Technological convergence refers to machines and devices that offer multiple functions, such as playing games, connecting to social media, and playing music, as seen in examples of the Xbox 360 and mobile phones like the iPhone. Technological convergence related to music allows for more ways to access music through live streaming on services like YouTube and Spotify, as well as downloads from sites like Limewire and Pirate Bay.

1. What do you understand about the term?
It means machines and devices that offer more than one function.
e.g
Xbox 360
• Connect over Xbox 360
• Play games
• Twitter/Facebook/MSN
• Play music
• Charge your ipod
Mobile Phone
• Iphone
• Music
• Apps
• Camera
• Video
• Web-browsing
• E-mail
• Facebook
• Connect to TV
• Connect to 3-g network
What does Technological Convergence have to do with
music?
It means we have more ways of accessing music.
• E.g Youtube (Live Streaming) – Spotify (Myspace)
• Limewire/Pirate Bay (Downloads)