The Future at our Fingertips
Technology has never developed as quickly as it has in the early 21st century. In recent years, we have seen a huge growth in access to personal communication with the introduction of the smartphone. Almost everyone has one these days, but what about changes to technology in the home? Welcome to the smart TV.
Televisions have been in our homes for many years now. From the first black and white TVs in the 1920s to flat screens today, they have become more advanced as modern living has progressed. We are all used to using a remote control instead of getting up to change the channel, but that is about to change with the latest developments in hardware design.
Imagine being able to control the TV with a wave of your hand or just by telling the TV what you want. This sounds like something out of a science fiction film, but it is actually real. New technologies allow you to operate your TV without pressing a button. Instead, you can use voice control to turn the volume up or down and the TV on or off. You can even use your body movements to surf the Internet.
The future of television is also very exciting. A team of Japanese scientists are even developing a TV where you can smell what you are watching. So the next time you are watching the cooking channel it could make you very hungry!
Decide if these statements are TRUE or FALSE.
- Most people own a smartphone. _________________
- The first TVs appeared in color. _________________
- You can operate the TV with your voice. _________________
- You can use your body movements to control the volume on the TV. _________________
Choose the word/ phrase (A, B, C or D) that best fits the space.
- What is the main idea of this passage?
A. The development of TV B. Communication on TV
C. The development of smartphones D. Communication on smartphones
- It can be inferred from the passage that in the future?
A. We will not need to watch TV. B. We will be able to turn on or off a TV by a remote control.
C. We will be able to smell what's on TV. D. We will be able to watch TV when we are hungry.
