top 10 technologies, issue 7, 2014
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In this special edition of our monthly report, we review the past year's most important technology stories, and make predicitions for what 2014's top tech advancements will be. Please take a look and do not hesitate to share with us your views and comments. Enjoy!TRANSCRIPT
Top Ten Technologies
New Year’s Special Edition, January 2014
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5 TECH DEVELOPMENTS FROM 2013YOU MAY HAVE MISSED
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BIG DATA
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1 In 2013, big data was the center of so much discussion about online privacy, especially after the Snowden leaks.
SELFIE 2013 was “The year of the Selfie”, as the word was officially added to the Oxford Online Dictionary.
2Article and image: http://bbc.in/1dS6HOe
“FREE-TO-PLAY” MOBILE GAMES• 1.2 billion mobile game players in the world. • Candy Crush: +500 million users.
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ONLINE CROWD-FUNDING 2013 was a big year for websites like Kickstarter and Indiegogo - online portals allowing people to invest in a stranger's dream.
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MOST VIRAL VIDEO OF 2013YouTube publishes the list of most watched videos in 2013. 1st is the pop song and music video “What does the fox say?”, followed by the “Harlem shake, military edition” and “how animals eat their food”, making all top 3 videos comedies.
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5 TECH DEVELOPMENTS WE MAY SEE MORE OF IN 2014
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3D PRINTING • Gartner predicts 75% increase in worldwide shipping of 3D printers. • In 2014, the first 3D printed liver will be produced.
1Read more: http://onforb.es/1dPxCKw3D liver: http://bit.ly/KvzpHV0
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PERSONAL DRONES2Image from: http://bit.ly/1d9QfrP Image from: http://bit.ly/1dIfekt
Domestic drones will hover over our heads. Expect to see drones delivering your latest package from Amazon, or shooting footage of places difficult for humans to get to. What would you use your personal drone for?
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WEARABLE TECHNOLOGYIn 2014, you will see more people wearing technology instead of carrying it. Keep an eye out for Google Glass, better smart watches and exercise armbands.
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FLEXIBLE SCREENSWe’re used to seeing screens get bigger and flatter, but starting this year, we should start too see them get flexible too.
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GOOGLE WILL FIND ITS WAY INTO OUR HOMES Google’s acquisition of NEST is seen as the first major step towards future “smart homes”. The combination of Google’s language recognition and Nest’s home solutions may be worth keeping an eye on.
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