It’s a new year, with new resolutions, and some new, and refreshing, technology news.
The year 2013 was really big in technology sector; it had Google glasses, smart watches, and the evolution of 3D printers. But all of that is past now, so what’s next? What can we expect in 2014?
Well, we can’t answer, but we can predict. Here’s a list of the top technology innovations and rising trends that we can expect this year.
Curved displays
Towards the end of 2013, we had a glimpse of what curved displays will be like in smartphones like Galaxy Round and LG’s G Flex. Many were impressed, but some questioned its advantage. Regardless of what individual opinions are, we can surely expect this curved screen technology to be used in future devices, including some smartphones and tablets.
Operating systems
Firefox, Blackberry, and Ubuntu have already announced their presence in the smartphone market. In 2013, we heard about Firefox OS, BlackBerry 10, Sailfish OS, Ubuntu Touch, Tizen, not to mention many others. But we can predict that Android, iOS, and Windows Phone will remain the leaders in 2014.0ne thing is certain: competition will bring innovative ideas to the table, which will be good for the industry as a whole.
Budget-friendly devices
With the increased popularity of Nexus devices, which provide top-notch hardware in a budget-friendly price, we can be certain that the trend is towards these kinds of devices now. The average consumer is now more aware and conscious while buying phones, and the companies know that. This trend will continue to rise in 2014, so more and more Nexus-like devices will be ready to roll.
Wearable technology
Smart watches and Google glasses are just a start. In 2014, be prepared to welcome the innovative and more portable devices with even smarter technologies. Google is already set to launch Glass 2.0, which will add more functionality to the privately released glasses device and is said to be available to public consumers sometime in 2014. Smart watches are another exciting innovation that will surely rise in 2014, given the trend towards portability.
This is just a glimpse of what we can expect in 2014. But we never actually know what’s in store until it arrives on store shelves and online, so be prepared for technology news that could blow your mind this year.