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Examines the history of communication, and discusses current and future technologies that will make communication faster and more convenient, such as bendable phones, 5G networks, holograms, and universal translation. Includes fact blurbs, a timeline, a glossary, sources for further information, and an index.
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Today we can speak to someone on the other side of the world instantly and physically travel around the globe in two days. Ninety percent of our technology, upon which we base our modern lifestyle, was created within the last 150 years. We take this for granted, but the shrinking of our world is an extraordinary achievement. In a short time we progressed from horses and carts to cars, radio, television, international mobile phone calls, space travel,...
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"From sending messages to creating music, computers are used in many ways. Through ... activities, ... graphics, and clear text, this book shows readers not only what computers are used for but how these different applications work. Readers will also be reminded about responsible and safe ways to use computers"-- Provided by publisher.
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Following the tensions of the Cuban Missile Crisis, U.S. and Soviet leaders agreed to install a new direct communication line between them. Officials on both sides of the cold war expressed hope that the new "hot line" would prevent a misunderstanding that could lead to nuclear war.
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Africa still is the continent with the most 'white spots', places without internet or mobile phone signal, and this holds a great promise for Africans and for the global technology companies that aim to enlarge their markets. More than 80 percent of all African households have mobile phones and in some of the 54 countries on the continent half of that number are smartphones. This program observes how Africa is getting connected and features prominent...
14) Wired world
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Provides an overview of modern communication devices, discussing the history of communication before the invention of electricity, how the Internet has completely changed communication in the world, smart phones, Internet crime and safety, and more.
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Presents photos, diagrams, and information about the electromagnetic waves that make digital communication possible. Discusses early forms of communication, electromagnetic radiation, communication technology, and how waves work. Includes a timeline, glossary, index, comprehension questions, and resources for further information online.