Introduction
In today's world, almost everything has become more accessible and convenient due to technological advancements throughout all sectors and walks of life. Cutting-edge technology creates several advantages for businesses, especially those who are willing to adopt technology early. New technology speeds up processes and allows flexible ways of completing work. It also transforms business functions and it can also help in saving time and money. The impact new technology has on modern life is completely immeasurable and technology is used in several ways and sometimes the method of utilizing a new technology ends up improving and developing better society. In healthcare, new technology simplifies human life in several ways and it is considered as the means to lengthen, and build a more complete and better life. Overall, the introduction of new technologies in our daily lives, brings radical changes, which take place in every phase of life (Ramey).
Benefits of New Technology
Improved Communication
In recent years, there have been several new technologies that have helped in improving communication or increasing the speed of communication. When emails were introduced it made easier for people to send messages without writing anything on a piece of paper. Similarly, mobile phones connected people far off from each other and overtime multimedia technology and smartphones have kept increasing the level of technology. Lately, messaging applications such as Whatsapp, Viber, Snapchat, etc. have enhanced communication means as people can simply send or receive messages or videos to and from their kiths and kins.
Therefore, new technologies have made it easier for many people who adopt them to communicate in a simpler and easier way. It is possible that in future as technological advancement grows leaps and bounds, new technologies will be introduced the communication patterns will further simplify and improve standards of human communication (Alsaleem, 2014).
Eased Information Access
Access to information has certainly been eased by the introduction of technology. As time passes, new technologies are introduced that makes the collection of easier and uncomplicated. Online search tools, online videos, daily mailers, etc. make it easier for people to remain aware of the latest events happening all over the world. There are times when you are not even aware of a particular event, but due to new technologies that track your search history, information is shared with a user that is deemed useful. Gadgets and technological devices are making it simpler to access different data sources and collect information. People do not even need to read information anymore and voice command technologies such as Amazon Echo help them to access any information with just asking questions to the device. It might be possible that in the future humans will develop better technologies that integrate information of the whole universe within a single device (Pullen, 2016).
Convenience in Travel
New technologies have made it easier for people to communicate, especially long distances. Transport is an essential part of life and as our world becomes globalized and people need easier and faster ways to travel. As transport technology has evolved, our world has grown closer and countries are now only a few hours away. With better connectivity between places and faster speeds, people are finding it easier to complete their tasks as the time for travel has been significantly reduced. Earlier people used to travel for days between countries, but now people just board flights and reach their destination. Similarly, traveling between places in a city has also become easier as major cities have now inter-connected and well developed public transport system. The combination of easy access and faster sources for traveling has certainly provided humans with simplified access to more effective travel opportunities and promises that with time it will further enhance (Ramey).
Convenient Education
Education is just one of the sectors that has experienced constant growth and improvements with the introduction and implementation of technologies. Introduction of several new technologies in the education sector has made the educational process it simpler for students. Mobile education and online education are making people access information and knowledge that can help them get jobs and build careers. Also, many classrooms used modern technology for making learning easier and more interactive. New educational technologies are made to support learning that gives students an opportunity to learn by themselves without help from tutors. For instance, by allowing students to use iPads to access information in the class and better participate in classroom activities. Classrooms are not only interactive with the inclusion of technology, they are also becoming convenient places to learn and grow as learners (Ramey).
Improved Healthcare
New technologies have played a major role in improving the services of the healthcare industry. Human life has been prolonged with better technologies that help in finding a solution to major illnesses. New technologies have ensured that the mortality rates decrease and people live longer. Improvement in healthcare services has been one of the most important benefits for improving quality of life, as having surgeries has become simple and safe to conduct. Also, technologies and applications are available that teaches people to maintain their health and weight issues by following a diet or exercise routine. Error in doctors’ work has also reduced as the majority of the work is done by machines that power their work and provide them with critical information. Overall, the healthcare industry has been changed with the development and implementation of new technologies (Ramey).
Networking
One of the most common problems for people used to be remaining in touch with each other. The introduction of social media technologies such as Facebook, Twitter has helped in keeping people connected with each other and share messages. Social networking also helps in making new connections and simplifying the process of maintaining relations for people and businesses. Many businesses are using social media as a tool for communicating with their customers and providing latest business information. New technologies such as social media are beneficial to the human race as it provides them with ease of reaching out to the masses. Individuals and businesses can send messages, videos, images, etc. and gain valuable insights and feedback from the audience (Ramey).
Innovation
Most innovations these days are related to technology and individuals seek development of new technologies that changes the way humans live. Every day new technologies are introduced with an aim of making changes and improvements in human life. New technologies have been introduced in different industries such as agriculture, healthcare, telecommunication, education, etc. Many of these technologies are built with an aim of making people’s lives easier. For instance, innovations in agriculture are making it easier for farmers to understand the different ways to grow crops and ensure their output is satisfactory. Farmers in undeveloped countries can now access information and machinery used by farmers in developed countries and learn knowledge to improve their production levels and efficiency. It is also teaching them to increase their output and find the latest methods used by other farmers.
Increases Efficiency of Operations
Apart from reducing human effort and simplifying the processes, one of the most important goals of developing new technologies is increasing the efficiency of operations. With the introduction of new technologies, current processes are improved as most of the errors are removed. As processes become more efficient, costs are reduced and the advantages of implementing technology is seen over a period of time as less time and energy is spent in producing the same amount of output. The efficiencies delivered are directly related to the use of technologies in the operations and works as resulting advantages of using new technologies (Kudyba and Diwan 124).
Conclusion
New technologies are used in different sectors and walks of life, such as healthcare, education, agriculture, telecommunication, etc. New technologies are beneficial as it improves communication, eases information access, increases convenience in travel and education, improves healthcare, strengthens networking, leads to innovation, and increases efficiency of operations. Therefore, it is clear that new technologies have brought several advantages to the human race and will keep improving the quality of life in coming years. It is possible that some disadvantages or dangers exist, but it is quite clear that the benefits of new technologies overpower them. These benefits combine together to inform that new technologies are in the best interest of humans and the dangers associated with it can be overwhelmed due to the importance new technologies has in the growth and simplification of life.
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