Their lower orbits mean their view is more limited, but they have a more close-up view" (Reference 7). According to the text "Communication satellites are radio relay stations, called repeaters. They orbit high above the earth" (Reference 3). With satellites we can log on to the Internet and get live local radar to see what kind of weather conditions are in our area. Or you can see what weather systems are approaching the area and with technology meteorologists can see what day the storm will arrive. Without satellites our daily lives would change drastically. We would not know how hot or cold it is going to be and we would not be able to pick out the proper clothing for the day. Also we would not know if it is going to rain and whether or not to take an umbrella. Finally, we would not know what the weather is like in other places throughout the world so we could plan out things like our vacations and trips. That is how technology has changed the news media in the way of weather. .
Financial technology has become very high tech over the years with new and improved equipment coming out all the time. In the news media financial technology has changed many peoples lives by making a living for them selves trough things such as the Stock Market and other financial occupations. A lot of stock trading and other things are done on wireless networks. For example "Nearly every major retail financial services firm -- ranging from Fidelity Brokerage and Charles Schwab to E*Trade and TD Waterhouse -- has delivered a wireless brokerage application with a trading capability" (Reference 6). Wireless is going to be the wave of the future and many financial service firms have upgraded to keep up with this new technology. There are many devices on the market to keep you informed on how stocks are doing. According to the text "Today, traders and investment bankers walk around with RIM 950 or 957 interactive pagers for e-mail and market alerts, Palm Pilots storing cus!.