As our lives have changed over the last 10 years

Technologies are developing rapidly. In 2018 it is impossible to imagine life without gadgets, although only 10 years ago, in 2008, almost no one had a smartphone with Internet access. Layfhaker remember how we lived 10 years ago, and talks about how since then has changed our everyday lives.

1. No need to go to the doctor can be consulted online

Russian Health Care - is not the most pleasant topic of conversation. In 2008, to go to the doctor it was difficult. Queue record for the month ahead and the feeling of sadness and hopelessness. Let's be honest, after 10 years, the situation has not changed much.

But now you can sign up to the doctor via the website "Public services" and can and does refer to a specialist online. He will consult at least in a Skype, WhatsApp, or at least in the Telegram and say what to do next. In 2018, you can invite a doctor at home through a mobile application or call a private ambulance. In general, over the past 10 years, it became easier to get sick, and to be treated - it is easier.

2. No need to catch a taxi at the road, can be ordered in the annex

Remember how we called a taxi 10 years ago? Voted by the roadside or call a taxi service. The call was accompanied by the expectation of operator response, unobtrusive melody and the message: "You are seventh in the queue", "You are in queue fifth." This could take several minutes. If you do not know the address, I had to frantically look for a sign on the house and explain to the operator where you are.

Now, to call a taxi, just open the app on your smartphone. You can choose a car to see the driver and the track rating on the map where the car is traveling. Progress came to what we now simply exit the taxi and not pay: your card will be written off automatically. First off, it was a bit awkward now pay in a taxi card - in the order of things.

3. You do not need cash, enough smartphone

Credit cards on their own - it's cool. They are shopping more convenient, and keeping money - reliable. Already in 2008, on cashless payments accounted for two-thirds of all payments, and now - more than 80%.

But in 2018 do not need no money, no cards to pay for a purchase in a store or in a restaurant bill. It is enough to have on hand a smartphone or smartwatch. Suitable terminals is practically everywhere: in a bakery, coffee shop and transport.

A year ago, on the people who pay for hours or smartphone, they looked upon as magicians and tricksters. Now, technology has taken root and become part of our lives.

4. You do not need a fortune to fly by plane

Over 10 years of flights fell so that the flight by plane no longer a luxury. Now you can buy a ticket to St. Petersburg for 999 rubles, to Paris - for 4000 rubles, and to New York - for 9000. All the matter in stocks and low-cost airlines.

With the development of the Internet the opportunity to monitor prices and learn about promotions carriers without difficulty. A loukostery offering trimmed passenger service, create a competitive cost airlines. All this is so cool, you do not know what to do: cheap tickets there, and time to travel there. While here, we have significantly moved forward, starting to work remotely.

5. No need to look through the telescope to see flying in space Tesla

Over the past 10 years, scientists have learned about the universe is incredibly much. Now astronauts grow in space, fresh herbs and post photos to Instagram, and the colonization of Mars does not seem so crazy idea.

Anyone can implement a virtual tour of the ISS, and Elon Musk fun to complete, posting in Tesla space with a dummy in a suit, and books by Isaac Asimov.

Admire the smart electric cars can be in the spirit of the times: no telescope, YouTube only. In addition, you get two bonuses: David Bowie and cosmic landscapes.

6. No need to go to the bank to transfer money abroad

Transfer money abroad in 2018 is just as easy as to call a taxi, order a pizza or admire the Earth from space. You do not need to go to a bank branch, quite a smartphone or computer. For example, the company Western UnionIn cooperation with which we wrote this material, there is a service online translation.

It is fast and easy: go to the site, enter data, and transfer money. Can be transferred from the card to cash, but you can - once at the expense of the recipient. In the first case, the money will be available within a few minutes, in the second - within one or two days, but less than Commission. In some countries the money can do to a bank account in the day of the transfer.

Transfers from card to the account can be in the 51 countries of the world (a list of countries and dates of enrollment, you can see here), And on the cards in the cash - in more than 200 countries.

To send money, only a passport is needed. Register on the site and translate up to 100 thousand rubles. For transaction status can be monitored in your profile, and calculate how much it will cost the translation, you can here.