Top Pandemic Gadgets That Have Become Part of Our Lifestyle

The COVID-19 pandemic, also known as the coronavirus era, was one of the most unfortunate periods in human history. People found themselves confined to their homes, and while life and professions experienced setbacks, this pandemic brought humanity and technology closer together.

According to an article in Businessline, vendors adopted UPI and other digital payment modes. “The number of transactions on the UPI platform also increased post-pandemic. Nearly 793.40 crore (31.08 per cent) of the total 2,552 crore transactions on the UPI platform between August 2016 and August 2020 took place between March and August 2020."

India ranks third in the world's e-commerce economy. TRAI (Telecom Regulatory Authority of India) predicts that by 2021, 82 crore Indians will be internet users, with online purchases accounting for 40 per cent of their usage. Although these changes have occurred, certain gadgets have become part of professionals' and the public's daily lives.

Top Gadgets From COVID-19 Pandemic

Graphic Tablets

During the pandemic, students shifted towards digital education. While owning an iPad or tablet is no longer mandatory in the education field, some people also purchased graphic tablets to create educational videos and live lectures.

A graphic tablet, a black slate with a digital pen right out of the box, requires connection to smartphones, tablets, laptops, or any other display. You can use it as a trackpad, a digital sketch board, or for writing purposes. These tablets are quite affordable, starting at Rs 1,999 and increasing with size and other features. Coaching centres, which can afford large screens, shifted towards smart screens for smart classes.

UV Sanitiser

We often clean our phones with water, as liquid sanitisers can damage electronics. As a result, we frequently carry dirty phones, as water does not kill germs. Some people recognised this issue and started using UV sanitisers; in fact, brands like LG manufactured UV cases for TWS for better virus protection.

Air Purifiers

Clean air is as important as clean water because our lungs need oxygen, not extra harmful materials in the air. Air purifiers clean the surrounding air by killing germs and filtering out unwanted pollutants. After COVID, air purifiers became a necessity in gyms, classrooms, offices, and all public gathering areas.

Infrared Thermometer

COVID-19 has taught us the importance of social distancing. People have shifted to infrared thermometers, even in rural areas, to measure body temperature from 1 to 2 feet, and these are as accurate as digital thermometers.