Why Follow Tech?

You might be asking yourself, "Why should I follow a technology blog?" While some may feel that technology is not all it's cracked up to be, or that anything worth seeing will be eventually brought to the public, it is still important for people of all ages to stay up to date on technological advances and new products.

 Why? Although there are many reasons, these are the main three: 

1. It allows you to stay in the loop and participate in everyday life better, similar to staying well informed with the news.
2. Early developments often become the foundation for many new gadgets and tools.
3. In a world where nearly everything has already been discovered, technology allows curiosity and possibility to thrive. 

As a person living in New York City, I am always having conversations with diverse groups of people, all who have equally diverse interests. One thing that is part of everybody's life, however, is technology. Staying well informed allows ease in everyday conversations, and makes way for a more in depth opinion or participation in conversations about technology. For example, I might see that a friend of mine is always complaining to me that her phone is dead. By knowing about new gadgets and technology, I could talk to my friend about external batteries and battery cases, and how sooner or later she might even be able to charge her phone via Wi-Fi. Socially, it can be beneficial to have some information on the developments of the tech world, in the same way that reading the newspaper can help a person have more in-depth discussions about recent events. 

Staying in touch with new technology developments also will help you ease into new gadgets and tools before they are released to the public. A lot of people (in older generations especially) have trouble learning the ropes of new gadgets like iPhones, smart TV's,  or even smart home appliances like thermometers or security cameras. By watching new developments and learning how they work, the learning curve of a new product decreases because you will already know the foundation of the technology. If I read that Apple is getting rid of their CD drive or standard cable in exchange for a USB-C port, I will not be as confused when I see a new laptop or future iPhone use USB-C ports as well. Since I already read about the benefits of the new USB-C, I will understand why this change has occurred and accept it more openly. 

Finally, reading about new technological developments ignites inspiration and curiosity. While it seems that nearly everything has already been invented and discovered, technology is far from reaching its limits. It can be exciting to read about new leads and try to guess where they might go in the future. Further, it may even inspire you to come up with your own app idea or gadget based off of a new discovery. 

All in all, the tech field is a constantly evolving field which is both beneficial and exciting to follow. I hope you will find that my posts will spark your curiosity and help you be a better-informed user of technology!