Twenty years ago, in 2004, the technological landscape was quite different from today. Here are some of the key advancements that were at the forefront of technology back then:
- Social Media Emergence: Facebook was founded in February 2004, beginning its rollout to college students and starting a social media revolution.
- Web Browsing Evolution: Mozilla's Firefox browser emerged as a significant competitor to Microsoft's Internet Explorer, changing the way users interacted with the web.
- Portable Music: The iPod was at the peak of its popularity, with the iPod mini and iPod with video diversifying Apple's product line and leading the digital music market.
- Wireless Connectivity: Bluetooth technology was becoming more widespread, with over 250 million Bluetooth-enabled devices, ranging from computer mice to medical equipment.
- High-Definition TV: High-definition televisions (HDTVs) were offering crisp images at high prices, and Digital Video Recorders (DVRs) were changing TV viewing habits.
- VoIP Communication: Skype was establishing itself as a new form of telecommunication, showcasing the potential of Voice-over-Internet-Protocol (VoIP) services.
These innovations laid the groundwork for many of the technologies we consider standard today. It's fascinating to see how far we've come in just two decades!
I think it is interesting that years ago, when mobile phones were the “edge” of technology, people thought with awe:
“I wonder where phones will be in 20 years…”
The answer — they are now commonplace, taken for granted, everyday electronic devices (albeit they are still pretty amazing!).
The 'cutting edge' of technology right now seems to be AI. But in 20 years, will AI still be the “edge of tech”, or will it be commonplace?
Where do you think AI will be in 20 years?
What do you think the edge of technology will be in the future?
Will AI become commonplace as technology moves on to something else?
Let me know what you think in the comments below. ⬇️
Thanks for reading!
Article written by BestCodes.
Top comments (8)
Probably in the same place as VR, AR, and others. Companies will milk all the money available and the public in general will say "really cool, let me know when it does something that I want". Also, concerns about security, privacy, morality, etc.
And then it'll be used mostly to simplify analisys of data and automation.
The "nanofication" of everything, as components can get cheaper and smaller. A smartphone can be just a screen, really thin and foldable. TVs, computers, etc.
Yes, and no. I don't believe people will use CHATGPT on a daily basis, but we can have an AI helping with the traffic, or with groceries shopping list, etc.
Thank you for sharing!
Personaly, I find little use in trying to peer into the future. I know God is sovereign and will work all things to His glory. That's all i need to know. I do love history though 😊! Thanks for the post @best_codes !
That's an interesting perspective! While I do trust in God's plan, I also believe we're called to be good stewards of the world He created. Staying on the edge of tech can help us use it for good and glorify Him in new ways.
Plus, staying informed about the future helps me prepare for new opportunities to serve others and use my skills. It's a way to be responsible with the gifts God has given me. 😊
Thank you for commenting!
Indeed, "staying informed" is very much a good idea, but one cannot be "informed about the future." 😀 We do want to glorify God! Amen! That should be our sole desire. Anything less is sin. Every part of our lives should be geared toward His glory. May he give us grace to glorify Him.
Of course, it is impossible to know what the future holds, but we can stay informed about the trend of things to use them for our benefit. 😊
Reminds me of a quote I heard once.
Thanks for your feedback! 😀
Yes indeed! Very true. I just think we need to be careful about getting preoccupied with trying to figure out the future, even as software devs! 😁
Yep!
Thanks again for sharing your opinion.