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Explore the next frontier of tech innovation, and imagine our society in the near and far future.
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
10 Ways the Internet Is Changing Right Before Your Eyes
I don't think anyone would try to argue that the internet has done more harm than good for humanity. The internet has completely revolutionized the way we live and access vital information, and it has come with its fair share of consequences, both positive and negative. Every day, the ways the internet is changing right before our eyes evolves and changes, affecting all of us as well.
By Joseph D. N. Kendrick7 years ago in 01
The Old-School Tech that Could Enable Fiber Optic Broadband Expansion. Top Story - September 2018.
All around the world, private industry and government agencies are racing to expand the availability of high-speed internet access to as many communities as possible. They're doing it because they've recognized that in the digital age, broadband internet access is as valuable to an economy as steam power and electricity were to the economies of the industrial revolution. As we head further into a future that's certain to be filled with Internet of Things (IoT) devices and autonomous vehicles and the like, the need for a robust and reliable internet infrastructure will only become more acute.
By Andrej Kovacevic7 years ago in 01
A Theory of Wireless Electricity. Top Story - July 2018.
We discuss the revitalization and development of wireless electricity technologies within our generation. The goal is to show that society is developing wireless technology cautiously and ethically as opposed to the blind pursuit of technology demonstrated by our past. We achieve this goal by examining the various power generating and consumer electronics applications in use or planned use, by developed nations. We reviewed the concept of wireless electricity against the following areas: political and legal issues, economics, psychology and sociology, culture and the media, environmental implications, morality, and ethics.
By Felix Martinez8 years ago in 01
