Year in Review: The Top Technology Trends in 2019

Technological advancements continue to keep people on the edge of their seats. Few things excite people more than the announcement of the latest that the technology industry has to offer. People care and are excited about technology news because any of these trends can be the next big thing that drastically changes life as we know it.

It can be difficult to stay on top of all the technological advancements given the fast pace of the industry. This guide should help you get an idea of the technology trends that shaped the year 2019. These trends will surely continue to affect the lives of millions of people in the years to come.

Electric Cars

Electric cars have been around for a few years now, but in 2019 the industry saw some unexpected additions. Luxury car manufacturers like Lamborghini and Lotus have decided to produce hybrid and fully electric supercars. Never one to shy away from the headlines, Tesla recently announced its new Cybertruck at an unveiling event in Los Angeles.

Norway and China currently dominate the electric car market. In 2019, more people bought electric cars than gas cars in Norway. Millions of electric cars are sold in China every year and 2019 was no different. Electric cars continue to be the star of motor shows in Shanghai and in Europe.

Businesses are also looking into electric cars to achieve environmentally sustainable business processes. Online shopping giant Amazon recently invested in thousands of electric vehicles. DHL is working on reducing its emissions and has started using electric cars for its courier services.

Internet of Things (IoT)

More and more devices are now equipped with internet connectivity. Using the internet, these devices can be connected to each other. Like the intricate parts of a watch that contribute to one beautiful and functional product, multiple devices can now be interconnected through the internet to achieve a seamless experience for the user. This is what is referred to as the Internet of Things (IoT).

Currently, IoT includes door locks, home appliances, cars, and many more things. The potential benefits for consumers are limitless. You can now lock your door through your phone if you forget to. You can now wash your laundry from your office if you have an internet-connected washing machine. You can now turn on your air conditioner even as you travel from work so your home is already cool when you arrive.

In business, the healthcare and manufacturing industries benefited the most from IoT in 2019. Healthcare providers are making the most out of devices like smartwatches that track health and fitness data. IoT devices such as smart machinery help manufacturing companies improve efficiency and deliver quality products.

Drone Delivery

Drones have also been around for a while now, but they have flown to greater heights in 2019. One of the more recent and innovative uses of drones is on delivery. Amazon, Google, and Apple — three of the biggest names in technology — are all developing the technology to provide reliable drone delivery services.

UPS, the package delivery company, is the first company to be granted certification by the United States Department of Transportation as a drone airline. The certificate allows UPS to fly as many drones as it needs for its services.

The company has been using drones to deliver medical samples and equipment to different hospitals in just a few minutes. This beats the regular deliveries that are subject to traffic delays. Other companies have followed suit, using drones to deliver items such as vaccines, organs, and blood. With services like this, drone delivery really has been a matter of life and death.

Foldable Displays

The development of flexible and foldable displays has prompted manufacturers to rethink what a mobile phone is. In 2019, the leading brands played around with the size, features, and design of mobile phones like never before. It didn’t take long before each company announced its own interpretation of foldable phones.

Motorola capitalized on nostalgia by launching a reboot of its Razr phone. The iconic Razr design first became popular in the early to mid-2000s. The new Motorola Razr uses a flexible display to maintain the classic slim design while sporting a full touch screen.

Samsung made headlines earlier this year with the launch of the Galaxy Fold. The folding design of the device functions like a book and it opens up to a whopping 7.3-inch display. The Galaxy Fold also features six cameras. The device may have experienced production issues early in its release but everyone agrees that it is one of the most revolutionary mobile devices.

Conclusion

This age of rapid technological advancement is an exciting time to live in. Never before have people enjoyed the freedom to reevaluate how to enhance daily life with the use of technology. Some developments have allowed people to remotely access household appliances through the internet, making daily life much more convenient. Some developments applied in the medical field not only offer convenience but actually save lives. Just a quick look at the technology trends of the past year ignites the imagination of what is yet to come.

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