Technology and Innovation
Inventions, gadgets, AI, drones, virtual reality.
something new that someone has created
/ɪnˈvenʃn/The wheel was one of the most important inventions ever.
a small, clever machine or tool
/ˈɡædʒɪt/My dad loves gadgets — he has a smart watch and a drone.
computers that can think and learn like people
/ˌɑːtɪfɪʃl ɪnˈtelɪdʒəns/Artificial intelligence can now write music and translate languages.
a machine that can do jobs automatically
/ˈrəʊbɒt/A robot vacuums our floor every morning.
a small flying machine with no pilot
/drəʊn/We filmed the beach from above with a drone.
a 3D world you see through a special headset
/ˌvɜːtʃuəl riˈæləti/With virtual reality, you can walk on the moon from your bedroom.
install the newest version of software
/ˌʌpˈdeɪt/My phone needs to update — it's restarting.
how long a device works before it needs charging
/ˈbætri laɪf/This phone has amazing battery life — it lasts two days.
the most modern and advanced
/ˌkʌtɪŋ ˈedʒ/The new stadium uses cutting-edge technology.
an important new discovery
/ˈbreɪkθruː/Scientists made a breakthrough in the fight against cancer.
1
What is the most useful invention ever? Why?
2
Which gadget could you not live without?
3
Would you like to try virtual reality? What would you do?
4
Is artificial intelligence a good thing? Give one good and one bad point.