Introduction
The world today has become more dynamic and technology is present almost in every sphere of our existence. Starting from the morning till we retire to bed, we are feted to gadgets, applications, and techniques accompanied by systems in our everyday lives. But as things progress, it becomes hard for many people to keep abreast with all the new technology trends. This is when and where come easy technologies the second generation of advanced technologies that aim at making solutions more accessible and easy to use, in contrast to the First Wave of technologies for geeks that ruled the first decade of the millennium. The concept of easy technology generally, encompasses items such as tools, equipment or applications which are developed with the goal of being easily utilized by anybody regardless of his age or knowledge level.
Conventional technology infrequently is easy to use since one must learn how to use the technology, easy technology eliminates these barriers. Suppose whenever one wants to use the new smart phone, fix smart home devices, or engage in smart applications, there are no need to read a manual or follow tutorial for such gadgets and services. That is the simple essence of what easy technology is all about, that power tools become available because they are simple. The concept of easy technology and from where it draws its relevance is in its ability to embrace everyone. This is achieved with an aim of closing the digital gap where many people especially the elderly, children or even workers who are always occupied with their jobs can easily adopt these tools in their everyday lives. In other words, it makes complicated technologies into a part of life.
The Evolution of Technology towards Simplicity
It can be said that moving towards easy technology is not an inadvertent occurrence. It was most noticeable and consistent over the course of last few decades that the advance of technology was synonymous with growth in complication. Let us recall the situation that was typical of the initial stage of the use of computers, after they became available for the general public, in the beginning of the 1990s; it is enough to recall that manuals for their usage were very long, while operating systems were not very user-friendly. At the time when there was such a thing as a “Smart Phone”, it was quite unheard of and the average user even required help for performing simple tasks. That all changed with the advancement in the expansion of technology making users more inclined towards easy solutions.
During the early years of the new millennium companies such as Apple for instance came up with technologies such as the iPhone and iPad gadgets that are easily distinguishable and usable without necessarily the need to contain very detailed functions and features. All of a sudden, to write something, one didn’t need to sit at a computer or dial a phone, they just needed to touch several icons. Since then the shift towards the simplest design has only continued unabated even in the technical realm. Now, people have gadgets, voice recognition systems, smart and automation systems that are intended to facilitate the way of living not complicate it. Easy technology has its driving force not only in innovation but in innovation that helps to make that technology be the best to serve everyone.
The Role of Easy Technology in Everyday Life
Smart Home Systems
Many appliances, handling and self-scheduling are some of the things that are not essential when it comes to handling a home. Smart home concept is considered as one of the convenient and simple ways of living in the present time. Smart speakers like Amazon Echo, Google Nest, and Apple Home Kit have given people the idea of ‘voice control without moving a finger’. Connected and programmed smart lights, thermostats, security cameras as well as smart home appliances are no longer inventions of technology inclined people.
Everyone can make a smart home one with the intention of building a complete home system using easy technology. Home automation is now simple; you only need to command your Alexa or Google home to do things like; switching off the lights, locking the door or even brewing coffee in the morning. This convenience has then transformed our homes from just being dwelling places to modern and well controlled efficient homes by management from homes.
Health & Wellness
A major sector that has been on the receiving end of the outcome of easy technology is that of health and wellness. Smart wear devices for instance the fitness trackers, smart watches and health apps are to help in tracking the state of health of a given individual or group. A device such as Apple Watch, Fit bit and other wearable’s and innovations have the capacity to track the Heart beat; Sleep and any changes in body. These are relatively very easy to work with; one does not really have to be a nerd to be able to manipulate these devices. These are easy to use with menus that can easily be understood; they link up with your smart phone for further processing.
From as basic as waking you up at certain times to reminding you to change position to as complex as exercise routines these technologies put health monitoring in the hands of individuals. Other applications that have been developed include telemedicine applications such as Doctor on Demand among others. In this on digital age you can actually schedule appointments, have a little chat with the doctor and even get a prescription without ever having to leave the house.
Education & Learning
Easy technology is also very significant in the education sector as well. Some examples of such technologies embrace Khan Academy among the many that afford learners of all ages with an opportunity to study at their own convenience without having to attend physical classes at school or college. These platforms are designed to be as open to as many people as is possible. Some of the most popular tools are interactive videos, quizzes and games using which you can make the learning process not only effective but also entertaining whether it is learning a new language, rehearsing math or diving into complex computer programming. Google Classroom are easy-to-implement tools that assist educators in setting up an organized classroom; sending messages to and receiving messages from students; following student’s activities; and assigning different tasks to students within a collaborative context.
Entertainment & Leisure
In the entertainment industry easy technology has been adopted in large measure. In accessible interfaces like those currently used by Netflix, as well as Spotify, and others, it is very easy for the users to get to whichever movie, show, or song they would wish to view or listen. These platforms also use AI in presentations to suggest contents of the interests of the users in a more efficient way thus enhancing fun.
Well, one positive aspect is that gaming has also become more accessible and here I really want to point on the Nintendo Switch and the game it offers; they are quite fun, and very approachable, even for somebody who is not a huge fan or a gamer. Indeed, now that virtual reality (VR) is growing in popularity, easy technology is reshaping entertainment and providing consumers with a range of entertainment options that anyone can access and operate without having a clue about IT.
The Benefits of Easy Technology
Easy technology empowers the use of innovation within the basic public all through the cycle of life from childhood, adolescence, adulthood to old age. It thus emphasizes on the common good and benefits of a society and ever so important handles the complexity of the world, making sure that people who are actually not well equipped to handle the digital age are not left behind by the technological advancements of the society. Of all the benefits easy technology has, time saving is considered by many as one of the biggest strength. The changes in frequency, number, and range of repetitive tasks means that these tasks can be most wisely automated to reduce the energy consumed on them so as to free up time for higher order tasks.
A considerable number of easy technologies appear to be inexpensive so that everyone can have an opportunity to use the available technological developments. As with smart work tools to organizational productivity applications, easy technology keep users productive by reducing the time spent on low added value activities. Easy to use interfaces and natural looking designs eliminate the hassle that people tend to experience with their technological products which, in turn, makes using technology a pleasure and not a chore.
The Future of Easy Technology: What’s next?
Looking at the future of easy technology is going to be increasingly significant in the future of the world we live in. AI and the related machine learning are supposed to advance at a tremendous speed and provide solutions more natural than asking for what we want. This world can be envisioned where the devices are full of intelligence so that we do not have to make any changes to the settings ourselves. Difficult technology, on the other hand, will increase disparities as the industries of healthcare, education, and finance fast-track the democratization of easy technology that will empower the populace for success in a digital world. We’ll see more connected devices, more intuitive interfaces, and a stronger emphasis on user experience’s the boundaries between technology and everyday life continue to blur, one thing is clear: while if we use it at first, it would be identified with the fashionable word ‘easy technology,’ it is not just a fashion but the future.
Conclusion
Easy technology is not only about the concept of comfort the degree in which it is simple enough that an individual does not have to feel overwhelmed when operating it. It creates more self-sufficiency to an extent that people can control aspects of their health, home, work and play that would have been inconceivable some time back. This ranges from applications that assist in managing energy consumption to applications that help in the management of stress and better wellbeing all pointing to the idea of making the users utilize interfaces that require very little effort from them but yield very high benefits. For instance and in industries like education, easy tech is making learning even more interesting and individualized while in healthcare easy tech is making important services more accessible. Finally, easy technology is changing the paradigms within the present world.
