Technologies et développement (anglais)

The idea of progress can be defined as an improvement, a development or a change – a technical, scientific or social advance which contributes to making the world a better place. When we define the "idea of progress" we usually say that progress is positive: medical progress, social progress, technological progress …all have contributed to our modern-day world being a better place. But how does this technological progress change our lives, is it really a positive change or are we becoming too dependent on new technologies? One of the latest inventions is Google Glass, a pair of glasses which do much more than the average Smartphone or computer. Is this kind of technological progress positive or will it lead to people becoming more isolated and more stressed? Could this be the phone of the future? The idea for the world’s first sustainable (durable) Smartphone is certainly creating a buzz on the social networks at the moment! Have you ever broken your phone screen and decided to buy a new phone? Or perhaps you don’t have enough memory for all your music downloads? Would you like to be able to build your own phone? Phonebloks could be the solution. Dutchman Dave Hakkens is currently developing Phonebloks, a sustainable Smartphone made up of small, easily replaced modules. In theory, the Smartphone would never have to be replaced, each part is removable and this makes it easier to personalize your phone. For example, if you like taking photos you could incorporate a better camera model, of the brand of your choice. The idea is currently making a buzz on the social networks and interested parties or individuals can support the idea via Twitter or Facebook. The developer is not asking for money but wants to know if demand would be large enough to be able to launch (lancer) it. Some critics have said that it will be impossible to make the idea work, that it will be difficult to make all the different parts compatible. It has also been named "the Lego phone"!

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