Mobile phones and other technological devices now have multiple purposes beyond their original functions, enabling activities like taking photos, listening to music, and accessing the internet in addition to calling and texting. Younger generations are generally more knowledgeable about new technologies than older generations. Communication using technology has become much quicker through social media platforms and messaging apps, supplementing email, phone calls, and letters. Everyday gadgets like phones and computers have become slimmer and lighter over time, with phone screens becoming larger and computers transitioning to portable laptops. The document also discusses learning to use various websites, software, and editing tools over the course of a class or project.