TECHNOLOGY
A small electronic device that is useful and often innovative.
Gadget
To watch movies, shows, or videos online without downloading them.
stream
Describes something that completely changes the way something is done.
game-changing
Energy that comes from sources other than fossil fuels, such as wind or solar power.
alternative energy
The gradual increase in the Earth’s temperature caused by greenhouse gases.
global warming
A person who is very interested in technology and knows a lot about it.
To search for information on the internet.
brows
Introducing new ideas, methods, or products.
innovative
The large-scale cutting down of trees.
deforestation
The use of goods and natural resources by people.
Consumption
Someone who is afraid of or uncomfortable using modern technology.
To enter data or information into a computer system.
input
Important or having a major effect.
Significant
A place where trash is buried under the ground.
landfill
To throw something away or get rid of it.
dispose of
Describes technology that is extremely modern and advanced.
High-tech
New improvements or additions made to software or apps.
Update
Technology designed to be worn on the body, like smartwatches.
wearable
Materials or substances that exist in nature and can be used by humans.
natural resources
To put someone or something in danger.
Endanger
Describes technology that is complex, advanced, and highly developed.
sophisticated
Important developments or progress in technology.
advances
Made by humans rather than occurring naturally.
Artificial
Basic materials in their natural state before being processed.
raw materials
To use something again instead of throwing it away.
reuse