Student: Sinead Curley 09007053
Chosen blog: CNET- http://www.cnet.com
Chosen post: Music search is Google’s newest tune- http://news.cnet.com/8301-1023_3-10385755-93.html?part=rss&tag=feed&subj=News-DigitalMedia




My comments on blogs:

The blog I have chosen is CNET.com which, in their own words, “shows you the exciting possibilities of how technology can enhance and enrich your life”. The site is great when looking for reviews and information on today’s latest technology. Whether looking to but a new phone or simply a programme for your computer, CNET is sure to have the latest news and information you are looking for.

CNET.com is a collaborative effort where by different authors can post their opinions, news and technical information so people all over the world can keep up to date with the ever changing technology of today. The main topics on CNET.com is information and unbiased reviews on new products, programmes etc. Users can also find instruction videos on the site, giving the viewer a 3D glimpse, demystifying today’s technology. The target audience is the person who wants the latest gadget and the latest system. From i-pods to search engines CNET.com has the information you need. The language used is very informative and reflects the interest of the everyday consumer, it is not complex and only the basic technical terms are used. Each blog entry comes with one or more graphic images. These images are there to show the product or programme at their best. The blog posts on this site are very frequent and sometimes up to 20 new posts a day. The user gets the chance to comment on each post and express their opinions of that post.

The post I have chosen which has stood out most to me is “Music search is Google’s newest tune” by Caroline McCarthy. The post tells the story of how Google have teamed up with MySpace to allow Google users listen to music straight from the search engine itself. This post was appealing to me as an avid music fan because it almost cuts out the middle man when looking up music. When I wanted to listen to music I would first type YouTube into Google and from there proceed to listen to my music on the YouTube website. Now at the click of the ‘play’ button on my Google search I will be able to listen to my favourite music.