Just lying here, it dawned on me that I’m surrounded by gadgets. I’ve got my phone within arm’s reach, a tablet charging across the room, a smart TV blaring in the background, not forgetting the smart watch twinkling on my wrist, and Alexa who’s always listening for her name.
How did we end up here? Definitely not saying it’s a bad thing, just musing over these little (and not so little) pieces of tech that are practically extensions of ourselves now. Anyone else do the whole panicked pocket-pat-down when you can’t immediately feel your phone? Funny how fast that becomes a mini heart attack moment.
But how many is too many? Do we need a phone AND a tablet? I have to admit, they serve different purposes for me. My phone’s all about efficiency - quick emails, checking in for flights (remember when we did that?), last minute googling. The tablet feels a little more “leaning back” - videos, reading, some light gaming. As for the smart watch… still figuring that one out.
What’s your gadget situation like? Are you a one-device-fits-all purist? Or do you, like me, find yourself immersed in the world of mobile and smart devices? And what’s your recent go-to gadget that you absolutely can’t live without these days? Mine is definitely my headphones. Working from home means they’re pretty much glued to my ears. Let 🤔
