Secondary Research

 Source 1 

Over the past 10 years, technology has marked a significant increase in digital transformation. According to Statista, it shows an increase from $3.54 trillion in 2017 to $5.62 trillion by 2025. 

 https://www.aiprm.com/technology-statistics/?utm_source=chatgpt.com 

Overall, this shows how essential smart technology has become in everyday life and business, modernizing their infrastructure and operations. 

Source 2 

According to Pew Research Centre, the survey below shows the results that smartphone usage in many countries, particularly in developed countries. 

country	Smartphone (%)	Mobile phone, but not smartphone (%)	No phone (%)
South Korea	98	1	-
Singapore	93	6	1
Netherlands	90	7	2
Sweden	90	7	2
U.S.	90	7	2
Malaysia	87	11	2
Italy	87	11	1
Germany	86	10	3
UK	86	8	4
Israel	85	13	1
Belgium	85	12	3
France	85	12	3
Brazil	85	5	9
Spain	84	13	2
Japan	84	10	6
Canada	84	4	11
Greece	81	17	1
Poland	79	13	7
Argentina	78	12	9
Hungary	76	18	6
Indonesia	76	10	14
South Africa	71	20	9
Mexico	68	16	15
Kenya	55	29	15
Nigeria	47	42	10
India	47	23	30

https://www.pewresearch.org/short-reads/2024/02/05/8-charts-on-technology-use-around-the-world/sr_24-02-05_tech-use_4-png/

Overall, developed countries have extensive smartphone access, while developing countries still remain disconnected from smartphones. This highlights how Smart Technology varies from country to country. 

Primary Research

Under primary research, I made a Google Form with 10 questionnaires to collect data on how people use and feel about Smart Technology. I shared it with my classmates and received below responses. (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdfs0qA04WcQUpgqpKzrrSDS1B5LmiLm9ecAUipqoCv3gqNnA/viewform?usp=dialog** )

According to the responses, the above chart shows the awareness that students who answered the question have an idea about smart technology and are using it in their daily lives. 

The above chart shows that 80% of students are almost aware of what smart technology really does. they are aware that the purpose of smart technology is to automate tasks. But still, a minority of students are not really aware of the purpose of the Smart Technology. 20% of students have chosen 'to make devices more expensive' and 'to eliminate internet usage', which is incorrect.  

The above chart clearly shows that smartphones are the most essential smart device that almost all of them use daily with 100%. The usage of smart devices like smart watches and smart TVs remains comparatively lower than smartphones. Alexa is not still popular among the students. But all of them use either one smart device in their everyday life. 

Conclusion 

The primary research confirms that all the participants are aware of smart technology and use it regularly. Smartphones are the most commonly used devices among students. highlighting its importance in communication, entertainment, and education. Although the usage of smart devices like smartwatches, smart TVs, or Alexa remains less but is growing interest. Overall, this suggests that smart technology is a part of daily life, especially among university students. 

Pros and Cons

8. Why Use Smart Technology? (Benefits)

Smart technology brings many good things:

8.1. Convenience

You can control devices with your voice, phone, or even set them to work automatically. 
        Imagine your coffee machine turning on by itself every morning!

8.2. Saves Energy

Smart lights and appliances turn off when not needed. This saves electricity and helps the planet.

8.3. Better Security

Smart cameras and alarms can watch your home, send alerts, and even let you see what’s happening in real-time.

8.4. Automation

Smart devices can work together. For example, when you open your door, the lights turn on, the fan starts, and your favorite music begins to play.

8.5. Data and Learning

These devices collect data.
        Over time, they learn your habits and help improve how things work, like setting the perfect room temperature before you even ask.

9. Where Is Smart Technology Used?

It’s not just in homes. Smart tech is now everywhere:

Cities	Use it for traffic control and street lighting
Hospitals	Use it for patient monitoring
Factories	Use it to manage machines and supplies
Farms	use it to check the soil and weather for growing crops

10. Who is Using It?

In the U.S., about 65% of people already have at least one smart device at home. More men than women use them — 82% of men compared to 49% of women. People who care about climate change are more likely to use smart tech too, because it helps reduce waste and energy use.

11. The Risks and Challenges

Smart technology is great, but there are some problems too — mostly about security and privacy.

11.1. Weak Security

Some devices are made quickly and sold fast, so they don’t have good protection. Hackers can find ways to break in.

11.2. Unprotected Networks

Many people use the same Wi-Fi for all their devices. If it's not secure, it gives hackers an easy way to enter your home system.

11.3. Data Leaks

Even small bits of data, like when you turn on your lights, can be used to guess your daily habits. This can be a privacy risk.

11.4. Cyber Attacks

Smart homes can be attacked in different ways, like listening in, overloading the system (called DoS attacks), or even watching through hacked cameras.