Change is constant in the techno world. This is evident through the numerous innovations witnessed in the multi-billion industry over the past few decades. Of course, most of them, including high speed internet connectivity and social media, have significantly affected human life (Gibson, 2013).
Equally, the future looks bright and the sector is expected to experience more advanced innovations in the near, mid, and long-run periods that can effectively handle day-to-day management issues. Some of the notable advancements that are likely to further transform the industry include 6G network, driverless car, Project Loon, Smart-Cup, and Mobile Bluetooth keyboard.
The 6G innovation is one of the greatest technologies that are likely to be rolled out in the near-term in order to meet consumer and business needs. In addition to enhancing connectivity, the network will offer lifeline communications and broadcast services. Its predominant potential benefit is increase in bandwidth to as high as 100 Gbit/s upstream accordingly easing congestion in the increasingly growing market. On the other hand, the innovation may lead to negative ramifications on the environment due to fact that it must be powered by sophisticated machinery.
Conversely, mobile Bluetooth keyboard is also likely to be a leading innovation in the near-term period. This is a project that intends to give computer users the flexibility that comes with working from various positions due to the fact that it will employ wireless technology (Richardson, 2010). The noticeable benefit of the project is that it will reduce the ingestion of harmful substances into the body. On the contrary, it may be a form of carcinogen due to the reason that it makes use of ions.
Also, it is feasible that future innovations will be geared towards solving health-related issues. One of the projects that may facilitate the realization of this noble goal is a SmartCup, which will feature an application capable of recording its content temperature. Undoubtedly, this is good news to those who are conscious of the temperature of a drink and its effect on thermoregulation.
Project Loon is also a revolutionary innovation likely to redefine the tech industry in the mid-term period. In particular, this is a Google Inc.’s project that aims to reduce digital divide across the entire globe through provision of Internet access to remote and rural areas. The initiative will employ high-altitude balloons in order to facilitate the creation of a wireless network. One of the positive ramifications of the project to the society is that it will increase internet speed in the remote areas accordingly allowing people to work from different locations. The chief Achilles heel of the proposal is that it may be costly to implement and support, especially due to its magnitude.
In addition, innovation is on the verge of turning the dream of a driverless car to reality. In fact, the project is already in its final completion stages and Google anticipates that it will be introduced to the market by 2020. In particular, the automobile will be use hydroelectric power consequently reducing reliance on oil energy (Landrum, 2008). Besides, the project will enhance transport through increased speed. On the other hand, the limitation of the project is it is not an all-weather car; it is likely to be affected by unusual weather conditions such as heavy snow and heavy rain.
In summary, a number of groundbreaking projects are likely to be introduced to the market in the future. Some of the notable initiatives include 6G network, driverless car, Project Loon, Smart-Cup, and Mobile Bluetooth keyboard. Unquestionably, they will greatly impact the daily human life.
References
Gibson, J 2013, The logic of invention: patents, information, language, Ashgate, Farnham.
Landrum, G 2008, The innovative mind: stop thinking, start being, Morgan James Pub, Garden City, NY.
Richardson, A 2010, Innovation X why a company’s toughest problems are its greatest advantage, Jossey-Bass, San Francisco, CA.