1. Video Games: Video games are extremely popular. Video games are electronic games that provide entertainment to players. There are numerous consoles including: Nintendo, Play Station, Xbox, and more. The "gaming" scene has a rather large fanbase and new games, for all ages, are constantly being released.
2. Satellite Radio: Satellite radio is becoming more and more popular due to its ability to reach outside of the typical broadcasting ranges and its other various advanced features. Satellite radio provides listeners with commercial-free music from their favorite genres. It also keeps audiences up-to-date with the most sports and news coverage, weather reports, and traffic updates.
3. iPods/ iTunes : Apple, Inc. launched the iPod in 2001. There are 4 types of iPods: the shuffle, the nano, the classic, and the touch. The iPod features have expanded and developed over the years. iTunes provides easy access to downloading songs, videos, and more. iTunes and the iPod devices are convenient and combined, work to allow people to take their music, videos, and other media applications anywhere they go.
1. Video Games: A negative effect of video games on society is that mature or "x-rated" games result in increased violence and inappropriate behavior among younger players. Another negative aspect is that people are less active or social because they are spending excessive amounts of time playing these games instead of going outside or interacting with others. A positive effect is that some games on the market do have educational value and teach lessons to players. It also provides as a source of entertainment.
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3. iTunes/ iPod: A negative effect is that if people are constantly connected to some form of technology or media, they miss out on conversations and events happening around them. You become less aware when you have constant entertainment (or distraction) in the palm of your hand. A positive effect is that it is easy and mobile. In some cases it has made exercising and being active more fun because you can take your music with you to the gym, on a run, etc. You can also download certain study guides and more to your device.