I believe having the latest technology is both a want or a need. I believe it is a want in some situations because people may be getting the latest phone or laptop to not be seen as outdated, so in that sense it is a want because one would only be doing it for the image. On the other hand, I believe that updating your technology is necessary because in the modern world, one needs to have the latest technology because it helps tremendously with everyday tasks such as navigation or video chatting. It is also a necessity because modern smart phones are not built to last you a long time (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/ … years.html). This is done purposely by the producers of the phone so you keep buying the latest phone. Having the latest technology is both a want and a need in the modern world, it just all depends on why one is getting their new their technology.