January 20, 2012Top 10 Tech Trends for 2012
Here are 10 tech trends to watch in the coming year, courtesy of CNN. We've also included some stories on using technology to facilitate meetings.
1. Touch computing
New input methods will be the dominant trend of 2012.
2. Social gestures
Launched by Facebook last September, this so-called "frictionless sharing" functionality removes the need to click a button to share media with your friends.
3. NFC and mobile payments
By 2013, 1 in 5 cellphones are expected to be NFC-equipped. Early contenders include Google Wallet, Visa Wallet, Serve (by American Express) and ISIS.
4. Beyond the iPad
Why does one device constitute an entire trend? Well, as a true competitor to the iPad emerges in the Kindle Fire, content producers, distributors, and even app developers may have an entirely new platform on which to push their wares.
5. TV Everywhere
The cable companies have a cunning plan: They'll let you watch live TV, plus on-demand movies and TV shows, on your connected devices if you keep your cable subscription. Dish Network, Time Warner and Comcast are among those offering the service.
6. Voice control
Siri, the voice-control feature in the iPhone 4S, may spread to other devices.
7. Spatial gestures
Other input methods are gaining traction too: Microsoft's Kinect, for instance, has given rise to interfaces that use spatial gestures. Just like in "Minority Report," your devices can be controlled simply by waving your hands in the air.
8. Second-screen experiences
"Second-screen experiences" refers to apps (mainly on the iPad) that listen to the audio output of your TV and display content related to the show or movie you're watching.
9. Flexible screens
These awesome new bendable interfaces will let you zoom in, zoom out and scroll around a page simply by twisting your phone or tablet.
10. HTML5
HTML5 lets developers create richer, more interactive applications than ever.
Source:
CNN
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