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Explore the next frontier of tech innovation, and imagine our society in the near and far future.
Digital Life in the 5G Era
OASIS (that's an acronym standing for Ontologically Anthropocentric Sensory Immersive Simulation), the virtual reality social network slash MMO in the Spielberg movie Ready Player One that linked all the residents of... well, pretty much the whole world together was a marvel of computer programming and server technology. It offered its users a completely lifelike experience, down to the touch (thanks to the use of VR visors and haptic jumpsuits), all this in the highest definition possible. Imagine the hardware needed to run a simulation of this size, with so many users logged in at the same time. And imagine the bandwidth needed for so many users to be logged on simultaneously—a wireless network (you didn't think Wade's van was connected to a fiber network, did you?) capable of transferring insane quantities of data each second, 24 hours a day. While we have nothing that's capable of such unimaginable bandwidth at this time (although German scientists have already devised a scalable network capable of transferring at least 100 Gbps that can go up to terabits) the upcoming 5G mobile standard can give us a taste of things to come. In short, 5G will change the world—or at least the digital one. Now let's take a better look at what exactly it is and how it will prove to be useful in the future.
By Istvan Liptak7 years ago in 01
4 Tech Innovations That Have Changed Industries
The world that we are currently living in is changing at a rapid pace, and a lot of this change is being brought about by innovations in the tech industry. Newer innovations are coming to life on a regular basis, and the things that were once seen as hard to perform are now being done with a few clicks and a few buttons. With the abundance of innovations, it was only time before industries started to see a big swing of change. The manner in which many industries function has been significantly altered as a result of changing tech trends and this change isn’t stopping any time soon.
By Mia Morales7 years ago in 01
Will Court Reporting Be Replaced by Technology?
With the rise of robotics, artificial intelligence, and faster and smarter computers, it’s understandable to be worried about your job security. Particularly for jobs that require the ability to listen and understand human speech, such as transcribers and court reporters, it can be extra concerning to see brand new technologies roll out from major companies like Apple, Google, and Amazon that possess the ability to listen to and understand voice commands. That said, it’s hard to imagine that court reporters will be replaced by technology any time soon. That’s because the legal knowledge, discernment skills, and affordability of court reporters offer them great staying power.
By Tobias Gillot7 years ago in 01
3 Technologies that Will (Maybe) Play Crucial Roles in Humanity's Future. Top Story - December 2018.
Think about it: for millions of years, humanity's existence was filled with struggles: for survival, for social change, for dominance, and also for science. However, never before has science and technology had such dire significance for humanity.
By Daisy Rowley7 years ago in 01
What You Need to Know About the Internet of Things (IoT)
The Internet of Things (otherwise known as IoT) is on the rise with the development of 5G networks spanning the globe. In case you were wondering, IoT is basically the linking up of all devices in the home to form one consistent network that, these days, is meant to work similarly to the human brain. Everything in the home (or even the workplace) is able to access information via the internet, and connect to all other devices in its vicinity. Some in the tech industry praise this relatively new development, as it has produced major advancements in connectivity speeds, and it has even helped pave the way towards advancements in artificial intelligence (AI).
By Jackie Barrows7 years ago in 01
How Artificial Intelligence Leads to Smarter Diamond Grading
We're in an age where artificial intelligence and machine learning are reshaping how many industries conduct their business. This technology is now poised to disrupt the diamond grading process, which could eventually lead to other great innovations in the resale diamond supply chain. This article covers how artificial intelligence is leading to smarter diamond grading, as well as a smoother sorting process in the near future.
By Andrea Dawson7 years ago in 01
Will the Future of Retail Be Augmented?
How many times have we seen it happen in just the span of our own lives? How many times have we seen the stuff of science fiction come to life? How many times have we seen characters in a movie from two decades ago, a decade ago, or heck, even two to three years before do something that was futuristic then but is commonplace today? How many times have we been watching a TV show from a decade or two ago and get frustrated at the plot and yell out, "Why doesn't he just send her a text already!"
By David Wyld7 years ago in 01
Old Ways and Old Devices Die Hard
We all see them around and have them in our organizations. They are the ones who haul around their five-pound company-issued laptop. They are the ones still using a Blackberry—or worse, a flip phone! They are the ones who insist on doing the paper contract, rather than gathering all the digital signatures. They are the ones who insist on flying everyone into Cleveland for a meeting in the middle of winter, rather than conducting a video conference to accomplish the same task.
By David Wyld7 years ago in 01
Splitting Hairs, Everywhere
I am a football junkie. No, I don’t play fantasy football. No, I’m not a gambler (those casinos in Las Vegas didn’t build the fountains and the pirate ships off the backs of winners!) It’s just an enjoyable way to pass the day, and in the age of working on a second, or even a third screen, four hour college games are not annoying, they are good background noise and entertainment. Dan LeBatard once said that “Sports are the ultimate reality show,” and in the age of ESPN, that is entirely true!
By David Wyld7 years ago in 01
