The tech industry is always on the move, and where it goes, many industries follow. Through 2016, there was a constant stream of innovations like ride sharing, new forms of advertising and increasing revenue coming from new sectors. Looking forward to this year, we’ve picked out three trends that we think will dominate.
Changes to Existing Industries
The success of companies like Tesla Motors really shows it’s still possible for one company to change everything about an industry. Their electrical cars just make sense, and they’ve been able to convince people of that fact thus far. In 2017, electric vehicles might just become the new normal.
Elon Musk is the driving force behind this futuristic change, but industries are being replaced by new tech regularly. This means that no industry is on solid ground, as an ingenious start-up can come along and turn the tables. This can make things more challenging for big businesses, but it means the consumer has more choice, as they can access these innovations if they choose to.
Under Donald Trump, the future of renewables and environmentally friendly technology is unsure. The president states that climate change is nothing more than a myth, so we can’t see a lot of funding for these sectors this year, or even for the next four.
VR as a Mainstream Technology
Right now, the people using virtual reality technology are those that can afford the headsets, which don’t come cheap. The release costs of these will likely come down as the manufacturing process hits its stride. The number of games available to these players should also increase as the demand for the product also increases.
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Alternate News Could Overtake Authoritative Sources
Traditionally, we look to the big names for accurate and responsible reporting. Sites like the BBC were once the biggest point to receive news from, but that’s all changing now. We’re now taking to social media to find out what’s going on in the world, as many users feel that there’s too much bias within the traditional media.
This does present a significant amount of danger, however, as fake news presents an insidious way of marketing. Native marketing is essentially a way to use clickbait as reputable news to direct traffic to a site. While this is harmless on a small scale, the news sections of Facebook and Twitter mean that false news can spread quickly.
The results of this can be disastrous, as the misinformation can’t be controlled and people can’t be held accountable for spreading it. In 2017, we’re expecting that steps will be taken to control these news sources and make them more reputable. Facebook has taken a hands-off approach after their staff was accused of tampering with the news order so they rely solely on an algorithm, which can be manipulated.
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