Connected Life & Media
Smartphones, wearables, smart homes, device ecosystems, streaming, podcasts, cloud gaming and digital libraries.
Devices, streaming and the cloud
Each page answers one durable question, then points to the neighboring layer so you can understand the system rather than collect disconnected definitions.
Smartphone
A networked pocket computer that combines communication, camera, location, payments, identity, media and app access in one everyday interface.
Understand it →device conceptSmartwatch
A wearable computer designed to surface health, communication, time and notification functions close to the body.
Understand it →device conceptSmart TV
A television with network connectivity, apps and account-based streaming services built into the viewing interface.
Understand it →device systemSmart Home
A set of connected household devices such as lights, locks, cameras, speakers and sensors controlled through apps, automations or voice interfaces.
Understand it →interface conceptVoice Assistant
A voice-controlled interface that converts spoken requests into actions such as search, media control, messaging or smart-home commands.
Understand it →wireless technologyBluetooth
A short-range wireless standard used to connect nearby devices such as headphones, keyboards, watches, cars and sensors.
Understand it →system conceptDevice Ecosystem
A family of devices and services designed to share identity, files, messages, settings or accessories with less setup between them.
Understand it →device security conceptBiometric Unlock
Using a local biometric match such as fingerprint or face recognition to unlock a device or authorize use of a protected credential.
Understand it →media conceptStreaming
Delivering audio or video over a network as it is consumed instead of requiring the user to obtain a complete permanent local copy first.
Understand it →media service conceptVideo Streaming
On-demand or live video delivered through network services, often organized by profiles, catalogs and recommendation systems.
Understand it →media service conceptMusic Streaming
On-demand access to music catalogs through connected services, with playlists, libraries and recommendations stored around an account.
Understand it →media formatPodcasting
Episodic audio publishing distributed through feeds, platforms and listening apps.
Understand it →media behaviorBinge-Watching
Watching multiple episodes or pieces of long-form video in one extended session.
Understand it →media conceptDigital Library
A user-facing collection of saved, purchased, borrowed or favorited digital items inside a service.
Understand it →service conceptCloud Gaming
Playing a game that is rendered on remote hardware while video and input travel over the network to and from the player’s device.
Understand it →subscription conceptGame Subscription
A recurring service that provides access to a rotating or fixed catalog of games, online features or related benefits.
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