Past/Future History of the Internet: A Reflection on the readings

Around 1:20 AM Wednesday morning, I searched on my iPod Touch for new application updates, and I stumbled across an app entitled, "ProStudio." The description on the iTunes website stated that it was a "Must have Music Industry App On the Go", and I immediately took advantage of this opportunity. I then found an app called "VoiceJam" and was in awe of the many vocal features it obtained, allowing the buyer to loop multiple voice recordings and create a simple masterpiece within minutes. I had never previously seen any product such as this that really compelled my interest, but an instant, I purchased it and fell in LOVE. This new app discovery is just one of the many examples of how internet has transcended in our society. Throughout reading the article, Past/Future History of the Internet, I completely agree that "internet involves many aspects including technological, organizational and community."

Over the past 10 years, the internet has become a hot commodity where products are accessible to fit almost every individual's lifestyle, ranging from games, movies and other sources of entertainment that "implement internet technology." The expansion of private network services has also allowed the development of competitive commerce. What really engaged me about this particular article was the quote by Nicholas Phibbs, stating how computers will "shop for us" in the future. This idea of internet technology has developed into a phenomenon, specifically allowing for artists and musicians like myself to not only transport our talents through audio and video streams, but for us to actually record songs and demos through purchased on-the-go applications.

Along with conveniently purchasing portable studio sessions, what sparked my interest in this article was the availability of "pervasive networking and communications" in portable form. Through the "VoiceJam" App, users can also enter a host of online contests and share their live performance tracks through websites such as SoundCloud, expanding the idea of peer-to-peer networking. In a sense, this social networking is its own form of a virtual community where artists from across the globe can share their works.

Throughout our society, we are without a doubt moving towards "increasing the use of online tools to accomplish electronic commerce, information acquisition, and community operations." These latest developments are becoming more sophisticated as more updates are released with new and improved features that allow us to express ourselves as well as communicate with our peers more efficiently. And yes, the internet will continue to change and accommodate more characteristics and requirements.

Here's the Link: http://soundcloud.com/user9690423/2011-01-28-05-19-15-0000-1/s-4q008