10 Upcoming Technology That May Change The World

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$e have seen g eat leaps in digital technology in past the past %ive yea s. "ma tphones& cloud computing& multi'touch tablets& these a e all innovations that evolutioni(ed the way we live and wo ). *oweve & believe it o not& we a e +ust getting sta ted. ,echnology will get even bette . -n the %utu e& we could live li)e how people in science %iction movies did.

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,oday.s post is about 10 upcoming, real-life products that is set to revolutionize the world as we )now it. Get eady to cont ol the des)top and slice #in+a % uits with you eyes. Get eady to p int you own c eative physical p oduct. Get eady to dive into the vi tual wo ld& and inte act with them. Come un%old the %utu e with us. Read Also 20 Futu istic Concept Gadgets ,hat /eally -nspi e

1. Google Glass
Augmented /eality has al eady gotten into ou li%e in the %o ms o% simulated e0pe iment and education app& but Google is ta)ing it seve al steps highe with Google Glass. ,heo etically& with Google Glass& you a e able to view social media %eeds& te0t& Google 1aps& as well as navigate with G2" and ta)e photos. 3ou will also get the latest updates while you a e on the g ound.

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-t.s t uly what we called vision& and it.s absolutely possible given the %act that the Google.s co'%ounde & "e gey B in has demo.ed the glass with s)ydive s and c eatives. Cu ently the device is only available to some develope s with the p ice tag o% 41500& but e0pect othe tech companies t ying it out and building an a%%o dable consume ve sion.

2. Form 1
6ust as the te m suggests& 37 p inting is the technology that could %o ge you digital design into a solid eal'li%e p oduct. -t.s nothing new %o the advanced mechanical indust y& but a pe sonal 37 p inte is de%initely a evolutiona y idea. 8ve ybody can c eate thei own physical p oduct based on thei custom design& and no app oval needed % om any giant manu%actu e ! 8ven the 6ames Bond.s Aston 1a tin which was c ashed in the movie was a 37 p inted p oduct!

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Fo m 1 is one such pe sonal 37 p inte which can be you s at +ust 429::. -t may sound li)e a high p ice but to have the lu0u y o% getting p oducing you own p ototypes& that.s a eaonable p ice.

-magine a %utu e whe e eve y individual p o%essional has the capability to mass p oduce thei own c eative physical p oducts without limitation. ,his is the %utu e whe e pe sonal p oductivity and c eativity a e ma0imi(ed.

3. Oculus Rift
;i tual /eality gaming is he e in the %o m o% <culus /i%t. ,his histo y'de%ining 37 headset lets you mentally %eel that you a e actually inside a video game. -n the /i%t.s vi tual wo ld& you could tu n you head a ound with ult a'low latency to view the wo ld in high esolution display.

,he e a e p emium p oducts in the ma )et that can do the same& but /i%t wants you to en+oy the e0pe ience at only 4300& and the pac)age even comes as a development )it. ,his is the beginning o% the evolution %o ne0t'gene ation gaming.

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,he timing is pe %ect as the wo ld is cu ently bomba ded with the vi tual eality topic that could also be att ibuted to "wo d A t <nline& the anime se ies %eatu ing the cha acte s playing games in an enti ely vi tual wo ld. $hile we. e getting the e& it could ta)e a %ew mo e yea s to each that level o% ealism. <culus /i%t is ou %i st step.

4. Leap Motion
1ulti'touch des)top is a =mise ably> %ailed p oduct due to the %act that hands could get ve y ti ed with p olonged use& but ?eap 1otion wants to challenge this da ) a ea again with a mo e advanced idea. -t lets you cont ol the des)top with %inge s& but without touching the sc een.

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-t.s not you typical motion senso & as ?eap 1otion allows you to sc oll the web page& (oom in the map and photos& sign documentss and even play a %i st pe son shoote game with only hand and %inge movements. ,he smooth eaction is the most c ucial )ey point he e. 1o e impo tantly& you can own this %utu e with +ust 490& a p ice o% a p emium 2"3 game title!

-% this device could completely wo ) with <culus /i%t to simulate a eal'time gaming e0pe ience& gaming is going to get a ma+o ma)e'ove .

5. Eye Tri e
8ye t ac)ing has been actively discussed by technology enthusiasts th oughout these yea s& but it.s eally challenging to implement. But 8ye , ibe actually did this. ,hey success%ully c eated the technology to allow you to cont ol you tablet& play %light simulato & and even slice % uits in F uit #in+a only with you eye movements.

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-t.s basically ta)ing the common eye't ac)ing technology and combining it with a % ont'%acing came a plus some se ious compute 'vision algo ithm& and voila& % uit slicing done with the eyes! A live demo was done in ?e$eb this yea and we may actually be able to see it in in action in mobile devices in 2013.

Cu ently the company is still see)ing pa tne ship to b ing this sci'%i tech into the consume ma )et but you and - )now that this p oduct is simply too awesome to %ail.

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,he cu ent p oblem that most devices have is that they %unction as a standalone being& and it e@ui e e%%o t %o tech competito s to actually pa tne with each othe and build p oducts that can t uly connect with each othe . "ma t,hings is he e to ma)e you eve y device& digital o non'digital& connect togethe and bene%it you.

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$ith "ma t,hings you can get you smo)e ala ms& humidity& p essu e and vib ation senso s to detect changes in you house and ale t you th ough you sma tphone! -magine the possibilities with this.

3ou could t ac) who.s been inside you house& tu n on the lights while you. e ente ing a oom& shut windows and doo s when you leave the house& all with the help o% something that only costs 4500! Feel li)e a tech lo d in you castle with this ma vel.

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i<" and And oid a e g eat& but they each have thei own ules and policies that ce tainly inhibit the c eative e%%o ts o% develope s. 1o(illa has since decided to build a new mobile ope ating system % om sc atch& one that will %ocus on t ue openness& % eedom and use choice. -t.s Fi e%o0 <". Fi e%o0 <" is built on Gon)& Gec)o and Gaia so%twa e laye s A %o the est o% us& it means it is built on open sou ce& and it ca ies web technologies such as *,1?5 and C""3.

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7evelope s can c eate and debut web apps without the bloc)ade o% e@ui ements set by app sto es& and use s could even customi(e the <" based on thei needs. Cu ently the <" has made its debut on And oid'compatible phones& and the imp ession so %a & is g eat.

3ou can use the <" to do essential tas)s you do on i<" o And oidB calling % iends& b owsing web& ta)ing photos& playing games& they a e all possible on Fi e%o0 <"& set to oc) the sma tphone ma )et.

&. 'ro(ect Fiona

1eet the %i st gene ation o% the gaming tablet. /a(e .s 2 o+ect Fiona is a se ious gaming tablet built %o ha dco e gaming. <nce it.s out& it will be the % ontie %o the %utu e tablets& as tech companies might want to build thei own tablets& dedicated towa ds gaming& but %o now Fiona is the only possible one that will debut in 2013.

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,his beast %eatu es ne0t gene ation -ntelC Co e i9 p ocesso gea ed to ende all you %avo ite 2C games& all at the palm o% you hands. C owned as the best gaming accesso ies manu%actu e & /a(e clea ly )nows how to build use e0pe ience st aight into the tablet& and that means 3'a0is gy o& magnetomete & accele omete and %ull'sc een use inte %ace suppo ting multi'touch. 1y body and soul a e eady.

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2a allella is going to change the way that compute s a e made& and Adapteva o%%e s you chance to +oin in on this evolution. "imply put& it.s a supe compute %o eve yone. Basically& an ene gy'e%%icient compute built %o p ocessing comple0 so%twa e simultaneously and e%%ectively. /eal'time ob+ect t ac)ing& holog aphic heads'up display& speech ecognition will become even st onge and sma te with 2a allella.

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,he p o+ect has been success%ully %unded so %a & with an estimated delive y date o% Feb ua y 2013. Fo a mini supe compute & the p ice seems eally p omising since it.s magically 4::! -t.s not ecommended %o the non' p og amme and non'?inu0 use & but the )it is loaded with development so%twa e to c eate you pe sonal p o+ects.

- neve thought the %utu e o% computing could be )ic)'sta ted with +ust 4::& which is made possible using c owd%unding plat%o ms.

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- could still emembe the day - watch the i/obot as a teen& and being s)eptical about my b othe .s statement that one day& the d ive less ca will become eality. And it.s now a eality& made possible byD a sea ch engine company& Google.

$hile the data sou ce is still a sec et ecipe& the Google d ive less ca is powe ed by a ti%icial intelligence that utili(es the input % om the video came as inside the ca & a senso on the vehicle.s top& and some ada and position senso s attached to di%%e ent positions o% the ca . "ounds li)e a lot o% e%%o t to mimic the human intelligence in a ca & but so %a the system has success%ully d iven 1E0: )ilomet es without human commands!

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F3ou can count on one hand the numbe o% yea s it will ta)e be%o e o dina y people can e0pe ience this.G Google co' %ounde & "e gey B in said. *oweve & innovation is an achievement& consume i(ation is the headache& as Google cu ently %ace the challenge to %o ge the system into an a%%o dable gem that eve y wo )e with an ave age sala y could bene%it % om

Global Information Technology Report 2013

Report Highlights
Download these highlights Measuring the Power of Networks Mind the Digital Gap Can Digitization Kick-Start Growth? Connected to Growth The e-Doctor Will See You Now How Can Europe Keep Up?

Digital Farmers: The Case of Rwanda Embracing e-government: The Case of Colombia, Uruguay and Panama Explore the interactive map
Measuringthe powerof Networks

Finland leads world in embracing information technology according to index Business-friendly environment, top education system key to success Finland has toppled Sweden from the top spot in a ranking of economies that are best placed to benefit from new information and communication technologies (ICTs). Singapore came in second and Sweden third in the 2013 Networked Readiness Index, compiled by the World Economic Forum for its Global Information Technology Report . The Forum's report also shows that digitization has a measurable effect on economic growth and job creation. In emerging markets, a comprehensive digital boost could help lift over half a billion people out of poverty over the next decade. New technologies have already transformed sectors from healthcare to farming, case studies in the report show. The Networked Readiness Index, calculated by the World Economic Forum, and INSEAD, ranks 144 economies based on their capacity to exploit the opportunities offered by the digital age. This capacity is determined by the quality of the regulatory, business and innovation environments, the degree of preparedness, the actual usage of ICTs, as well as the societal and economic impacts of ICTs. The assessment is based on a broad range of indicators from Internet access and adult literacy to mobile phone subscriptions and the availability of venture capital. In addition, indicators such as patent applications and e-government services gauge the social and economic impact of digitization. The Nordic countries and the so-called Asian Tigers Singapore; Taiwan (China); South Korea; and Hong Kong SAR dominate this year's index thanks to their business-friendly approach, highly skilled populations and investments in infrastructure, among other strengths. Finland, which arguably has one of the best educational systems in the world, stands out as a digital innovation hub. It boasts the worlds highest number of patent applications per capita in the domain of ICTs), which are ubiquitous in Finland. Ninety per cent of Finnish households have Internet access, compared to about 70% in the United States and 85% in the United Kingdom. Among the top 10, the United Kingdom posts the biggest rank improvement to 7th place, above the United States, which slips to 9th place despite a performance essentially unchanged from the previous year. The BRICS economies, led by Russia (55th) continue to lag behind in the rankings. The report suggests that their rapid economic growth may be in jeopardy unless the right investments are made in ICT, skills and innovation. Down seven, China ranks 58th, followed by Brazil (60th), India (68th), and South Africa (70th). Mindthe Digital Gap In Europe, the NRI reveals the deep divide between the most advanced Nordic economies and countries in Southern, Central and Eastern Europe is remarkable and alarming. Improving access to new technologies is not enough; creating better conditions for entrepreneurship and innovation is also crucial. Latin America, the Caribbean and sub-Saharan Africa still suffer from a serious lag despite infrastructure improvements, an expansion of coverage and a push into e-government. Weaknesses in the political and regulatory environment, the existence of large segments of the population with a low skills base and poor development of the innovation system are all factors hindering Latin America's technological potential. In sub-Saharan Africa, costly access to technology, a low skills base and unfavourable business conditions are among the chief obstacles. CanDigitizationKick-Start Growth? For those who lag behind, the incentives for digitization remain strong. An analysis by Booz & Company has found that ICT could help lift millions out of poverty. Digitization has boosted world economic output by US$ 193 billion over the past two years and created 6 million jobs during that period, according to the study. Using a Digitization Index that ranks countries on a scale from zero to 100, Booz & Company found that an increase of 10% in a countrys digitization score fuels a 0.75% growth in its GDP per capita. That same 10% boost in digitization leads to a 1.02% drop in a states unemployment rate. If emerging markets could double the Digitization Index score for their poorest citizens over the next 10 years, the result would be a global US$ 4.4 trillion gain in nominal GDP, according to the study. It would generate an extra US$ 930 billion in the cumulative household income for the poorest, and 64 million new jobs for todays socially and economically most marginal groups. This would enable 580 million people to climb above the poverty line. Connectedto Growth Broadband, 3G and the intelligent use of big data could also revitalize economic growth. Governments play a crucial role in supporting this digital development, from funding broadband networks to addressing complex issues such as privacy and security. The economy as a whole will eventually reap the benefits as remote rural areas are tied into the national network, resulting in new jobs and broader educational opportunities. For example, a study by Deloitte based on data from Cisco Systems finds that countries with a proportionately higher share of 3G connections enjoy greater economic growth than countries with comparable total mobile penetration but lower 3G penetration. For a given level of mobile penetration, countries that had a 10% higher 3G penetration between 2008 and 2011 experienced an increase in their average annual GDP per capita growth rate of 0.15 percentage points.

Intelligent interpretation of big data could energize the economy and improve the performance of businesses by allowing them to accurately predict different outcomes rather than relying on a "fail and fix" approach. In 2011 alone, 1.8 zettabytes of data were created the equivalent of every person on the planet writing three tweets per minute for 1,210 years. This massive resource could be tapped in numerous ways. For example, using big data and analytics to match people to jobs could help governments tackle unemployment more efficiently. Thee-DoctorWill See YouNow ICTs could improve healthcare, reduce medical errors, cut administrative costs and keep patients better informed. Adverse drug reactions, for example, are among the leading causes of death in the United States. Electronic drug prescription systems could check for adverse drug reactions and warn patients who have allergies or take multiple drugs. ICTs could also improve coordination of care for patients with complex chronic diseases and increase the uptake of preventive screening services. However, despite their tremendous promise, incorporating these technologies into daily use in healthcare has proven difficult, partly because of the significant upfront investments required, as well as the complex coordination between different players. HowCanEuropeKeepUp? Europe risks losing out to the United States and Asia unless it boosts investment in its telecoms sector. However, relatively low growth, falling revenues and high dividends paid out to prop up stock prices mean that fixed and mobile operators are unable to come up with the necessary funds. Public funding and support for co-investment initiatives could be part of the solution. Management consultancy firm McKinsey & Company offers four additional ideas to unlock investment: 1. 2. 3. Allow players to consolidate so they can operate networks and use resources more efficiently Allow greater pricing flexibility so operators can charge more to customers who demand higher speeds and more services Restrict wholesale access regulation to a few basic services, and allow regulatory holidays on any investments in new generation networks; this gives operators a greater chance to recoup their investment Give operators more spectrum in which to operate so they have more options for extending network capacity Digital Farmers:The Caseof Rwanda Landlocked Rwanda, which has limited natural resources, aims to fundamentally transform its agrarian economy into a knowledge-based one by 2020, using ICT. Investments in education, partnerships with foreign universities and the laying of fibre-optic cables have created a conducive environment. Services such as E-Soko, a mobile service that allows farmers to check market prices for their products, have already improved the daily life of many Rwandans. With the help of these new technologies, Rwanda intends to capitalize on its central location in Africa and act as a hub for banking, financial and outsourcing services. Embracinge-government:The Caseof Colombia,Uruguayand Panama Colombia, Uruguay and Panama have become champions of e-government and connectivity. In Colombia, Internet connections have tripled to 6.2 million in the last 2.5 years. In Uruguay, small and medium-sized tech enterprises helped lift technology exports from US$ 50 million in 2000 to US$ 225 million in 2010. Several challenges remain: public funds to build infrastructure are limited, and many people cannot afford Internet access. Nevertheless, e-government has already improved the lives of Latin Americans. More than 50,000 Colombians took part in designing the National Educational Plan for 2006-2015. In Panama, entrepreneurs used to need five days to set up a company. Now, thanks to PanamaEmprende, they can do it in 15 minutes

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The Global Information Technology Report 2013 , the 12th in the series, analyses the impact and influence of ICTs on economic growth and jobs in a hyperconnected world. Read the full news release for more information. At the core of the report, the Networked Readiness Index (NRI) measures the preparedness of an economy to use ICT to boost competitiveness and well-being. In this edition, Finland (1st), Singapore (2nd) and Sweden (3rd) continue to lead the NRI, with the Netherlands (4th), Norway (5th), Switzerland (6th), the United Kingdom (7th), Denmark (8th), the United States (9th) and Taiwan, China (10th) completing the top 10. Access the full rankings and data platform. The report highlights the lack of progress in bridging the new digital divide not only in terms of developing ICT infrastructure but also in economic and social impact. Despite rapid adoption of mobile telephony, most developing economies lag behind advanced economies due to environments that are insufficiently conducive to innovation and competitiveness. On the other hand, the report shows the progress that countries are making to fully use ICT to boost higher productivity, economic growth and quality jobs in the current economic environment. Finally, the report reveals an apparent investment threshold in ICT, skills and innovation beyond which return on investment increases significantly. Browse the report in an interactive reader. The Global Information Technology Report 2013 , with a record coverage of 144 economies, remains one of the most comprehensive and authoritative assessment of the impact of ICT on the competitiveness of nations and the well-being of their citizens.