Technology Time Lapse: How Has Technology Changed Over Time?
The last few decades have seen major changes and developments in the world of technology. Here are some of the most distinct advancements in the world of technology.
Smartphones Smartphones allow users to do virtually anything they can do on their home or office PCs. Many people are strongly attached to their smartphones and carry them wherever they go. Since the 1990s, phones have just been getting smarter. Users in both developed and developing countries are on the rise and smartphones are increasingly becoming the norm in today‰Ûªs society. In addition, models are becoming increasingly cheaper to manufacture and buy. With smartphones, users have the world at their fingertips from wherever they are. At the end of 2014, there were more smartphones than people on the planet.
Social Networking According to Tech Crunch, there are more than a billion active users of social media in total. Social networking has completely transformed the way people communicate with each other. This has opened opportunities for businesses and individuals to market their products and services to people from all over the world.
Wi-Fi and the Internet of Things About one-third of the world‰Ûªs population has access to the Internet as of 2017, and the numbers keep rising. The Internet has made it possible for people to access the information they never had access to before. In addition, it offers users incredible connectivity that allows them to shop and bank online as well as stay in touch through instant communication. Since many cities around the world have Wi-Fi access, people have access to the Internet virtually anywhere they go.
Today, people are close to doing literally everything on the Internet. For example, there are online sites and applications that allow users to know what to cook for dinner or breakfast, based on what they have in their refrigerators. In addition, smart washing machines may tell users if or when they are out of detergent. People can now use their phones to check the weather, traffic and schedule their days‰Ûª activities.
Tablets Tablet computers are becoming increasingly popular today. These devices rely on Wi-Fi and allow users to have everything contained in one touchscreen. Popular models come with inbuilt microphones and cameras. Tablets have eliminated the need for using a mouse or keyboard and are suitable for photography and videography. Pew Research estimates that more than a quarter of Americans own a tablet.
e-Commerce The last decade has seen many changes in e-commerce. Many people are increasingly conducting financial activities on the Internet or computer networks, which has led to a massive shift in how people buy and sell products. In recent years, consumer confidence in online shopping and secure payment systems has increased significantly.
Wearable Technology Smartwatches originally performed simple tasks such as running translations, calculations and games. Today, these devices can be turned into mini-wearable computers that run applications and can even be used to make and receive phone calls. In fact, this technology is transforming the health and wellness industry.
Augmented Reality This is one of the most fun aspects of the changes in technology in time. This technology combines sensory input from the real world with generated sensory input. It could be anything including sound or visual addition that seems real. It is exciting to imagine what technology has in store for the future.
