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The following areas are recognised as developments in the field of multimedia technology. Some information has been provided but you are required to carry out some research and explain the features and advantages of each. Write a short blog post on each technology


 * Smart Phone**
 * converging existing technologies (digital camera, mobile phone, laptop)
 * runs small programs known as apps


 * Pocket PC**
 * converging existing technologies (laptop, mobile phone, application software, operating system)
 * the difference between smartphone and pocket PC is minimal


 * Virtual Reality**
 * user is immersed in a virtual world
 * can journey through world and interact with objects
 * input: gloves, headset and suit all detect movement
 * output: headset for audio and visual purposes


 * Digital Television**
 * interactive multimedia e.g. quizzes
 * various solutions - Sky plus, BBC iPlayer, Virgin Media
 * download movies on demand
 * can view multiple screens simultaneously
 * next stage is Internet TV