Technological advancements to look forward to
Thanks to advancements in technology, many things that the typical consumer was unable to do five years ago they are able to do today. With this in mind, IBM recently unveiled its list of innovations that may seem extraordinary by today's standards but could be a part of everyday life five years from now.
Better channeling of energy sources
One of these breakthroughs involves harnessing the power that living things give off. As IBM indicates, virtually everything creates energy, whether it's the heat that's generated from a computer or the water that flows through pipes. Thanks to the advancements in green technology that are anticipated, IBM says this type of kinetic energy will be able to power cities, homes and offices. Currently, IBM scientists are analyzing how ocean waves may be able to electrify aspects of modern life.
No more passwords
Another innovation that may prove to be popular with people who have multiple passwords is technology that will render them unnecessary. Because each person has their own biological identity, biometric data—which includes a person's tone of voice, their eye patterns and facial features—will serve as the method in which consumers can access their various accounts.
Mind-reading devices
Mind-reading is something that many people wish they had the ability to do. But according to IBM, these wishes aren't far from being realized for gadgets and electronic devices. Researchers are analyzing how to link one's brain with phones and other electronic platforms, potentially enabling users to simply think of turning something on and having it happen.
Greater access to information
Since the dawn of the internet age, information is literally at individuals' fingertips. However, its availability isn't uniform for everyone throughout the world, particularly in underdeveloped nations. That will be a thing of the past five years from now, however, as IBM says the divide between the haves and have-nots will narrow due to a surge in mobile technology.
More personalized mail
Finally, the mail in which consumers receive will undergo a makeover, according to IBM. The junk mail that people receive in their mailboxes and spam that they're flooded with through email will no longer frustrate consumers, as filters will become more effective. In addition, mail offerings will be much more personalized, with information that the receiver will find particularly relevant or useful.
