2014TOP INTERNET & TECHNOLOGY
TRENDS FOR
Source: World Economic Forum | ForumBlog.org
1The Internet of Things
businessinsider.com
Little by little, all electronic devices are connecting to the
Internet, offering contextual relevance and a user-friendly
experience, which lead to higher adoption rates,
connecting every part of our lives.
2Wearable Devices
Google Glass
From activity bands to smart helmets and from smart clothing to Google Glass, we will be fully equipped with interconnected devices powered by the Internet.
3Augmented Reality
artistopensource.net
Augmented reality – connecting the physical and the virtual world – opens up great opportunities for user
engagement. We will basically be able to turn the
whole world into a digital space where we can use the
power of technologies to discover new digital
horizons.
4Big Data &Machine Learning Algorithms
robodata.ir
The future of technology will be shaped by machine learning algorithms that are able to learn from the data they process and can be trained to improve as they process more data, providing the information you need when it is needed.
5mHealth Technologies
4medapproved.com
Our mobile phones have turned into our personal assistants, and with the proliferation of
low-cost mobile devices in emerging economies, mHealth technologies can now improve the lives of millions and make healthcare more personalized
and efficient.
6 3D Printinggizmodo.com
The creative dimensions of the new technological possibilities are huge, ranging from architecture to home design to art and education, as well as manufacturing and health care.
7Intraday Deliveries
Amazon
E-commerce players with high-end warehouses, fast
enterprise resource planning and supply chain
management systems, and their own fleet of vehicles will
change the way we buy online with one-day delivery
services.
8Mobile Payment &Virtual Currencies
Bitcoin
With the increase in the number of mobile devices, there will be more and more new payment methods. Virtual currencies like bitcoin are the future.
9Electric Cars
Toyota Prius
The electric cars of tomorrow will be fully equipped with
computers, sensors and wireless connections,
allowing cars to know more about the driver.
10 eLearning
The classroom is no longer simply a mentoring space, but is now an interactive and inspirational learning environment.
The ease of access and certification offered by online learning models are key to making knowledge accessible to all.
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