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3.3 million years ago, stone tools were the first technology that exists in the world. 3.3 million years later, artificial intelligence and the internet of things starts to dominate the world. From something you can hold onto to the things that are barely visible to the human eye, technology has evolved as time passes by. How is this possible? Every now and then, everywhere you go, technology has been around you from now on. From waking up in the morning to heading towards the kitchen, doing the remaining work, having a meeting with your friends, to going out with your car and going back to sleep at night with the lamp on. We all agree that necessity is the basis of development, hence every technology was created to fulfill people's requirements. It impacted our lives and actions in society once it was established, potentially leading to new ways of life. People may use technology to merely live, or it may help society adapt and progress through increasing efficiency. Simultaneously, technological advancements may alter people's lifestyles and behaviors to the point where they affect human adaptive mechanisms, allowing for future technological growth. Technology has continued to provide us with incredible resources that can make a significant difference in our daily lives, we cannot deny the fact that everywhere we go, most is composed of technology striving for us to grow. With the help of science and technology, anything in this world is now possible. Back during the early years, technology was not expanded and enhanced. Technologies such as television, radios, walkie-talkie, telephone, old computers, and even a typewriter were some that exists back then, bet only a few got to experience and remember what those things are, most would be our grandparents. However, year by year, it starts to expand and upgrade. Smartphones, laptops, Playstation 5, Built-in computers, iPhones, and kitchen related such as microwaves, refrigerators, ovens and electric stove starts to arise. In fact, with technology constantly evolving, year by year, the iPhone keeps on upgrading in such ways that the consumers or even you, yourself start to keep up with the latest model from the brand. One may not realize but technology has been dominating human life at this moment. Have you ever realized that even a toddler starts to enjoy their life through gadgets such as an iPad or a phone in order to watch Cocomelon? Or even a senior citizen who watches television to catch up with their latest show and interest even in the middle of the night or to listen to their long-lasting radio to be updated with the news? Things have been efficient and less hassle with technology helping us get through our day. As technology starts to dominate most of our lives, were there any huge changes in terms of our daily routine? In fact, one thing Iknow for sure is that technology did change our lives and our living. However, one may ask, are we controlling the technology around us, or are the technology controlling the life we live in? Technology has been with us for decades now, in fact, it usually evolves year by year. Even when it comes to phones, let’s take iPhones as an example. Apple as a brand tends to drop new products and accessories yearly, it upgraded from chips to cameras and its system makes the consumers want it more especially when fascinated by such technology. The phone color is amazing, the camera makes me look good! These are some of the consumer’s reactions toward the latest phone technology. Right? Going back to how technology has changed our lives, early in the morning we wake up with our alarms to head to our respective online classes and work from home with the use of the internet, phones, and laptops, to watching television to catch up with the news, watching your parents cook the best food in just a few minutes and even heading to bed with an aircon or a fan turned on to have the best sleep. Technology made things easier and accessible, however, there are also negative effects of technology because to make things easier in life is just too good to be true. Other than making life easier, technology also has its downfall. This does not apply to me only but also to each one of us, too much modern technology can lead to a constant distraction, addiction, depression, and even lack of privacy especially when technology has become so hi-tech these days. With that, technology is now a concept that we cannot survive without, every hour of our lives, technology is indeed present. It is true that technology has changed our lives even in the slightest situation and in different aspects of our life. That does not mean that we should take it for granted at most times, technology keeps on evolving and we should use it accordingly rather than abuse it. A lot of teenagers nowadays uses technology to keep their life going while some use it to destroy others, which is never a good thing. Abusing the usage of technology can kill an individual, it can be literally or mentally. Let us always be mindful of how we use the technology that we have around us for it does not make life accessible but also enhances connectedness to the news and interaction from all around the world. Go enjoy the technology that we have in this generation, but always remember that too much of everything can hurt us. Technology changed our lives for the best and the rest brings negativity to us too. Let us all be aware of our limitations for too much of everything can kill us. I hope by this time, you realize how technology has really changed our lives.