Has technology really improved the quality of our lives?

Never before have been technological advancements being developed

every day. That leads to the debate whether or not they have a positive
impact on our lives. In the following lines I intend to outline a few pros
and cons about the technology integration in our lives and to conclude
with my take on the subject.
Firstly, technology facilitates our live as everything is being done faster
than in the past. To begin with, transportation is a great deal convenient
and does not take much time to reach the wanted destination as a result
of technology. Another benefit to consider is the great facility, which
technology provides, in communication between people all around the
globe, in comparison to the time before the technological revolution,
when people were waiting a long time to receive a response to their
letter.
Nonetheless, there are many downsides of technology as being an
integral part of our lives and one of them is the dependence, which it
creates. To illustrate it, the vast majority of people will capture a
beguiling sunset with their smartphones with the effect of not fully
enjoying the moment and probably forget it in little time.
In conclusion, it is not an either/or question if technology has really
improved our lives for better. Notwithstanding, if there is balance in the
usage of it, it probably will not be harmful for our lives.