smartphones
mobile phones that connect to the internet and can do things like take photos
tablets
small, flat computers with touch screens
devices
machines that have been made for a particular purpose, for example to go on the internet
online
on the internet
detox
a period when you stop doing something harmful to improve your health
post
publish to the internet
digital
relating to the use of computer and internet technology
offline
not connected to the internet
mp3
a kind of audio file
stream
(here) to play video or audio on the internet without downloading
update
(here) add something new
status
on social media, a piece of information you publish about yourself
tweet
a message on Twitter
desktop
(here) a personal computer which can sit on a desk
laptop
a personal computer which you can carry easily
smartwatch
a watch which can connect to the internet
games console
a special computer only used for playing games
online
on the internet
limit
control something so it does not go over a certain level
devices
machines that have been made for a particular purpose, for example to access the internet
digital
relating to the use of computer and internet technology
rescue
save
lone
on its own
digital natives
children who grow up with digital technologies all around them
stream
(here) watch on the internet
mp3
a type of digital audio file
privacy
being private; doing things without other people seeing, hearing or knowing
digital footprint
the data that is collected and recorded from someone using devices and the internet
stored
kept
access
the right or ability to use something
implications
possible future effects
credentials
usernames and passwords you need to use a device or internet service
oversharing
sharing too much information
impact
effect, result
sceptical
not convinced about something
innovative
newer and more advanced, able to do things better
In this article you’ll read about how this digital world might change our lives and the lives of our children.
And the amount of time they spend on these devices is only likely to increase in the future.
drones
small aircraft without pilots
data storage
keeping digital information
smarter
cleverer
spooky
scary
wandering around
walking around without a specific purpose or reason
pop up
suddenly appear
alert
urgent message
attendees
people who take part in something (like a meeting)
aerial viewing
looking from above
capacity
space; the amount that can be contained
a drop in an ocean
a very small amount
gap
the space between two things