Televisions have steadily become larger and slimmer and now they are smarter. No longer will the television industry dictate what you will watch and when. No longer will you have to record programs you will not be at home for at the programmed time. No longer will you squint at a small computer screen for catch up TV.
The ABC Technology and Games site in its entry From idiot Box to Smart TV and Beyond tantalises the reader with the features we can expect very soon from the new televisions. Viewers (that’s us!) will be able to view what we want, when we want. We will be able to use the large screen for communicating with friends on Skype. The new technology will allow us to browse the internet, enjoy apps and still use the television for its original purpose of entertainment - only the entertainment will be in 3D. More sporting and gala events are expected to be broadcast in 3D. This video simplifies what to expect from the Smart TV Distantly related, and also now on the market, is IPTV which will provide entertainment from around the world at your fingertips through an internet connection. This video simplifies its capabilities.
They provide the immediacy, community and interactivity enjoyed by those so accustomed to participatory culture and will certainly change the ways we use our televisions. Australian households have an average of 2.4 televisions with 46 -50 inch now considered the norm and being updated every five years. Read more interesting trivia of Australia’s television hunger.
Whether these smarter TVs will increase the time children and youth spend watching TV is yet to be seen. They may transfer some time that is now spent watching screens of various devices and computers. Whether the interactivity will lessen the alleged detrimental effect on reading achievement is yet to be seen. Perhaps the various messages from their community will promote reading. This also is yet to be seen. While the technology is in its infancy would be the time to establish research to provide answers.
Posted by Cecily 09/10/2011
The irony of television 'getting smart' is somewhat lacking from peek rating times!
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