Articles about emerging technologies

New research shows that 61 percent of CIOs say their investments are often driven by the fear of missing out. What's more, 79 percent say they have to take risks on emerging technologies or they will 'go the way of the dinosaurs'.

The study, from SaaS company Ardoq, of 700 CIOs and other senior IT leaders in enterprises of more than 2,000 employees, finds 91 percent of CIOs say that if successful, emerging technology research can put them at the forefront of their market -- but 99 percent say the success rate tends to be much lower than for established technologies.

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Though almost all businesses use technology to some degree, some take it to new heights by creating an entire smart industry. With the COVID-19 pandemic as a leading factor that’s forcing change, 2021 will solidify five main smart industries as norms.

Now, as tech leads these industries into the technological future, it’s likely that the smart changes will remain after the pandemic ends.

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Here on the East Coast of the USA, we have been getting hit with some pretty nasty snow lately. Is it pretty? Sure, but I still hate it. You see, as a homeowner, I am responsible for cleaning it off my property. Yours truly has to go out in the frigid weather with a shovel and a snow blower to make sure my stoop, walkway, and driveway are all accessible.

As a result of the cold weather, my hands are rather chapped and dry lately -- I could probably benefit from some better gloves. As a "tech guy" gloves are a rather boring topic, but today, a new such product caught my eye. Called "ColdWork M-Pact," these hardcore gloves are from popular company Mechanix Wear. Believe it or not, in addition to the expected protections, they have some cool technology too.

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Technology is always changing. Whether it’s delivery apps taking off because of a global pandemic or video games incorporating virtual reality (VR), technology holds an immense amount of power.

As 2020 comes to a close, many are wondering what the next year holds. The following six emerging innovations are fields that will develop further throughout 2021.

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