techland

English

Etymology

From tech +‎ -land.

Noun

techland (uncountable)

1. (informal) The realm of modern technology, especially computing.
   • 2005, John Mauldin, Just one thing, page 11:

     It explains the proliferation of PCs, iPods, smartphones, Tivos, GPS maps, digital cameras, and every other gadget on the constantly declining cost treadmill in techland.

   • 2008 June 14, Joe Nocera, “Oh Jerry, It’s No Longer Your Baby”, in New York Times‎^[1]:

     When it turned out that nobody in techland was much interested in playing that role — and your big shareholders were furious — you were forced to negotiate with Mr. Ballmer.