Convergence
Digital convergence is the combination of two or more different technologies in a single device to perform similar tasks. It unites devices, systems and people. Media technologies coming together and performing similar tasks. Hardware's capability to do more that before. Eg. the smart phone - it allows for communication, access to information, photography and more. mp3 mp4 calendar clock calculator camera telephone radio digital credit card memory game touch technology internet recorder gps a smart home - lets you remotely control your house from your phone advantages: Saves money by combining all qualities of other products into one, meaning you only have to buy one product. Saves lives - allows for access to medical knowledge faster than it takes for an emergency service to arrive in crisis. Saves time - gives you ability to multitask and get more things done at once. Its only one deice to carry around so it tends to be mo...