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Hobbies and IT: How are traditional activities changing in the tech era?

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In recent years, technology has drastically changed our daily life, making it more convenient, interesting and... completely different! Smartphones and high-speed Internet allow you to always be in touch, while social networks and messengers make communication and information exchange much easier.

Artificial intelligence and machine learning are improving the quality of service in various areas. Smart home devices make everyday life easier.

Everything is changing, which means that traditional hobbies are also influenced by technology. In this article, we'll show you exactly how this happens!

drawing

Modern technologies have greatly transformed the drawing process, providing artists with new tools and opportunities for self-expression. Traditional works created with paper, brushes and paints are now almost always digitized and improved on a computer.

Meet Digital Art!

Many artists have begun to prefer digital tablets, which significantly speed up the process of creating a picture. These devices allow you to draw with high accuracy and pressure sensitivity, skillfully imitating “live” materials. You can create very detailed drawings on the tablet, as it is possible to scale the canvas and draw piece by piece. Special styluses allow you to draw very fine lines, making the drawing elegant and interesting.

Everyone should know what I'm drawing

Social media and online platforms have become important tools for promoting creativity. In the age of modern technology, artists can share their work with a wide audience and receive feedback and inspiration from other artists around the world. This contributes to the development of the art community and the exchange of ideas.

I'm going to become an artist, let them teach me... online!

Online drawing courses and workshops have become available thanks to the latest technologies and the Internet. Learning platforms offer access to a variety of lessons from professional artists, allowing beginners to learn from the best artists right from home.

Reading books

Reading, one of the most popular hobbies of all time, has also undergone quite noticeable changes. In many ways, it has become more affordable and convenient due to innovations. Traditional paper volumes have been supplemented with electronic and audio books, and this has opened up new opportunities for literature lovers.

An alternative to paper books

Electronic readers have become a popular replacement for print media. Reading devices allow you to store thousands of books in one compact gadget. They offer features for adjusting the font, screen brightness, and even night mode for eye comfort in all conditions.

Readers are easy to store and carry — they don't take up much space either in the closet or in the bag. In addition, these devices are very environmentally friendly, as they reduce the use of paper.

Listen to me!

Those who don't like to read with their eyes, travel or exercise are lucky to be born in the 21st century!

The modern selection of audiobooks will please even the most demanding bibliophile.

You can listen to audiobooks anywhere, even in the dark. They are available to people who have vision problems. In addition, beautiful voice acting and musical accompaniment adds emotional depth to the works.

Book lovers community

Social networks and online communities for reading enthusiasts allow you to share their impressions about books, leave reviews and receive recommendations from other users, as well as participate in book clubs and various writing events. This creates a sense of community and helps you find friends and like-minded people.

With some servers, users can plan what they'll read in the future, get tips based on their preferences, and save a list of books they've read as a keepsake.

Birdwatching

Watching feathered creatures, studying their habits, comparing birds' voices has always been interesting and exciting for many people. In the 21st century, this hobby has also been transformed under the influence of new technologies, becoming more accessible and more fun.

New tools

Birdwatchers now have many new tools for birdwatching: for example, high-quality digital cameras with powerful lenses make it possible to take detailed pictures of birds even at long distances. Drones help you explore hard-to-reach places and get unique angles. In addition, various smartphone apps allow you to quickly identify birds from the photos or sounds they make.

You and me, you and I are birdwatchers!

When we talk about a bird lover, we often imagine a lonely scientist who has no one to share his unique discoveries with. However, the age of modern IT technologies has changed this stereotype. Birdwatchers now have the opportunity to share experiences, share their findings and show unique photos and videos to everyone who cares. These opportunities contribute to creating a global community of bird lovers.

GPS to help!

Geolocation technologies have significantly simplified the process of tracking the location of rare bird species. GPS apps allow birdwatchers to mark their observations on a map and share this information with other users. This helps to create extensive databases on migration routes and habitats for various bird species.

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