This is a world driven by technology. Or rather, this is an era of technology. From sending messages, to launching satellites or grinding spices to making fruit juice, we take the help of technology to do most of the things in our daily lives and it perfectly suits our convenience. The saying goes like “Change is the only constant”. In today’s world, technology is the only constant and the world has been changing around it. Trams have transformed into metro trains, locomotives into bullet trains, TV-size desktops into LEDs and feature phones into smartphones.
All this has been possible due to the evolution of technology.
The last 30 years have been instrumental in changing the world and technology has been the anchor that has brought this change. We have seen impossible things becoming possible. The landing of a rover on the moon, trains running with the speed of over 250 kmph and global internet connectivity have been some of the most remarkable technological achievements of the world in the past few years and it shows how far we have come.
Today, we are talking about establishing human settlements on Mars. This might have sounded stupid a few years back but a lot of things that would have sounded stupid a few years back are a reality now. All this is due to the advancement of technology. We’ve compiled a list of 7 cutting edge technologies that are changing the world.
Cryptocurrency
Cryptocurrency has been the talk of Business circles. You all might be aware of the term ‘Bitcoin’. It started from a few pennies and now costs several thousand dollars. It has evolved into a really powerful asset. Bitcoin is just one of the hundreds of cryptocurrencies. Ethereum, Ripple, Litecoin are some of the other prime examples of Cryptocurrency. Most of these digital currencies are based on Blockchain technology. Unlike, paper currency, cryptocurrencies can’t be tracked. It is evolving as a decentralised currency system and that is why more and more people are investing in it.
Quantum Computing
The country that masters quantum computing will be the next superpower. Quantum Computing promises to end our reliance on typical computers for solving the problems. Quantum computers use quantum bits to carry information and this allows them to solve and process complex data in an easier manner in comparison to traditional computers. Leading tech companies are already investing billions in quantum computing and mastering quantum computing is going to be critical for countries in terms of education, defence, aerospace and space tech.
Artificial Intelligence
Your search for a gym on Google and as soon as you open Facebook or Instagram, you see ads related to gyms, gym equipment and protein supplements. Ever happened? All this is possible due to artificial intelligence. Artificial intelligence is when machines are coded to develop neurons-like capability and think and process thoughts like humans. Artificial intelligence is critical for interest-based marketing. Artificial intelligence has ensured that this era becomes the era of automation and not manual labour.
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Voice Assistants
Sometimes we feel so lazy that we don’t want to go to the switchboard to turn off the light before we go to sleep. We sometimes wish that we could turn off the light or play music just by voice command. All this has become a reality now. Alexa, Siri, Amazon Echo and Apple Homepad are some prime examples of voice assistants that are powered by artificial intelligence. You can play music, call your friends, control electronic gadgets with your voice commands. In the coming few years, your voice command will be as powerful as your actions. This has taken comfort and convenience to the next level.
Augmented reality or mixed reality
A few years back, if someone would have said that you can get a theatre experience while watching a movie on your smartphone, you would have laughed it off. But augmented reality has made it possible. Apple and Microsoft have invested billions in augmented reality. Some flagship phones of Apple and Samsung come with augmented reality technology. Tech firms are now working on AR headsets to enhance your experience.
Driverless Vehicles
A quote became famous in the early 21st century and it was like “We will have flying cars by 2020.” While that reality is still a few years away, we are set to welcome driverless cars. Tesla, MG and Google are some of the firms working on technology on driverless cars. Tesla has already made significant progress with the help of artificial intelligence. General Motors also unveiled a steering-less car in 2019. Similarly, Uber has also teamed up with NASA for developing high-end driverless cars.
Reusable Rockets
Sending rockets to space is always an expensive business. Rocket cost accounts for a major share of the total budget of a space program. Earlier, rockets could be used only once and it added to the cost. Thanks to the modern technology and entry of private players, rockets are reusable now. Rockets launch heavy satellites and return to the base so that they can be used again. This has brought the cost of space programs significantly down.
