We are just two decades into the 21st century, and we have come a long way in terms of tech innovations. From simple dial and receive mobile phones to smartphones with endless possibilities, all happened in this short duration. In terms of connectivity, we don’t need complex wired connections anymore, Bluetooth and WiFi have given rise to a new dimension of wireless connectivity.
Each year we see new innovations in the tech world. The pace of advancements increase with every coming year. Similarly, 2019 is also a year of further advancement in technologies. In this article, we will take a look at some of the top tech innovations in the year 2019. These top innovations are listed below:
Smartphones with Foldable LEDs:
The urge to make mobile devices more innovative, we now have foldable LEDs for smartphones. This concept was thought to be impossible a couple of years ago. But 2019 saw the introduction of foldable viewing surfaces on smartphones for the first time. Various smartphone manufacturers have already introduced their smartphones with foldable touch-enabled LEDs.
For example, Xiaomi has introduced MIX FLEX and Samsung is offering the Galaxy Fold. In addition to this, Huawei’s Mate X is also making the headlines. Likewise, Motorola’s Moto Razr is latest in the club which is made to relive the famous old phone of Motorola. Other companies like LG and Oppo are also working to introduce their own smartphones with foldable LED.
The Next Generation of Internet Connectivity:
The world has already seen the arrival of the 3rd and 4th generation of internet connectivity, which enhanced the speed of the internet considerably. Now, we have the 5G as well. Many providers are rolling out 5G to their customers.
5G is one of the highlights of 2019 because it is officially launched for practical use in 2019. Although it was being tested around the world since the year 2017. 5G network would open a whole new horizon of fast-paced connectivity, which is more than double the speed provided by 4G. The globally renowned tech giant Huawei led the foundation of 5G and offered it to the world for practical use in the year 2019.
Smooth Speaking AI Assistants:
AI assistants are present a long before 2019. However, they were not much reliable or mainstream. They talked like robots and were capable of obeying the commands given by owners. In addition to this, they can only answer simple questions.
However, 2019 has seen huge progress in this field. Developers can now get the AI to interact with the user in a human-like manner. They no longer sound robot-like & are capable of answering or doing complex tasks as well.
The Rise of AR and VR:
The advancement in technology has introduced us with AR (Augmented Reality) and VR (Virtual Reality). Now professionals are working to implement mixed reality that would be a combination of AR and VR. The year 2019 is significant in this landmark, and we will witness the wonders of mixed reality soon. It would be really useful for organizations in enhancing their operational efficiency and individual productivity.
Blockchain Technology:
Although an older concept, 2019 is significant for blockchain technology. Multiple new crypto-currencies have made their way in addition to some popular ones like Bitcoin and Ether.
Crypto-currency is a safe & secure way of money transactions without any problem for the currency exchange rate and relevant issues. In a recent development, the Government of China, after considering its importance, gave permission to its citizens for the use of crypto-currency. After looking at these circumstances, we can say that we will be witnessing countries trade with each other using crypto-currencies soon.
Enhanced Biometrics:
The use of biometrics for verification and security of a wide variety of data is believed to be a good practice. Technology companies are further working to optimize the biometric verification systems. The in-screen fingerprint sensor on smart devices is also a continuation of this enhance biometrics approach. Tech innovation companies are also working to improve face recognition and retina scan for improved security of data and devices.
Final Thoughts on 2019 Tech Innovations:
2019 has been a year of technological innovations. We have discussed some significant tech innovations. We hope this article would be useful for you in getting an idea about some of the significant technological innovations in the year 2019. Enjoy comfortable and happy living aided by technology! Let us hope that 2020 brings us more innovations aimed at bettering our lives.
