The latest technologies in consumer durables have made life so much easier for mankind. Here’s how…

The latest technologies in consumer durables have made life so much easier for mankind. Here’s how…

    Evolution of mankind has happened since eternity. Right from the invention of wheel to today's tech-savvy generation, technology has come a long way. Each and every invention has taken place with one motto: to make life easier for humankind.
    Despite being a developing country, India is not far behind when it comes to the usage of high end products that make for a convenient lifestyle. Basic kitchen utility items like mixer-grinders, water purifiers, microwave ovens, etc., to decorating the living room with the latest television and music sets technology has changed the way we live life. Over the years, television has evolved and how!
    Nihal Nambiar, who recently purchased an LED TV, says, "The model that I bought recently is loaded with features. With the advent of the internet application in most of the modern TVs and the on-demand concept being introduced, TV has become interactive. You can Skype (video chat); watch YouTube videos."
    While technology has changed the way we live, rise in the disposable income of the upwardly mobile class has changed how we do it as money is no longer the restraining factor.
    Nilesh Gupta, owner of Vijay Sales, firmly believes that people are looking out for designer products, especially when they are thinking of renovation or buying new homes. "There are consumers who wish to buy washing machines and refrigerators in bold colours like red and burgundy. They do so simply as the whole ensemble go well with their interiors. Sometimes, when the desired colour is not available in India, they also end up importing it from abroad," he reveals.
    For Nilimal Desai, a working professional, her day starts with filling water bottles from her water purifier. "I feel technology has helped in making life easier for women, especially working women like me, who also have to manage their family. Every appliance you see in my kitchen helps me cook faster and serve nutritious food to my family, right from the juicer to non-stick pans on which I can cook a healthy meal for my family. For me, the water purifier is the best invention ever! No more waiting for the boiling hot water to cool off to fill the water bottles. One touch and the automatic washing machine does the washing and drying of the clothes. By the time I'm ready to leave for work, it dries up. My daughter thinks I am a super woman! Well, I guess all working ladies will be super women, if they have these special gadgets," smiles Nilima.
    With the advent of smartphones, you don't necessarily need to switch on a laptop or PC for checking mails; one can easily get a lot of work done while away from office, too. It is like carrying a mini office with you. Phones are no longer used only for communication. There are many business deals that are done over on the phone with apps like Skype, Hangouts, etc.
    Given the awareness regarding environmental issues like global warming, there are various products that are designed with power-save concept.
    One cannot deny the fact that human kind is dependent on technology and the not so tech-savvy people are also trying to learn to operate these modern gadgets. Technology has indeed brought a huge change in the general lifestyle of the common man.