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Introduction to Gadgets

  • Claire, Vivi, Catherine, Benjamin
  • Sep 18, 2020
  • 2 min read


Gadgets are the hottest trends in the technology world nowadays. Especially after the widespread of mobile devices, people start to expect advanced products from the manufacturers. Along with the technological achievements in software, companies are able to design and create leading products in the market. The excitement of innovation and optimizing the evolutionary devices will not only benefit the users but help the progress of technology. To have a better update on the trending gadgets in the technology world, there are three major topics that will be discussed in this section which are mobile devices, internet of things, and accessories.

Internet of Things


The Internet of Things (IoT) refers to physical devices that are connected via the Internet. By connecting these objects, these devices are able to exchange data and communicate without involving human communication. The devices that can be involved include phones, alarm clocks, washing machines, or coffee machines. Moreover, airplanes, industrial machines, or public constructions can also be part of the system. Some of the common applications of the Internet of Things include optimization of industrial processes, smart homes and smart cities. With more and more devices and industries joining the network, people start to dig deeper into the potential opportunities and challenges that may result from the seemingly promising system.


Mobile Devices


Mobile devices refer to any electronic devices that can be easily taken from one location to another. Over time, this category has expanded to include cell phones, smartphones, personal digital assistants, laptops, digital cameras, and tablet computers. Mobile devices are multifunctional, capable of hosting a broad range of applications for both business and consumer use. Smartphones and tablets enable people to access the Internet, email, instant messages, text messages, documents, contact lists, and more. Nowadays, mobile devices can even connect to the Internet and interconnect with other devices such as car entertainment systems or headsets via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, cellular networks or near field communication. The industry is developing increasingly advanced functions and designs, with many great things to be anticipated.


Accessories


Accessories have always been one of the focuses of the tech industry. They are not as fundamental as major products like phones and laptops, but they always interest consumers whenever they are released. Entering the era of the 2020s where Bluetooth and wireless devices are preferred by every technology-related corporation out there, accessories are the direct benefactor of such innovations. Accessories may not be mandatory, but they provide certain functions that bring the user’s experience to another level.


Wireless earphones were said to be useless and unnecessary when they first entered the market, but within a few years, a pair is visible in everyone’s ears when one walks down the street. The same thing goes with wireless speakers and wireless chargers. Bluetooth and other relevant technology have been invented for more than a decade, but in the past, wireless technologies only served as flashy gimmicks which did not provide enough convenience. Doubts from the consumers have been wiped away with the endless improvements regarding connectivity and convenience. Accessories are always there, but with the addition of wireless technology, we can look forward to what accessories bring to the technology market.



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