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Hi. The infamous Daniel Chan, unit coordinator for MCC315: New Media Technologies is making us keep a blog.  This is my first time blogging. Hmm…not as scary as I thought. Bye.

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M.I.A

In an attempt to fit in all my readings, lectures, work & other commitments over the past two weeks, I have totally deprived this little baby…so here I am trying to redeem myself (and this blog)....

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the iPhone.

I find it so crazy how this one little device is slowly taking over the world….and I want in on it! I believe the iPhone is a prime example of media convergence and new media technologies. It allows...

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blackberry laughs

Jerry Seinfeld has the right idea here… similar theme to my last post….the social effects of new media technologies. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYDA7__znfY

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mobile media worlds

In his writings, Raymond Williams speaks about the power of the television and the impact it had on society. The ways in which he describes the influence of the television on society can be applied to...

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“mobile privatisation”

I quite enjoy the writings and theories of Raymond Williams. Another theory which Williams discusses is the notion of ‘mobile privatisation’ which considers technologies to be more private and insular...

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singles & withs

Lee Humphreys is interested in the social uses and effects of technology. Her studies show that new media, especially mobile phones, are quickly surrounded by common social rules and dilemmas and...

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THE FACEBOOK MOVIE!

At the end of this month, all my dreams will be coming true! Not only will I be turning 19, but on my birthday, “The Social Network” will be released in Australian cinemas. Yes…that’s right…. a whole...

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