Lesson 8: Current and Future trends of Media and Information

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOC)

A model of delivering learning content online to any person who wants to take a course , with no limit on attendance.

 Wearable Technology

Known as wearable or fashion technology , is a general term that encompasses a field of smart devices that are worn on the body.

Smartwatch 

They are synched to your smartphone , it allows you to see notifications on your wrist at a glance.

Smartglasses

can link up with your phone , control the volume of your music , and even take photographs 

Hearable

aren't only for music or entertainment , but some are actually used as smart hearing aids.

Vr Headset

Are devices connected to a PC/games console and show you a computer generated virtual reality that fools you sight and your brain into thinking you are in a different scenario.

Paperless Society 

A society where communication and transactions are done electronically or digitally , and all forms of printed communication have become obsolete.

Haptics Technology

Known as 3D touch or kinaesthetic communication , this technology creates experiences using vibrations , motions, and other forces.

Automotive

Haptic feedback in vehicle dashboards confirms touch commands without the driver taking their eyes off the road.

Product Design

Haptic can be used in 3D modeling software to allow designers to feel the virtual shapes of objects they are creating , improving design accuracy and efficiency.

Voice and Tone Recognition 

Not only can voice and tone recognition be used to confirm a person’s identity but tone recognition can be used to detect a person’s health or emotional state.

Intelligent Routing to Devices

analyzes user input , device data , and context to optimize how data or requests are directed for a better user experience. 

Eye tracking Technology

Measures eye position and movements which are analyzed through computer applications.