Jeff’s Words

Technology has changed the way we get news. The internet has provided us with an unprecedented amount of information. Never before have we been able to access the latest news from at home, to the other side of the world with just a click. The evolution of connection speeds through broadband internet has improved this already mind-boggling to the point where we can now set the news agenda.

Through new technology we can capture breaking news events on our own mobile phones and send them to major news outlets who publish the content. This was demonstrated in the terrorist attacks on London in 2005.

However, the internet has given us the ability to take the news agenda from the big boys. We can become sources of news if we want, and many have, eg OhMy News in Korea.

Speedy connections have broken down walls. Footage is available quicker than ever before, and the sending and filing of content has never been quicker. This benefits traditional journalists, and citizen journalists alike. Transport delays, weather etc no longer prevent deadlines being met. As a result news benefits and we’re all able to be better informed of the going ons in our world.