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A Life Without a Smartphone?

October 7, 2022

Each day we spend about 3 to 4 hours on our devices. It seems many of us are in a love affair with our phones. But even the most passionate love affairs end at some point. What comes next?

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A digital world without smartphones?

There haven’t been any ground-breaking changes in smartphones in recent years. Even mid-range devices have great cameras, displays and plenty of memory. It seems the smartphone’s days are numbered. Companies are already planning what’s next.

 

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TechAttack - Digital Amnesia

We don't have to remember birthdays, routes or special moments, because we can always rely on our smartphones. But there a reason why we should train our brain.


 

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A guide for the visually impaired

Tamás Nemes is developing a walking guide for the visually impaired. It recognizes and identifies a variety of stationary and moving objects in the area, such as bicycles, cars or garbage cans, and warns users via earphones.

 

 

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