The Changing Face Of Tech

We take a look at what 2021 brings in tech trends

- Evigan Xiao

AS INORGANIC AS TECHNOLOGY MAY BE, it abides by the same law that governs nature: adapt or be left behind. Emerging technology has an undeniable effect on society, especially with the advent of increasingly hyper-connected and digital-savvy lifestyles. The new year brings its fair share of developments. While this list is far from exhaustive, it includes those that will without a doubt have the most impact on our lives moving forward.

5G Dead Ahead

Heralds from all over have trumpeted the benefits of 5G for some time now. The notion of having a larger bandwidth and better connectivity does sound tantalising, but how does that translate to user experience?

Let’s start with the low-hanging fruit: media streaming, mobile network coverage and cloud computing will see an exponential increase in performance. In general, data-heavy services can expect to benefit immensely from 5G support. Smart-home owners can rejoice as well, as 5G’s ability to provide a low-power wide-area network optimises the usage of smart-home products that come designed for constant and reliable connectivity.