U5: Cell Phones

Question 1

Refuseniks

Answer 1

Those who choose not to make digital engagement, cell phones and internet usage a time consuming habit

Question 2

smartmobc

Answer 2

In his 2002 book Smart Mobs, Howard
Rheingold describes ‘thumb tribes’ and ‘the power of the mobile many’. In this context, he explores the power of masses engaged in the furtive exchange of SMS messages. He cites a group of mobile phone users in Stockholm, for instance, who exchange SMS messages while on the public transport system in order to avoid fines for ticket-less
riding

Question 3

moblog

Answer 3

Mobile blogging is a method of publishing to a website or blog from a mobile phone or other handheld device. A moblog helps habitual bloggers to post write-ups directly from their phones

Question 4

bluejacking

Answer 4

bluejacking is a hacking method that allows an individual to send anonymous messages to Bluetooth-enabled devices within a certain radius. First, the hacker scans his surroundings with a Bluetooth-enabled device, searching for other devices. The hacker then sends an unsolicited message to the detected devices

Question 5

status and cellphone use

Answer 5

The social utility of the cell phone was the second most important reason that respondents used it. The most important reason was information-seeking. They reported using the cell to get traffic updates, to keep up to date with events and stocks, and to check news headlines. Affection was the third reason noted, with respondents saying they used their cells to improve relations with their family. Fashion and status came fourth, followed by mobility and accessibility. It should be noted that this study was done before cell phones could take pictures.

Question 6

driving and cellphone use

Answer 6

Driving while using a cell phone is illegal in Canada due to its potential to distract drivers