Technology trends you need to know for 2022

by Excel Dyquiangco / January 4, 2022

Technology advances at a rapid rate. While last year saw several new advancements such as blockchain, cloud computing, eSports, Internet of Things, and 5G, among others, this year is as relentless and cutting-edge.

If you’re interested in learning about technologies that will be released or evolve this year, read on to find out what will click in 2022.

Augmented reality in online shopping

In 2019, shoe giant Nike made waves by releasing an augmented reality software that allows you to measure your foot before purchasing new sneakers. The inclusion of on-the-go shoe sizing exemplifies an industry-wide shift toward immersive consumer experiences, both offline and online.

It is predicted that many cases such as this one will soon emerge in 2022. Instead of consumers just looking at the products, they can now hold realistic 3D representations of things using augmented reality (AR). This allows them to see the item as if they are holding it in their hands before making a purchase. Also, this will not only provide you with a more realistic sample of the goods you’re trying to buy, but it will also inspire you to buy items you aren’t sure about.

Tech sustainability

Modern electronics have become an inextricable part of our everyday lives, igniting a desire to make them more ecologically and economically sustainable.

Reusing and repairing will be emphasized this year, instead of just replacing obsolete technology. Using superior materials, modern gadgets will also be manufactured to boost durability and lessen environmental effects.

Biodegradable materials, and energy efficiency batteries, are all possibilities. Furthermore, a longer physical lifespan is expected to be followed by a longer digital lifespan, since future phones may continue to get system and security upgrades for extended periods of time.

No-Code and Low-Code software

Automation and the creation of an app for everything has become increasingly crucial for everyone – professionals, huge corporations, amateurs alike. Now with the low-code and no-code software development methodologies, as the names imply, it is easier to focus on visual aspects to construct software, such as dragging and dropping. While code-based software is unlikely to go away anytime soon, low-code and no-code solutions can significantly reduce the time it takes to construct an app or program.

It also makes the technology available to anybody with an idea, allowing ordinary people – rather than entire teams of engineers – to create apps.

As an example, you can check out Newgen which simplifies your complex, content-driven business needs with just one low-code comprehensive platform.

5G mainstream

With faster internet speeds evolving over time, it will likely be that 5G will go mainstream, as this is substantially faster than 4G, with peak speeds of 20 Gbps and average speeds of over 100Mbps. In 2021, the number of worldwide 5G connections quadrupled to 670 million, and the technology will be available to a far larger market over the following 12 months. In reality, complete 5G coverage is expected across the United States, with many more nations joining in the coming years.

This means that you can now download an eight-gigabyte HD movie in six seconds as compared to the seven minutes it would take over 4G or more than an hour on 3G. Plus, 5G can also control heavy equipment from a remote location, and can help you avoid any accidents on the road by showing you that a crash for miles ahead, for instance, has just occurred.

Passwordless authentication

Digital attackers have become smarter, prompting many organizations to use passwordless authentication. It is predicted that there will be a gradual move to passwordless authentication via mobile devices, tokens, and even biometrics. Not only will you save time by not having to remember hundreds of passwords and changing them on a regular basis, but you’ll also be a lot safer and less vulnerable to brute force and phishing assaults.

While passwordless authentication has yet to be rolled out fully, consumers are being advised to always be on their guard against scrupulous activities on their devices, and to always be safe and secure in the digital space.

Virtual fashion

Because of AR technology, companies will be able to sell expensive items that can only be viewed in images, rather than spending thousands on the latest fashionable piece of apparel.

High-end accessories will become more accessible, thanks to virtual fashion. This can also help the environment by limiting the consumption of apparel items purchased for a single Instagram or Facebook post.

The world of technology is indeed cutting-edge. With many of these breakthroughs projected to enter the market in 2022 and are still in the early phases of development, expect ground-breaking transformations that can change the way we live. 

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