IELTS Vocabulary for Technology

cutting-edge — the newest and most advanced. "Cutting-edge technology is rarely affordable at launch."

user-friendly — easy to use. "The best apps are the most user-friendly ones, not the most powerful."

to stay connected — to remain in contact online. "Smartphones let families stay connected across continents."

digital divide — the gap between those with and without internet access. "The digital divide maps almost exactly onto income."

screen time — hours spent looking at screens. "Parents worry about screen time, often while scrolling themselves."

to browse / to stream / to download — core internet verbs; use them precisely.

artificial intelligence (AI) — systems that perform tasks needing human-like judgement. "AI now writes passable essays, which has unsettled every university."

automation — machines doing work humans did. "Automation has already transformed manufacturing; offices are next."

to replace human workers — "Robots replace human workers in repetitive tasks first."

machine learning — systems that improve from data. "Machine learning powers everything from translation to diagnosis."

an algorithm — the rules a platform uses to choose content. "Social media algorithms reward outrage because outrage holds attention."

data privacy — control over personal information. "Data privacy concerns grow as more of life moves online."

a double-edged sword — both helpful and harmful. "Social media is a double-edged sword for teenagers."

to reshape (an industry) — "Streaming has reshaped the music industry beyond recognition."

at an unprecedented pace — "Technology is changing at an unprecedented pace."

to bridge (or widen) the gap — "Technology can bridge the gap in education, or widen it."

the benefits outweigh the drawbacks (or the reverse) — a useful thesis frame, but only if your body paragraphs prove it.

Technology questions are usually advantage/disadvantage or 'to what extent do you agree'. Prepare one precise example (a specific app, industry or study) — a concrete example plus accurate vocabulary is what separates Band 6.5 from 7.5.

Avoid dated phrases like 'the world wide web' or 'surfing the internet' — they age your English instantly.