Digital radios deliver
high-quality sound
through a digital signalPowerful microprocessors
enable modern phones to
perform multiple functions
at the same time
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A satellite dish attached to a building
receives signals from an orbiting satellite(^5) GLOBAL NETWORKS
Media is a global business. The
majority of the world’s media
outlets are controlled by just
a handful of international
companies. Satellites orbiting
Earth transmit television
broadcasts around the world.
(^6) NEWSPAPERS
Published daily or weekly,
newspapers contain news,
information, feature stories, and
advertising. China leads the world
with more than 100 million copies
circulating daily. Today, many
papers are available to read online.
High-definition flat-screen TV
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Magazines are usually
printed on glossier paper
than newspapers
(^7) MAGAZINES
The content of a magazine does
not usually date as quickly as
that of a newspaper. Magazines
may cover current events or
they may be aimed at a specific
audience, for example, movie
or music fans.
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