Computer Capabilities

Computer Capabilities

This week we had the chance to learn a lot about different technologies from the past present and some things we can expect to see in our future. We took a look at programs such as Siri; more than half of us use or have some type of smart phone devices. In a way we depend on it for basic information throughout our daily lives. One might be able to remember a time when the only type of computer one would think of was an old desktop that you might have seen in an old office building or maybe at home. They performed basic task that was suitable for that time period. Sense then computer capabilities have increased. We know find them being used in our homes, cars, and even our phones. Apple which is a computer software company has been a pioneer, for coming up with new game changing technologies. Siri which was introduced by apple is like a personal assistant for one phone. She is able to search directions, look up items on the World Wide Web and determine information for one’s personal use.  In one of the articles that we read it discussed how in time we will depend on computers to perform daily functions.  In a way some could say that we already do.  Amazon has already launched a product called Alexa. Alexa is computer software that allows a person to use it as an assistant. In way Alexa is like Siri, expect that Alexa learns new information each and every time you use it. She can play music, give you the latest news and top sports shows. During this class we have been asked how computers can help us in the class room setting. It’s simple; as new information comes available we are able to do new things. We are able to use software such as skype, webcam and other video software to vlog which is just a form of a blog but in the form of a video. I believe that it will be a joy to see how the past and present plays a role into what computer capabilities will be offered to us in the future.