- Digital detox (noun – informal) - A period of time during which a person refrains from using electronic devices such as smartphones or computers, regarded as an opportunity to reduce stress or focus on social interaction in the physical world.
- Emoji (noun – plural same or emojis) - A small digital image or icon used to express an idea or emotion in electronic communication
- Geek chic (noun informal) - The dress, appearance, and culture associated with computing and technology enthusiasts, regarded as stylish or fashionable.
- Hackerspace (noun) - A place in which people with an interest in computing or technology can gather to work on projects while sharing ideas, equipment, and knowledge.
- Internet of things (noun) - A proposed development of the Internet in which everyday objects have network connectivity, allowing them to send and receive data.
- Phablet (noun) - A smartphone having a screen which is intermediate in size between that of a typical smartphone and a tablet computer.
- Selfie (noun – plural selfies – informal) - A photograph that one has taken of oneself, typically one taken with a smartphone or webcam and uploaded to a social media website.
Saturday, 7 September 2013
Tech Slangs Updated to Online Oxford Dictionary
The online edition of the Oxford English Dictionary updated its vocabulary list including some words that've been widely used to describe the current technology world and some of the fun words are:
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