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What is wearable technology?

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What is wearable technology?

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Some technology can be worn on your body. A smartwatch is one example. My watch shows the time, counts my steps and tells me when someone calls. It connects to my phone. I like using it on walks because I can leave my phone in my bag. However, I must charge the watch often. My grandmother has a simple watch with no internet connection. She says it does everything she needs. We both like our watches, but for different reasons. A newer device is not always the best choice for every person.

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device /dɪˈvaɪs/

пристрій, urządzenie, Gerät, dispositivo, appareil, dispositivo, dispositivo, cihaz, جهاز, 装置, デバイス, 장치, युक्ति, συσκευή, zařízení, dispozitiv, apparaat, enhet, מכשיר, მოწყობილობა

A piece of equipment made for a purpose.

“A newer device is not always the best choice for every person.”

charge /tʃɑːdʒ/

заряджати, opłata, Gebühr, cargar, facturer, carica, cobrar, ücret, تهمة, 收费, 充電する, 요금, आरोप, χρέωση, poplatek, taxa, opladen, avgift, תשלום, დააკისროს

To put electrical energy into a battery.

“However, I must charge the watch often.”

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