Five technologies creating a buzz across the world
Technology updates exponentially. We are currently witnessing improvements that will change the immediate future, be it our interaction with the Internet or green engineering. Harpreet Singh and Sam Abraham list five technologies that are creating a buzz.
Technology updates exponentially. We are currently witnessing improvements that will change the immediate future, be it our interaction with the Internet or green engineering. Harpreet Singh and Sam Abraham list five technologies that are creating a buzz.
NFC
Near Field Communication allows two-way transfer of data between two devices in a very short range using Radio Frequency Identification (RFID).
The advantages are its diverse applications and better security. As RFID technology is already built into latest generation mobile phones to scan RFID tags, which can be placed just about anywhere, by programming these tags to trigger an action when in contact with phones, there's much that can be done using the technology.
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Simply, it means that users can pay for public transport or make payments at fuel stations and grocery stores using a single device. Credit cards, security badges, plane tickets, all can be potentially replaced by your mobile phone placed in front of a scanner. You can even transfer data to another device and so share photos, music and videos without the use of wires.
HTML5
HTML5 is a language for structuring and presenting content for the World Wide Web. It is the fifth revision of the HTML standard and as of September 2011 is still under development. But, it will change Net standards dramatically.
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One of the things that HTML5 will focus on is improving the compatibility needed between websites, mobile devices and third party platforms. It will also allow websites to load more quickly and even replace Flash.
HTML5 also allows visitors to edit websites that they visit and assist with geo-location. If all of this doesn't change Net interaction, possibly nothing will.
4G
Imagine a world where wireless Internet is everywhere, with tireless fast access at the local park, at your mechanic's and your grocery store. 4G promises this, to bring Wi-Fi to entire cities. 4G is expected to be five times quicker than the 3G services.
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Despite the high price of 3G spectrum, operators are preparing to launch 4G networks, which will bring down the cost and work at higher speeds.
The reason for the low cost of 4G networks is because it will be able to use existing network infrastructure with slight modifications and as the spectrum for 4G network was licensed to operators at a much lower cost compared with 3G network.
There are two 4G technologies, LTE and WiMax, both offering speeds in excess of 100 Mbps; but LTE is preferred by operators as it is backward compatible, which means that a dongle or phone that works on LTE networks will also work on GSM, CDMA and 3G networks.
GREEN AUTO
Green cars, such as hybrid or electric cars, is probably the most obvious and the most necessary on this list. They'll help reduce climate change, air pollution-related illnesses and even noise pollution.
Electric cars emit around 40% less emissions in comparison with a petrol vehicle. Though the most viable and the most popular are Hybrids with a petrol option, there is scope for other green technologies.
FAQs when buying an eco-friendly car
Take the 75-mile-per-gallon Astrolab, which combines solar power and electric power. The most promising should definitely be this year's Mercedes-Benz B-Class F-Cell on a test drive.
The F-Cell is powered by a 100-kilowatt (136-hp) electric motor that produces about 214 lb-ft of torque. This latest cell is 40% smaller than the version in the previous A-Class and yet produces 30 percent more power while consuming 30 percent less fuel.
NEXTGEN OS
The iOS, the Android, the Blackberry OS and webOS have successfully blurred the lines between phones and personal computers. The tablet, Steve Jobs' lasting legacy, has integrated much into a single machine and has invigorated the operating system industry to evolve beyond just GUI.
The many applications, ranging from complicated games to mapping and computing, that these operating systems have spawned is indicative of a future in personal computing that is more diverse than it ever has been. With each hardware update, there appears more intelligent software that pushes the capabilities of new generation devices to the hilt.
Smartphones are already here and they are only going to get smarter.
NFC
Near Field Communication allows two-way transfer of data between two devices in a very short range using Radio Frequency Identification (RFID).
The advantages are its diverse applications and better security. As RFID technology is already built into latest generation mobile phones to scan RFID tags, which can be placed just about anywhere, by programming these tags to trigger an action when in contact with phones, there's much that can be done using the technology.
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Simply, it means that users can pay for public transport or make payments at fuel stations and grocery stores using a single device. Credit cards, security badges, plane tickets, all can be potentially replaced by your mobile phone placed in front of a scanner. You can even transfer data to another device and so share photos, music and videos without the use of wires.
HTML5
HTML5 is a language for structuring and presenting content for the World Wide Web. It is the fifth revision of the HTML standard and as of September 2011 is still under development. But, it will change Net standards dramatically.
CHECK OUT: Top 10 smartphones of December
One of the things that HTML5 will focus on is improving the compatibility needed between websites, mobile devices and third party platforms. It will also allow websites to load more quickly and even replace Flash.
HTML5 also allows visitors to edit websites that they visit and assist with geo-location. If all of this doesn't change Net interaction, possibly nothing will.
4G
Imagine a world where wireless Internet is everywhere, with tireless fast access at the local park, at your mechanic's and your grocery store. 4G promises this, to bring Wi-Fi to entire cities. 4G is expected to be five times quicker than the 3G services.
Smartphones: Is bigger better? We help you find out
Despite the high price of 3G spectrum, operators are preparing to launch 4G networks, which will bring down the cost and work at higher speeds.
The reason for the low cost of 4G networks is because it will be able to use existing network infrastructure with slight modifications and as the spectrum for 4G network was licensed to operators at a much lower cost compared with 3G network.
There are two 4G technologies, LTE and WiMax, both offering speeds in excess of 100 Mbps; but LTE is preferred by operators as it is backward compatible, which means that a dongle or phone that works on LTE networks will also work on GSM, CDMA and 3G networks.
GREEN AUTO
Green cars, such as hybrid or electric cars, is probably the most obvious and the most necessary on this list. They'll help reduce climate change, air pollution-related illnesses and even noise pollution.
Electric cars emit around 40% less emissions in comparison with a petrol vehicle. Though the most viable and the most popular are Hybrids with a petrol option, there is scope for other green technologies.
FAQs when buying an eco-friendly car
Take the 75-mile-per-gallon Astrolab, which combines solar power and electric power. The most promising should definitely be this year's Mercedes-Benz B-Class F-Cell on a test drive.
The F-Cell is powered by a 100-kilowatt (136-hp) electric motor that produces about 214 lb-ft of torque. This latest cell is 40% smaller than the version in the previous A-Class and yet produces 30 percent more power while consuming 30 percent less fuel.
NEXTGEN OS
The iOS, the Android, the Blackberry OS and webOS have successfully blurred the lines between phones and personal computers. The tablet, Steve Jobs' lasting legacy, has integrated much into a single machine and has invigorated the operating system industry to evolve beyond just GUI.
The many applications, ranging from complicated games to mapping and computing, that these operating systems have spawned is indicative of a future in personal computing that is more diverse than it ever has been. With each hardware update, there appears more intelligent software that pushes the capabilities of new generation devices to the hilt.
Smartphones are already here and they are only going to get smarter.
