As the world continues to move, so does the advancement of technology. Every year sheds light on improvements to yesterday's devices and new inventions appearing on the horizon. At the center of it all is a desire to speed up communication across the globe, with the intention of making inconveniences a thing of the past.
History
Earliest forms of communication include pictograms, signals and, of
course, language. Over time, communication has always advanced in order to be
more efficient, from homing pigeons to the computer. Great examples include the
development of the Pony Express in 1860, as settlement spread westward, to get
mail from one side of the nation to the other as quickly as possible. The 19th
century also saw the development of the telegraph, telephone and radio. The
20th century birthed the use of the television and computer to spread
Internet
What started as a government effort to smooth out communication hangups
on national security issues has turned into a worldwide (web) phenomenon. The
Internet, which emcompasses the World Wide Web (WWW) or simply the Web, links
everyone together with a universe of information available for all to access
and learn from, and seemingly unlimited resources for contacting those on your
personal and business Rolodexes. Most every business out there now has a
website available for consumers to access information, contact the business and
even make purchases, all from the comfort of home. In fact, the Internet has
become such a pillar of communication today that it appears it will remain the
nucleus of all current and future developments within the industry.
Wireless
Wireless communication, also known as WiFi (wireless fidelity) or WLAN
(wireless local area network), uses low-power radio waves to transmit data over
distances from one device to another without the use of wires, allowing senders
and recipients to access information while on the move. Especially for
business, WiFi is invaluable as it allows the boss, who travels frequently, to
stay in touch with his employees back at the office. Wireless communication
also makes it possible for more individuals to work from home, a luxury that
was rarely a possibility just 30 years ago.
E-mail
Electronic
mail, commonly called email, is a means of sending messages to someone
instantaneously over the Internet through a service provider or email hosting
website. Email now virtually replaces hand-written correspondence sent through
the postal system. Senders can not only send a direct message but also attach
images and documents to the email, giving recipients immediate access to
information that might otherwise take days to receive and even longer to edit
or update as necessary. Additionally, email services retain messages sent
between parties in your account until you delete them manually, allowing you to
always have a record of communication.
Smartphones
Smartphones are exactly that--mobile phones that know how to do an
amazing variety of tasks. These cellular phones have a multitude of features
that not only allow you to communicate while on the go in a number of different
ways, but give you Internet access, keep track of appointments, and allow you
to add features and applications for every need (or desire) you can think of. Text
messaging through mobile phones is increasingly becoming the way to communicate
quick thoughts to friends, family and clients, whether it's to promise a call
later or simply to pass on a thought before it's forgotten.
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