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Hybrid Devices Wireless Devices
A hybrid device is a gadget that can do more than one thing. It can act as both an input and an Earlier, all hardware devices were connected to the CPU via wired
output device. connections. These days, almost every type of hardware has a wireless
version available. They work with the help of radio frequency (RF),
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FaceTime Calendar Photos Mail infrared (IR), or Bluetooth technology.
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Weather Notes Reminders App Store • Smartphone: A smartphone is a gadget that lets you do many things. You can
Instagram Facebook X Whatsapp
type messages, take pictures, and use apps (input). It also shows you videos, Virtual Keyboard
plays music, and makes calls (output).
A virtual keyboard is operated by typing on a touch-sensitive surface rather
than pressing physical keys. It is actually a software component because it is
• Headphone: Headphones are used to listen to music or sounds (output)
not a physical part.
without disturbing others. It can also have a built-in microphone to talk or
record your voice (input). 3D Camera
3D camera is a real-sense device that is able to recognise faces and
• Smartwatch: A smartwatch can show you the time, track your fitness, and use that capability to log in to devices like smartphones or laptops. 3D
display notifications from your phone (output). It can also let you respond to cameras can also measure distances between items or even scan objects
messages or make calls using its touch screen (input). for 3D printing.
Skylake
• Laptop: A laptop is a computer that you can use to type documents, browse
Intel’s multi-core chip, code-named Skylake boosts graphics and applications
the internet, and play games (input). It also displays information
while improving battery life in laptops.
on its screen, plays sound through its speakers.
LaCie SAFE Hard Drive
• Smart Board: A smart board is a large interactive screen used in classrooms.
You can write on it and interact with it using touch or special pens (input). It can This is a portable storage device with a fingerprint recognition scanner that
also show videos, presentations, and diagrams (output). keeps data secure.
#Problem Solving & Logical Reasoning Portable Printers
#Digital Literacy
Let’s CatCh Up Portable printers are small and easy to carry, making them ideal for printing
documents, photos, or labels wherever you go. They connect to devices like
Rearrange the given letters to form the names of computer devices: phones or laptops using USB, Bluetooth, or Wi-Fi. These printers use Zero Ink
1. NNREACS - (Zink) technology, which means they don’t require traditional ink. Instead, they
use special paper with built-in colour crystals that are activated by heat. On a single charge, they
2. ESMUO -
can print about 30 pages with a resolution of 300 dpi.
3. TNIRREP -
Finger Mouse
4. RROOECTJP -
The USB Finger Mouse is designed to fit on the user’s finger and is operated
5. NEP REIVD -
using the thumb.
6. DHRA KISD
Info Byte
Nowadays, keyboard and mouse come in different shapes and sizes too.
i + NEW TRENDS IN HARDWARE
Some hardware devices with new technology are already available, and some are in the process
of development. Let’s discuss some of them.
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