Digital technologies are electronic systems and resources that help us learn, communicate, play and more.
You can find digital technology in school, at home and even when you’re out and about.
Some everyday examples of include:
- Laptops
- Tablets
- Smartphones
- Computer games
- Educational websites
- Video streaming services
- Cash machines
Digital technology can be found in most jobs.
Sometimes, it is obvious when digital technology is used, for example in computer programming jobs or scientific research.
However, digital technology is also used in lots of other jobs from farming to fashion.
In football, many matches now use a video assistant referee (VAR).
A qualified referee watches the match on multiple screens. The video assistant referee is able to view slow-motion replays from lots of different angles, then help and advise the referee on the pitch.
