Computer
A computer used by a person such as a laptop or tablet.Mobile
Computers that are small enough to carry around that can connect to mobile networks. For example, a smart phone.Personal Network
Tools for creating your own networks for linking your devices. For example, a phone that gives you the ability to create your own wifi network.Security
Personal information security tools such as VPN.Personal Cloud
Services that allow you to store data in the cloud. For example, a service that allows you to store your files in the cloud such that they can be accessed from any device.Applications
Software for communication, productivity, entertainment, education and media.Mobile Apps
An application designed to run on a mobile device.Personal Assistant
A category of tool that is meant to provide a single interface for all of the information technology devices and services that you use.Printers
Devices that create physical representations of digital models such as a printed document or 3d object.Media Production
Tools for media production such as a camera or video editing application.Media Consumption
Tools for media consumption such as a streaming media service.Games
Hardware and software that creates entertaining virtual or mixed reality environments.Fashion
Fashion can be viewed as a technology, particularly when it uses advanced materials or includes some type of information technology. For example, shoes can change color on command.Transport
Personal transport devices such as an electric bicycle or scooter.Medical
Medical devices and services. For example, a tool to measure a substance in your blood to help you manage a disease.Information
Information related services such as a digital subscription to a newspaper or magazine.Knowledge
Knowledge related technology such as a subscription to an ebook service.Summary
Personal technology are physical devices, software and technology services exclusively used by a person. In the past 20 years, there has been a large shift towards personal devices and away from shared devices used by households and businesses.
| Overview: Personal Technology | ||
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Definition | A category of technology that is designed to be used by a single person as opposed to a family, business, city or society. | |
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