2020 you have brought us nothing but unforgettable experiences (some we do want to forget). But, technology, you have served us well.
Some say it is a curse while others use it to survive. Technology, in moderation and for specific uses, has proven, in ways, to save lives and much more! There is no more feeling lonely when in isolation or quarantine as you can pick up the phone and Zoom/Facetime your way through an hour plus conversation with your mom or catch up with a friend. Hospitals use technology to monitor people’s health and determine what actions are needed to save lives. Universities use technology to interact with students and create material that can be easily accessible and editable outside the use of a paper and pencil. Offices use technology to improve employee interaction, creativity, and production.
Overall, technology has done wonders for our world today. It continues in improvement every day and has proven to be a system that will be around for many more years to come!
- As of 2019, there are 3.5 billion social media users
- There are 1.43 billion tablet users worldwide
- Snapchat hits 10 billion daily video views
- 4.17 billion people use their mobile devices to go online
- 4.8 billion people use the internet daily
- 92.17% use Google search engine
- In 2020 Zoom had 52.2 million installs
- Smartphones account for 80% of the total time spend on social media
- There are more than 1.8 billion websites online
More fun facts and statistics about technology today
As you can see, technology is apart of our every day lives. Have a question, search it on your phone. Don’t know where a restaurant is located, Google maps has you covered. Want to go shopping from your home, order it online.
Technological platforms have advanced our world in so many ways and continues to change every day. Whatever source you are reading this on, thank your provider and celebrate the day by calling your mom or updating Facebook. Happy National Technology Day!
By: Amanda Overy, Marketing Intern