In 2015, so many discoveries have been made and a lot of milestones have been reached, at least in the area of technology. Even though 2015 was a big year for tech, what is coming is going to be even bigger. With all these discoveries from last year, the groundwork has been laid for greater things to come. So, instead of looking back and deciding what the greatest discoveries are it is probably smarter to examine 10 future technologies that will change your life.
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7 Future Technologies That Will Change Your Life
1. Gene Editing (CRISPR-Cas9)
In the world of modern technology, new inventions are constantly being made. Every now and then a revolutionary tool comes along that completely changes the world of science and technology. One of those tools is CRISPR-Cas9; a tool that allows scientists to make changes to certain genes in living cells. This tool has been around only for three years and scientists have already made great progress. They were able to reverse mutations that cause blindness, stop cancer cells from multiplying, and even make cells impervious to the virus that causes AIDS. If so much has been done by now, we should be excited about what is to come. CRISPR-Cas9 is definitely one of the most significant technologies of our 7 future technologies that will change your life.
2. Machine Learning
Here is one next-gen technology trend that is very likely to leave a great impact on the human race. We are talking about statistical learning, pattern recognition, predicting the future – all combined in machine learning. A simple definition of machine learning is when computers take the initiative with no input from humans. Machine learning is already quite present in our society. Think about Siri, Cortana, Echo, search engines, and even face and speech recognition. If machine learning is already this good in 2016, we can’t wait to see what will it be like in the years to come.
3. The Device Mesh
Your smartphone has given you an opportunity to access all sorts of data by using it. But, that is just the beginning. The era of device mesh is about to develop even more. Device mesh actually means being able to access information and apps via different devices such as phones, watches, TVs, or even sensors in your home. As we’ve already said, this trend is at its beginning and will very likely spread to all different items that surround you.
4. 3D Printing
When it appeared for the first time, 3D printing caused a lot of hype. But, currently, it is a growth area with vast potential. Materials that can be 3D printed are constantly increasing, and so is the practical application for 3D printers. Some technical experts believe that food printing will become a great trend of 2016. ChefJet, a 3D printer, can already print in chocolate and sugar. Other printers can create chocolate decorations, solid chocolate bars and pasta and pizza. Being able to bring food to life from nothing would definitely change our world for better. 3D printing definitely deserves its place on our list of 7 future technologies that will change your life.
5. Bluetooth Beacons
Bluetooth-powered beacons can be found in many shopping malls, museums, hotels, and even airports. They can track the exact location of a smartphone or a smartwatch and send them notifications. So far, these beacons have not excited people much. They are seen as a way of sending lame vouchers to passers-by. However, it is believed that these beacons will become one of the biggest trends for the next year. Why? Well, one good reason is that wireless Bluetooth beacon hardware brings indoor mapping, and much more.
6. Augmented Reality
Augmented reality will play a giant role in our near future, changing the way we work and play. AR is a view of our physical world augmented or overlaid by computer generated input such as graphics, video, sound or GPS data. Different from virtual reality which replaces our normal view with a simulated one, AR will integrate itself with our surroundings making our world more interactive. For example, a construction worker will be able to see through a headset or smart phone, the placement of his building materials virtually laid over the existing ones, so he can perform his job with less risk and with better proficiency. This technology will also be used in video games, blurring the line between reality and science-fiction even more. One of the most recent video games taking advantage of AR is pokemon GO, although the AR used in this game is in its infancy, its the first of its kind to put AR into the public view.
7. Graphene
One of the greatest discoveries in the area technology is tied to a simple material known as graphene. Graphene is called the miracle material of the twenty-first century. It is extra-thin, incredibly strong, but also flexible. Graphene conducts electricity better than copper, and heat better than, well anything. It is believed that graphene will utterly change computing and shake electronics to the core. Imagine broadband internet faster than you can imagine, flexible phones, wireless sensors more powerful than you can imagine, and more. All of this is so close and about to happen.
