Essays about: "present internet"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 429 essays containing the words present internet.

1. 1. FACEBOOK IS NOW META. Meta's corporate sociotechnical imaginary and the discursive construction of the Metaverse as the social platform of the future

   University essay from Institutionen för tillämpad informationsteknologi

   Author : Marc Castell; [2023-11-22]
   Keywords : corporate sociotechnical imaginary; corporate communication; future narratives; Metaverse; platform capitalism; strategic narratives; Sociology of Knowledge Approach to Discourse;

   Abstract : The interpretive discourse-analytic framework of the Sociology of Knowledge Approach to Discourse is used to analyze how Meta's senior executives discursively frame the use of augmented reality and virtual reality in order to position the Metaverse as the next social platform during Connect 2021. The findings suggest five interpretive schemas that characterize the Metaverse as a social platform of the future: (a) the Metaverse as the next version of the Internet; (b) the Metaverse as a facilitator of presence and a connector of people; (c) the Metaverse as a marketplace in the Metaverse economy; (d) the Metaverse as a ubiquitous place in our daily lives; and (e) the Metaverse as a space designed in a responsible manner. READ MORE

3. 2. Why do people use public Wi-Fi? : An investigation of risk-taking behaviour and factors lead to decisions

   University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för informationsteknologi

   Author : Mohamad Abdulkader; [2023]
   Keywords : Public Wi-Fi; hotspots; wireless networks; privacy; security; awareness; attitude; knowledge; risks; factor;

   Abstract : The usage of public Wi-Fi and hotspots has witnessed a substantial increase in recent times, providing convenient connectivity in various public areas. Public wireless networks are now widely accessible, especially in smart cities. However, utilising public Wi-Fi exposes individuals to potential threats to their privacy and security. READ MORE

4. 3. Your bedroom as a front stage, an explorative interview study on youth's self-presentation on TikTok in Sweden

   University essay from Stockholms universitet/Institutionen för data- och systemvetenskap

   Author : Joakim Wirén; Leo Korpi; [2023]
   Keywords : TikTok; social network sites; self-presentation; youth; networked self; imitation publics;

   Abstract : Social Network Sites (SNSs) have emerged as a new way of socializing in the internet age with TikTok being the latest platform to emerge as a worldwide phenomenon, particularly popular amongst the youth. However, there is a knowledge gap about how youth in Sweden’s self-presentation is shaped by the design of TikTok. READ MORE

5. 4. Testing IoT Security : A comparison of existing penetration testing frameworks and proposing a generic framework

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för datavetenskap och medieteknik (DM)

   Author : Alva Widerberg Palmfeldt; William Mattsson; [2023]
   Keywords : Internet of Things; penetration testing; standardization; framework; vulnerability exploitation;

   Abstract : The Internet of Things (IoT) refers to the billions of physical devices linked to the Internet worldwide, integrating into various systems like healthcare, finance, and transportation. However, the rapid market expansion has led to software and hardware security shortcomings, leaving IoT devices vulnerable to cybercriminals. READ MORE

6. 5. Cultural Heritage and Nationalism : A Case Study of the (re-)conversion of Hagia Sophia into a Mosque

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för konst, kultur och kommunikation (K3)

   Author : Efstratios Lales; [2023]
   Keywords : Hagia Sophia; mosque; Istanbul; museum; memory; cultural heritage;

   Abstract : The aim of this study was to assess the cultural heritage implications of converting Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, Turkey from a museum into a mosque in July 2020. Through analysing cultural heritage management as a tool that could support the building of nationalism, this thesis explores the links between nationalism and cultural heritage. READ MORE