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CES 2020: What to Expect At the Biggest Technology Event

From foldable devices and the world’s fastest gaming displays to smart-clocks and autonomous suitcases, CES, known as Consumer Electronics Show, is famous for revealing the most innovative and jaw-dropping technologies every year. Happening in Las Vegas, from January 7 – 10, CES 2020 will be no different. CES 2019 was refreshing for the tech enthusiasts, CES 2020 will be even more so. About 4500 exhibitors including bigwigs like Amazon, Facebook, Microsoft, Apple, Samsung, MSI, Intel, AMD, Sony, LG and many more will be unveiling their innovative new products and technologies. CES 2020 will also focus on tourism, customer experience and vehicle technology while covering areas like Blockchain, 5G, smart cities, digital health, artificial intelligence and sustainability among others. Let’s take a look at the most significant trends and technology reveals to expect at CES 2020!

5G Data Network

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CES has built up the hype and promised the wonders of 5G data network for the last few years now but 2020 will be the year when all of it materialises. While the launch of Apple’s 5G enabled iPhone is still a speculation, various other 5G devices are expected to be released at CES 2020. With several carriers rolling out 5G across US, Europe and Asia, many gadgets and devices supporting 5G network are expected to be on display including smartphones, smartwatches, laptops, tablets and more.

Amazon’s Alexa and other assistant devices

CES 2019 was big on smart assistant devices. With CES 2020 also showcasing new and improved Amazon’s Alexa Echo and Google’s Home devices, it’s safe to say that interest in assistant devices doesn’t seem to be fading any time soon. Many third-party devices with the aforementioned assistants built-in are also expected to be displayed at CES 2020.

8K TVs and home electronics

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TVs have always dominated CES. This year, a tough competition is anticipated between OLED and QLED TVs. Samsung is already offering a lineup of 8K TVs while LG unveiled its OLED rollable TV last year. CES 2020 will be witnessing some more 8K models, 100”+ display sizes, revolutionary OLED designs and microLED and miniLED concepts. Smart connectivity is also something that will be focused on at CES 2020.

In addition to TVs, other consumer electronics including fridges, vacuum cleaners, ovens and more will also be showcased. All these appliances are expected to be operating on the Internet of Things (IoT) technology.

PC and gaming

The world-renowned chipmaker, AMD, is expected to up its game. After announcing its 7-nanometer processors for PCs and servers last year and proving it has the juice to best Intel processors, AMD might unveil its next-generation high-end GPUs at CES 2020.

Intel is less likely to announce any new CPUs, however, it might announce its plans for big data, artificial intelligence and much more. CES 2019 saw the release of GeForce RTX Mobility graphics and other cards by Nvidia for gaming laptops. We can expect the same for CES 2020. We are also waiting for Lenovo, MSI, Dell and HP to reveal something exciting this year.

Wearables

Given the rising popularity of smartwatches, wrist bands, and hearables like Apple Airpods, CES 2020 is guaranteed to display a mind-blowing variety of wearable devices. Other competitive products akin to Apple Airpods are also expected to make an appearance at CES 2020. Since many companies are inclining towards making their wearable worthy for fitness enthusiasts, they will be adding health tracking capabilities to these devices.

Other Trends

In addition to showcasing concept-pushing gadgets, innovative devices and exciting consumer electronics, CES 2020 will also host several conferences covering the categories of health and beauty, education, self-driving vehicles, AR and VR, cryptocurrency and even government policies. A special mini-exhibition titled Unveiled will allow smaller companies and start-ups to interact with media and announce any big news they might have.

These are the major trends we might see at CES 2020. Stay tuned on the Laptop Outlet Blog for more updates and witness what CES 2020 will have in store.

January 1, 2020 0 comment

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Top Technology Trends to Expect in 2020

Technology keeps on evolving and those of us who want to thrive will need to keep up with all the new emerging trends. Whether it’s small businesses, entrepreneurs, start-ups, large corporations or conglomerates, any entity that doesn’t follow and incorporate the latest technology into their business runs a risk of being left behind. As for the people working in the IT industry, the changes might not be that rapid but you would have to constantly learn new things and have the latest skills up your sleeves. After all, emerging tech and trends are what shape the way we live. The New Year has some exciting and innovative technology trends in store. Scroll down to know what tech trends to expect in 2020!

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

In modern times, Artificial Intelligence (AI), has permeated all major industries. Most of us are also using AI services one way or another. From navigation and photo editing apps to streaming services, AI is actively making lives easier even without us realising about it. Amazon’s Alexa, Apple’s Siri, Google’s Home and Microsoft’s Cortana, all these virtual personal assistants are using AI systems and algorithms to manage our calendars, answer our queries, send emails and generally help to keep our lives in order.

In addition to customer use, businesses are also incorporating AI services in form of chatbots, machine learning and more. 2020 will see widespread use and significant improvements in Artificial Intelligence. AI-assisted automation will play a great part in automating work process, predictive analysis, fraud detection, inventory and delivery management and overall eliminating the risk of human error. From healthcare and automotive to logistics and financial services, all kinds of industries will be big on AI-based systems.

Extended Reality

Immersive digital experience has been the number one priority of businesses across the globe. Extended reality covers every new technology that makes the digital experience more immersive and interactive for the user and the technologies mainly constitute of augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR) and mixed reality (MR). Augmented reality uses the real environment and overlays digital elements into it such as Snapchat filters and Pokémon Go game. Whereas, virtual reality entertains the user by creating a digital environment. Mixed reality uses both of these.

However, so far, these technologies have mostly been used for gaming. 2020 will see the incorporation of Extended Reality in the fields of education, healthcare, training and stimulation and entertainment. This has to be one of the most exciting technology trends to expect in 2020.

5G Data Networks

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Although 5G network has already been launched in 2019, it is still on the expensive side and limited to certain regions. In 2020, expect the 5^th generation of mobile internet connectivity really take wings and spread worldwide providing affordable data plans. 5G networks will facilitate faster connections, blazing-fast download and upload speed along with improved coverage and stable connectivity.

With the faster internet connection, users will be able to stream movies and music without a hiccup. Similarly, the 5G network will enable businesses to collect and transfer data quicker and in larger amounts. It will also result in improvements in the Internet of Things (IoT).

Blockchain Technology

You must have heard about bitcoin making waves around the world. Blockchain technology is mostly talked about in connection to this cryptocurrency, however, it has many advantages with regards to the security it provides. Blockchain technology basically operates on the mechanism of encrypted and decentralised digital ledger that records data in the form of a ‘chain’. No changes can be made to the previous blocks of data, hence the security and elimination of third-party to validate transactions.

Bigwigs like IBM, FedEx and Mastercard have already invested in it in 2019. In 2020, Blockchain technology will get wider recognition and use. Facebook is also planning on launching its own Blockchain-based cryptocurrency Libra.

Sleep Tech

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Everyone loves sleep. There are countless fitness gadgets out there that in addition to tracking your physical activities also monitor your sleep patterns. However, in the year 2020, we will witness a rise in devices and gadgets that measure so much more than when and how much you sleep. These gadgets will not only measure your pulse but also analyse oxygen level and brain activity. Sounds too futuristic? We’d let the time reveal.

Computer Vision

Computer vision indicates the technology that identifies objects, places, people and different items from the eyes of the camera or sensor. This technology powers Google Image Search and is also being used in the Snapchat app that recognises and identifies your face.

In 2020, we will see more widespread use of computer vision. Computer vision will be fundamental to autonomous cars. Using this technology, cars will be able to identify objects and people around them and navigate through the danger. Manufacturing businesses will also make use of computer vision with their machines enabled to single out defective products or report equipment failures. Face recognition will be the biggest use of this technology which is already been used by law enforcement and security agencies.

Internet of Things (IoT)

Internet of things (IoT) is the future and 2020 will be big on it. From speakers, alarm clocks, electronic appliances, security systems, lighting to cars and so much more, everything these days come with Wi-Fi connectivity. Although we already are extensively using IoT, whether it’s tracking your progress on fitness devices, turn on your coffee maker remotely or simply using the vending machine, 2020 will see businesses incorporating IoT as well. IoT will enable businesses to collect and analyse data more efficiently thus improving safety and effective decision making.

These are the technology trends that we will observe in 2020. With the rise of these technologies, countless career opportunities will also be created which means this is the right time for you to get some skills up your sleeves. Keep visiting our blog for the latest tech news, trends and insight into what’s hot and what’s not in the unimaginably vast world of technology.

December 27, 2019 0 comment

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Google’s New AI Predicts Heart Disease by Scanning Your Eyes

Scientists from Google’s health-tech division, Verily, have discovered a new method to assess heart disease risk – by staring into patients’ eyes!

Verily has developed an AI algorithm that evaluates scans of the back of a patient’s eye and collects accurate data, including the patient’s age, gender, blood pressure and whether they’re a smoker. The information can then be used to predict an individual’s risk of having a heart attack or suffering from heart disease. This method is not only easier and potentially faster than a blood test, but also almost as accurate as current leading methods!

The scientists trained the algorithm through machine learning by having it analyse a medical dataset of about 300,000 patients. The AI then detected patterns from the data and learnt to pinpoint signs in the eye scans that suggest cardiovascular risk.

It’s been proven in the testing phases that Google’s algorithm is able to acquire 70% of accuracy in identifying heart conditions. When presented with eye scans of two patients, one of whom was diagnosed with cardiovascular disease in 5 years while the other one did not, the algorithm was able to recognise the former 70% of the time. This is almost as effective as the popular but more time-consuming SCORE process, which has an accuracy of about 72% in the same test but requires a blood test.

It may sound weird to have your eyes examined in order to evaluate the health of your heart, but Verily’s new endeavour is actually based on established researches and therefore highly credible. Signs of many health issues are reflected through the condition of blood vessels at the rear interior wall of the eye. By studying the appearance of the blood vessels with cameras and microscopes, all manner of insights into cardiovascular health can be obtained.

The new AI is so much more than a new way to assess the risk of heart disease. Google is playing a leading role in establishing new AI-powered paradigms for scientific discovery. Instead of replicating existing diagnostic tools like most medical algorithms, Google’s algorithm found new ways to analyse medical data. It is possible that artificial intelligence can give completely new medical insight without human involvement.

The new algorithm will need to go through more thorough tests to make sure it’s reliable enough to be implemented in a clinical setting. We won’t be able to see AI doctors diagnosing without human assistance perhaps until decades later, but Google’s research has proved that it’s totally possible in the not-so-distant future.

Can you imagine yourself seeing an AI doctor? We look forward to seeing more ground-breaking discoveries from Google!

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March 15, 2018 0 comment

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AI helps the blind & visually impaired

Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly producing developments in computer vision and voice recognition. It’s making accessibility features easier for consumers to reach – great news for people with disabilities! The availability of accessibility technology as specialised products has rapidly increased in recent years, and it’s hoped that making these products mainstream will help 285 million people worldwide who have visual impairments.

Aira is an assistance system that has been launched to make life easier for the blind or visually impaired. AT&T states: “Aira makes use of smart glasses, AT&T connectivity and Aira’s network of certified agents to help the blind navigate their surroundings.” Using smart glasses or a phone camera, Aira’s technology lets an agent view the blind or visually-impaired person’s surrounding in real-time and communicate with them to let them know the situation. This makes it so much simpler to carry out daily activities such as travelling, grocery shopping or attending appointments if you can’t see.

It’s not just Aira that’s assisting the visually impaired; it’s the use of voice technology in general! Google’s Home and Amazon’s Echo voice technology are aiding the visually impaired to be able to access information quicker and easier than before. Voice technology means there’s no need for those with sight issues to learn interaction through the keyboard or screen anymore.

Those with visual impairments can feel like their missing out on using iPads, smartphones and apps, but not anymore! Voice assistants mean they can get information instantly, whether that’s checking the weather, time or the latest headlines.

It’s great that AI is doing good for the world, rather than being a novelty that only high-tech experts can get their hands on. It’s a step in the right direction and we think the opportunities are endless with AI. Keep up to date with the latest improvements in AI and more of the latest tech news at www.laptopoutletblog.co.uk.

October 3, 2017 0 comment