Tag: technology

The App-based Society: Are We Losing Our Ability to Function Without Technology?

In today’s world, it seems that there is an application for every desire or necessity.

There’s an app for everything, whether it’s for entertainment, health, banking, education, staying connected with loved ones, or keeping up with the latest news and social media trends, there’s an app for that.

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Take a moment to reflect on the last time you went without using an app for an entire day. Can you remember such a day? I, for one, cannot. The convenience and accessibility of apps have become an indispensable part of our daily lives.

It’s fascinating to see how technology has evolved to meet our needs and make our lives easier. With just a few taps on our smartphones, we can accomplish tasks that would have taken hours or even days in the past. From ordering groceries to booking a flight, everything is just a few clicks away.

However, as much as we rely on apps, it’s important to remember that they are not a substitute for human interaction. While they can help us stay connected with loved ones, nothing beats spending quality time with them in person. It’s also crucial to maintain a healthy balance between our digital and real-world lives.

A phone screen displaying the icons for various different apps including YouTube, vinted, WhatsApp, and LinkedIn,
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What Will the Future Look Like for Human Bloggers in the Tech-Driven World?

What Will the Future Hold for Human Bloggers and Technology?

woman touching diagram on a hologram style screen of the future.
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As technology continues to advance at an unprecedented pace, it’s natural to wonder what the future holds for human bloggers. Will they be replaced by machines, or will they continue to thrive alongside technology?

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One thing is certain: technology will play an increasingly important role in the world of blogging. From artificial intelligence to virtual reality, bloggers will have access to a wide range of tools and platforms to enhance their content and engage with their audience.

However, this doesn’t mean that human bloggers will become obsolete. In fact, the opposite may be true. As technology becomes more advanced, the need for human creativity and originality will only increase.

The key to success in the future of blogging will be finding the right balance between technology and human input. Bloggers who can harness the power of technology while still maintaining their unique voice and perspective will be the ones who thrive in the years to come.

So, what does the future hold for human bloggers and technology? Only time will tell. But one thing is for sure: those who are willing to adapt and embrace new technologies will be the ones who come out on top.

A virtual kiss???

Kissing is one of the most intimate things we can do, it shows our love and/or affection for someone.

Just read that a Chinese device has been created to allow people in long-distance relationships to share a kiss using 3d technology. Personally I feel this is a step too far. It could never truly replicate and carry with it the real person’s emotions and passion behind the kiss. It sounds too clinical for me.

Here’s a link to the article. What do you think? https://news.sky.com/story/the-solution-to-long-distance-relationships-a-virtual-kissing-machine-12822054

Kissing emoji.
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No Internet.

Well, the phone line has a fault so no Internet connection here at the moment.

I am writing this as a note on my mobile phone, then will be able to copy and paste it onto my blog once the WiFi is up and running again.

Its weird not having the instant access to the world that we have all become accustomed to. No up to the minute weather forecast, or news, no notifications that someone has added a new article to their blog, no funny photos via WhatsApp or social media, can’t send or receive emails either.

Most places I go to provide WiFi access, so my data allowance is kept small as it’s generally unnecessary most of the time, and saves money too.

This takes me back to those days in my far distant past where there was no home Internet, or the actually more frustrating era known as dial-up, where you got knocked offline everytime the house phone was used. Man that was so annoying!!

Children and teenagers of today would struggle to imagine life without Internet at all. It is used for almost every sector of our lives, from communication, education, health care, entertainment, banking etc…..

Would you be happy to live in a world where Internet didnt exist after having experienced it?

I’d be happy to live in a world which is far less instant, but feel that the possibilities provided by the Internet and modern technology outweigh the negatives.

Imagine having lived throughout lockdown without any Internet, we’d have been excluded from the world at large, and even from local friends and family. It would have caused so much more isolation, no video calling to catch up with and check in on people to see how they were getting on.

This ability was incredibly vital during lockdown, as you weren’t allowed to spend time with others, and couldn’t even visit dying loved ones in hospital. It allowed some families to say their last goodbyes, not in person, but the nearest that was possible.

Alexa enables people to live more independently, she can open and shut windows, turn lights on, set reminders for medication & appointments, read audio books online, find information for someone who can’t physically hold a book or use a computer.

Gosh, isn’t technology incredible when you actually sit down and think about all the things it helps us to do.

Keeping in touch.

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In what ways do you communicate online?

I use the internet to communicate in so many varying ways, here are a few.

WhatsApp via my mobile phone to keep in contact with family, friends, colleagues, service providers, and more.

Emails to communicate with business, and do more official stuff that’s not really suitable to do in a casual way such as WhatsApp or Messenger. Things that I want to keep a written record of, I am deaf and don’t always find the phone easy as I can struggle to hear the other person, and follow a conversation.

Occasionally I’ll use video chat software on the laptop, mobile or other technology such as a Meta (Facebook) Portal. But I’m not a big user of video messaging.

Like most people I use social media to communicate with and keep in touch with people.

I also use some forums, and websites to exchange messages and information as well.

Mostly I’ll use my mobile phone, but for writing on here I vary between the phone and using the laptop.

What about you?

My favourite item of technology.

Technology, love it or hate it, we need it nowadays!!

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My favourite item of technology has to be my Samsung galaxy phone. It is essential for me that I can always contact someone in an emergency, so this is a vital thing for me to have, not a luxury item.

Whilst I do have it for that vital need, it helps with so many other things, emails, keeping in touch with friends, assistance apps, maps, WhatsApp to keep in touch with and send messages/photos/voice messages to friends and family, notes and reminders, calendar, banking, store card apps, taking photos, and writing on here.

I use this app https://passengerassistance.com for train travel, it allows you to set up your own profile and book the assistance you need for the journey. You can find it as an app on your phones app store, or access the website via the link I have provided. I highly recommend it.

A Samsung Galaxy phone.
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