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Hybrid Devices

                 A hybrid device is a gadget that can do more than one thing. It can act as both an input and an
                 output device.

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                            Smartphone
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                  FaceTime  Calendar  Photos  Mail
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                  Weather  Notes  Reminders  App Store
                  Instagram  Facebook  X  Whatsapp  A smartphone is a gadget that lets you do many things. You can type messages, take
                            pictures, and use apps (input). It also shows you videos, plays music, and makes calls
                            (output).

                 Headphone

                 Headphones are used to listen to music or sounds (output) without disturbing
                 others. It can also have a built-in microphone to talk or record your voice (input).


                                Smartwatch

                                A smartwatch can show you the time, track your fitness, and display notifications
                                from your phone (output). It can also let you respond to messages or make calls
                                using its touch screen (input).


                 Laptop

                 A laptop is  a computer that you can use to type documents, browse the
                 internet, and play games (input). It also displays information on its screen,
                 plays sound through its speakers.


                               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 also show videos,
                               presentations, and diagrams (output).


                     NEW TRENDS IN HARDWARE

                 Some hardware  devices with  new  technology  are  already  available,  while others  are  still  in
                 development. Let’s discuss a few of them.
                 Wireless Devices

                 Previously, all hardware devices were connected to
                 the CPU box via a wire. Nowadays, almost every type
                 of hardware has a wireless version available. These
                 wireless devices operate  using Radio Frequency

                 (RF), Infrared (IR), or Bluetooth technology.                          Wireless Devices






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