed as I walked through the quad of American University was that every single student owned a cell phone. It was shocking to me how most of the students were on the phone while comuting from their dorm room to class. If they were not speaking on their cell phone while walking through the quad, they were using their cell phone to text their friends. It was shocking to me because where I come from people my age are not so dependent in their cell phones. I think it is because Mexico is not so technologicaly advanced as the United States. Plus, not a lot of people can afford the telecomunication services that are offered.

Blackberrys and iphones

Cell phones have evolved incredibly during the last 5 years. They went from being simple phones to pretty much small laptop computers. During the past couple of years, a lot of my friends have been buying blackberries and iphones. I’ve noticed that these people have become addicted and dependent to their cell phones. If they don’t have their phones with them, they feel naked. They are texting ALL day! In class, the bathroom, the club, restaurants, everywhere! I find it anoying because I refuse to text. I do not see the point of texting when you can call them and speak to them in person.

I found a youtube video on text messaging which I found very interesting. There are a couple interviews on the pros and cons of texting.

Politics and social networks

A politician’s main goal is to gain popularity among the general public. That means they need to find the most effective way to comunicate with the people. The best ways to comunicate used to be TV and radio, but lately, people have been using the internet more. People are getting access to the Internet more and more every day and people are becoming active users. Politicians have to find a way to use the internet to their advantage to target these active internet users.

Politicians have to start using the popular online networking services like facebook and myspace to target the young population and get them involved so they can get motivated and eventually vote for then in the next elections. I think they are doing a wonderfull job by creating social groups inside these networking websites and informing the people on their candidates and plans for the future. This way, people can actually make an educated decision about the candidate or party they want to vote for.