Content VS Message

BlackBerry

With this medium you can use the application BBM (BlackBerry Messenger) which allows you to communicate with other BlackBerry users. This form of new media changes the perception of society because of the competition between being an iPhone user as opposed to BlackBerry. Even though there are more benefits to this smartphone than consequences some of them include lack of social interaction because everybody is always attached to their phones as well as the annoyance of people being able to see what messages you have opened and not responded to. This brings on the issue of privacy.

On Star

On Star can be installed in many vehicles which allows you to call for help, track a stolen car, and detect when you have been in a crash so it can call for help. This special button changes the perception of society because now people will feel a bit safer when they are in their cars. A social consequence for this type of new media is that if you do not carry a cell phone and only rely on this button for help something may go wrong. Another consequence would be if you accidently pressed the button when you didn't need help, like a false alarm.

Apple iPad

This device came out today, basically a larger version of an iTouch or iPhone, like a kindle or computer. Since this technology is so new it changes the perception of society because no one has ever seen this advanced technology before. Since it is a new invention there may be social and personal consequences down the line.