T E C H T O D AY
While the ‘fast life’ may seem desirable,
it’s still, debatable how much these smart
devices have changed our lives and whether
or not it’s actually a good thing. Some will
argue that we depend on our smartphones,
turning us into addicts of sorts. The difference
between being addicted to your smartphone
compared to some hardcore street drug is
easily recognisable. Smarter living helps us
accomplish tasks and do almost everything
with one hand. And yet, others note how this
kind of technology might make us slackers
who never want to leave the bed.
Tablets are one of the fast growing
technologies to impact our lives in a number
of different ways. These all-in-one devices
have taken the world by storm. And why
not? The tablet is an easy to use, intuitive
piece of technology which has the ability to
connect with just about anything. We can
pay our bills, buy movie tickets or make
reservations. There are fridges that text you
when the milk is low. Televisions you can
control with your smartphone. It’s all quite
something – being able to do everything in
one space.
It seems that the evolution of technology
is giving people a taste for convenience.
And who knows what responsibilities our
smartphones will take on in the future.
Maybe they’ll do all the shopping, run us
a hot bath or turn on the kettle and maybe
even feed the dog.
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