The Top Ten Tech Trends of 2022 You Should Be Prepared For.
Smarter devices, augmented reality, or 3D printing. These are just some of the trends that are here to stay.
1. Computing Power
Computing power will continue to increase in 2022. We now have a considerably better cloud infrastructure, and many companies are relocating to the cloud.
We are also seeing a push towards better networks: 5G is being rolled out, and 6G is on the horizon. This means even more power in our phones, in our cars, and in our portable devices.
2. Smarter Devices
The increasing computing power allows us to create smarter devices. We now have smart TVs, autonomous cars, and smarter robots that can work alongside humans to complete more tasks.
In 2022, we will see a continuous push for this explosion of smart devices, including the introduction of smart home robots.
3. Quantum Computing
The trend of quantum computing—the processing of information represented by special quantum states—allows machines to handle information in a fundamentally different way than traditional computers. Quantum computing will provide us with a computational power one trillion times greater than that provided by current advanced supercomputers.
I anticipate that, in 2022, quantum computers could fundamentally change how we address problems such as logistics, portfolio management, and pharmaceutical innovations.
4. Datafication
Data is a key driver for all these trends. All the digitalization in our current world means we have enormous amounts of data available, and data has become the number one business asset for every organization. We can use data to better understand our customers, research key trends, and gain insights into what works within our organizations.
5. Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
Organizations and researchers are now using all their data and computing power to provide advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities to the world.
One of the key trends in the world of AI is computer vision. We now have computers that can see and recognize objects in a video or photograph. Language processing is also advancing greatly, so that machines can understand our voices and speak to us.
Low-code or no-code will also be a major trend this year. We will be able to build our AI using graphical drag-and-drop interfaces, so we can develop extraordinary applications without being limited by our coding skills.
6. Augmented Reality
We now have more Augmented Reality (AR) capabilities in our devices (particularly our phones and tablets) and we are seeing an even greater push towards Virtual Reality (VR). In 2022, we will see new, lighter, and more portable VR devices, so instead of having cumbersome headsets that require WiFi connections, we will have devices that look more like glasses that connect to our phones and offer us superior VR experiences on the go.
These advancements in AR pave the way for incredible experiences in the metaverse, a persistent and shared virtual world that users can access through different devices and platforms.
7. Digital Trust
Blockchain technology, distributed ledgers, and Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) are transforming our world, and we will continue to see advancements in this technology in 2022. These innovations go beyond bitcoin, such as smart contracts that allow us to verify ownership with NFTs. This year, we will see more companies and individuals enhancing physical objects with blockchain technology and tokens.
8. 3D Printing
We can now do things with 3D printing that we never would have dreamed of a decade ago. In 2022, we will see transformations in manufacturing and beyond, driven by 3D printing technological innovations, including mass-produced customized parts, such as concrete for houses, printed food, metal, and composite materials.
9. Genomics
The 2020 Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to two scientists, Emmanuelle Charpentier and Jennifer A. Doudna, for their work developing a method for genome editing. Genomics, gene editing, and synthetic biology are one of the main trends of 2022 because these advancements can help us modify crops, cure and eradicate diseases, and develop new vaccines like the COVID-19 one, among other medical and biological advances.
Nanotechnology will also allow us to grant new attributes to materials by manipulating them at a subatomic level, so this year we will be able to create things like foldable screens, better batteries, water-repellent and self-cleaning fabrics, and even self-healing paint.
10. New Energy Solutions
The last highly important trend is new energy solutions. As we confront climate change, we will see continuous advancements in the batteries we use in our cars, as well as innovations in nuclear energy and green hydrogen. These new trends will allow us to power our ships, our airplanes, our trains, and generate energy for the general public.
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