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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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