What is Technology? What are the types of technology? How to use technology in our life.
Tags: technology, discuss
Published: 2023-03-20 04:35:03


![Image description](https://dev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/articles/x7ko539xyr5ug952qogk.jpg)
**The combined result of science and engineering is what we call technology.**

Like our widely used mobile phone or cell phone it is also a technology. Again the ancient stone wheel is also a technology. Again the abacus and a technology invented to aid in the large number of calculations used by the Babylonians around 2,400 BC.

In simple words, Technology is the application of scientific knowledge for the practical purpose of human life.

**Types of technology:**
**1. Information Technology:** Information technology refers to the use of computers, software and other digital technologies to store, process and transmit information.
**2. Medical Technology:** It refers to the development of new devices, equipment and treatments for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of diseases
**3. Industrial Technology:** It refers to the development and use of machines, tools and other tools to produce goods and provide services.
**4. Nanotechnology:** This refers to the development of new materials, devices and systems at the nanoscale (typically less than 100 nanometers) with applications in fields such as electronics, medicine and energy.

**Uses technology in our life:**
We are using technology in our daily life. Let's take a look at some of the uses of technology.

**1. Communication:** One of the most essential areas in today's world is communication. Communication media has improved so much with the help of technology that the whole world has turned into a “Small Village” today. Mobile phones, telephones, faxes, emails, Facebook, WhatsApp, etc. are all the blessings of technology that we use today.
**2. Education:** Computers and the internet have transformed education in many ways today. Technologies are helping our child learn lessons and other things easily. A wide range of educational applications are now being made available for educational purposes. Now lessons can be learned online with the help of videos and webinars.
**3. Health:** Technology is driving our medical science in a new direction. Medical science is improving by inventing new equipment. There are also various apps available for you to manage diabetes, high blood pressure and other issues. Not only that, they have made it possible for you to consult your doctor online to know details about medicines and other things.
**4. Earning:** We need money to reduce unwanted problems and you can use technology for this purpose. We can trade stocks, equities, bitcoins and other products online which will help generate more revenue. Be it stock trading or currency selling, there are various applications available for you to learn the basics easily. This, in turn, offers a way to significantly reduce risks and other problems. Internet technology enables you to earn more money through blogging, affiliate marketing, writing, publishing, videos and other sources.

_This is my first article on dev. I will try to write an article every week. Please inspire me by hit like and comment. _