The fact that technology has become a major part of our lives can’t be argued, and for a lot of people, there are few instances in a single day when we’re not connected. A major exception might be while in the shower, and for some, even that’s not the case, with computers being built right into some models. But is all of this connectivity and device usage a good thing? It depends.
According to an online survey performed by Harris Interactive on behalf of Intel, half of US adults have done something “out of character” while waiting for technology. By “waiting”, it’s referring to waiting on devices to finish up doing something, like loading an app, closing an app, or performing a small task, such as sending an e-mail or uploading a picture, or what-have-you.
“Of those who admitted acting inappropriately while waiting, 62 percent of U.S. adults admit to yelling or cursing out loud when their technology can’t keep up with them, while others hit their computer mouse (29 percent) or bang on their computer screen and keyboard (24 percent). Of those who have acted or seen someone act inappropriately in public due to frustrations with technology, 70 percent saw strangers, 46 percent have seen family or friends and 33 percent have seen co-workers act out in frustration while waiting for technology.“
I don’t know about you guys, but I definitely can relate to this. There have been times when I’d accidentally load up an application on my phone rather than start the dial sequence, and given that it takes forever, I usually shout “Dammit!” or something to that extent, and of course, feel frustrated. Back at Computex, this was a point that Intel wanted to stress, because its goal is to make it so that our mobile devices run as seamless as possible.
That time will be nice, but I don’t see load times of any sort going away anytime soon.
In an effort to address the Hourglass Syndrome and reduce the wait, Intel introduced the new 2010 Intel Core family of processors, smart technology that is faster thanks to a new feature called Intel Turbo Boost Technology. With this new feature, Intel Core i5 and Core i7 processors can automatically adapt to an individual’s performance needs, giving the boost you need to speed up and saving energy when you don’t – reducing the wait for users. Applications are faster, and your PC is more responsive, even as you multi-task.