Everyday Technology
An oral hygiene instrument used to clean the mouth by brushing.
Electric Toothbrush
This is a small opening in a device where you can plug in a charger, headphones, or a cable.
Hole
When your laptop battery is low, you need to do this.
plug it in or recharge it
This material is transparent and often used for screens.
Glass
Name one invention that changed communication forever.
The smartphone / the internet / email.
This household device uses hot air to make your clothes smooth again.
Iron
A smartphone is often slim and ______ in shape.
rectangular
Before using your phone, you must do this to activate the screen.
unlock or switch on
Many headphones are made of this light and flexible material.
Plastic
You can use this technology to listen to music without any wires.
Bluetooth
You can type on it and connect to the internet; it has a screen and keyboard.
Laptop
This adjective describes something that’s easy to move or carry.
Portable
Name two verbs related to using a touchscreen device.
tap and swipe (Also: scroll, drag, etc.)
This flexible material is used in cables and phone cases.
rubber or silicone
Name two advantages of digital music players over CDs.
They’re portable and store more songs, etc.
You can use this gadget to remove crumbs from the carpet.
vacuum cleaner
This word describes a device or screen that is not flat but gently bent.
Curved
You must do this if your device freezes or stops responding.
restart or reboot it
A laptop with this kind of design is easy to carry and stylish.
What is slim / sleek / modern?
This is the amount of time a picture lasts on the internet
Forever
This type of technology can control your lights or music just by listening to your voice.
smart speaker or smart home system
For a wall, it's an opening where an electric plug fits to get power.
Socket
A digital image that captures the contents of your computer or device's screen at a specific moment.
Screenshot
Designers often prefer this material for its strength and light weight.
aluminum or carbon fiber
What does “AI” stand for and what does it do?
Artificial Intelligence — it allows computers to think, learn, and make decisions like humans.