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128 DIGITAL LIFE

The Internet SEE ALSO 130–131 ›

Social media
Making judgements 134–135 ›
From chatting with friends and shopping online to checking the Staying safe online 140–141 ›
news and learning new skills, the Internet plays a major role in Gaming 144–145 ›
everyday life. It can also provide a way to relax, and a place to
hang out with friends and communicate with the wider world.

Always changing

The Internet allows people to stay in touch, and Discover
gives them access to up-to-date knowledge. It’s • Find information on
also a built-in feature of many new inventions and just about anything.
accessories, known as “smart” devices, which learn • Get advice for dealing
the user’s preferences over time.
with problems.
• Navigate around
new places.
• Meet people with
Learn similar interests.
• Research and study for school.
• Find new hobbies and interests.
• Watch how-to tutorials.
• Participate in long-distance learning.
• Gain new digital skills.

Play

• Play video games online with people all
around the world.
• Try out augmented and virtual reality.
• Discover new music.

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