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Cutting edge technology that I am interested in is AR/VR/MR.

1. Explain the tech; what is it, how does it work, what hardware, software, and network does it need? Is it currently available to the public? AR/VR/MR all works differently to each other but serve a similar purpose; to create a different or altered reality. VR works by combining two flat images perceived by each eye. These images can be created from the computer. Motion tracking is used on most VR headsets as well. AR works by combining elements from the real-world environment for example your room as well as digital elements created from computers. It is mostly an overlay of digital elements. Mixed reality is similar to augmented reality. MR combines both digital and physical elements, but the user is able to interact with those elements. Hardware that is required is some sort of device or headset that is capable of running VR/AR/MR. Software that you might need is software that is given to you from the creators of the headset you obtained. Depending on what a user intends to use VR/AR/MR for, you may or may not need the use of the internet. 
2. Who (or what) invented or pioneered the technology? The first virtual reality headset was created in 1068 by Ivan Sutherland and his student, Bob Sproull.
3. What “problem” does it solve for its users? VR/AR/MR solved the issue of being immersed in videos, video games, movies, etc by immersing the user into the environment. 
4. Are there any potential drawbacks or dangers of using the tech? Potential drawbacks or dangers of using VR/AR/MR is eye strain, and users spending too much time in the space.
5. Offer one example of how widespread adoption of this technology might impact society. One example of how a widespread adoption of this technology might impact society is an increase in educational benefits. Let’s say someone who is stuck at home for whatever reason doesn’t feel like they are learning or cannot learn without being in that classroom setting, VR/AR/MR could completely fix this issue. 

Two popular apps are Tik Tok and Instagram.

Tik Tok

Tik Tok is an app that is mainly used for entertainment. It allows users to post videos and pictures, interact with other posts, and allows for connecting with others. According to Shopify, Tik Tok’s target audience are users between 18-24. The target audience makes around 40% of all users on the platform. According to Prachi Mishra on FeedDough, Tik Tok’s main revenue stream is from Tik Tok ads, In-Feed Video Ads ( ads that appear as the user scrolls ), Brand Takeover Ads, Top-View Ads, Branded Hashtag Challenges, branded effects, commision from content creators, and investors.

In order to get the most out of the app, follow creators you enjoy watching, participate in creator live streams and trends, and create videos. Tik tok has opportunities that no other app has. You are able to create an audience that enjoys watching your videos and trust you. Overall, Tik Tok is a great app for entertainment, but you should definitely set restrictions for the amount of time you can spend on it because it is very addicting!

Instagram

Instagram is also an app that is used for entertainment. Similar to Tik Tok, Instagram allows users to post videos and pictures, interact with other posts, and allows for connecting with others. According to Stacey McLachlan on Hootsuite, Instagram’s target audience are users between the age of 25-34 year olds, making around 31.5% of users. According to DANIEL PEREIRA on businessmodelanalyst, It’s main revenue streams consists of Visual Advertising and Instagram Shopping.

In order to get the most out of Instagram, you should follow creators or influencers you like watching, participate in trends using hashtags, create and publish videos, and just having fun. Instagram allows for creativity amongst it’s platform, you’ll be able to do anything you want, for example, if you are an artist, post your content and join similar communities. Post videos and pictures of your dog, create livestreams with your friends, you can do whatever best suits your interests on Instagram. Overall, Instagram is a great app you can use for entertainment, business, or really anything you want.

Cloud-based applications that I use in my daily life is google drive and one drive.

Google drive is a cloud based application that can provide encrypted and secure access to files.
This system would not work in the outside the cloud because the cloud makes google drive work.
Advantages to having this system on a distributed network is easier file sharing, file saving, and transfers. The only security concern when using this system is that if someone where to have access to your gmail account, they can have all of your files. The privacy concern that google drive has is that google can view your files.

Onedrive is a cloud-based application created by microsoft that keeps files protected, synced, and accessible on all your devices. Similar to Google Drive, this system wouldn’t work outside of the cloud because the cloud makes this service work. Advantages of having this system on a distributed network is the ability to share photos and videos with friends, file transfering, file saving, and file sharing. Privacy and security concerns that deal with one drive is malicious hackers, and Microsoft being able to see your files. Like Google Drive, Onedrive can be used on a mobile device and a desktop device.