NEW OXFORD ENGLISH:Selfie: “A photograph that one has taken of oneself, typically one taken with a smartphone or webcam and uploaded to a social media website.” Digital detox: “A period of time during which a person refrains from using electronic devices such as smartphones or computers, regarded as an opportunity to reduce stress or focus on social interaction in the physical world.” Bitcoin: “A digital currency in which transactions can be performed without the need for a central bank.” BYOD: “Abbreviation of ‘bring your own device’: the practice of allowing the employees of an organization to use their own computers, smartphones, or other devices for work purposes.” Emoji: “A small digital image or icon used to express an idea or emotion in electronic communication.” FOMO: “Fear of missing out: Anxiety that an exciting or interesting event may currently be happening elsewhere, often aroused by posts seen on a social media website.” Click and collect: “A shopping facility whereby a customer can buy or order goods from a store’s website and collect them from a local branch.” Geek chic: “The dress, appearance, and culture associated with computing and technology enthusiasts, regarded as stylish or fashionable.” Hackerspace: “A place in which people with an interest in computing or technology can gather to work on projects while sharing ideas, equipment, and knowledge.” Internet of things: “A proposed development of the Internet in which everyday objects have network connectivity, allowing them to send and receive data.” MOOC: “A course of study made available over the Internet without charge to a very large number of people.” Phablet: “A smartphone having a screen which is intermediate in size between that of a typical smartphone and a tablet computer.” Srsly: “Short for ‘seriously.’” THEN,TUKWURU UYANSI meaning bend down and shit..omo!
Posted on: Wed, 20 Nov 2013 19:18:40 +0000