digital technology

You use this phrase to talk about modern progress. It works as a noun in your sentences. You can say you are 'using' it or 'embracing' it. It is very common when discussing how life has changed. For example, 'Digital technology has changed how we shop.' It sounds smart but is still easy to understand. Use it when you want to sound slightly more professional than just saying 'gadgets'.

Use it in a job interview to show you are tech-savvy. Use it when complaining to your friends about your phone battery. It is perfect for school essays or business meetings. You can use it when explaining a new app to your parents. It fits well in news reports or tech blogs. Basically, use it whenever you talk about the modern world.

Do not use it for old-fashioned things. A mechanical watch is not digital technology. A hammer is definitely not digital technology. Do not use it if you are being very specific. If you are talking about an iPhone, just say 'phone'. Using the full phrase while texting a friend might sound a bit robotic. 'Hey, look at my new digital technology' sounds like you are an alien.

This phrase became huge in the 1990s during the 'Digital Revolution'. Before that, everything was 'analog' like vinyl records or film cameras. In Western culture, there is a big focus on the 'Digital Divide'. This is the gap between people who have this tech and those who do not. Everyone is obsessed with staying 'connected' 24/7 now. It has turned us all into amateur photographers and 24-hour workers.

You might hear people say digital tech for short. In business, they often say digital transformation. Some people just say the digital age to describe our current time. You will also see digital tools used in classrooms. All of these mean roughly the same thing. They all point to our world of screens and data.