Here are 5 ways technology has an impact on our daily lives.

 

  • Communication 

 

The improvements in technology have led to multiple methods of e-communication. Social media websites, video conferences, emails, voicemails, and free messaging are a few ways you can keep track of your loved ones, at the touch of a button. These tools have helped eliminate the barriers of distance and time that were once required to remain in touch with friends and family. This isn’t beneficial just for one’s personal relationships, but for education and business. Gone are the days when letters had to be mailed to loved ones, with the constant anxiety of not knowing where your mailed letter is or when it will reach. Technology has allowed for real-time tracking of packages and purchased items, providing a sense of security that people were oblivious to before. We can now communicate efficiently and instantly, and never lose track of the things and the people that mean the most to us.

 

  • Data storage

 

Before the advent of smartphones and polaroid cameras that instantly print a picture at the click of a button, we lived in simpler times. Simple means old-fashioned, according to 21st-century vocabulary. Photographic films had to be developed and then put into picture frames and hung onto walls. Now, we can store thousands of pictures in an SD card smaller than a fingernail. Your business can be run on the cloud, where all your software systems and data are automatically backed up without you having to worry about safety and privacy. Gone are the days of physical ledgers and minute books. From a song to a bank account, everything is stored and run on technology-driven devices. Sitting on your couch, in the comfort of your own home, you can order food while paying your electricity bills, while talking to your friend in America, and all the data is stored automatically on your device.

 

  • Home entertainment

 

App stores on the android and iOS platforms alone have hundreds of thousands of apps for you to download. From self-reflection and yoga apps to PUBG and Need for Speed, the app store on your phone has it all. Maybe you feel like reading a book and can’t leave the house to run to your nearest book store. What if the world is struck by a pandemic like today? E-books are your solution. You can find millions of e-books online to satisfy your intellectual curiosity. Kitaab parhnay ka time kahan hai? Podcasts are an easy way to stimulate your mind without having to read. The tools online are infinite, and possibilities endless. Gaming consoles like the XBOX and Playstation offer immersive gaming experiences that are interactive and can capture how far technology has really come. The gaming industry is now a multi-billion dollar business, with millions of users worldwide using online platforms to play with friends or even an online match with people from all around the world. These next-gen consoles have made it easy for one to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life while allowing for meaningful interactions with strangers.

 

 

  • Healthcare

 

Technology has driven huge improvements in the healthcare industry. Doctors’ equipment is more advanced. Diagnoses and tests require less time to run. Doctors are more accurate in treating their patients. Hospitals have invested in modern equipment that uses state-of-the-art technology to ensure their patients receive the best possible treatment. Keeping medical advancements to one side, the accessibility that a common man has to medical information is unprecedented. Doctors’ appointments can be booked online, with virtual sessions and video calls available for people in hard-to-reach areas. Online consultation and the increase in self-diagnosis using other people’s symptoms just goes to show the power that technology and the internet places in our hands.

 

 

  • Education

 

Technology has vastly expanded access to education. People residing in areas with minimal access to schools can now access a digital library full of information. Books, images, and educational videos are all available online, with most resources now accessible for free. Online courses are gaining popularity with a vast majority of online courses now being offered for free to allow for more and more people to access them. Online education has been simplified by modern technology. Students now have access to virtual lessons, presentations, and interaction with their peers over the internet. This provides people with a utility generally not available to them in school - convenience. Now, if one wanted to, they can easily access their school and college work at their own time, from the comfort of their homes, making education much more effective.

 

  • Travel 

 

Over the past decade, technology has truly transformed the way we approach getting from point A to point B. No longer are we required to carry around physical maps while driving, and we have moved past the need to check magazines and newspapers for local transport timings and routes. Our smartphones have allowed us to travel at our own convenience. We can see which bus stop is closest to our current location, and the stops the bus or train will make en route to our final destination. The process by which we tackled air travel has also drastically changed. We no longer need to contact a travel agent to book flights. Flight and hotel booking websites have eliminated middlemen, which means we no longer have to pay their service fees. One can easily book flights and hotels with the click of a button, which makes travelling not only more efficient but budget-friendly too, allowing for us to travel at our own leisure without having to worry about any form of hidden costs or service charges. Ride-hailing apps like Uber and Careem have made it easy for us to book a cab without having to go out on the streets looking for a taxi. Fares are standard, and we know exactly what it will cost us to get from one point to another. Technology has made all forms of travel not only easy but has eliminated all possible headaches that may have deterred you from making the trip you wanted to make.

 

Technology is something intertwined into our lives now. It is embedded within every aspect of our day to day lives. Entire businesses are run online today. The internet has proven to be a utility and not a luxury, for every person around the world can benefit from having access to technology.