The Importance of Being ‘Dialed In’ — VOA Learning English
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Technology is always progressing. Today, many modern devices can be controlled by touch or voice. This has led to some traditional electronic controls – such as dials and switches – being replaced with new technologies.
Digital displays have also become increasingly common. For example, digital number readouts have long replaced the hands on many clocks.
Many other devices also now operate purely with digital tools instead of mechanical systems.
But some expressions and idioms used by English speakers still describe older technologies.
First, let’s talk about dials. These controls are used for changing settings on a piece of equipment,…
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