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



                    Headphones: It is 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:  It  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: It 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: It 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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