| invention /ɪnˈvenʃn/ | something new that someone has created | The wheel was one of the most important inventions ever. |
| gadget /ˈɡædʒɪt/ | a small, clever machine or tool | My dad loves gadgets — he has a smart watch and a drone. |
| artificial intelligence /ˌɑːtɪfɪʃl ɪnˈtelɪdʒəns/ | computers that can think and learn like people | Artificial intelligence can now write music and translate languages. |
| robot /ˈrəʊbɒt/ | a machine that can do jobs automatically | A robot vacuums our floor every morning. |
| drone /drəʊn/ | a small flying machine with no pilot | We filmed the beach from above with a drone. |
| virtual reality /ˌvɜːtʃuəl riˈæləti/ | a 3D world you see through a special headset | With virtual reality, you can walk on the moon from your bedroom. |
| update /ˌʌpˈdeɪt/ | install the newest version of software | My phone needs to update — it's restarting. |
| battery life /ˈbætri laɪf/ | how long a device works before it needs charging | This phone has amazing battery life — it lasts two days. |
| cutting-edge /ˌkʌtɪŋ ˈedʒ/ | the most modern and advanced | The new stadium uses cutting-edge technology. |
| breakthrough /ˈbreɪkθruː/ | an important new discovery | Scientists made a breakthrough in the fight against cancer. |