David Welch Pogue is a technology columnist for the New York Times. In addition to writing reviews and offering troubleshooting advice, he frequently introduces the latest developments in technology and their potential impact.
Apple and
Google, the two big technological powerhouses, are now expanding into the realm
of wearable computational devices. Apple is currently in the process of
patenting an iWatch made from the flexible Willow glass designed by Corning’s, the
glass technologies company that supplies the glass used in iPhones. Product
details are not known yet, but the watch would most likely have many of the functions
of a phone, tablet, or radio device as portrayed in many sci-fi movies. On the
other hand, Google plans to debut its Google Glass by the end of the year. The
ultra-sleek eyewear will enable users to access many features including voice
calls, navigation, camera, and texting. However, as these imaginations of the sci-fi world
slowly become reality, the dreary feeling that our latest phones and tablets
have become obsolete starts to sink in as well.
Although technology tends to grow at pace that is hard to
keep up with, there is no denying that the continued development and expansion
of modern technology has allowed us to achieve some amazing feats that have
significantly impacted our way of life. Forty years ago, landing on the moon was a
joke. A decade ago, instant communication via smartphone was nonexistent. Who
knows what technology will enable us to do in the future?
Jason Weilee
Graphic Artist
Bellaire High School
Bellaire, TX
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