Cadence Bambenek states in the article, Facts about teenager’s technology., that teenagers spend up to eleven hours a day staring at one screen or another. Technology has become an essential part of our lives. We are surrounded by technology such as machines, cars, cell phones, among other things. Technology has allowed us to make our lives easier and our countries safer. However technology affects people all over the world, both positively and negatively.
Modern technology allow us to do various activities that have made our lives more convenient and enjoyable. Recent developments in technology have made it possible for us to lead more comfortable lives. Most people own laptops, computers, tablets and even smartphones. These devices have provided us an easier life. For instance, we can access a massive amount of information whenever we wish. These devices have made community relationships easier. In past centuries a letter had to be sent in order to communicate with family and friends. The recipient had to wait days or even months for news. Now with technology such as smartphones, people can use text messages, Facebook, Snapchat, Instagram and/ or emails to instantly pass on important messages to colleagues and relatives. Technology also allows people to quickly locate places with apps such as Google maps.Which it
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Bicycles have been replaced by electric bikes . Rollerblades have been taken over by electric motorized skates. Yes, they’re fun; one can’t argue with that. However, they are making children more sedentary. And, obviously, a sedentary lifestyle has major negative health consequences. People are slowly forgetting that physical activity is an important part of a balanced and healthy lifestyle. Children and adults today would rather stay at home, watching television or playing video games, instead of going out to play sports. Consequently, advances in technology are having negative effects on our