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5 Technologies that have are making great impact on the world
1. Artificial intelligence
When you here this world for the first time it can be a bit scaring but it is simply the simulation of human intelligence by a machine or the ability to make a machine perform judgement and reason like a human being. The term AI was first coined at Dartmouth conference in 1956. AI has grown over the years but recently it has been very rampant and they is so much happening to make it a reality in the fields of research, development and testing. AI is a broader term but has 3 main dimensions that comprise it deep learning, machine learning commonly known as ML and Natural language processing(NLP). AI growth is projected to grow at a fast pace and it is estimated to have a revenue of USD 12.5 billion due to the huge adoption within industries.
AI is being implemented in various sectors mainly in the health, farming and businesses.for example the Sophie Bot created by a student from JKUAT which educates someone on reproductive health by asking a question and it answers you, also virtual health assistant application like dragon virtual assistant. AI when combined with IOT is transforming automotive industry by the development of autonomous vehicles which are drive less cars which most automative companies have already developed they now testing them while others are commercially available.
AI will have a great adoption in the coming years due to its promise to reduce cost of operation significantly and improve revenues but it also poses a great threat in that it is being viewed as a technology which will replace employees in workplaces as it is able to do the same tasks you can do as a human being.
check out the following videos that demonstrate AI at its best:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9aoXnE37drA
check out the following videos that demonstrate AI at its best:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9aoXnE37drA
2. 5G
5G is also making great progress over the years. It is a higher upgrade from 4G LTE which promises so much. It is meant to ensure high bandwidth speeds of between 100Mbps to 10Gbps and no buffering issues. It is said to allow one to watch a full HD movie on your smartphone in a matter of seconds. Smart cities which are also developing are coming to a reality because of this technology. Even though some countries have not yet rolled out 4G 😔😠they has been great efforts being done to ensure that 5G is implemented in the year 2020.
5G will have tremendous effect on mobile devices and other technology like autonomous vehicles. It is said you will need a 5G phone to work with it. With this exponential growth of 5G which has been agitated by the growth if IOT device will be soon a reality. Various trials are being made by the giant telecommunication companies across the world for example AT$T, Verizon and they changing they current telecommunication infrastructure to accommodate 5G technology.
One of the biggest challenges affecting 5G technology is standardization which is about interoperability, backward compatibility with previous technologies such as 3G,4G but they are various groups that have come up in order to solve these issues. So with all this efforts being made expect a lot to change by 2020 in the wireless technology.
check out this links to see what is coming at your doorstep in the near future.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bub2iCRkyLE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nCygMtB4CI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWJFAGCUTS8
3. IOT (Internet of things)
This is a big thing that will change the world in a big way. It is a term that can be a bit strange to you but thats why i am here. IOT is a system of interrelated computer devices, objects, animals, digital machines or people that have unique identifiers and can communicate with each other without human intevention and interaction. Imagine you are able to switch a bulb with just a click of a button on your smartphone wherever you are, you can monitor your home even from a very far distant. IOT is powering all this. It is estimated 20.8 billion devices will have been connected by 2020. So with this kind of connections that is expected it has a lot of gains but stills it poses some challenges.
Businesses and companies will be the greatest beneficiary as they are able to get real time information that can help them in making very great customer oriented decisions, acquiring of these data will help businesses, governments make more informed and appropriate decision. For example businesses dealing with cooking gas will just require to insert a tracker on they gas cylinders in order to be aware of the usage of gases in homes and they can also know when the gas is about to end and they can deliver to the customers at the right time thus building on customer loyalty.
Although it has so many benefits it has a few threats which can lead to great losses. The IOT devices are prone to attacks from hackers who can cause severe damage. Security of the IOT devices is not 100% guaranteed as hackers also evolve and look for all possibilities and loopholes so that he can access the device. If a hacker is able to surpass the security in place he/she can do so much harm. First of all a hacker becomes the controller of the device and can do anything malicious because he/she acts as the rightful owner of the device. They is also the isse of privacy with all this interconnections they is a possibility of privacy infringement since everything is connected to the internet so they is too much monitoring and data collection of individual data/ customers which can lead to negative repercussion on the people.
They is too much in IOT but the following videos can help you get a better picture of how they are and will continue to transform the world.
Documentary on IOT devices
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJaWMWz6RpE
https://www.sas.com/en_us/insights/big-data/internet-of-things.html
4. Block chain technology/ cryptocurrency
This technology is shaping the world the whole new level. It is changing the financial industry at a very rampant pace. It is a technology that is just making huge impact due to its enormous benefits and capabilities. Before i go on to drive deeper into this technology lemme explain what block chain technology is all about. Blockchain technology is decentralized digital ledger that is distributed across the network and computers showing transactions that have happened over time. It might seem difficult to understand this definition but it is simply a database that is used to keep records of any transaction and its currency is not governed and dictated by anybody not even the government.
To begin in this lucrative business you have to open an account with any bitcoin providers around the world e.g. bitpesa. Bitcoin transactions are facilitated by a person called bitcoin miner who has a powerful cryptocurrency mining machine capable of performing complex mathematical problems and its objective is to add transaction and verification of this transaction to the whole blockchain database.
Cryptocurrency technology is believed to have been developed by an individual called Natoshi Nakamoto in the year 2009 but the surprising thing his true identity is not known upto date. Blockchain technology is highly related to bitcoin but they are other forms of cryptocurrencies that exist today commonly referred to as alt coins.
1. Etherum
2. litecoin
3. zendesk
4. Ripple
5.Dash
6.Monero
7.Zcash
Blockchain technology has grown in Kenya at a rapid pace in the recent times they so many bitcoin groups and companies that have sprung up as a result of this technology.
Some of the known companies who are dealing with bitcoins are called:
https://localbitcoins.com/
https://paxful.com
https://www.bitpesa.co/
I am sure you have understood what block-chain is all about but wait what can it help you to do in our daily lives after you have purchased it. Lets dive into some of the benefits that come with engaging with this business.
In case you become a successful miner you will be able to make transaction between peers and because of this you are awarded with several bitcoins for the job you have done but in addition the faster you verify transaction the more bitcoins you get as a bitcoin miner. To purchase this equipment can be very expensive for an individual but you can join existing groups where they deal with bitcoins. and be part of them.
Some examples of bitcoin mining hardware based on application specific intergrated circuit (ASCI) include:
1. Antminer s7
2Antminer s9
3.Avalon6
4.ASICMiner BE Prisma.
You can find more information about bitcoin mining hardware here.
As much it seems being a bitcoin miner has very great benefits also transacting and investing in bitcoins themselves has numerous benefits too.
1. By investing in bitcoins you can also sell them at a very highly profitable price when its price increase at any moment.
2. They no transaction fees to change currency into bitcoins so making so making it cheap to make any transaction.
2. So many companies are accepting this mode of payment when purchasing products from them making it so much convenience as you can transfer directly using bitcoins to a merchandise. such companies include amazon, overstock.com.
3. Sending of money across borders is much cheap and so much convenient. with the credit cards, debit cards which use a proprietary network to transfer vital funds information from one location to another but with bitcoins you just send bitcoins through a public ledger that is free to even people from different countries without a single cost.
4. Its value does not depend on the strength of the dollar or robustness of the economy for its value.
VR(Virtual reality) and AR(Augmented Reality) and MR(Mixed reality)
Virtual reality is a concept which involve use of computer technology to make a simulated environment. It simulates an artificial environment to inhabit but it can be seen as similar to augmented reality but they are not the same. The biggest difference is that augmented reality simulates artificial objects in the real environment while virtual reality simulates artificial environment itself. CAVE automatic virtual environment is one example of VR where display virtual content on room sized screens. wearables are more interesting in VR world as they more great immersions happening and usability. Epson Movaria,Google cardboard, Samsung GearVR are among some of the implemented VR technologies. Others include Oculus rift, Microsoft Hololens, Sony project morpheus, the vive. VR has been widely used in video games industry but they are numerous efforts being done to incorporate VR in data visualization, aviation for training students.
Augmented reality on the other hand is a bit different from Virtual reality since VR is about being immersed in a computer generated environment and the real world while augmented reality just adds graphics, sounds, haptic feedback and smell to the natural world. For AR you just wear a pair like glasses where informative graphics will be displayed and audio will seamlessly accompany the graphics. AR may seem to have little to offer but with the great potential it bring to the table most businesses and companies will have to implement it. Like for example it is being used by marketers whereby customers can try on many different items without having to go to the shop. The customer can try on clothes, shoes, jewellery. This clearly shows how VR tool will have a great affect on how retail shop will operate and in other fields and how it will drive sales. They so many AR application you can download from playstore which you can try out. VR has a great impact on creating of emotional connection between customers and the business as its realistic and very interactive.
Mixed reality/hybrid reality is a result of blending the physical world and the digital world . It is made possible by advancement in computer vision, graphical processing power, display technology and input systems. The key characteristics of MR is that the synthetic content and the real world are able to react to each other in real time .Experiences enabled by the two extreme that is AR and VR is called mixed reality. some examples of mixed reality is the windows mixed reality experience(microsoft hololens), Acer windows mixed reality development. AR and MR are always confused of which is which are sometimes used interchangeably but they is a distinct difference between them.
You can read more and watch videos about AR,VR, MR through the following links:
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/mixed-reality/mixed-reality
https://www.foundry.com/industries/virtual-reality/vr-mr-ar-confused
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCqfs6yg2XU
Technology disruptions are happening. My advice is be on the look out to see what will benefit you.
Plz don't forget to check Jumia Mobile accessories.
5G will have tremendous effect on mobile devices and other technology like autonomous vehicles. It is said you will need a 5G phone to work with it. With this exponential growth of 5G which has been agitated by the growth if IOT device will be soon a reality. Various trials are being made by the giant telecommunication companies across the world for example AT$T, Verizon and they changing they current telecommunication infrastructure to accommodate 5G technology.
One of the biggest challenges affecting 5G technology is standardization which is about interoperability, backward compatibility with previous technologies such as 3G,4G but they are various groups that have come up in order to solve these issues. So with all this efforts being made expect a lot to change by 2020 in the wireless technology.
check out this links to see what is coming at your doorstep in the near future.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bub2iCRkyLE
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nCygMtB4CI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aWJFAGCUTS8
3. IOT (Internet of things)
This is a big thing that will change the world in a big way. It is a term that can be a bit strange to you but thats why i am here. IOT is a system of interrelated computer devices, objects, animals, digital machines or people that have unique identifiers and can communicate with each other without human intevention and interaction. Imagine you are able to switch a bulb with just a click of a button on your smartphone wherever you are, you can monitor your home even from a very far distant. IOT is powering all this. It is estimated 20.8 billion devices will have been connected by 2020. So with this kind of connections that is expected it has a lot of gains but stills it poses some challenges.
Businesses and companies will be the greatest beneficiary as they are able to get real time information that can help them in making very great customer oriented decisions, acquiring of these data will help businesses, governments make more informed and appropriate decision. For example businesses dealing with cooking gas will just require to insert a tracker on they gas cylinders in order to be aware of the usage of gases in homes and they can also know when the gas is about to end and they can deliver to the customers at the right time thus building on customer loyalty.
Although it has so many benefits it has a few threats which can lead to great losses. The IOT devices are prone to attacks from hackers who can cause severe damage. Security of the IOT devices is not 100% guaranteed as hackers also evolve and look for all possibilities and loopholes so that he can access the device. If a hacker is able to surpass the security in place he/she can do so much harm. First of all a hacker becomes the controller of the device and can do anything malicious because he/she acts as the rightful owner of the device. They is also the isse of privacy with all this interconnections they is a possibility of privacy infringement since everything is connected to the internet so they is too much monitoring and data collection of individual data/ customers which can lead to negative repercussion on the people.
They is too much in IOT but the following videos can help you get a better picture of how they are and will continue to transform the world.
Documentary on IOT devices
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jJaWMWz6RpE
https://www.sas.com/en_us/insights/big-data/internet-of-things.html
4. Block chain technology/ cryptocurrency
This technology is shaping the world the whole new level. It is changing the financial industry at a very rampant pace. It is a technology that is just making huge impact due to its enormous benefits and capabilities. Before i go on to drive deeper into this technology lemme explain what block chain technology is all about. Blockchain technology is decentralized digital ledger that is distributed across the network and computers showing transactions that have happened over time. It might seem difficult to understand this definition but it is simply a database that is used to keep records of any transaction and its currency is not governed and dictated by anybody not even the government.
To begin in this lucrative business you have to open an account with any bitcoin providers around the world e.g. bitpesa. Bitcoin transactions are facilitated by a person called bitcoin miner who has a powerful cryptocurrency mining machine capable of performing complex mathematical problems and its objective is to add transaction and verification of this transaction to the whole blockchain database.
Cryptocurrency technology is believed to have been developed by an individual called Natoshi Nakamoto in the year 2009 but the surprising thing his true identity is not known upto date. Blockchain technology is highly related to bitcoin but they are other forms of cryptocurrencies that exist today commonly referred to as alt coins.
1. Etherum
2. litecoin
3. zendesk
4. Ripple
5.Dash
6.Monero
7.Zcash
Blockchain technology has grown in Kenya at a rapid pace in the recent times they so many bitcoin groups and companies that have sprung up as a result of this technology.
Some of the known companies who are dealing with bitcoins are called:
https://localbitcoins.com/
https://paxful.com
https://www.bitpesa.co/
I am sure you have understood what block-chain is all about but wait what can it help you to do in our daily lives after you have purchased it. Lets dive into some of the benefits that come with engaging with this business.
In case you become a successful miner you will be able to make transaction between peers and because of this you are awarded with several bitcoins for the job you have done but in addition the faster you verify transaction the more bitcoins you get as a bitcoin miner. To purchase this equipment can be very expensive for an individual but you can join existing groups where they deal with bitcoins. and be part of them.
Some examples of bitcoin mining hardware based on application specific intergrated circuit (ASCI) include:
1. Antminer s7
2Antminer s9
3.Avalon6
4.ASICMiner BE Prisma.
You can find more information about bitcoin mining hardware here.
As much it seems being a bitcoin miner has very great benefits also transacting and investing in bitcoins themselves has numerous benefits too.
1. By investing in bitcoins you can also sell them at a very highly profitable price when its price increase at any moment.
2. They no transaction fees to change currency into bitcoins so making so making it cheap to make any transaction.
2. So many companies are accepting this mode of payment when purchasing products from them making it so much convenience as you can transfer directly using bitcoins to a merchandise. such companies include amazon, overstock.com.
3. Sending of money across borders is much cheap and so much convenient. with the credit cards, debit cards which use a proprietary network to transfer vital funds information from one location to another but with bitcoins you just send bitcoins through a public ledger that is free to even people from different countries without a single cost.
4. Its value does not depend on the strength of the dollar or robustness of the economy for its value.
VR(Virtual reality) and AR(Augmented Reality) and MR(Mixed reality)
Virtual reality is a concept which involve use of computer technology to make a simulated environment. It simulates an artificial environment to inhabit but it can be seen as similar to augmented reality but they are not the same. The biggest difference is that augmented reality simulates artificial objects in the real environment while virtual reality simulates artificial environment itself. CAVE automatic virtual environment is one example of VR where display virtual content on room sized screens. wearables are more interesting in VR world as they more great immersions happening and usability. Epson Movaria,Google cardboard, Samsung GearVR are among some of the implemented VR technologies. Others include Oculus rift, Microsoft Hololens, Sony project morpheus, the vive. VR has been widely used in video games industry but they are numerous efforts being done to incorporate VR in data visualization, aviation for training students.
Augmented reality on the other hand is a bit different from Virtual reality since VR is about being immersed in a computer generated environment and the real world while augmented reality just adds graphics, sounds, haptic feedback and smell to the natural world. For AR you just wear a pair like glasses where informative graphics will be displayed and audio will seamlessly accompany the graphics. AR may seem to have little to offer but with the great potential it bring to the table most businesses and companies will have to implement it. Like for example it is being used by marketers whereby customers can try on many different items without having to go to the shop. The customer can try on clothes, shoes, jewellery. This clearly shows how VR tool will have a great affect on how retail shop will operate and in other fields and how it will drive sales. They so many AR application you can download from playstore which you can try out. VR has a great impact on creating of emotional connection between customers and the business as its realistic and very interactive.
Mixed reality/hybrid reality is a result of blending the physical world and the digital world . It is made possible by advancement in computer vision, graphical processing power, display technology and input systems. The key characteristics of MR is that the synthetic content and the real world are able to react to each other in real time .Experiences enabled by the two extreme that is AR and VR is called mixed reality. some examples of mixed reality is the windows mixed reality experience(microsoft hololens), Acer windows mixed reality development. AR and MR are always confused of which is which are sometimes used interchangeably but they is a distinct difference between them.
You can read more and watch videos about AR,VR, MR through the following links:
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/mixed-reality/mixed-reality
https://www.foundry.com/industries/virtual-reality/vr-mr-ar-confused
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VCqfs6yg2XU
Technology disruptions are happening. My advice is be on the look out to see what will benefit you.
Plz don't forget to check Jumia Mobile accessories.
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