| digital technology |
digital photography, digital video and audio recording; digital broadcasting |
The sound quality of a digital voice recorder is superior to that of an analogue one. [non-digital]
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| wi-fi |
a system for connecting electronic devices to the internet without using wires |
The hotel has wi-fi in every room.
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| satellite communications |
satellite navigation (SATNAV) systems; mobile phones |
She doesn’t use a road map now because her new car has GPS (global positioning system) built in, so she gave me her old plug-in SATNAV.
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| biotechnology |
genetic modification of plants |
Biotechnology companies are experimenting with new, disease-resistant crops for farmers. [with a high level of protection against diseases]
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| artificial intelligence (AI) |
automatic translation; identification systems |
Scientists working in AI are hoping to create computers that will be more and more like the human brain.
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| ergonomics |
design of environments so people can work efficiently and comfortably |
This car has ergonomically designed seats. [designed to give maximum comfort and efficiency]
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| Bluetooth™ |
connecting electronic devices to each other with no wires |
My car has Bluetooth, so I can connect my phone to the speakers.
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