Explain the effect of technology on print newspapers? (4 marks) One effect of technology on print newspapers is it makes the sale of print newspapers decrease. This is because of technological convergence. Another effect of technology on print newspapers is that print newspaper companies may need more money and support to continue to circulate. This is because the attention to looking at news has shifted over to technology because it is considered in society to be more relevant in the modern age and it is much more accessible. While The Guardian has a variety of different sections on their website, they focus more on lifestyle, food and sport. This is to compensate over what they lack of in print newspaper. There is also a higher proportion of photography and headlines on the homepage compared to the front page. This is because The Guardian now they will attract younger viewers to the online sites, so they put things such as photos that will appeal to them even more.
