Convergent - Trends in ICT

Flashcards covering convergence concepts and examples (smartphone, tablet, Internet) from the lecture notes.

What is convergence?

Convergence refers to fusing of technological advancement to work on a similar task.

What is an example of technological convergence?

A smartphone, which combines various separate devices into a single device.

What capabilities does a tablet provide to illustrate convergence?

It allows the monitor to be used for gaming, video or radio playback, display photos, browse websites, and stream apps and data from the internet.

What is the single most important example of technological convergence?

The Internet, where almost all types of entertainment (TV, radio, books, movies, games, etc.) are available online.