Top Latest Achievements In The World Of Technology

by Raja Rajan · Published December 29, 2017 · Updated March 28, 2024

Tags: Tech

Technology

Here, we are great fans of technology. That is why we monitor the news closely and exchange information about the latest developments regularly. A little geeky, we know, but amazing things happen in the world of technology. How can one possibly miss it? For those who are not as geeky as we are, we have voted on and compiled a list of new techno developments that, as we believe, are the most remarkable. These developments promise major changes in our lives in the nearest 5 to 10 years. Enjoy!

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Self-driving trucks

Self-driving trucks might be still in plans, but the very idea is already a significant achievement. Several companies are already testing the solution and promise to get it on roads in 5 to 10 years. As it is usually the case with new technology, they are those opposed to and advocating for this development. While some advocate, that self-driving trucks will be cheaper and safer than human-driven ones, others fear they might cause more accidents because they will be unable to process all the information on road conditions.

Face-recognizing payments

Are you already paying with your smartphone? Forget it, there is a new hype – paying with your face. In fact, face recognition is so widespread in China that it is being used in many areas, including security. It even helps to check whether your Uber (or its Chinese equivalent) driver is legitimate. Today, face recognition techniques are so accurate that they can be used reliably for financial transactions.

Panorama selfies

These are even better than regular panorama photographs because they cover 360 degrees. The images can be made with the help of a special type of camera invented by an ecological researcher from Harvard. This opens the whole new era for those who love posting their pictures online … or simply make them for the fun of it.

Hot solar cells

The race for energy will never end, and so, innovations will be made in this area virtually every year. So far, the biggest progress has been made in the field of solar energy. The new device can transform heat into beams of light. The device was built by MIT engineers. Even though still in the development and testing stage, the new device can be twice as efficient as regular silicon solar panels.

Digging machines

Few people know that Elon Musk is engaged in many, MANY ambitious projects besides Tesla. One of them is cost-efficient digging machines that will make underground transportation and activities much easier and effective.

Turning hydrogen into fuel

Scientists in Belgium have found a way to reduce the level of air pollution and turn it into useful fuel at the same time. The new technology is still in its developmental and testing stage, but it promises a revolution in the area of pollution reduction and production of energy.

A few last words

It was incredibly difficult to choose these from literally hundreds of inventions made in 2017 alone. The world never stops, and probably that is what makes it so great.