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    Home»Technology»10 Ways Technology Has Changed the Way We Live

    10 Ways Technology Has Changed the Way We Live

    Staff WriterBy Staff WriterOct 19, 2021 Technology 5 Mins Read
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    How has technology changed the way that we live? From tablets and laptops to smart televisions, the 21st-century home is often crammed with gadgets and equipment. Take a look at five technological breakthroughs that are already ordinary in many people’s homes.

    Connected TVs

    Smart TVs have rung the death knell for DVD and video players in many households. TVs with high-speed internet access can stream movies, TV episodes, and music while also browsing the web.  Even if your Smart TV doesn’t have the apps you want to access, you can cast your iPhone to any Smart TV to see your content on the big screen. According to the UK regulator Ofcom, smart TVs were found in 42% of households in 2017, up from 5% in 2012.

    Connected TVs - Technology

    Gaming

    Console and PC gamers throughout the 1990s and early 2000s had fewer alternatives than they do now when it came to online gaming. Fast internet connections, as well as the introduction of consoles such as Microsoft’s Xbox and Sony’s PlayStation, have allowed gamers to compete against individuals from all over the world.

    Gaming - Technology

    As a result, E-sports has exploded, with the best players in the world earning millions of dollars for their exploits in games like Fortnite and Street Fighter. Kyle Giersdorf, a 16-year-old Pennsylvanian, recently earned $3 million in Fortnite.

    Smart Homes with Indoor Technology?

    There’s no disputing that home technology is here to stay, with Google and Samsung at the vanguard of the “smart home” movement. But what does the new smart house entail for society as a whole? It’s difficult not to conclude, given the proliferation of smart home technology, that society is shifting away from smart devices and toward smart lifestyles.

    Smart Home - Technology

    Smartphones and other electronic devices are becoming more widely available, and the Internet of Things concept is gaining pace. It’s not difficult to see why. Aside from that, technologies such as MERV 16 air filters aid in maintaining a clean and fresh home environment.

    MERV 16 filters are widely used in places like hospitals where there are a lot of unknown germs and viruses in the air that can spread through the ducts.The reason hospitals utilize a considerably more powerful HVAC system to scrub their air clean of these potentially fatal particles and so enhance indoor air quality is because best MERV 16 filters are utilized.

    Streaming

    Streaming has revolutionized the way we consume media, whether it’s on a phone, tablet, laptop, or the aforementioned smart TV. Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime Video, for example, charge a fee for instant access to television series and movies. Music platforms such as Spotify and Tidal come to mind.

    Streaming - Technology

    Virtual assistants

    Virtual assistants like Amazon’s Alexa, Apple’s Siri, and Google’s Home are becoming increasingly popular in many homes. These gadgets listen to voice commands to perform a number of tasks, including as playing music and providing weather forecasts, as well as making cooking recommendations.

    Virtual Assistants - Technology

    To put things in perspective, Google Home can control more than 30,000 different connected devices, such as televisions, lights, and thermostats.

    Smart ovens

    Although the technology within the ovens we use to cook our meals may appear to be the same as it was decades ago, the technology within them is changing. Smart ovens may now be controlled using voice commands, turned on and off remotely, and send alerts when a meal is ready.

    Smart Ovens - Technology

    Robotic vacuums

    A number of well-known manufacturers, such as Dyson, Hoover, and Miele, provide robot vacuums. These gadgets clean your house for you by moving around and sucking up dirt and dust on their own.

    Robotic Vacuums - Technology

    While a robot vacuum cleaner is convenient, it may cause suspicion in particular situations. After receiving reports of an intruder, armed deputies were rushed to a home in Oregon in April, only to discover that their suspect was a Roomba vacuum machine going about its business.

    Smart locks

    For some people, locks that do not require keys to open are becoming a popular way to safeguard their belongings. These locks can be controlled by an app or a passcode, and they’re beginning to open up a lot of new possibilities.

    Smart Locks - Technology

    Waitrose, a British supermarket, announced in July that the trial of its “While You’re Away” delivery service would be expanded. Thanks to Yale smart-lock technology, Waitrose delivery drivers have access to a customer’s home. The customer’s lock is given a temporary access code, which is sent to Waitrose via a secure app.

    Smart doorbells

    Smart doorbells give an extra degree of safety for security-conscious households when it comes to home security. There are a variety of goods available, but they all function in the same way.

    Smart Doorbells - Technology

    When the bell rings or one of the motion sensors activates, the homeowner receives a message – usually delivered to their cell phone – that someone is attempting to gain access to their property. They can see who that person is and, if necessary, communicate with them via their smartphone.

    The Perfect Pillar is the world’s first remote-controlled candle. It combines the warmth and beauty of traditional real flame candles with cutting-edge technology to produce a safe, smart, and convenient candlelight experience.

    Simply activate the candle with a small remote and set the timer to receive an instant flame. Traditional candles, such as taper candles, can also be purchased to add sophistication to the environment.

    Watch this space for updates in the Technology category on Running Wolf’s Rant.

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