A new type of "new media" would be a more extensive virtual reality. Opposed to signing in on a website and being transmitted into an online world imagine using virtual reality through a headset such as an Oculus rift. An Oculus rift is a special headset that transports you into different virtual realities. Samsung has a VR headset too, that with your phone you can enter different places all over the world, cliffs, underwater, and even in the desert. Although this phenomena is not new, imagine being able to network within those virtual realities with other people around the world. There could be set destinations where you can interact with people all over the world with this headset This can create international social networking. Also it creates a space of similarities to be shared and even beautiful scenery from across the world. It can provide alternative travel methods, for people who may have a fear of flying or don't have access to traveling whether it's personal or economical. This new media will provide another resource of exploring, and being able to do it from the comfort of your own home is always appreciated.
Celina,
ReplyDeleteI definitely agree that VR is the future! Imagine being in the US applying for a job in Japan without leaving the room, but having the almost exact same experience of you actually being there! That just mind-boggles me ! This can also be the same for traveling, as you mentioned; you can literally visit places without no extra cost! Great write!!