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B2 – Upper Intermediate<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Technology is evolving fast. It is changing how people live their lives. We now have The Internet of Things wherein all devices we use can be connected to the internet. From washing machines to air conditioners, we can now control them through voice commands. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Facebook is developing a technology that would allow us to control objects that exist in the virtual world. This technology aims to give people the augmented reality (AR) experience that could one day be used in our day-to-day lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Listen to the audio and read the transcript to know more about this wristband device that is supposed to be used with AR glasses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/learningenglish.voanews.com\/a\/facebook-wrist-device-aims-to-permit-control-of-virtual-objects\/5828544.html<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Discussion Questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. What is Augmented Reality (AR)? How interesting is this for you?<\/li>
  2. Is this kind of device something interesting to you? Why or why not?<\/li>
  3. Do you think that AR technology could replace smartphones one day? Why or why not?<\/li>
  4. What could be the possible uses of AR in our day-to-day lives?<\/li>
  5. How important is technology in your life? Can you live without it?<\/li><\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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