Emerging Technologies

Emerging Technologies

1. This is when it makes an influence in the world. These are often extremely new or are still developing and maturing to reach their full potential.

2. Virtual reality

3. Media streaming

4. Self-driving cars

5. Personal use of Emerging Technologies

   • Apple watches
   • Folding phone
   • Alexa or Google home
   • Advantages:
     • When we need help to do our chores or cleaning the house, we could use voice commands.
     • This is accessible to people who have disabilities, and it allows them to accomplish tasks.
   • Disadvantages:
     • Technologies are always evolving, and new emergent and are developing all the time, therefore will be expensive.
     • People become too dependent on technology that they struggle to cope if they're gone.

6. Organisational use of Emerging Technologies

   • Smart Speakers
   • Self-service tills
   • Advantages:
     • The use of contactless payment systems has made it easier to complete a sale at the cash register.
     • There are so many reduced human errors. If a warehouse was accidentally set too high or low, IoT devices could detect this.
   • Disadvantages:
     • Too expensive for businesses to constantly get new technology to keep up with competitors.
     • It is common for new technologies to have extensive training in order for employees to be able to use them. This is an additional fee.