If you’re a tech lover, you’re probably interested in how and why technology is changing our lives and the ways in which we organize society. It’s a fascinating subject area because it gets to the heart of how we live and how that might change going forward.
In order to truly understand these changes and what they mean for all of us, it’s important to look at the particular areas in which technology is beginning to grow in dominant and have a bigger impact on our daily lives. That applies in the home and the workplace. We’re going to talk about the types of technology that are progressing fastest right now.
Blockchain
First of all, we can’t ignore the significance of blockchain. The financial world has already changed massively as a result of cryptocurrencies, but not everyone realizes that the blockchain is about more than Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies. It’s also something that’s massively important to cyber security and even entertainment. Lots of online games now use scarcity and collectibility and they do so by harnessing the opportunities offered by blockchain technology.
3D Printing
3D printing is a huge deal in the world of business, particularly when it comes to rapidly developing parts. Parts for equipment and machines can be made using 3D printing. And some companies even manufacture their products via 3D printing and make this a selling point. There’s truly no shortage of ways in which 3D printing might be used, and the truth is we’re only seeing the tip of the iceberg at this moment in time.
Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence might not offer all the things we were promised in sci-fi movies, but that’s probably a good thing. Nevertheless, machine learning and AI are already offering a lot in terms of the technology we use. For example, the latest Apple smartphones use cameras that can pick out areas of the image to focus on and to brighten, and this is done through machine learning. And there are many other examples like this out there. And the AI revolution is only just beginning.
Digital Contact Tracing
Right now, we’re seeing the importance of digital contact tracing. Before the whole Covid-19 pandemic, this isn’t something that we would have imagined being a top technological development in 2020, but here we are. Big names like Cynthia Telles Kaiser are backing the increase in digital contact tracing as a method of dampening down the ongoing pandemic. The technology behind it has already helped many countries such as New Zealand get the situation under control.
The Internet of Things
The internet of things is making a big splash in the world of home technology. It’s now possible for the devices you use in your home to communicate with one another and work in tandem. This is something that’s still being worked on by many large tech companies and we’re no doubt going to see even greater examples of home technology integration in the future. But it’s nevertheless something to get excited about in terms of how we organize our homes.
Virtual and Augmented Reality
Virtual and augmented reality are really making a difference, in big and small ways. They can be used by architects and interior designers to show their vision to clients. But they can also be used by customers of Ikea who want to use their phones to see how that new piece of furniture will look in their homes. And then there’s the gaming aspect of VR, which companies like Sony are taking to the next level as we speak. It’s an area of technology that remains genuinely exciting.
Robotics and Automation
Robotics and automation haven’t yet made their way into the home, but many industries are already benefiting from them, there’s no doubt about that. The car and medical industry are starting to introduce robots and automation. And warehouses are rapidly starting to increase their use of these kinds of things too. There’s a lot that automation and robots might be able to achieve, especially if they one day become entwined with artificial intelligence technology.
Technology is growing in importance in our day to day lives, and that’s not something that’s going to change anytime soon. It opens up a wide range of new opportunities that wouldn’t otherwise be there, and that can only be a good thing. The areas above are ones to keep your eye on right now if you’re interested in these developments.
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