Written by: James Ponds
Technology is constantly improving and it's important to keep up. However, it can also be overwhelming to try to keep up with all aspects of technological advancements. It's better to either focus on those advancements most relevant to you or to keep up with general innovation. Here are five advancements in tech everyone should know about.
1. Neural Networks And Parallel Modes
Neural networks are advanced machine learning algorithms. They're developed to mimic the neural connectivity of human brains and are vital aspects of modern algorithms for deep learning and artificial intelligence. The demand for neural networks continues to grow, as do the scope, scale and computing power of such networks. People want them to be more powerful and work faster, which requires distributed training, parallel modes for execution and a solid understanding of batch sizes, as well as tools such as neural network chips.
2. Applied Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence, or AI, has been available to the general public for several years, but it too continues to advance at a breathtaking pace. Currently, commercially available AI programs are advanced enough to follow simple instructions and take over repetitive tasks. AI meant for business tends to be still more advanced, capable of developing pattern recognition and synthesizing insights and predictions by analyzing data it has collected. Developers are currently working on making commercially available AI more intuitive and capable of interacting with users more smoothly, as well as integrating it more seamlessly with other technological tools and devices.
3. Next-generation Computing
Computing itself will benefit from advancements such as AI, neural networks and faster parallel processing. Next-generation computing is all about finding solutions to modern computing problems and goals. Developers working on self-driving vehicles and other long-term computing goals benefit from the increased speed of next-generation computing. Those working on more immediate issues and advancements stand to gain even more. Quantum encryption tools can give current cybersecurity offerings huge boosts in protective capabilities. Next-generation computing's increased speed and power can also generate advancements in industries such as finance and logistics incredibly quickly.
4. Clean Technology Trends
One of the most important advancements in tech that everyone should know about is clean technology. Try to follow technology publications discussing various clean technology trends and the pros and cons of them to see if you can apply any of them to your daily life or work. Clean technology is especially integral to modern tech advancements because it is fueled by technological innovation and, in turn, fuels further innovation. Clean technology has given the world more sources of green energy, sustainable consumption and energy efficiency. The more clean technology improves, the more accessible those innovations will become.
5. Extended Reality
The world has already seen the rise of virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR). In the near future, it will see the rise of extended reality (ER). ER refers to the ever-advancing supportive technology that makes VR and AR accessible. Like the slimming and shrinking of computers before them, VR and AR devices will be compacted so people no longer need tools such as headsets and strong wifi connections to access such technology. Instead, they'll be able to access them via ER glasses and mobile networks. ER is a vital component of modern and future computing with the rise of entirely virtual spaces.
Remember that you don't need to know all about every technological advancement. You can pick and choose those you're interested in, need to know about or simply think are fun to learn about. Try not to let yourself get overwhelmed. There is so much technology available that it's impossible to know all about every advancement being made.