Technology is constantly changing our lives . Let’s think for a moment about how we lived years ago, how we communicated or how we shopped. Today we all have a smartphone that accompanies us wherever we go. It is clear that technology is advancing by giant steps and it is often necessary to see how much it has changed in the last year.
What do you think will be the best technological advances for 2017? Let your imagination fly.
These are some of the technological advances that we have seen in 2017:
Drones
Although they have been on the market for a while, drones continue to evolve and are on the rise in the market. For photography and video lovers, a drone can be the ideal device for creating new and original images from a different view than what we are used to.Virtual Reality
As we already know, virtual reality is the order of the day. Although virtual reality is present mainly in leisure and entertainment, many companies are already using it as part of their advertising strategy to create other types of experiences to reach their customers. We can also use our mobiles and attach a virtual reality glasses and surround ourselves with an environment of scenes and real-looking objects.Mobile payments
Our system and shopping habits are changing and, of course, the payment system we use is also evolving. In addition to credit cards contactless (which allow you to pay without having to enter your card in the dataphone), from bitcoin , from paypal , etc. This year we have also begun to see how mobile phones begin to have payment systems. Maybe soon we won’t have to carry banknotes or credit cards with us!
Robotics
We have seen them in many movies and series, but robots are getting closer to living with us. We just have to look at companies that are developing or using robots to improve or speed up certain tasks. One of the most advanced countries in the robotics sector is Japan. If you still don’t believe that robots are going to become something common in our lives, look at Henn-na , a hotel run entirely by robots.Home automation: smart homes
Many of the products that are being developed serve to simplify our work. Others are intended for leisure or to simplify our tasks at home using electricity or computers. In this area we can find trends related to reducing consumption; such as a shower head that alerts you when you use too much water. We must also name in this section the Dash of Amazon: a small device that allows you to order the products that are being finished with the press of a button and without having to use the computer. Our homes are beginning to connect. If these advances continue their course, in a few years we will manage everything that happens in our homes via mobile or tablet.4K Ultra High Definition (UHD)
Televisions, screens and videos have gained definition. HD is no longer the latest. Leading companies in the sector, such as Samsung, LG or Sony, continue to innovate to create products with optimal quality and with better resolution and image values. Most of the televisions that are coming onto the market are larger and with higher picture quality. As stated by this article from El País : “ the sales of Ultra High Definition (UHD) devices, also known as 4K, grew 350% in the last year. ”Mobile is the king of the moment
At this time, the mobile has overtaken the desktop computer and the laptop in use for business or leisure. The time we spend connected to our smartphone has increased considerably. Better cameras, better screens, memory space, longer battery life… mobiles improve and with them the applications and programs that we can use. The fact that the mobile is the most used device today, benefits companies that want to get closer to their audience and create engagement through mobile applications. King of App joins this trend. Since it facilitates the creation of apps, making them accessible and affordable for everyone.
What do you think will be the best technological advances for 2017? Let your imagination fly. 
