When Steve Jobs passed away in October of 2011, many in the tech world worried and wondered what this would mean for the future of technology. As you know, while Mr. Jobs did not build or program any of the Apple products, he did have a knack for knowing what the consumer wanted and how to deliver it to them.
So where do we go from here? You are the future consumers and tech entrepreneurs. What do you envision the hot future device or technology will be? Or discuss why a current technology may or may not be as important as some say.
Before commenting please research your answer and include a link to support your theory.
Honestly, I'm not sure where exactly our future in technology will go. While the possibilities are endless and I'm sure there is someone much more creative than me that will come up with something we've never seen, but all I see coming out now are larger phones and better cameras. However, how many more bigger phones and better cameras can we make. Jobs knew exactly what we wanted but now that he is gone I'm not sure we can say the same.
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You make a good point you make about the subtle changes we see in devices. Not much more in the way of capability, but it looks a little different.
DeleteTechnology is only going to get better and more advanced. With being able to use a 3-D printer to print bionic prosthetics to human-like robots being showcased in expos, technology is set to revolutionize the world. Today, many technology companies are moving towards creating virtual reality and holographic technology, as well as motion sensitive gadgets. A few years ago when touchscreen devices first came out, they were a hot item. But now, some companies are testing gadgets that can be controlled with the wave of your hands or the dart of your eyes. And with gaming becoming more and more popular, glasses equipped with virtual reality capability are in the process of hitting the consumer market. Then with things like the Microsoft Hololens, holograms are entering the discussion of becoming the next big thing. With all of these new items and new ideas, technology in the future still looks like a big mystery. What will they come up with next? But, this is an exciting mystery that will leave many of us in awe when they hit the market and most of the gadgets become available to the public.
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Great source. It's interesting to look back and see some of the tech that has already failed. Google Glass being one of them.
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ReplyDeleteTechnology has been used in a variety of ways. It can enterain us (XBoxes, IPhones, etc) or make our lives easier (the Internet). The majority of technology has been used for these two purposes, but another important use for tech is in health care. Already scientists have found ways to significantly improve the medical field using devices such as microchips to track down and kill cancer cells, and 3D Printers to produce artifical skin. These are feats that some would expect to find in a sci-fi novel, and yet they are a part of reality.
Intel recently released a statement predicting that by 2020, humans will be able to control computers using chips in our brains. If such technology can exist in the next five years, just imagine what we will be capable of in 20-50 years. I expect that scientists will continue to create ways to merge biology with tech. The focus will shift from simply producing consumer goods to finding ways to make the human mind and body "better". I wouldn't be surprised if our generation lived to see the use of advanced bionic limbs and cyborg like features. The line between machine and man will become extremely obscured.
This can be positive and negative, depending on the responsibility of those in charge of such powerful technology. Whether or not we benefit mankind using this type of science or create a Terminator-like apocalyptic scenario remains to be seen.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/hay-festival/11605785/Astronomer-Royal-Martin-Rees-predicts-the-world-will-be-run-by-computers-soon.html
http://www.computerworld.com/article/2521888/app-development/intel--chips-in-brains-will-control-computers-by-2020.html
https://getreferralmd.com/2013/11/health-care-technology-innovations-2013-infographic/
Nice Madeline. Many of the ideas from your sources are quite radical. It will be interesting to see how it all plays out.
DeletePicture this. You’re going on a road trip. It’s going to be a long ride so you decide to make an eclectic playlist that will keep you entertained. You’re in a Beatles mood. No problem. Your mobile device will produce an original Beatles song—in seconds. You want a Bach composition, too? A Johnny Cash track? A Ray Charles tune? Those are possible, as well.
ReplyDeleteA world in which such a device is made available for consumer purchase is closer than you may think. During my sophomore year, I was granted the opportunity to interview Professor David Cope, a music professor who has created software programs that create amazing original music. Using algorithms as a source of inspiration, said programs have the ability to emulate music written by some of the greatest classical composers of all time. I asked Professor Cope if the situation I provided earlier is a possibility for the future. To my surprise, he said yes. In fact, his program, Emmi, has stylistically emulated the works of a rock group of significant repute. He said he couldn’t name the group because he was under a special contract not to, but that we may have heard some of that music already. Though we have the technology for a commercial device that does this, copyright issues are among a few of the impediments engineers and technologists must face. However, once these issues are litigated, the possibilities are seemingly endless. In fact, both the codes for Professor Cope’s programs have been published, and anyone interested in pursing such ideas can go through what Professor Cope considers, “an incredible learning curve.”
Though I think this is truly amazing and would love to see a future in which this technology is available, in say, an Apple store, I do question how ethical this is. If the artist whose work is emulated is dead, that artist can’t defend what is produced and may be looked upon unfavorably by future generations. That’s unfair, and is a good enough reason to ban production of such technology. Good, bad, be what it may, I’m anticipating the progress to be made.
http://artsites.ucsc.edu/faculty/cope/biography.htm
Really interesting points you bring up Taylor. Think about copyright! I also agree we may be crossing a line when we enable tech "take over". Especially when it comes to creativity. It should be a tool, not the creator.
DeleteFrom here on out, tech can only get lighter, thinner, more efficient and way more advanced that anyone can even begin to envision. For all we know, our phones can be a tiny chip implanted in our heads that can turn simply with a thought or a tiny button on the back of our necks. Who knows??
ReplyDeleteAs someone who uses laptops, desktops, phones, and many other devices like kindles, I prefer lots of storage, capacity and fast processing. That's what all people want: Faster, Better, More of and Lighter.
There will always be a specific something for someone, Business People, Gamers, Entertainers, your casual Coffee Drinker, and so on. The people creating the technology just have to pay attention to what the people want.
During class, Mr.T mentioned a company that comes up with many different types of inventions.D.A.R.P.A, or the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, has decided to start research on a sort real life super suit. It's a cross between a Captain America and Iron Man, a suit which will enhance the performances of a soldier.
ReplyDeleteThis is an interesting invention, as this is an attempt to combine fiction with reality. The invention could help with front-lines combat, or it could help with different sorts of missions that require a lot of physical endurance. While this suit seems helpful, it can also make it easier for war.
In my opinion, this technology seems like a great idea. it helps soldiers to take better care of their bodies and it also helps them to accomplish more. The things that can come with the success of this invention is probably bad news. The technology in today's day and age is capable of successfully developing this suit, but this is one thing that i hope doesn't make it to the battlefield.
http://www.army.mil/article/125315/DARPA_s_Warrior_Web_project_may_provide_super_human_enhancements/
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ReplyDeleteTechnology is only going to advance from here. Already as it stands there have been announcements of hover boards, “iron man” suites for military purposes, and holograms on phones. With these inventions, I believe, there will never be a decline in technology. Most of the society is dependent on technical devices for most of their daily living, whether its for talking, writing notes, buying clothes, checking mail, and even cashing in checks. As time goes on, this technology will expand highly, being capable of doing so many more aspects than today. From these examples, we begin to realize that technology is very important, reason being, we as citizens have become very reliable on our devices. We have a mind set now that if we write a paper, or have to do a project we automatically go to a device since it is quicker and has a better variety of special effects. Technology will never lose it's importance, and it will always bring more thrill and progression into our lives.
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http://www.defenseone.com/technology/2015/01/very-real-future-iron-man-suits-navy/102630/
There’re many ideas and theories on how future technology will develop from flying cars to hover boards, but I believe that one of our next hot future device or technology would be hologram phones. There is a rumor that Apple already created the hologram phones which would be the I phone 10. They’re many different prototypes in the world but there probably not as efficient but I believe in the future everyone and their little kids would have their very own hologram phone. I believe that there are a lot of entrepreneurs out in the world creating the coolest inventions and maybe the next big thing. But they have other things to worry about. They have to realize if it’s efficient, if it’s worth the money and if society wants it. As a high school student, I believe that current technology is very important. It makes my life easier and efficient. Some of the technology that I use today would help me in the future so I wouldn’t have a problem because in my generation is filled with new technology. Hopefully in the future there will be more exciting technology to come.
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http://www.laptopmag.com/articles/15-current-technologies-well-still-be-using-in-2030
I feel that there will be many amazing inventions in the future and some that won't be so amazing. I can't predict what they will make but i know they are making laser razors, thinner phones, and supposedly they all ready have a holographic phone. The new technology is amazing and I can't wait to see it all. It is also scary to think about how amazing it is and everything it can do. Like i read they made robot roaches to spy on people. I find it crazy how intelligent people can be.
ReplyDeleteThere is no telling what will happen in the future with technology. As you can tell from my link innovations are being made constantly. I think technology will become lighter and thinner. I think that the cameras on all technology will become more advanced. There will most definitely be faster computers that come out with more and more storage space
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I think the future of technology is 3D printing. It's starting out just as computers did, extremely expensive devices that people talk about but don't actually know anything about. 3D printing is extremely innovative, it could even be used in schools world wide. For elementary school students their projects could be to design a form and print it out on the 3D computer. It could even be the future of engineering. A household item that could make if so much easier.
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The link explains exactly what 3D printing is.
In the future, there will be tons and tons of different and more advanced innovations. I believe that with time, the technology will only get better. Even though I believe that it'll improve, doesnt mean that I believe that the technology will be needed. There are many things today that are unnecessary and that's only going to keep happening. People are starting to get lazier and lazier and technology is just helping us out. We dont need to do as much with technology, but it's so helpful and amazing at the same time. Things are just going to improve for the better as time goes on.
ReplyDeleteI think the future of technology is 3D printing. It's starting out just as computers did, extremely expensive devices that people talk about but don't actually know anything about. 3D printing is extremely innovative, it could even be used in schools world wide. For elementary school students their projects could be to design a form and print it out on the 3D computer. It could even be the future of engineering. A household item that could make if so much easier.
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The link explains exactly what 3D printing is.