The future of gadgets
It is not in vain that modern age is called “the Technology era”. Human kind is making incredible improvements when it comes to technology, and one of the most improved fields are of course, gadgets. Here is the list of some gadgets which are planned or already being produced, and which will contribute to our daily routine.
Apple Watch
A lot of people will say that with the price of at least 550$, this product is simply ridiculously expensive, and that is just a waste of money. Perhaps it is. But its significance is that one huge company had adapted wearable tech. And sooner or later, its price will start to go down. Also, one thing had to be admitted. Having Siri, notifications, several health tracking and paying applications just a glance away is really cool, no matter the price.
Tesla Powerwall
When it comes to cars, Tesla is famous for being fossil fuel free. But Mr. Musk had taken this concept to a whole new level. Powerwall is intended for using primarily in offices, but it will surely find its place in homes also. It is mounted on the wall, and is connected with solar panels at the roof. Basically, a huge battery, completely independent of power supply network, Powerwall is able to kick in if there is power outage. Simply must have for every modern office, to be sure that your work will not be interrupted.
Energous WattUp
Having several employees in the office at the same time, requires a lot of power outlets. This situation can be quite easily solved with WattUp. It uses Bluetooth technology to charge up a battery of a mobile device (smartphone, tablet) completely wirelessly. Another good characteristic is that it prioritizes devices by their battery level, so it will charge first those which are low on power. Disadvantage is that you cannot use it just for any device, but you must have WattUp technology pre-installed.
Hologram
Labeled as “still under development”, this one piece of technology is predicted to have the biggest impact. From live, 3D models during online conversation, to industry use, it will make its mark. Even now, there is a possibility to make hologram on your smartphone, and few years back using mirrors and glass, people managed to get American rapper 2Pac back from the dead. Although this was not a real hologram, it is good to know that it will also have an entertaining purpose as well.
Oculus Rift
Virtual reality is something which came straight out of Sci-Fi movies. Today, it is possible. Utilizing high refreshed rate images and video surroundings, Oculus provides illusion of space, something what even the best games of today simply cannot give. For now, it is reserved for Xbox platform, but it will probably be made for others. So in the next ten years, you will be able to connect your Oculus with your ultra-fast gaming laptop with SSD hard drive, and to enjoy whichever surrounding you desire. And not just for entertainment, think of many dangerous situations which you can go through, just to get used to it. Building on fire? Download surrounding, start it, and practice your behavior in case of emergency.
To summarize all, technology will not stop. Neither will disappear. It is within our human nature to always test and push limits and boundaries of the impossible. We surely hope it will stay that way.
About the Author:
Dan Radak is a web hosting security professional with ten years of experience. He is currently working with a number of companies in the field of online security, closely collaborating with a couple of e-commerce companies. He is also a coauthor on several technology websites and regular contributor to Technivorz.