Smart TV

High school (ages 12+)
Science & Technology

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/smart-tv

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the technological convergence?Integration of computers, televisions, and digital media players into a single device
2. What is the core functionality?Enables internet connectivity for streaming media, web browsing, and interactive applications
3. How can I get new apps on a Smart TV?You can download apps from an app store that comes with the TV. The TV’s operating system lets you install and update apps whenever you want.
4. Why is a Smart TV different from a regular TV?A regular TV mainly shows broadcast signals and has limited customization. A Smart TV has an operating system and firmware that lets it run many different software applications.

Web 2.0: The evolution of the World Wide Web towards user-generated content, interactivity, and social networking.
Over-the-top (OTT) media services: Content delivered directly to viewers over the internet, bypassing traditional cable or satellite providers.
Firmware: A type of software permanently programmed into a hardware device, controlling its basic functions.
Technological Convergence: The merging of different technologies into a single device or system.