Every year, we see the rise of new technology — or old ones making a new name for themselves. The use of social media, mobile apps, and the cloud has overtaken every industry. And the list doesn’t stop there. 

These technologies will continue to change users’ lifestyles and personal preferences. From entertainment to commerce, the world is seeing a rapid transition from traditional to digital forms of engagement. This evolution will impact our day-to-day lives, the next generation’s habits, and even the structure of organizations worldwide. 

This blog covers six emerging technologies businesses should keep their eyes on in 2023. Dive in.

Generative AI

We’ve seen a massive increase in the quality of generative text and images with GPT-3 and derived models like DALLE-2 and ChatGPT. The results delivered from this technology are often indistinguishable from human-generated ones and get better day after day. Common use cases for these applications are writing suggestions for emails or coding.

More Complex Mobile Games for Smartphones

The video game market won’t stop growing (even during a recession). Day by day, video gaming consolidates as a primary medium of entertainment worldwide, especially with the extension of its domain to new devices and technologies (smartphones, IoT, smart cars, etc.). Even during a recession, staying at home fighting zombies is generally cheaper than a night out with friends, even considering the initial investment of game consoles or devices. In the best-case scenario, you just open the mobile phone and install any game from the marketplace.

Expanding the Vision of the Metaverse

Everyone is talking about the metaverse and how it is the next “Attention Economy.” More than likely, the metaverse is a collection of technologies that will be used to reinvent how we interact with our clients, employees, and each other. Everyone is trying to figure out how to develop the technology to scale virtual worlds and, simultaneously, thinking about how to make it profitable. Microtransactions and advertisements are what will make the metaverse profitable, as the technology will help us find new ways to use virtual environments to test real-world scenarios.

Super Apps

Super apps combine services into one interface, and as a society that has become dependent on our smartphones for numerous daily functions, super apps are a convenience that can become a permanent fixture on mobile devices everywhere. Imagine the convenience of having one account login to access your social media, mobile banking, online shopping, or ride-sharing services. While still an emerging technology on the global spectrum, super-apps are highly popular in regions across Asia and Africa. It’s only a matter of time before the rest of the world catches up.

Higher Use of Automation Technologies that Increase Employee Productivity

In an increasingly competitive job market, employers are looking for ways to keep up with the demands of their customers while also ensuring they stay competitive in their industry. This means that organizations will double down on trimming costs and increasing productivity from existing employees using technologies like intelligent automation.

The Evolution of the Connected Intelligent World

While the concept of connected devices is not new, having the ability to connect the world this quickly and effectively was once a vision in sources of fiction. Now with technology allowing us to place video calls, stream our favorite movies (or ourselves watching them), and use social media to speak to people around the world, we see our everyday way of life evolving. 

By using technologies like IoT smart and intelligent devices that can store and transmit data, this concept of the Connected Intelligent World has emerged and enabled the evolution of other technologies like 5G and, eventually, 6G. This will help foster a truly smart and connected world able to monitor and report on everything.

In Conclusion

What the future truly holds is anyone’s guess. But there’s no doubt that these six technologies will have an impact on the world in some way or another. The more intelligent technology becomes, the smarter it is to keep up with them and prepare yourself through education and experimentation. Your knowledge of emerging technologies can help your business to succeed in years to come.

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