Technology is changing at the speed of light and as we live each day, a lot of inventions are made that will forever change our lives and the way we interact and live. It is obvious that within the second half of this century, there have been an astounding number of mind blowing innovations that and discoveries that are are currently in existence. These were once only imaginations and illusions but are more than reality as at today and the most interesting bit is the fact that it affects every part of the continent and even the so called "dark continent" and other third world countries are not left out. A good example is Africa where we have seen quite a number of world class African inventions and technologies which cover sectors like the mobile phone industry, agriculture, health, social media and communications.
In this article, we would be exploring various inventions which are mostly recent that has changed the way we live or that would definitely impact our lives on a global scale so below are some that are worth mentioning
In this article, we would be exploring various inventions which are mostly recent that has changed the way we live or that would definitely impact our lives on a global scale so below are some that are worth mentioning
Computer - Brain Interface
The opportunity to control a pc by only using the energy generated from ones thoughts is becoming more and more possible. Brain-computer connections is an upcoming and exciting technological research area and is expected to establish viable systems where computers can see and interpret signals generated from the mind. It is worthy of mention that this subject has previously been clinically evaluated and has seen some degree of appreciable success that allows those who are unable to move their limbs including people who are suffering from what is termed “locked-in syndrome” including those who have suffered stroke to be able to manoeuvre and control their individual electric wheelchairs or even pour coffee from the cup by using their brain waves to signal and control a mechanical arm. not only would this empower a lot of disabled people but suffice me to mention that as of now, there are already direct brain implants that are already in use to assist and restore partial vision to those who have lost their sight.
3D Printing
3D printing is a process that is involved in making a physical object we can see from a three-dimensional digital model, typically by laying down many successive thin layers of a material. 3D printing transforms organizations, industries and markets. It is viewed as one of the most useful technological products ever made and is necessary that CIOs, CTOs and IT leaders must learn about and apply the key 3D printing trends that are driving changes to their organization. 3D printing can be done on plastic, metal, nylon, and over a hundred other materials. 3D printing uses a method that is regarded as additive printing and is capable or printing any object in three dimensions exactly as it appears. This means that it produces an accurate printed replica of whatever you want reproduced and it would be seen exactly as if by a human eye. Earlier this year, a woman had her entire skill replaced by a plastic one made from a 3D printer. This is a landmark discovery and invention and though it has been in existence for a couple of years, has not really been revolutionized the way it is at the moment.
Personal Cloud Computing and Storage
All of a sudden we have seen the traditional meaning of cloud expanded such that when cloud is mentioned in IT field, it means a lot more than just a gathering of rain droplets in the sky. Cloud computing has changed the way we access information and unlike the previous method of storing and retrieving information which involved keeping files on a local computer that is connected to the internet, that is subject to power availability and hardware support, we now store information on the internet (by much larger third-parties) which is also known as the "cloud" and the benefit is that such method does not require 24/7 hardware and server runtime, it eliminates to some extent some of the factors that negatively affect the uptime of a data resource power, physical storage space and regular maintenance.
We have seen the "cloud" become more open to a lot more individuals and as the personal cloud rises in importance, IT organizations will find out that the current approaches employed in dealing with end users will has lots of restrictions and limitations and is bound to fail therefore it is imperative that IT leaders be flexible and respond with all the latest techniques and tools that are necessary to maintain their user base.
We have seen the "cloud" become more open to a lot more individuals and as the personal cloud rises in importance, IT organizations will find out that the current approaches employed in dealing with end users will has lots of restrictions and limitations and is bound to fail therefore it is imperative that IT leaders be flexible and respond with all the latest techniques and tools that are necessary to maintain their user base.