According to the textbook, which of the following technological advances have contributed to the rise of media convergence?
A) The development of wireless networks, making it easier for people to access the Internet almost anywhere
B) Broadband Internet connections, which improved the multimedia capabilities of computers
C) The development of Internet-capable cell phones
D) The rise of the personal computer industry in the mid-1970s
E) All of the options are correct.

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All of the options have contributed to the rise of media convergence. Wireless networks and Internet-capable cell phones make it easier for people to access a variety of media from almost anywhere. Broadband Internet connections allow for faster and more reliable media streaming and downloading, and have improved the multimedia capabilities of computers. The personal computer industry, while not directly related to media convergence, has contributed to the use of digital technologies in everyday life and has paved the way for the development of other convergent technologies.

According to the Textbook, Which of the Following Technological Advances