always-on
adjective
al·ways-on
ˈȯl-wēz-ˈȯn 
-ˈän,
-wəz-,
-(ˌ)wāz-,
also ˈȯ-
: always active, operating, or powered
an always-on Internet connection
When a power shortage occurs and electricity costs rise, the always-on devices scattered throughout … your facility consume increasingly expensive power.—
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The always-on gadgets that were supposed to make my life easier, more fun, and more productive, now often disrupt my sleep, ruin any semblance of work-life balance, and wipe out my self-esteem.
—Jennifer Jolly, USA TODAY, 16 Apr. 2024
The revamped Disney Plus app could soon feature always-on channels dedicated to Star Wars and Marvel shows, according to a report from The Information.
—Emma Roth, The Verge, 15 Apr. 2024
In comparison, the Fitbit Charge 6 promises up to a week of battery life on a charge, but drained in just three days with the always-on display enabled in testing.
—PCMAG, 10 Apr. 2024
These chipsets leverage Qualcomm's expertise in mobile technology to deliver always-on connectivity and extended battery life, which is essential for today's mobile workforce.
—Tim Bajarin, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
With so much content vying for our attention and providing a constant soundtrack to our always-on lives, opportunities to sit quietly with ourselves are rare.
—Tasha Kleeman, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Mar. 2024
However, if the iPhone in question is an iPhone 14 Pro, Pro Max or iPhone 15 Pro or Pro Max, that always-on display really delivers, keeping the screen on indefinitely.
—David Phelan, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
The 100-hour estimate is for regular use in smart mode, which is defined as having the always-on display turned off and 30 minutes of recorded GPS activity.
—Victoria Song, The Verge, 26 Feb. 2024
Plus, the wearable sports the same large, always-on display as the Series 9.
—Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 21 Feb. 2024
Jennifer Jolly, USA TODAY, 16 Apr. 2024
The revamped Disney Plus app could soon feature always-on channels dedicated to Star Wars and Marvel shows, according to a report from The Information.
—Emma Roth, The Verge, 15 Apr. 2024
In comparison, the Fitbit Charge 6 promises up to a week of battery life on a charge, but drained in just three days with the always-on display enabled in testing.
—PCMAG, 10 Apr. 2024
These chipsets leverage Qualcomm's expertise in mobile technology to deliver always-on connectivity and extended battery life, which is essential for today's mobile workforce.
—Tim Bajarin, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
With so much content vying for our attention and providing a constant soundtrack to our always-on lives, opportunities to sit quietly with ourselves are rare.
—Tasha Kleeman, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Mar. 2024
However, if the iPhone in question is an iPhone 14 Pro, Pro Max or iPhone 15 Pro or Pro Max, that always-on display really delivers, keeping the screen on indefinitely.
—David Phelan, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
The 100-hour estimate is for regular use in smart mode, which is defined as having the always-on display turned off and 30 minutes of recorded GPS activity.
—Victoria Song, The Verge, 26 Feb. 2024
Plus, the wearable sports the same large, always-on display as the Series 9.
—Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 21 Feb. 2024
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“Always-on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/always-on. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
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