As discussed above, technology permeates everyday life in hundreds of ways. Technology use has a long and pervasive history that without which we would not have the advancements we are accustomed to. Here are some common modern technology examples that are used by people every day:
Everyday Electronic Technology:
Electrical technology is the application of scientific principles to solve problems using electricity or tools that require electricity to function. One basic everyday example of this is light; we are visual creatures and need light to see. The ability to turn on a light requires that light to be wired to an electrical source. Other examples of everyday electrical technology includes microwaves, hairdryers, phones, computers, tablets, toasters, dishwashers, refrigerators, washing machines, digital clocks, thermostats, and so many others. Anything that requires electricity is an example of electronic technology.
Electronic devices such as computers are a common type of technology in our modern world.
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Everyday Mechanical Technology:
Mechanical technology is anything that does work for us. These types of technology may seem simple, but without them, our world would not function the way it does now. Mechanical technology can include clocks, wheels, axils, inclines, levers, and pulleys. Stairs to the second floor of your house or the gears of a car engine all help us by making work easier.
Everyday Tools:
Tools have been used by humans since the dawn of time, and are still used by us every day. Tools can be any object used for a purpose. Today, this includes toothbrushes, hair elastics, jars to store food in, hammers, pens, paint brushes, eating utensils, bags, bowls, mugs, laundry baskets, dog leashes, and so many more are all tools that help us with everyday tasks.
Everyday Business and Manufacturing Technology:
Business and manufacturing technology is all about using scientific principles to create better products in more efficient ways. Examples of business technology used today mostly include data storage and computation of data in the form of computers, with detailed statistical analyses of market trends and business plans. In industrial and manufacturing settings like factories, the use of automated systems is quite common. This is known as automated mass production and includes the use of high-tech technologies like robots, but also includes simpler technologies such as conveyor belts, various gripping arms, sticker machines, lasers that assess the quality of a product, and so much more.
Everyday Medical technology:
Medical technology is anything used by the medical field to aid in the overall health and wellbeing of humans. Medical technology can be used to prevent, diagnose, monitor, and treat all types of diseases, injuries, and ailments. Medical technology includes imaging technology used to look inside of people, like MRIs, ultrasounds, ECMO machines, and radioactive tracers. It can also include drugs and medications synthesized to treat diseases. Lastly, it includes medical tools, from stethoscopes to syringes to scalpels.
Cutting-edge medical technology saves lives by advancing the medical practices of our day.
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Some medical technology is known as cutting-edge, meaning it has been recently created for a specific, often niche, purpose. Advancements in cutting-edge medical technology make it possible to save more people's lives. For example, there was once a time in human history that did not have vaccines. With the invention of vaccines, more people are able to establish immunity to harmful diseases. Today, there are countless cutting-edge medical technologies such as prosthetic limbs that are 3D printed and needle-free diabetes treatment.
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Everyday Electronic Technology:
Other examples of everyday electrical technology includes microwaves, hairdryers, phones, computers, tablets, toasters, dishwashers, refrigerators, washing machines, digital clocks, thermostats, and so many others.
What is the overview of technology? ›
The definition of technology is the application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes or applications. Technology uses scientific principles, and applies them to change the environment in which humans live. Technology can also use scientific principles to advance industry or other human constructions.
What is an example of the use of it in everyday life? ›
Other examples of IT systems include the internet, mobile phone systems, broadcast radio and TV systems, but IT is essential to many other day-to-day activities. Consider for example a visit to a supermarket. Checkout staff use an IT system to scan bar codes and obtain prices.
What is technology in your day to day life? ›
Technology in Our Daily Lives
Right from our smartphones which are useful to us in more ways than we can imagine to various kitchen appliances, computer systems, means of communication, transport system, and online shopping (to name a few) have changed how we live our lives compared to a decade ago.
How do you write a technology overview? ›
The introduction shouldn't contain too much technical detail but should give the reader a clear understanding of how the technology works. POSSIBLE APPLICATIONS – explain how you have used this technology or how this technology can be used using either your own ideas, experience or the evidence from the literature.
What are the three main points about technology? ›
Technology has three major aspects: goods and services, human activities that create these products, and capabilities that enable technical activities.
What is the overview of modern technology? ›
Modern technology refers to the advanced tools, devices, and systems that have been developed in recent years. It encompasses a wide range of technological innovations such as smartphones, social media platforms, and GPS navigation systems.
How much technology do we use everyday? ›
A 2022 study in the United States found that consumers were spending on average 13 hours 5 minutes with media and technology per day. Out of this, 5 hours 17 minutes of this was with video, 2 hours 51 minutes with audio, 1 hour 47 minutes with gaming, and 1 hour 33 minutes on messaging and social media.
What are the three main uses of Information Technology? ›
Whether you work in a large or small business, Information Technology will play a large role in your day-to-day tasks. Businesses use IT in three main ways: to support basic information processing tasks, help with decision-making, and support innovation.
What is the role of Information Technology in everyday life? ›
We depend on it in our personal lives for communication, banking, social media, investments, research, and so much more. Organizations cannot exist today and expect to stay competitive without adequate Information Technology systems.
Technology is the application of conceptual knowledge to achieve practical goals, especially in a reproducible way. The word technology can also mean the products resulting from such efforts, including both tangible tools such as utensils or machines, and intangible ones such as software.
How does technology impact human life? ›
Improved Quality of Life
It has considerably changed the quality of life. By seeping into every aspect of our life, technology has changed the way we behave and operate. From communication and transport to healthcare and connectivity, technology has enhanced our lives for the better.
What is a technological system that you use each day? ›
Some technological systems examples are everyday household items such as coffee makers, clocks and even doorbells. More complex examples of technological systems are computers, cell phones and even automobiles.
What is an example of a piece of technology that you use daily and justify its importance using the causa efficiens causality? ›
The example of technology used daily is a smartphone. Causa efficiens is the efficient cause, which is the agent or process that brings something into existence or causes a change. The smartphone is important because it serves as the efficient cause for numerous daily activities.
How often is technology used everyday? ›
Average Screen Time Overview
According to the latest available data, the average person spends 6 hours and 40 minutes per day on screens connected to the internet. That figure equates to approximately 5 billion days when extrapolated across all global internet users.
What is an invention that is useful in daily life? ›
Answer 2: The microwave oven is the most useful invention for home use. It makes meal preparation quick and efficient for busy individuals and families. With advanced features like defrosting and preset cooking programs, it has revolutionised the way we cook.
