The Center for Mobile Communication Studies at Boston University focuses on studying the effects of mobile, social, wearable, and virtual technologies.
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A new study sheds light on remote learning experiences at Boston University's College of Communication, see the results: bit.ly/3Od9hBG
ALT A blurred, out-of-focus laptop screen featuring a Zoom call. The laptop is on a wooden table, and a blue coffee mug is next to it.
Everyone seems to have an opinion on social media platforms, and the impacts they have on society. But, what does the research actually say? @NewYorker tried to tackle this question.
Read more: bit.ly/39BGBTY
ALT A wooden table covered in cups, notebooks, and technical devices, including cell phones, laptops, headphones, and portable chargers. The table is messy. In the frame are three pairs of arms, each using a technical device.
What if we could access messages, social media feeds, food delivery, rideshare services, and even our bank all in a single app?
Super apps, like China's WeChat, are on the rise, @alexeheath writes for @verge. Learn more: bit.ly/3DAow1n
Smartwatches and other wearable devices track data that can be used to monitor users' health. @NicoleWetsman with @verge talked to some experts to learn how. Read more: bit.ly/3DiIkY0
ALT Woman in running shorts and Nike sneakers sits down to look at her smartwatch
Apple recently launched the iPhone 13 series. What might the new features mean for the future of mobile communication?
Read more: bit.ly/2ZWbDAY then tell us your thoughts.
ALT The back of an iPhone 13 Pro, which includes three camera lenses.
How do screen readers read emojis? What is alt text? How can you test your color contrast ratios?
Accessible mobile communication matters. Here are some basic tips to know: bit.ly/BI3Dyz
ALT Emoji selection screen on an iPhone
Flip phones are not typically considered very fashion-forward. Samsung is trying to change that.
Is the relationship between smartphones and fashion evolving? We discuss this, including analysis from @TheVerge, here: bit.ly/2YWmDxu
Do you know who has access to your phone’s location data history? @themarkup recently shed some light into the harvesting, selling, and trading industry.
It is a massive, mysterious ecosystem. Read more: bit.ly/3iZ7HpC
The @WSJ recently published internal Facebook research on Instagram’s effects on teen mental health. The documents revealed serious potential dangers. Read more: sites.bu.edu/cmcs/2021/10/01…
This week, we invited EMS Assistant Professor Dr. James Cummings to talk about his research on multitasking on a single device... read more here: sites.bu.edu/cmcs/2021/07/01…
A start-up has developed a mobile phone application that can scientifically diagnose an array of mental health issues using AI. Read more about Brain Profiler here: sites.bu.edu/cmcs/2021/06/24…
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How can parents manage their children’s screen time? Read more here: sites.bu.edu/cmcs/2021/06/14…
Did you know VCR dating in the 1970s is the precursor to our dating apps of today? Read more here: sites.bu.edu/cmcs/2021/06/09…
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A policy that was in place to reduce cellphone distractions while working ultimately delayed victims calling for help or contacting their families during a fatal shooting at a FedEx facility in Indianapolis several weeks ago. sites.bu.edu/cmcs/2021/05/27…
An article in The Wall Street Journal showed us how Zoom and FaceTime are creating a new online working environment for businesses during the pandemic and how these online platforms might continue to replace business travel going forward. Read more here: sites.bu.edu/cmcs/news/
Immersive learning with VR and AR
Modern technologies have created a new teaching and learning experience for educators and students in the classroom, including Virtual and Augmented Reality. Find out more at the link below.
sites.bu.edu/cmcs/2021/04/28…
The Association Between Smartphone Addiction and Sleep
We discuss an article from CNN that provides some advice to “fight back” and improve our habits. sites.bu.edu/cmcs/2021/03/30…
A recent article in Innovation & Tech Today that talks about how AR technology apps can facilitate and improve the learning experience for students with Autism Spectrum (AS) and Asperger’s Syndrome. sites.bu.edu/cmcs/2021/03/23…
