Techne, Technological, Algorithm

Techne is Know-how, e. g. the execution of a plan.  So, automated devices that function merely mechanically are not 'technological', properly speaking.  In contrast, an Algorithm is a formula that entails a sequence of instructions, usually accommodating disjoint contingent alternatives, i. e. is not mechanically linear.  So, an automated device that incorporates an Algorithm in its functioning is 'technological', properly speaking.