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    and robots, technology makes our lives easier and more fun. It helps us learn, play,
                     communicate and explore new things. Our world is full of smart devices and clever

                     ideas that work together to make our daily life exciting.

                     Smart Devices Around Us

                     A smart device is a device that can collect, process and send data. It can be found
                     in our homes, schools and even outside. They make life more convenient, exciting

                     and sometimes more colourful. Some smart devices that we see around us every
                     day includes:

                         Smartphones: Smartphones  are  mobile  phones  that
                         can perform many functions. You can make calls, send

                         messages, take photos, play games and use apps. They
                         are like small, pocket versions of a computer.

                                                         Tablets: Tablets  are larger than  smartphones,  but
                                                       smaller than laptops. They have a big touchscreen that
                                                       allows reading,  drawing and watching  videos  easy.

                                                       Tablets are light and easy to carry, so we can use them
                                                       anywhere.

                         Smart  thermostats: Smart  thermostats  help  control  the
                         temperature  in our homes. They can turn the heating  or

                         cooling on and off at the right time to save energy. Some
                         smart  thermostats  can even learn our daily  routine,  like
                         when we wake up or go to school and adjust the temperature

                         automatically.

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