Judging by Daniel and by his contemporary, Jeremiah, and others, it's some kind of image, or associated with an image, and it's betrayed during a time, or more probably, during times, of great rebellion. I think that I have discernment to say it began at Babel, and most recently it has evolved from forms of electronic modulation, to most conspicuously, the television in every church; "on a wing of the temple." But I'm just a tongue.
no its not some kind of imagery though the image you refer to speaks. abomination that causes desolation is an event. and babel, huh? its been human nature to group together since man, that has nothing to do with anything. the bible is about God's relationship with man, not man's relationship with man.
but as far a allowing everyone in the world to see the same event as it happens I do believe there are statements to the effect that all will see His coming in great glory. hence media via even a cell phone.