3-D Printing

3-D printing has become the highest technology to form a better utilize world. 3-D printing has created products which individuals use every day, for example a toothbrush. Just by using a laptop and picking a pair of shoes, or any form of object can be created by the click of a button and sent to a 3-D printer. I will not say that I do not agree with the 3-D printing being invented, but  it should be used for only science and architecture purposes not for personal gain. I believe the printer is formed to help create a easier way to perform projects, but not to design shoes that you want and cant afford. If the world would use the printer as a personal gain; many companies or stores in society will lose money for business because those use the web or  object located in their home to print and form a new 3-D object. I guess you would say the printer has its ups and downs, but in ways to present to a new company or a school project. 3-D printers are their to form a visual that is created in your head placed on a table where people can see personally.


Click the links below:
http://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/what-lies-ahead-for-3-d-printing-37498558/?no-ist
http://edition.cnn.com/TECH/specials/make-create-innovate/3d-printing/

Multitasking

Multitasking is a skill that is built to do multiple things at once. Studies show that our generation today are horrible at multitasking when it comes to focusing on important things; such as a teacher presenting or teaching their class. As I read the article on "How Does Multitasking Change

The Way Kids Learn?" it states, children of this generation distract themselves with watching TV and paying attention to their phones while doing work. It is stated, students lose focus on what their mind should know is important. As a college student myself, I would say multitasking is not one of my greatest skills. As a student, I must have music or the TV playing in the background while I am studying or doing homework. The only reason for the background noise, is because I personally hate listening to the sound of my own voice and will get tired to continue my work. Being a student while in class; yes, I must stay focused on the board and what the teacher is stating because I feel as though I wont be able to understand the class or lose notes. I would say my personality is focused when it comes to working on the importance, pertaining my future. I tend to block everything out and focus on the one thing that is in front of me, or is important. With this being said, I have taken a test on multitasking and scoring a 36 percent shows I can not multitask. I believe focusing on one thing at a time is best because you can perfect what your doing and get it right at once.

It also shows, it  different when multitasking from watching TV and texting because you can stop paying attention for a second and not really miss anything. Although when  doing something one at a time, you are able to comprehend on what your doing.

Click pn the link for more information:
http://ww2.kqed.org/mindshift/2013/05/03/how-does-multitasking-change-the-way-kids-learn/

Wearable Technology

 As the years come and go technology has continued to grow and make lives easier and much lazier for individuals. Based on the article "Wearable Technology Creeps into the Workplace" technology has formed Microchips that are planted in the skin to have easier access to work areas instead of the use of keys and cards. This article discusses a system that is used to back up power on wearable devices, for examples a wearable bracelet keeps track of  employees movement and health, helping companies keep track of their employee's health insurance policy. Then there is the "Smart Cap", to help truck drivers stay awake on the road. The cap has a sensor which alarms the driver when they are falling asleep. Although their priority is to keep individuals safe their is no privacy when it comes to making these wearable devices. Every device holds a chip that can track where individuals location just as much as holding information that should lead back to someone.

 

Now that we have phones that also keep us out off society and into the world of Web and media, Androids have came up with a watch as well. The watch resembles the Apple watch, answers messages, calls and app calls. As it also updates its apps, it makes it easier to respond from the watch, but does not let you see of speak through the watch. I don't think I would want a wearable device because I think having my phone on me at all times is good enough; besides I don't like watches all that much. I also don't want other ways that the government hackers can get information about myself.

 

 

Click the websites below :

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-08-07/wearable-technology-creeps-into-the-workplace 

http://www.wearabletechworld.com/topics/wearable-tech/articles/410707-android-wear-joins-apple-watch-with-skype-capability.htm 

 

Stop Texting & Lets Talk!!

Have you ever noticed when your sitting down at a table with friends or family and there phone's becomes the main priority? Technology has taken over a huge part of our lives, and its bad enough that we carry it around with us? Our phones are the biggest distraction when it comes to communicating with someone face to face.
From reading this article, I have never realized until I experienced it myself. Cellphones disconnect people from understanding and processing what another is saying when together in a room. The fact that their are so may people who would rather send a text message then talk in person or pick up a phone and call, is disappointing. I believe our generation has failed in our society today, because without communication how will you get to know another person, or be able to work were your communication skills must be used. Cellphones are more of a distraction for many people, and for most people whether family, friend, or someone new; looking at your phone during a conversation may rub off as a conversation being boring or the person is unimportant.
Although, I can not lie I have done it myself while I'm at dinner with friends here on campus, but since I see it being done I do it as well. From that being said as stated in the article "People find conversations where they don't mind being interrupted". It is because of our cell phones that we don't know how to have a conversation and rather sit there saying nothing.
Sad to say, but I have been on a date before when the both of us had nothing to really say and played games, and looked at social media. It isn't the best date, but at the time I didn't see nothing of it, until now when I find it rude when someone you don't know is trying to get to know you and your on your phone. It is now that I know so much about others and they know about me, because we put our phones aside and have a conversation and wait till we are ready to leave dinner.
Most of the time I rather call someone on the phone then send a text  because I feel like it is faster to pick up a phone and call than sit there and wait for a message back. Most people ignore phone calls because they don't know how to hold a conversation, but how will you learn if you don't try.