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Excerpt: Convergence Technology is changing. Every device you buy today has a screen and the ability to do the function of three gadgets you bought last year. This characteristic is known as convergence.   We are seeing convergence in many areas of technology and it is important to consider the effect that it will have on our search and surfing habits. Video – a more accessible medium for some topics. Becoming more important because of YouTube and availability of cheap technology, digital camcorders, mobile phones, broadband speeds, fibre optic networks to the home. Mobile Surfing – proper internet is now a reality for many people…

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Excerpt: When I first heard of Twitter I thought that it was a stupid idea. Even the word has connotations of pointless gossip or incessant chatter. I did not see the point. However, I thought that I would give it a try just to see what it was about. If you have never heard of Twitter it is a cross between instant messaging and blogging. You register an account and the idea is that you should say what you are doing now in 140 characters or less. You can subscribe to other people’s Tweets and read what they are doing by following…