Zihao Wang

CSCE 656 - Computers and New Media

Department of Computer Science & Engineering

Spring 2024 | Texas A&M University

Homework 2

Howdy! I'm a graduate student from Computer Engineering and here are some reasons about why I choose this course:

1. I am deeply fascinated by new media and am eager to explore its impact on our daily lives and its role in transforming the world.

2. I am curious to understand the integration of computers with new media and the historical evolution of this innovative technology.

3. I aspire that the knowledge gained from this course will empower me to perceive the world through a fresh and enlightened perspective.

Music

Streaming Services: Spotify, Apple Music
Genres:
- Pop (e.g., Taylor Sweift, Jay Chou)
- R&B (e.g., SZA, David Tao)
Devices: Smartphones, Smart Speakers (e.g., Amazon Echo)

Games

Video Games:
- PC Games (e.g., "APEX", "League of Legends")
- Mobile Games (e.g., "LOL Mobile", "Pokemon Go")
Board Games: Chess, Monopoly

Social Media

Platforms: Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn (for both consumption and content creation)
Content Types: News, Personal Updates, Professional Networking

Challenge/Difficulty with the tools/software/hardware related to your content generation or consumption:

The user interface of some social media platform (take Instagram as example), with its multitude of features like Reels, IGTV, and Stories, can sometimes overwhelm users, making it difficult to navigate and find new content.