6 Small Pieces of Tech You Didn’t Know You Need
Technology has changed the world. Processes and tasks that were once completed manually are now automated. People are able to communicate regardless of where they are in the world, as long as they have access to a phone or an internet-connected device.
Surprisingly, however, the technology that’s used by most people on a daily basis is very simple. Outside of smartphones, laptops, and pads, most people don’t use any other technological devices.
This post will tell you about six interesting pieces of technology that you’ve probably never heard of, that you didn’t know that you needed:
Reading Lights
A lot of people use electronic devices to read books. Something that these people fail to appreciate is that the use of electronic devices with screens exposes them to blue light, which can be very damaging to their eyes. While blue light exposure doesn’t cause blindness, it can cause some very uncomfortable symptoms, like eye strain. Because of the wide availability of electronic devices and the ability to use them in dark rooms, people prefer them over books. You can actually buy reading lights with up to 20 hours run time now, however, which means that there’s no longer a necessity to use electronic devices to read. These lights do not emit blue light and are very comfortable and convenient to use. Using phones and other electronic devices in dark rooms is actually bad for you, which is something else to consider.
Ear Pods
Ear pods are headphones that aren’t connected to your phone or music-streaming device with a cable. These devices are connected via Bluetooth, which makes them a lot easier to use. Wearing headphones can be very annoying, mainly because they have a tendency to come loose, get in the way, and get caught on things. Ear pods don’t have any of these problems. If you are going to buy a pair, then make sure that they fit first, however. Because there’s no cable connecting them, if they fall out then you could lose them.
Smart Hub
A lot of people have smart devices in their homes, but few people know that it’s actually possible to synchronise all of their home’s smart devices with a single hub device. If you are going to buy a smart hub to connect all of your devices, then you should be aware that you can only synchronise devices made by the hub’s manufacturer. Once you have purchased a hub you can then download an application on your phone, which will allow you to manage all of the devices connected to your hub remotely, which makes using it a lot easier.
Portable Speakers
If you love music, then why not invest in a set of portable speakers? The use of portable speakers is becoming a lot more common. You can listen to music publicly when you have these speakers. If you are in a very busy and built-up space or using public transport, then make sure that you show respect and don’t listen to inappropriate music or bother people with your speakers. A lot of people misuse their speakers, using them to annoy people or listen to music that’s not appropriate for children, like aggressive music that has a lot of curse words in it.
Instant Cameras
Most people just use their phones when they are taking pictures of things. Few people print pictures out anymore, mainly because it can be a lot of work to store pictures physically. The thing is, it’s better to have pictures stored physically than it is online, because if you ever lose your device or lose access to your Cloud account, then you won’t ever be able to access your pictures again. An instant camera is a high-quality camera that prints your pictures out instantly, meaning that you don’t have to go and get them printed or send them away for printing.
Video Doorbells
Finally, you may want to consider investing in a video doorbell. The use of these doorbells is becoming a lot more common because they allow people to see who has been at their door when they are not at home. These doorbells are even sometimes used to deter theft because burglars are less likely to break into somebody’s home if they have some kind of camera watching them. You can connect video doorbells to your phone, which means that you are able to watch what’s going on outside your house in real-time. You can also save and download videos to your phone.
Technology can make your life a lot easier, but most people never explore all of the options that they have available to them. If you like to use technology, then all of the items listed in this post are worth considering.
Caroline is doing her graduation in IT from the University of South California but keens to work as a freelance blogger. She loves to write on the latest information about IoT, technology, and business. She has innovative ideas and shares her experience with her readers.