FX.co ★ Top 5 technologies changing the modernity

The modern world, despite its complexity and unpredictability, is ready to open up new horizons to anyone wishing for mastering of innovative technologies. Many of these technological novelties are said to have stepped from fantastic pieces. Below you will find out what technologies can make fairy tales come true.

VR и AR

Virtual and augmented realities have become a significant component of most industries. It is expected that by 2022 the turnover of the virtual reality global market will exceed $26 billion. Analysts predict the emergence of new instruments which help to develop a content of the virtual reality without making any real efforts. According to experts, virtual and augmented realities will have a significant impact on electronic commerce (V-Commerce).

Electric vehicles

By the end of this year, according to experts' predictions, there will be 5 million electric cars on the world's roads. It is possible that in 2018, electric vehicles will become cheaper and more available. They will include the long-awaited $35,000 Tesla Model 3, the electric $36,620 Chevrolet Bolt, and the updated $29,990 Nissan Leaf.

Artificial intelligence

Computer-assisted teaching, hiding under the name of “artificial intelligence" (AI), has already announced itself in different industries. For example, Internet bots can chat with customers in messengers. Experts forecast that the future promises the large-scale development of such neural networks.

3D printing

Over the last year, 3D printing technology has proved its value in many industries, among which there are aircraft and missile production, pharmaceutical industry. Experts point out that such “smart" 3D printers are able to print anything – from confectionery products to housing units.

Cryptocurrencies and blockchain

The so-called “crypto-days”, which started in 2017, is still ongoing. Bitcoin has made a splash in the world of finance, and now the digital currencies are known in all corners of the world. Opinions about the future of the cryptocurrency were divided, but experts were united in their view on the blockchain technology: it will continue to develop. Blokchain meets the needs of modern society in the storage and protection of information and its reliability, as well as in increasing the speed of information flows. This technology is developing and actively being introduced into various fields of activity.