GADGETS- Our Backbone

‘I think there’s a tendency for modern man to become dominated by Gadgets & machines, taking us further away from the things I’ve been talking about’ well quoted by Robin Day. We all get some clout when there is a talk about Gadget. Don’t you all think before getting started off with the crucial role of gadget we must go through, to bind the story of this word? Yes, we should.

Gadget word could be traced back from the 19th century. It was used as a placeholder name for a technical item used. In the late 90’s the usage of the term in military parlance extended beyond the navy. Even the first atomic bomb was nicknamed ‘THE GADGET’ by the scientists.
According to software language, ‘Gadget’ refers to computer program that provide services without needing an independent application.

Well! I should over the history here only or else it would become more sort of boring one article. Switching over towards the recent trends in gadgets will grab your more attention. So now let’s talk about few of those gadgets that changed the world around us.

The Alarm clock, Personal Computers, The radio, which once were a status symbol have now started vanishing. Staplers we are use are also in the counting of gadget. Blenders which help in cooking easier have gained a lot of popularity these days.
These gadgets have made our lives so easier that with just one touch we can get connected to people sitting far away from us. They have helped us a lot in managing our work data at one place safely. It has brought a boom in the economy n have made our work more easier.

While talking about gadgets, how can we not mention Digital Video Recorder. The most fascinating gadget that gained huge amount of popularity in very less time span. Flash drivers have started being a very important part of our lives. Unlike other things even gadgets do have their darker side which cannot be neglected.
These gadgets have made us so dependable on them that we are helpless without them. The devices & games tend to keep us out of touch of reality. The addiction of games also makes us get used to the sedentary lifestyles &develop unhealthy lifestyles with increase of poor time management & poor eating habits.

It’s a sure thing to have some disadvantages too but with the advancement in the technology it is just prayed that these effects vanishes and more of vulnerable gadgets comes up.