5 Moments that made us say ‘thank you, technology’

MANILA, Philippines – Being stuck in Manila traffic can be a real bummer. During that dreaded rush hour, you’re barely moving and see nothing but the back of cars and buses.

Taking public transportation isn’t better off either. You feel like you’re running out of fresh air when you’re stuck like sardines in the train or standing for what feels like hours on a cramped, overcrowded bus.

Now imagine having to endure all that without entertainment: no music, videos, social media sites, or communicating with friends and loved ones.

How would you survive?

Even though some people might say that too much technology distracts us from the real world, it actually does our lives a lot of good: not just during traffic, but especially when it comes to maintaining relationships.

Here are more moments when you just have to thank those gadgets and the Internet for saving the day. Whether at home or on the go, we can’t imagine life nowadays without technology and the connectivity it affords us.

Reliving memories

It’s not everyday that you get to celebrate something special with loved ones, such as a birthday or an anniversary. If you’re out of the country or stuck in traffic, missing these events can be heartbreaking: but only if you don’t have apps like Instagram, Snapchat, or Facebook.

Back in the day, if you missed a special occasion, you can only relive it through printed photos and secondhand stories during conversations. Today, thanks to the Internet, you can receive snaps of milestones in real-time and relive all those memories whether you’re in the middle of an island or in the busy streets of the city.

Keeping LDRs

We all know that long-distance relationships aren’t the easiest. Not being able to see your significant other for extended periods can take its toll on any couple. It’s different when you can hug them, laugh with them in bed, or drag them along to wherever you want. But no matter how difficult it is to keep the relationship strong, technology has your back. 

Free calls, video messages and text messages are there for you and your SO, as long as you have a stable Internet connection. And the best part? You don’t always have to get out of your pajamas to have that much-anticipated date.

Spending holidays with family

Thanks to improved video call technology, families can stay connected despite time zones and geographical barriers. On a typical Filipino celebration, it’s not unusual to find the whole clan assembled on the dinner table, with a laptop or cellphone propped up on one end. On the gadget’s screen, there’s the relative who’s working overseas, watching the party and taking part in all the fun.

Calling in for important meetings

If you need to take care of business in other cities or countries, it would be too time-consuming, expensive, and exhausting to fly in and out just for short meetings. Fortunately, teleconferencing and video calls have made cross-continent liaisons that much easier. With a clear and reliable Internet connection, you can gauge when it’s worth making the trip, or to simply to conduct the meeting from the comfort of your own boardroom.

Sharing your DSL plan outside the home

Being able to use apps to connect with loved ones has become a necessity for everyone in the family. Kids and adults alike need a strong, reliable Internet connection as well as enough data to do more online. However, buying plans for every member of the family and making sure each plan is cost-efficient can be a bit of a headache at times.

Now, not only can you share photos, but you can also share data straight from a DSL plan at home. From a 50 GB monthly allocation, your family can share up to 6GB on up to 4 mobile data lines that can be used outside of the home.

Keeping up with new technology all the time can be pretty overwhelming. But it must be said that our lives have changed for the better because of it. Who would’ve imagined that now, anyone could walk down the street while talking to someone from the other side of the world?

Now you can stay connected and do so much more with that smartphone or tablet that easily fits into your bag and pocket.

So thank you, technology. – Rappler. com

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