It is finally the end of Fall semester and also the end of my COM125 module. I am glad I learnt new things from this module. From the evolution of the web, internet security to internet of things, I am excited for what's to come in the future. I always prefer face to face communication and have emotional attachment, not really a fan of everything-internet. Although sometimes I myself am guilty of being addicted to my smartphone, I still wish that the internet will not take over our lives. As much as the internet has brought us much entertainment and networking, it is important to essentially take it slow and enjoy the little things in life like spending quality time with family and friends. The future of internet is coming at us so fast that I wish it would slow down just a little. We humans are always wanting better, faster, more efficiency but we have to know how limits and take one step at a time. This module has actually opened up my mind and have a deeper understanding about the internet. Every week, I learnt something new and useful in real life situation in the future like how to do social media marketing and what to expect for the internet in the future. Through the group presentations, I get a more in depth discussion about topics like the dark web, social media marketing etc. I think everyone did a good job, so give a pat on your back! You survived this sem!!! I also enjoyed the group discussions where we would take time and research about certain issues and then discussing them in class. However, I wished the slides had more detailed and in depth information or else it would be too difficult to study (like how I am struggling now hahaha). All the best for finals, everyone!!!
Merry Christmas in advance and Happy Holidays!!!
Ameow out. Mic drop. Peace.
Thursday 1 December 2016
Saturday 26 November 2016
Week 11: Internet of Things
It is actually my first time hearing this phrase "Internet of Things". It triggered my interest and here is what I found out.
IoT is the internetworking of physical devices, vehicles (also referred to as "connected devices" and "smart devices"), buildings and other items—embedded with electronics, software, sensors, actuators, and network connectivity that enable these objects to collect and exchange data.
It is a really cool concept because it helps us to live life more effectively. Here's a video of what IoT is about.
IoT is the internetworking of physical devices, vehicles (also referred to as "connected devices" and "smart devices"), buildings and other items—embedded with electronics, software, sensors, actuators, and network connectivity that enable these objects to collect and exchange data.
It is a really cool concept because it helps us to live life more effectively. Here's a video of what IoT is about.
According to Wikipedia, the IoT allows objects to be sensed and/or controlled remotely across existing network infrastructure, creating opportunities for more direct integration of the physical world into computer-based systems, and resulting in improved efficiency, accuracy and economic benefit. IoT can improve the way we live and work. The IoT is a giant network of connected “things” (which also includes people). The relationship will be between people-people, people-things, and things-things. There will be challenges, but I am hopeful it will change us and the world for the better.
Till then.
Saturday 19 November 2016
Week 10: Future of Internet
Omg we are slowly entering the future of the internet, Web 3.0!!! The web 3.0 is an intelligent web with semantic web technologies, distributed databases and intelligent applications like machine learning/reasoning. The semantic web is a powerful way to access info on the web. It links everything and machines can interact with data and humans can access far more accurate and useful data, how cool is that!
Let's go further in depth into the characteristics of web 3.0!
1. Ubiquitous connectivity (broadband adoption-mobile internet access)
2. Network computing (software as a service business models)
3. Open technologies (open source software platforms, open data, open protocols)
4. Open identity (open reputation, portable identity & personal data)- Not sure if this is a good or bad thing as our privacy may be compromised.
According to Forbes, these are 7 predictions for how the internet will change over the next 15 years..
1. Internet connection will become permanent and automatic. WHATTTTT. I really hope this is true hahaha because it is a hassle to always go to someone's house and ask for the wifi password (god it's so annoying) or public spaces and log into Y5zone or wireless@sg. Universal Internet is slowing turning into a reality and I can't wait!
2. Augmented and virtual reality will play a major role. As I mentioned previously in my blog post, AR plays a bigger part in our lives now. It will project the internet into real word via AR. Excitingggg.
3. Machines might take over your job. Not necessarily beneficial to us human beings huh? People may lose their jobs because of the future of internet. I mean like a machine/software can do faster and more effective things than us.. I am not surprised if machines take control of the world in the future.
4. Privacy will become commoditised. As I mentioned above, privacy will be an issue when the internet becomes an open data base.
5. The ‘Internet of Things’ will fully mature. This, I will talk about it in the next blog post!
6. Businesses and individuals will struggle to adapt to the increasing rate of change. The pace of development of the future internet is just going to be faster and faster. We may not be able to catch up with the pace and if we don't keep up ourselves and adapt quickly, we are just going to lose out to other people.
7. Earth won’t be the only planet with Internet access. By 2030, Mars may have internet access too, what!!!! SpaceX founder Elon Musk is on a mission to let Mars settlers communicate with their family and friends back in planet Earth. How cool!!!
I am optimistic about the future of the internet, but it worries me that it may get the best out of us and we will be controlled by machines. We'll see..
Till then!
Let's go further in depth into the characteristics of web 3.0!
1. Ubiquitous connectivity (broadband adoption-mobile internet access)
2. Network computing (software as a service business models)
3. Open technologies (open source software platforms, open data, open protocols)
4. Open identity (open reputation, portable identity & personal data)- Not sure if this is a good or bad thing as our privacy may be compromised.
According to Forbes, these are 7 predictions for how the internet will change over the next 15 years..
1. Internet connection will become permanent and automatic. WHATTTTT. I really hope this is true hahaha because it is a hassle to always go to someone's house and ask for the wifi password (god it's so annoying) or public spaces and log into Y5zone or wireless@sg. Universal Internet is slowing turning into a reality and I can't wait!
2. Augmented and virtual reality will play a major role. As I mentioned previously in my blog post, AR plays a bigger part in our lives now. It will project the internet into real word via AR. Excitingggg.
3. Machines might take over your job. Not necessarily beneficial to us human beings huh? People may lose their jobs because of the future of internet. I mean like a machine/software can do faster and more effective things than us.. I am not surprised if machines take control of the world in the future.
4. Privacy will become commoditised. As I mentioned above, privacy will be an issue when the internet becomes an open data base.
5. The ‘Internet of Things’ will fully mature. This, I will talk about it in the next blog post!
6. Businesses and individuals will struggle to adapt to the increasing rate of change. The pace of development of the future internet is just going to be faster and faster. We may not be able to catch up with the pace and if we don't keep up ourselves and adapt quickly, we are just going to lose out to other people.
7. Earth won’t be the only planet with Internet access. By 2030, Mars may have internet access too, what!!!! SpaceX founder Elon Musk is on a mission to let Mars settlers communicate with their family and friends back in planet Earth. How cool!!!
I am optimistic about the future of the internet, but it worries me that it may get the best out of us and we will be controlled by machines. We'll see..
Till then!
Tuesday 8 November 2016
Week 9: Multimedia on the Internet
Hello once again! Today I'll be discussing about the multimedia on the Internet.
"Multimedia is a computer-based interactive communications process that incorporates text, graphics, sound, animation, and video."
Multimedia includes Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality. So what are the differences between VR and AR? Let's find out!
"Multimedia is a computer-based interactive communications process that incorporates text, graphics, sound, animation, and video."
Multimedia includes Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality. So what are the differences between VR and AR? Let's find out!
1. In VR, users are engrossed in a virtual world, isolated from reality whereas in AR, users are engrossed in a virtual world too, but they are also in touch with the real world surroundings.
2. In VR, the world is crafted and graphically designed whereas in AR, one experiences sensations, graphics and images (basically more 4D). AR uses digital enhancements to an existing reality to make it more meaningful whereas VR recreates a real – life setting with computer generated layers.
3. To experience VR, one uses a handheld console. To experience AR, one uses a mobile device such as tablets, laptops and smartphones that alter both virtually and the real world interact.
4. VR blocks out your current environment and brings you to a whole new world. However, AR integrates digital elements into reality at the same time!
5. VR is more for storytelling whereas AR is for real with purpose to solve our problems.
Here's an example of virtual reality. It's funny at the end because Pewdiepie actually rode a roller coaster while experiencing it virtually too. Is the combination an AR? I am not too sure about that..
Here's an example of augmented reality. It does serve a purpose and helps us think twice before buying a furniture. It takes into account both the real world and the virtual world. Pretty smart idea I must say!
Till then, bye!
Saturday 5 November 2016
Week 8: Internet Security
Do you know that in Singapore, the number of phishing cases reported increased from 1015 in 2014 to 2450 in 2015?? That's a lot! Around 67% of the phishing victims are aged between 20 and 49, many of which includes highly skilled and educated professionals. Surprising right? As Singapore is generally a safe country, Singaporeans often lack vigilance and become complacent. As such, many phishers take advantage of Singaporeans’ negligence. One of the cyber crimes in Singapore that I have presented in my group presentation is the DHL PHONE SCAM.
The DHL phone scam is a type of scam called phishing.
“Phishing is a form of fraud in which the attacker tries to learn information such as login credentials or account information by masquerading as a reputable entity or person in email, IM or other communication channels”.
In one of the news article I read, 4 Malaysian suspects swindled 155 victims of $12 million between end March and June 2016. Over 3000 police reports made regarding the DHL scam (Koh, 2016). One of the victims, a 32 year old woman received a phone call from an unknown person claiming to work for DHL, who said her parcel was detained by Chinese customs for containing illegal items. The attacker posed as the police and acquired victim’s Internet banking credentials and One-Time Password. She then discovered $36,000 was transferred from her bank account to an anonymous account. I myself received such ridiculous calls too! I told them I would call the police and hung up on them.
1. Ignore such calls
2. Do not provide any personal particulars, bank account information and credit card details
3. Report the matter to the police immediately
4. Play along with them and waste their time HAHAHAHA like the video below!
Here's a funny video of how Ministry of Funny exposed these scammers. ORBI GOOD!!
The DHL phone scam is a type of scam called phishing.
“Phishing is a form of fraud in which the attacker tries to learn information such as login credentials or account information by masquerading as a reputable entity or person in email, IM or other communication channels”.
In one of the news article I read, 4 Malaysian suspects swindled 155 victims of $12 million between end March and June 2016. Over 3000 police reports made regarding the DHL scam (Koh, 2016). One of the victims, a 32 year old woman received a phone call from an unknown person claiming to work for DHL, who said her parcel was detained by Chinese customs for containing illegal items. The attacker posed as the police and acquired victim’s Internet banking credentials and One-Time Password. She then discovered $36,000 was transferred from her bank account to an anonymous account. I myself received such ridiculous calls too! I told them I would call the police and hung up on them.
With regards to this matter, the Singapore Police Force then released a video which alerts the citizens about the scam and how we can prevent such issue from happening to us.
2. Do not provide any personal particulars, bank account information and credit card details
3. Report the matter to the police immediately
4. Play along with them and waste their time HAHAHAHA like the video below!
Here's a funny video of how Ministry of Funny exposed these scammers. ORBI GOOD!!
Till then!
Wednesday 2 November 2016
Week 6: Youtube video
Hello! Here's a mini vlog I did during my trip to Seoul last year dec-early Jan. So blurry because I compiled my snapchat videos. But still, do enjoy!
Annyeong!
Monday 31 October 2016
Week 5: eLearning
I still remember in primary school we used to have learning days whereby we were not required to attend school, but instead stay home to do assignments and submit them through the school portal or physically the next day. I must say it is not exactly as effective or helpful as it is, but it did help me to learn independently.
The future of digital classroom would give students more opportunities to engage using digital devices such as laptops and tablets. My cousin shared an interesting article on Facebook and I thought I would share it with you! It talks about how of school curriculum should be and I think it is something Singaporeans can adopt.
https://brightside.me/article/the-school-of-the-future-has-opened-in-finland-13755/
They mentioned that "Laptop computers, in fact, are this school's version of the school blackboard." For your info, it is a school for younger children. To use laptops for classes may mean to prepare these kids for the future as we continue to live in a digitalised world. Start from young as they say. But I hope they restrict their usage though.
A video about eLearning
The future of digital classroom would give students more opportunities to engage using digital devices such as laptops and tablets. My cousin shared an interesting article on Facebook and I thought I would share it with you! It talks about how of school curriculum should be and I think it is something Singaporeans can adopt.
https://brightside.me/article/the-school-of-the-future-has-opened-in-finland-13755/
They mentioned that "Laptop computers, in fact, are this school's version of the school blackboard." For your info, it is a school for younger children. To use laptops for classes may mean to prepare these kids for the future as we continue to live in a digitalised world. Start from young as they say. But I hope they restrict their usage though.
A video about eLearning
Till then.
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