1
Smartphone
“I use my smartphone to check my messages.”
Good to know: Often just called a 'mobile' in British English, and a 'cell phone' in American English.
Technology Items
The devices charging on the desk and humming in the drawer — everyday electronics.
Technology Items in English: smartphones, laptops, chargers, webcams, and more — 33 everyday technology words in one free vocabulary list. Each word includes American and British pronunciation with audio, a photo, and an example sentence.
2
Laptop
“She works on her laptop every evening.”
3
Desktop Computer
“The office has a new desktop computer.”
4
Tablet
“My brother uses a tablet to read books.”
5
Television
“We watched the news on television.”
Good to know: Often shortened to 'TV' or 'telly' in British English.
6
Remote Control
“Where is the remote control?”
7
Headphones
“I wear headphones when I listen to music.”
Good to know: Often confused with 'earbuds': headphones sit over or around the ear with a headband, while earbuds fit directly inside the ear canal.
8
Earbuds
“She put her earbuds in before starting her workout.”
9
Speaker
“The speaker is loud enough for everyone to hear.”
10
Charger
“I forgot to bring my phone charger.”
11
USB Flash Drive
“I saved the file on a USB flash drive.”
Good to know: Also called a 'pen drive' in British and Indian English, or a 'thumb drive' informally.
12
Power Bank
“I carry a power bank when I travel.”
Good to know: Also called a 'portable charger'.
13
Electrical Plug
“The plug is behind the table.”
Good to know: British plugs have three rectangular pins, while American plugs typically have two flat pins, which is why travel adapters are needed.
14
Adapter
“I need an adapter for this charger.”
Good to know: Sometimes spelled 'adaptor' in British English.
15
Router
“The internet stopped working because the router was off.”
16
Keyboard
“My keyboard is a little dirty.”
17
Mouse
“I moved the mouse across the desk.”
18
Monitor
“The image looks clear on the monitor.”
19
Webcam
“We used the webcam for the online meeting.”
Good to know: Often confused with a regular 'camera': a webcam is built for live video calls and streaming, while a camera usually captures photos or video independently.
20
Printer
“The printer is out of paper.”
21
Game Console
“My brother plays games on his game console.”
22
Smartwatch
“Her smartwatch tracks her daily steps.”
23
Camera
“He took a picture with his camera.”
24
Microphone
“Please speak into the microphone.”
25
Battery
“The remote needs a new battery.”
26
Light Bulb
“The light bulb in my room is broken.”
27
SIM Card
“I put my new SIM card into my phone.”
28
Memory Card
“The camera needs a memory card.”
29
HDMI Cable
“I connected the laptop to the TV with an HDMI cable.”
30
Circuit Board
“The technician examined the circuit board.”
31
Drone
“The drone flew over the field.”
32
Selfie Stick
“She used a selfie stick to take a group photo.”
33
Walkie-Talkie
“The workers communicated with a walkie-talkie.”
That's every entry in this Technology Items in English list — the devices and accessories you use daily.