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A comical article on Buzzfeed gave some examples of how technology could change in the future. I thought this was extremely interesting, as I was surprised to find out that people were actually trying to invent the most peculiar things! I’ve copied out a few of their examples for you to see for yourself and then further explored into other projects.

1. You won’t age.

Scientists have figured out how to slow down aging in mice, so what makes us think that it is impossible for humans?

2. Jet Packs.

We will be able to fly using Jet packs.

3. You’ll never ruin your phone again.

GE Scientists are working on superhydrophobic coatings that can completely repel water.

4. You’ll be able to print your own food.

NASA is already studying the possibility of 3D-printed food that can be used on deep space missions.

5. Slugs will replace stitches.

Now this one terrifies me but apparently, the same slime that slugs use to stick to things can be used to help “revolutionize wound care.”

6. TVs will be made of water.

How would you like to be able to put your hand through a programme you are watching? This new TV prototype uses an ultra-thin stream of water droplets as its surface, opening the door to an interactive viewing experience.

7. Meta’s Space Glasses.

Meta’s SpaceGlasses video shows the huge potential of augmented reality, bringing the computing scenarios of “Iron Man” to life.

8. Pressy

Pressy brings back simplicity to your phone. Perform your favorite and most common actions with a simple, intuitive physical button.

What would you wish to be invented in the future? Are you someone who is keen to see humans fly using jet packs or are you quite happy to stick to your iOS7 for now…?

We always feel the need to be faced with the newest products. I mean, if I was buying something in the Apple store I wouldn’t be surprised if a newer update was made available before I left the store! Whether it is a new phone device, new forms of technology or internet space, we are always discovering different things. This blog post will focus on a mixture of products and news that have caught my eye over the past couple of days.

Let’s start with 4G.  I am sure you have either heard all about the introduction to 4G – or have experienced it yourself. What is it? More importantly, what is all the fuss about?  4G is the latest technology for connecting to the Internet without a wi-fi connection. Most of you would know this as the faster 3G. Apparently it is almost as fast as home broadband. 4G will only be found on the newer handsets, by the end of 2017, it is said that the majority of the UK should have 4G coverage. G, as the name suggests, picks up where 3G (and 2G before it) left off. 4G stands for Forth Generation of Cellular Communications and is the next step in the evolution of mobile data.

What about webspace? Are you a big user of Dropbox? It has been reported in the past that Chinese tech giants Baidu and Qihoo 360 are giving their users 1TB of free space – something that is way bigger than that received by Dropbox, Box and others.

Surprisingly, there has been an even bigger amount of free storage that is being given by another Chinese tech company. The company, Tencent has really outdone themselves, offering customers a ridiculous 10TB free storage.

How it works: sign up for a Tencent QQ account and download the latest version of the Tencent Cloud mobile app. If you click on  the big blue button, you will immediately receive 1TB worth of free space first. As the amount of space you use increases (and in turn lowering the amount of space you are left with), Tencent will top up your storage space automatically, up to a maximum of 10TB.

What about an introduction to new uses of technology? Lastly, they have brought out the idea of 3D gaming devices. The company Nettle, gives the illusion of seeing holograms inside a screen. This enables different perspectives of the scenes as the user decides to move around. This product, called ‘Nettlebox’ costs $28,000 and is aimed directly at businesses such as estate agents or amusement parks.

Watch the video here:

Do you find the idea of a 3D game technology fun? For starters, I haven’t moved on to the new iOS7 let alone thinking about 4G. I think it is ridiculous that there will always be the newest gadget or product out there. It will always be a race against the time to get there first.  Speaking of which, people are actually queuing TWO days in advance outside the Apple store in London to get to the front of the queue for the new Apple iPhone. How is this possible? Someone said they were offered £300 for their space in the queue, and was waiting to be offered a bigger sum of money. How much money would you charge to stand in a queue outside for 48 hours? I know for sure that I wouldn’t…

Just when you thought you had seen it all. Technology seemed to advance, we were passing over the old and only looking for the new. Watches changed from a necessity to a fashion statement as more and more people would use their phone to check the time. Well – what if we were to combine the two products and create, yes – you’ve got it.. a smartwatch?

I mean surely this can’t be popular? I would much rather keep my phone as my phone and my watch as a watch. Have a look at the Pebble smartwatch Kickstarter campaign to get you started on what it is all about. Last year, a group of engineers launched this campaign for the so-called smartwatch. This watch would connect to your phone – notifying you of any incoming calls, texts, emails, and so forth. The watch apparently will also be allowing specific apps.

Within hours, the Pebble campaign reached its target of $100,000. Even after the campaign had finished, it had raised more than $10 million, making it the most successful Kickstarter campaign ever. This actually surprised me, I was not aware of the huge marketplace for smartphone combined with watch!

The Pebble has a 1.2in black-and-white e-paper display. If this means nothing to you, it’s very similar to what you would see on a Kindle. What I was wondering, is how long the battery lasts for,  because any of you iPhone users would know that you can’t last 5 hours without a recharge. In order to preserve the battery life of the Pebble, the screen is turned off until a flick of the wrist activates it.

The Smartwatch was so popular, that most phone companies want to jump on the bandwagon. Today, if you search smartwatch online, you are able to fill yourself with news about the upcoming product. There is the obvious divide between Apple and Samsung, but the Samsung’s Galaxy Gear watch is releasing today in Berlin. The hype that  surrounding Galaxy Gear is huge. This is because they made a huge effort to keep it on the down low until the very last minute.

If the leaked images of the watch are true, and not just a publicity stunt (or someone who is extremely bored with too much time on their hands) then we can believe that the Samsung is pitching a watch with a 3in screen – which is more than twice the size of the Pebble.

Let’s not leave Apple out – apparently they have a team of designers working on a device that is similar to that of an iPhone and iPad. Is this the iWatch in the making? Once again, this could just be a rumour, as Apple could have just thought of the idea and then decide to trash it later on. I mean, how important is an iWatch?

Want to get an idea of what a product would look like – just type “smart watch” into images on your search engine and you will be filled with a variety of examples:

For those inspector gadget fans,  you should keep a tab on the next smartwatch to launch. Otherwise, I will let you get back to technology as you know it..

It is often said that television has altered our world, but with the increased commercial opportunity provided by the evolution of the internet and the effect it has on the way we watch and interpret television, we can argue that it has changed its direction as a result of technological advancements.  I remember children’s television programmes to be filled with creativity, songs and dancing – whereas now its content is filled with technology.  But as technology is an important part of our lives, can we really prevent children from using it? No wonder an 11 year old would want to have the latest gadget, if she regularly watches her favourite television star with one.  Can we argue that the advancements in technology have changed the content of television programmes? Read More »