Digital disruptors & AI
In computing, a TOOL / DUMP / PLATFORM refers to a piece of software designed to do a particular task. It can also be a piece of equipment, or a device, or a skill for doing your job.
TOOL
Technology that simulates human thinking and decision-making
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
TRUE or FALSE? We can use conditionals to talk about hypothetical situations.
TRUE
R______: a close and harmonious relationship in which the people or groups concerned understand each other's feelings or ideas and communicate well.
RAPPORT
Which online streaming service changed the way people watch TV and movies by making binge-watching popular?
NETFLIX
Fill in with the correct form of the word in brackets: Uber is a clear example of digital ................ (DISRUPT)
DISRUPTION
W_______ E_______: Listening devices that connect without cables
WIRELESS EARPHONES
TRUE or FALSE? This sentence is about the past: If I didn't have a house, I would probably live under a bridge.
FALSE
M_______ refers to imitating the other person's words, gestures, and expressions
MIRRORING
True or False: AI can only work if it is connected to the internet.
False: AI can run locally on devices without the internet.
We will create a program that is _______ (personal) for your company's needs.
V________ R_________: A system that understands and processes spoken words
VOICE RECOGNITION
I'll lend you my phone PROVIDED / AS LONG / UNLESS you promise not to open the photo gallery.
PROVIDED
(VERB) argue in order to agree on the price of something
Which company created the first widely used smartphone?
Apple (iPhone)
'In the _ _ _ _ _' refers to having software or space for storing information on the internet, rather than on your own computer.
B______ ________: the length of time a device operates on a single charge before needing to be recharged
BATTERY LIFE
If/When Nina eats seafood, she gets a stomachache.
If something is possible or likely to succeed, it is _ _ AS _ _ _ E
FEASIBLE
In which decade did e-commerce start becoming mainstream: the 1980s, 1990s, or 2000s?
1990s
A digital _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ is a person who started using digital technology, computers, the internet, etc. during their adult life but did not grow up using them
IMMIGRANT
N _ _ _ F_ _ _ _ _ _ _: Small, clever tools or functions in modern devices
NEAT FEATURES
Rewrite as a conditional: My leg is broken so I can't play football. Let's imagine: if.....
If my leg weren't broken, I would (be able to) play football.
If you say something _____, you act or do too quickly, without considering the effects of your actions
RASH
What does “IoT” stand for in technology?
Internet of Things: refers to the network of everyday objects that are connected to the internet and can collect, send, and receive data. Instead of just computers and phones being online, IoT includes “smart” objects like home devices, wearables, cars, etc. These devices can “talk” to each other and to people, making tasks more efficient or automated (e.g. a smart thermostat can learn your schedule and adjust the temperature to save energy).