Technology has become an inseparable part of our daily lives. We wake up to an alarm on our smartphone, we chat with Whatsapp, we read news on various devices, we watch Instagram feeds and YouTube videos, we check emails, keep our agenda, manage our heating and smart TV, and so on. , everything is run from our mobile devices. What are we doing next year? Here we have listed some technology trends for 2018, which are presented annually at the IFA in Berlin, the most important technology market in the world, and the DSM, a global scientific company active in various industries.
Mobile and contactless payments are becoming the new standard
We have already been able to get acquainted with it; contactless payment with your bank card and mobile phone. This trend continues and will only become more user-friendly and safer. Mobile payments are the future and here to stay.
Drones Drones are, and will continue to be, an emerging electronic gadget. These gadgets have been around for several years, and many people have embraced this technology. Drones come in different shapes and sizes, and they will only get better and more capable, making us all want a drone soon.
Smart TV &Audio
Although most people today already have a Smart TV in their home, future trends and changes in this sector will mainly be related to design and picture quality. The screens become sharper, more detailed and more vivid. In terms of design, displays are constantly getting bigger, ultra-thin and more flexible. Ultra-slim HD TV screens that flow into the walls, hi-fi music components that contain optimal sounds, cameras that shoot 360-degree videos, voice control for media and a fully mobile-connected home.
Smartphones
As far as the latest smartphones are concerned, they keep getting better, faster and more intelligent with multiple secondary phone functions. Features such as bendable and flexible displays are also expected. We also buy our phones separately, and opt for a more flexible SIM-only subscription. In short, a sim only subscription is a subscription without a new device, and you only pay for the use of the network, so not for a monthly installment for a device. Sim-only subscriptions are therefore useful if you do not want to be tied to anything. Switching on artificial intelligence is also becoming an option, bringing the smartphone even closer to us.
Health &Fitness Trackers
Smart health and fitness gadgets have been around for years, and the demand for these products continues to grow. These gadgets have a plethora of different health features, including pedometers, calorie counters, heart rate monitors, blood pressure sensors and much more. New devices in this industry are expected to become even more accurate and, most importantly, more affordable. This ensures that several people can afford these healthy gadgets.
