2010-2020 Technology Advancements

  • Google Glass

    Google Glass

    Wearable Computer like sunglasses! This device was created by X which is known as Google X. The point of these glasses was so a person could wear them to be able to have a hands-free experience in day-to-day life. Instead of looking down at a device, Google wanted people to be able to have their heads up to be able to take easy images and have a touchpad. The touchpad would show the weather and other current events.
  • Amazon Alexa

    Amazon Alexa

    The virtual assistant was released by Amazon. It has voice interactions, can play music, answer almost any questions, and way more. The Alexa helps people accomplish tasks much faster than before.
  • Samsung Galaxy S7

    Samsung Galaxy S7

    The Android-based phones were released in 2016 by Samsung electronics. They had better battery capacity and more storage for photos or applications. It was also the beginning of water resistance in phones and better back cameras for photos. These newer models gave other companies like Apple ideas on how to expand themselves. Samsung just opened the door for newer and greater phones for the future.
  • Power Can Come From Polluted Air

    Power Can Come From Polluted Air

    From the University of Antwerp, researchers have made a device where they can use polluted air to transfer it into a power source or energy. They use a device that has, "two rooms separated by a membrane." The hydrogen gas breaks down polluted air which comes from one side of the device that can later be used as a power source for vehicles or other devices. By creating this, now researchers have a way to take action in cleaner air and another way to produce energy.
  • Satellite Mega-Constellations

    Satellite Mega-Constellations

    The satellite was created by SpaceX which provides high-speed internet. They want to get rid of WiFi and other signal connections. Providing this satellite will make businesses and people have a better connection to the internet to get their tasks done on time. Especially students that are acquiring online classes will have faster connections.