Meaning of second screen | Babel Free

Definitions

The screen of a mobile device, used to supply additional related content to its user while they are watching television.

Examples

“The ultimate goal of GetGlue and its competitors is to drive⟳ advertising to the so-called second screen—whatever device you have⟳ in your hand or on your lap while you’re watching the show⟳.”

“Or perhaps you watch⟳ TV simply as a way to kill⟳ time. Perhaps you're in pain, or recovering from illness, or simply bored out of your mind⟳. The goal is not necessarily to direct⟳ your full and undivided attention to the screen; it is to get⟳ through the day until something better comes along. Using a second screen here, too, makes sense⟳.”

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